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New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
THOUSANDS GIVE TO JEWISH RELIEF FUND
New Britain Responds Generously
 and Many Other Cities

With contributions of all kind to- - taling nearly s2,00O and promises of 9n even greater sum. the members of the Jewish relief fund committee to- day expressed both pleasure and gratitude at the result of the most city. The canvassers alone took in l, 900 and the contributions and pleG- ges before noon today had been fig ured at $1.734 with many more to come in. The taggers numbering about 150 Hebrew young ladies work ed hard and faithfully and that they did not labor in vain was attested when the returns were counted last evening in the office of George IIe Witt, chairman of the relief commit tee.
 It required over two hours and Q 1alf to tally the work of the can vassers and much credit was given the workers for the splendid results. Miss e H. Gwasdow was placed at the head of the list. having collected a larger sum than any single canvas ser The committee in charge of the
  George Cans, in charge of the lady canvassers; Attorney M. D. Saxe who had charge of the mems contribution list; M. Fucker. treasurer Dr. B. l.. ProtasS, $. w. Menus and I. SimonS. They were assisted in counting by A. M Rose, Martin Robinson, G. Teitel- baum, A. Greenberg and A. Pouzzner. The committee desires to express it's great gratitude to the public for the generous response to the appeal for aid and especially to thank those who gsNe to the lady canvassers. The call was answered by all classes re- gardIess of race or religion.
 The local Hebrews are arranging for big mass meeting to be held the third Sunday in February. The con- rnittee meets every Thursday evening to carry on the campaign of collec- tions which began among their own people 21 weeks ago. To date New Britain has given s4,000 which has been forwarded to Felix Warburg of New York, treasurer of the Ameri- 1 can Jewish Relief fund. ..........
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
Special State Commission Holds Hear
 ing at New Haven.

New Haven, Jan. 28.-The special tax commission which is examining the tax laws of the state sat here yes terday to hear arguments by those in terested in changing the recently en- acted law taxing corporate excess. The member of the commission are former Governor $. E. Baldwin, Dairy Commissioner Stadtmuller and Guy F. Miller of Bridgeport.
 George D. Watrous, for the New Haven Gas Light company, offered all argument against alleged unfairness of the method of taxing gas, water, electric and power companies.
 Edward A. Hartman for the Derby Gas company, the Birmingham Water company, and for himself as a stock holder, and as a tax payer, said he was pessimistic over work of tax commission.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
NEUMANN-BECKIEY.
Teacher to Become Bride
 Rev. Ernest B. Neumann.

The engagement of Rev. Ernest Neumann, son of Mrs. F.. F. Neumat3 of South Main street, and Miss CatI erine Beckley, daughter of the Ia Franklin S. Beckley of this city wi recently announced in LeWisburg, I'd at the home of Miss Beckley.
 MT. Neumann is a native of tll city and was graduated from the loc High school. He attended Wesleyf university and was graduated fro that institution with the class of 191 During his senior year, he frequent substituted as instructor in the En fish classes of the New Britain His school. After graduation he 4e rolled as a student at Hartford ser mary, from which he received ld gree of Ph.D., with the class of 191 Since then he has been pastor of t Cheshire Methodist church. f
 Miss Beckley was graduated fire Bucknell university and is at prese teaching in Lewisburg. The da for the wedding ceremony has n been set but it will probably ta place in the early summer.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

The Luther League held a well at tended meeting last night. After the meeting a program of musical selec tions was rendered by members and Rev. Dr. $. G. Ohman delivered an address on the work of the league. Preliminary plans for a Linc~~ social on February 10 which will be a pa triotic meeting were discussed.
 It was planned to hold "Ye Olde Fashioned Concert" on February 24. The church will be decorated and the members taking part will dress in the costumes of colonial times. Songs and recitations appropriate to the colonial period will be given.
 An invitation was extended to the Luther League of Meriden to visit the local Leaguers' meeting, either February 9 or February 23.
 The collectors of the church will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the chapel.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
RAISE FOR KIBBES.
But Superintendent May Not Have
 Charge of Slaughter House.

It was denied in charity depart ment, circles today that the depart ment intended to give an increase in salary to Superintendent Kibbe of the town farm to the extent of $500, as was reported in another newspaDer. Superintendent Kibbe will receive a smaller increase at the February meeting of the charity commission.
 Superintendent Kibbee and his wife now receive $1,0OO and it is stated in the contract that if either party to the agreement wishes to sever con- nections, notice must be given on or before January 15. As the Kibbees have received no notice that their ser vices would not be required further they will remain at the town farm, The reason no action was taken on the salary increase at the January meeting of the board was because the full board was not present and the contract itself was not acted upon.
 There is considerable doubt wheth- CT the charity board will endorse the plan of the health commission to have Superintendent Kibbee act as custo- dian of the municipal slaughter house which it is proposed to erect at the town farm. Mr. Kibbe is SUD- posed to give his entire time to the of the farm.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
BOYS' LEAGUE MEETS.
Smalley School Youngsters Speak on
 American Inventors,

The Boys Patriotic league, Nathan Hale Division, had it's regular meet ing at the Smalley school today. Seven boys spoke on the "Benefactors to Mankind, American Inventors" giving an idea of the service to men, women and children, rendered by Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Benja- min Franklin, Charles Goodyear, and Samuel B. Morse. Eight boys spoke on the life of Thomas Edison and how perseverance, and persistence won great benefits for all.
 A historical play was rendered by eleven boys. It was entitled: 'The Beginning of Negro Slavery" a story CT the first landing of slaves in Vir- Ginia by a Dutch schooner.
 The boys who took part were: John Kerner, Bennie Hunker, Edwin Ellgren, Lewis Rosoff, David Rosen- berg, Samuel Gordon, Pency Halpin David Sherman, James Shahrigian John Backus, Ladislaus Kawalsky, John Kerorkian, Adolf Cook, Edward Jennings, Amedio Gregory, John Krakowska, Archie Blair, Bernard Henry, Bennie Paries, George Pavies, Joseph Volz, Charles Supsinskas, Sid rey Tempkin, Samuel Spector and John McNeil.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
INVESTMENT ISSUES
 LITTLE MORE ACTIVE
But General Depression Is Keen,
 Say Brokers

Furnished by Richter & Company
 The quiet tendency in the local stock market has continued during the past week With little more activity in the strictly investment issues. Am erlcan Hardware is somewhat strong CT, being quoted 1241a bid, 125 F asked. Stanley Works is quoted 73 bid 73 3-4 asked here has been a good de- mand for both of the stocks. Sales ot Stanley Rule & Level have taken place at prices ranging from 430 to 435 and Ianders, Frary & Clark at @ 1a. New Britain Machine and Union Manu- featuring company are somewhat low CT, being quoted 80 bid, 81 asked re- spectively Sales of North & Judd have taken place at 10H F and 104 3-4. American Hosiery is quoted 120 bid. This stock has just declared it's fourth extra dividend of 100 per cent dur ing the past year. This dividend was declared from accrued assets in the surplus of the company
 The Bristol stocks remain the same. Bristol Brass is quoted 671a bid, 6s asked, and New Departure Common is 177 bid, 1SO asked and New Depart ure preferred 1o9 bid, 113 asked Sales of Trumbull Electric company pre- ferred have taken place at 30. The Waterbury stocks have been quiet and somewhat reactionary. American Brass has declared a dividend of F per cent. regular and 31a extra, pay able February first. Stock is now quoted ex dividend at 2e3 bid 266 asked. Scovill Manufacturing com- pany is 46O bid 470 asked. Both of the concerns are making large earn ings at the present time. Scovill is re- ported to be earning at the rate of l per cent. net for every working day. They have a capitalization of $5,OOO,- 900. American Brass is said to be earning s1,000,000 per month. We consider these stocks cheap at the present prices, and bound to have an advance in the near future.
 Colts Arms also has been quiet, but what little stock has been offered has been absorbed readily at 86O and S65. Rights of the Travellers Ins. Co.,, are now being traded in, and are quoted at 117 bid, 119 asked. Five of these Rights entitle the holder to subscribe to one share of stock at par ($10O). We believe that these Rights are good purchase for a permanent in vestment.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
EATS DEFENSE AND IS REARRESTED
Jacob Bayer Drives Automobile To- day Without License or Markers
 Two Counts Now.

It is not at all improbable that when Jacob Bayer is arraigned in police court tomorrow morning the hand of the law may descend upon him with about twice it's ordinary weight for not only did Bayer fail to appear in court this morning, as he promised to do, but today he re- peated the identical offense for which he was arrested last night
 Officer William c. Hart arrested him last night when he drove along the street in his automobile minus license markers, with no lights burn ing and without his car registration license or his own operators license He was permitted to go on his promise to appear in court today. He did not appear and his arrest was ordered.
 This morning Officer Theodore Johnson rearrested Bayer. He had repeated the offense of last night for ne was driving his automobile about the city streets without markers and he was not armed with registration license or operators license. He was locked up at police headquarters The extent of $20O. This makes two counts for the same offense against Bayer.
 Asked why he did not appear in court this morning he explained that he did not get around to it in time.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
WASH STREET TODAY.
Part of Main Street Is Cleaned When
 Hose Is Played on It.

A novel innovation in the admins tration of the board of public works and water department occurred on Main street this morning when the permanent pavement was washed of all dirt and dust in the vicinity of City hall and the west side of Main street
 Under the direction of the city officials in this department, a heavy line of hose was attached to a fire hydrant and a powerful stream of water was played on the pavement, washing the dirt and dust, which had become a pasty mud, into the gutters and catch basins. Sections of East Main and West Main Streets were also washed. ..,.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
MRS. CUMMINGS DEAD.
Wife of Late Congressman Expires at
 Home in South Noryyalk.

South Norwalk, Jan. 2S.-Mrs. Frances c, Cummings, wealthy widow of the late Congressman Amos J. Cummings died in this city, where she has made her home for the past four years, this morning.
 Mrs. Cummings husband was asso- ciated with Horace Greeley on the New York Tribune; worked under Charles A. Dana on the New York Sun, and was managing editor of the latter daily at one time. The last six teen years of his life he was member of the house of representatives. ... ~- ~..s
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
HAD NO LICENSES.
Joseph Crizante, Motorcyclist, Falls
 Into Clutches of Traffic Officer.

Joseph Crizante, a motorcyclist, fell into the clutches of Traffic Officer Clarence Lamphere this morning and was arrested on a charge of a vio- lation of the motor vehicle law. Bonds were fixed at $1O0 to assure his ap- pearance in court tomorrow.
 t CriZante had neither an operators nor registration license and his motor cycle did not have 1916 markers, it being equipped with 1915 plates.
 Crizante seemed to be an innocent offender, for he had purchased the motorcycle only a few minutes be- fore he was arrested, He told the po- lice he was riding it home after buy ing it and it was still equipped with last years markers.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

The present inactivity and depres- sion on the Hartford Stock exchange is the worst that has been experi- enced since the first three months of the European war, according to Rich ter & company today. The depres- sion is believed by the brokers to be but temporary, however, and sud- den boom at almost any time is antici- pated All of the local stocks are off considerably and today's quotations are as follows: Bristol Brass, 67-6S; American Brass. 263-267 Colts S55- S65; New Britain Machine, 79-81; Union Manufacturing 79-81; Stanley Works, 73 1-4-73 3-4 Niles-Bement- Pond 179-1S1; Landers, Frary & Clark 62-62 3-4; American Hardware, 124 1-2-125 1-2; North X Judd, 1O4- 1O5; Standard Screw, 265-275; Sco- will, 46O-470.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
TENDERED FAREWELL PARTy.

Employees of the Adkins Printna Company rendered Mrs. w. M. Hart1 man a farewell party last evening a No. Madison street Vocal select tions were rendered by Mrs. ElmeI w. Pape and others and refresh \ ments were served. Mrs. liar rIiilail < was recently married. For several wears she was employed as stem ographer by the Adkins Prinung 2 Company and will retire rom Snls work tomorrow to take up acuy9 housekeeping.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
FINAL DIVIDEND ORDERED.

Hartford, Jan. 28.-In the superior court today a final dividend of 111-4 per cent was ordered paid to credit OTIS of the New England Retail Wine and Liquor Dealers Distributing con- pany. Thomas J. Spellacy is receiv- CT. A preliminary dividend of 25 per cent. was paid some time ago. The court granted an order to pay the receiver s2,500 and Edward M Day $400 and Augustine Lonergan $500 counsel fees. The company was or ganized ten years ago and went into the receivers hands in 1909.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
NOT TO SOLICIT FUNDS.

Washington, Jan. 28.-The senate elections committee today recOm- mended passage of bills, to make it unlawful for any member of congress to serve on or solicit funds for any political committee, club or organiza- tiOn, to limit the use of campaign funds in presidential and congress sional election and prohibit the move ment of outside funds into "doubtful'' localities
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
5000 FOR FATHERS.

Bridgeport, Jan. 2S.-Bridgeport unions have pledged more than $5, 900 for the Danbury matters. The Rem ington Arms and Ammunition com- panys Machinists' union will donate about onetenth of this. Piece work CTS have promised the proceeds of the second hours pay yesterday. They make more in the second hour than in any other.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
AND STILL ANOTHER.

One more member of the local Ma chinists' union has felt the severity of the displeasure of the manufactur- CTS, and as a result Duncan Mcfar
 lane a prominent worker in the union ranks, has been dismissed MT. Me- farlane was discharged by Superin- tendent Buell. yesterday. Macfarlane secured a marriage license yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
ADSOnia Generous.

! Ansonia, Jan. 28-Up to noon today $500 had been delivered at the An sonia National bank as the result of the Jewish relief fund collections in Shis city yesterday. More than $1OO, 1t was stated. was still out and the local fund Is likely to reach $500.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
Sf5.OOO in Hartford.

Z Hartford, Jan. 28-It was estimated today by the committee in charge that the local contributions this week for Jewish war sufferers in Europe amounted to between SIP, 900 and s13,0O0. Of this sum about $5,0O0 wsxs collected on the streets and by house to house canvassers, Thurs day, (Which was, known as tag day A total of about $50 is expected here.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
DENTSON LAMB DEAD.

l8 Mystic, Jan. 28.-The death of Denison Lamb, a well known and life long resident of this place, occurred early today as the result of injuries received when he fell from the house
 where he was at work last Monday near Cedar Crest. MT. Lamb was sixty-three years old and is survived by his wife and five children.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

Hartford, Jan. 28.-In the superior court today official sanction was given the Connecticut Literary Institute in Suffield to change it's name to "Suf- field SchooI.' The institution was chartered in 1883 and was first known as the Connecticut Baptist Literary Institution. In 1840 the word "Bap- tist' was dropped
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
Chicago Raises S75,000

Chicago, Jan. 2S-AfteS various committees had turned in their col Iections today it was announced that $75,000 had been contributed yes terday for relief of Jewish sufferers in the European war. .-
 I2 was announced that further con- tributions had been promised.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
FIN ROUTE TO TURKEY.

Henry Wagner of Glen street, soi of Police Officer and Mrs. Fred Wag ner, is a member of the crew of tn U. S. S. Tennessee which is due q reach Turkey tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
SOVEREIGNS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting Of the Sover- eigns Trading company was held last evening and the present officers were reelected. Andrew Turnbull and George WhatnaH were elected direc- tors of the company. A six per cent. dividend was declared.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
Bridgeport Gives. $3, 800.

s.Bridgeport, Jan. 2S-According to an official estimate today. the Jewish tag day proceeds in this city exceed ed $3,500.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
St Louis S45,O0O.

St. Louis. Jan. 28-Approximately S45,00O was contributed or pledged here yesterday for the relief of des- rope.
 The local American Jewish Relief committee expects to increase this amount to $75,000 within the next few days.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
PRIMARY LAW UPHELD

St. Paul, Minn, Jan. 28.-The con- stitutionality of the Minnesota presi- dential primary law today was up- held by the state supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

New York Stock Exchange quota ions furnished by Richter & Co.,. r:1em mbers of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. ". Eddy
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

Native eggs, every one strictly fresh, 33c dog. Russell Bros.-advt
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

Staactly fresh native eggs, 33c doz K Russeu Bros, 301 Main St.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

Native eggs, every one strictly fresh, 33c dog. Russell Bros-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
HEAR TAX ARGUMENTS.

Native eggs 33c, Russell Bros.-advt
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
SUFFTEID SCHOOL.

Native eggs 33c, Russell Bros.-advt
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28

Native eggs, every one strictly fresh, 33c doz. Russell Bros.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-28
SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Native eggs 33c, Russell Bros.-advt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01
NO USE FOR HEARSE THERE
Sleepy Drivers Horses Brought His
Unwecome Vehicle to the Wrong
Neighborhood.

Carl Blessing, young farmer, lily
ing near Columbus, was at work In
a field some distance from his home
He happened to look in the direction
of his house and then stopped to look
again. hearse was being driven up
the lane and as he stood there watch
ing, the horses stopped with the hearsa
at the Blessing gate. Blessing ran ia
the house to see what had happened.
On the front seat of the hearse was
the driver fast asleep. Blessing awak.
ened him.
Are you not dead?" the driver
asked.
mot that you could notice." Bless
ing returned.
well, isn't anybody dead here?"
Not unless they died in the last
five minutes" said Blessing.
"Then the driver realized he had
gone to sleep and the horses had
turned in to the Blessing lane of their
own accord. He remembered that he
was going to the White creek neigh
borhood, so he turned around, went
down the lane and remained awake
until he arrived at his destination
indianapolis News. '''.rl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01
Shady Lanes.

That the chief aim of man is not de-
structiveness finds so few exceptions in
these parlous times that any evidence
to the contrary calls for mention.
A comforting instance of this sort is
contained in brief news item from an
exchange, thus: ION leading road
way out of this city farmers for six
miles have agreed to plant shade trees
on both sides go feet apart. The same
variety of tree will be used the entire
distance"
This is little message with an ap-
peal that Is vital. These public-splrited
farmers have their counterparts In all
directions from the shaded avenues
that will result from this wholesome,
sensible, artistic aud altruistic en-
deavor, already conceived, and, 1t is
fervently hoped, already on the way
toward being made an accomplished
fact. ~
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-09-01
Home blur|'
| ' Helps Y =.
GARDENS IN BACK YARDS
Mistake Is General, According to Al.
thority, of Starting Them Too
Ambitlously.

Even the city dweller can cut ex-
penses by utilizing small yards for
raising vegetables, and the Garden
Club of America has engaged experts
to tell how it can be done. The in.
formation is being embodied in book
for backyard farmers. The book was
begun in the fall, when members of the
club anticipated hard times and scare
fly of money for the working man, and
1t will be ready for publication and
free distribution in a few weeks.
"We plan for the average yard Of
about % by 10 feet" said Mrs. J. Willis
Martin, president of the club.
"Our aim has been to state the prln.
Gples of gardening as simply as posi-
bic, planning the needs of the average
family Of four through the entire sum-
mer."
Philadelphia has the distinction of
being the birthplace of the Garden
Club of America, which embraces %
clubs in other parts of the country.
and Mrs. Martin is also resident of
that city.
The mistake that is made by nine
out of ten amateur gardeners, how
ever, is that Of trying to do more than
they are able to accomplish, and of en-
deavOring to grow too many things
within the restricted bounds of an
average suburban lot. 1t were well to
bear In mind the fact that, after one
has worked eight or nine hours in an
office, ones strength is. equal only to
an hour or so Of work in the garden.
1t should also be remembered that only
about so many plants Of any kind will
| grow and mature on a given area of
garden ground.
Instead of trying, therefore to grow
half dozen plants each Of score or
more Of vegetables, confine your efforts
to those vegetables of which the fam
lily as a whole is most fond. Every
body, almost without exception, likes
some vegetables more than others, and
when the list of favorites is compiled
it frequently will be found to be re-
markably restricted. Here Is the ten
tative list, which may be modified to
suit individual tastes:
Sweet corn, an early and late va
riety or single variety planted for
succession; string beans, planted for
all summer succession; peas, two Or
three paintings ten days apart; to-
matoes Of a long bearing variety or
planted for succession; lima beans
either the bush variety, If the garden
is small, or the kind grown on poles
IL more space is available; small
plot for lettuce, preferably the kind
that form heads; another small bed of
onions; two or three hills of cucum.
bers; and, if desired, q short double
row Of beets for early summer use.