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New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
MOTHER DENIES CRUELTY.

Mrs. J. J. Kennedy of Elm street, step-mother of twelve years old Mar garet Kennedy, wishes to deny through the press stories which she says her step-daughter has been telling about town which reflect upon her treatment at home. Mrs Ken nedy says she tries to make the chi1d's home a pleasant one and does not i1ltreat her. Outside interfer- ence by the child's relatives is the cause of the girls feelings, Mrs. Kennedy claims.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
Public Utilities.
FOREIGN POWERS ACCUSED.

Washington, March I-Grear Britain and France were described to- Gay as virtual dictators as to what kind of commodities shall be eX- borted through the port of New York, in a statement to the nter- state commerce commission by I. ;. Austin of New York Produce EX- change MT. Austin was the hrst witness today at the informal con1ef- cnce between shippers and carriers on the problem of congested Irelght terminals at eastern seaports
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
FAVOR McDONOIGH.

Prominent democrats in the sixth ward are working hard in an effort to induce Councilman F. T. McDonough to enter the race for alderman at the coming election. The leaders in the movement claim that MT. McDon- oughs record in the council makes him far more fit for the place that either Alderman M. T. Kerwln or Councilman, A. M. Paonessa, who are lined up against each other in quest of the place.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
HOUSES REPORT DISCUSSED

Washington, March 7.-President Wilson laid before his cabinet today information brought from Europe by Col E. M. House regarding official opinion abroad on Germany's suh- marine warfare and Great Britain's blockade of Germany. Colonal House, who had planned to return to New York today, did not complete his report to the president, and probably will remain over until tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
SLAG CAUSES EXPLOSION

Bridgeport, March "A mass of hot slag precipitated into the harbor at the Billet mill of the American Tube and Stamping company at 1:45 this afternoon threw up a mass of steam with explosive force that could be felt for many blocks. Windows i'll the neighborhood were shattered None was hurt.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
LIFE FOR AUSTRIAN PLOTTER.

Windsor Ont, March 7-Charles Respa, an Austrian, who was placed on trial yesterday charged with caus- ing an explosion at a munitions plant at Walkerville, and attempting to blow up the armory here, was today found guilty and sentenced to life. imprisonment by Chief Justice Fad- cambridge.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
STATE POLICE PROBE FIRE.

Willimantic, March 7.-At the re quest of the local fire department Capt Robert H. Hurley of the state police came here today to investigate the fire which occurred last night in the clothing store of Mrs. Annie Sil verman The fire caused about $7,e00 damage.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
Mrs. Mary O'DOnneII

Mrs. Mary O'DonnelI, widow of the late James O'Donnel1, died Sun day at her daughters home in Dan bury. For many years Mrs. O'Don- nell was well known local resident, living on Smalley street. Mrs. John Sloan of Chestnut street Is a sister
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
BANQUET TONIGHT.

The Emmett club will hold a ban quet this evening in Commercial hall in honor of the birthday of Robert Emmett. Several speakers from out of town will deliver addresses ana an entertainment will be held.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
JUDGE GRANTS NOTION

Judge J. T. Meskill, in the city court has granted a motion to strike out part of the pleading in the case of M. kutowski vs Julius Matusew- ski New cases on the short calen- dar are Attillia Speccaluti vs. Tony Fairrll, and the New Britain Lumber & Coal company vs. Rudolph Feutl.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
MedrO Sharkey.

Medro Sharkey, 54 years cid. died at the town home today He vas admitted to the home Saturday and was suffering with erysipelis. He is survived by his wife, Julia Sharkey, and four children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and in ternment will be in Fairview cene- tery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
SUTHERLAND WITH WILSON.

Washington, March 7.-Discussing the armed ship issue is the senate to- day, Senator Sutherland of Utah, Q republican member of the foreign re- iations committee stood squarely be- hind President Wilson in his policy in dealing with Germany in the sub marine negOtia tiOns.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
Mrs. Jennie Warner.

Mrs. Jennie Warner, wife of e. $. Warner and formerly a well known resident of this city, died yesterday at her home in Amherst, Mass. She was 59 years of age. The funeral will be held in this city Thursday afternoon on the arrival of the 3:37 o'clock train. Services in the Erwin mortuary chapel will be conducted by Rev. Milton $. Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
James Bennett,

Rev. William Krause officiated at the funeral of James Bennett held this morning from St. Mary's church. The pail bearers were Michael Kane, Frank Hahn, William Ralph, Fred Billings, J. E. Moran of Middletown and Daniel Fitzmorris of New Haven. Interment was in new Catholic cem- etery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
Mrs. Anna Eliza AckIey.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Eliza Ackley of 75 Fairview street will be held from the Erwin mortuary chapel Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will take place in Falr view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
FINANCIAL NEWS
HARTFORD STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPOE

Hartford Stock Exchange quot tions, furnished by Richter & c members of the New York Stock E change. Represented by E. w. Ede National Bank building:
 TlsI -lr
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
p Q. RECEIPTS.

The post office reports for the month of February show a gain of s3,62395 over the corresponding month last year. The total receipts amounted to s14, 4,35O.41, in comparison with $1O726.46 in 1915.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
HENRY A. HALL DIES
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Funeral Will Be Held From His Late
 Home Thursday Afternoon
at , O'Clock.

Henry Adelbert Hall died at 9 o clock last evening at his home, 219 West Main street, following an ill., ness of more than a year. For many years Mr. Hall was one Of this citys leading grocers and was well known not only in New Britain but also throughout the state. Death was due to hardening of the arteries. The funeral will he held from his late home at o'clock Thursday. Rev Warren F. Cook will officiate and lnterment will be in Fairview ceme- tery
 MT. Hall was 65 years of age and was born in Providence R. I. Over thirty years ago he came to this city and at once went into the grocery business, being actively engaged in that trade until illness made it i'm possible for him to continue His first experience in the business was as manager of D. M. Welch's store which was in Rogers block. Later ho conducted the business and movtE 1o Judd's block where his store has been since located.
 Always interested in the welfare of the business interests. Mr. Hall was an ardent member of the old Busi- ness Mems association and held many important positions on various com rnittees, he was also one of the directors of the old association. He was member and regular attendant at the Methodist church and was a trustee of the church.
 Besides his wife, Mr. Hall leaves five children, Mrs. Gertrude Christ. wife of President F. w. Christ of the chamber of commerce; William H. Hall, city engineer; Curtiss A. Hall. manager of his grocery business; Miss Mary Hall and Allan Hall. Mrs. Mary Murray is 8 sister He also leaves seven grandchildren
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
Mrs. Mary Price

Mrs. Mary Price, widow Of tho late Charles Price, died at her home 40 Hurlburt street, early this morn- Ing following an illness of two months. She was advanced in years Mrs. Price leaves four daughters and three sons. They are: Mrs Martin Curry Mrs. Catherine Finley and Miss Fannie Price of this city and Mrs. John Gavin of New Haven; Michael and Thomas Price of this city and Charles Price of Waterbury, Mrs. Price was a sister of the late William Mccormick and Mrs. James ONelll, who dide last January. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock Thursday 1norn- ing with burial in St Marv's new cenl eterN.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07

New York Stock Exchange quota lions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by H. W. Eddy
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
ONE-TWO-THREE

And that's just the way we've got our competitors beaten when it comes to smartly styled Young Mems Clothes -"one-tW three" It's a fact and one we're ready to prove to you, that our new Schloss- Baltimore models are the very best in style, quality and attra actVeness among all Ready-to- Wear Clothes, and equal in every way to the high-priced made -to-order kind. We will show you the very latest New York fashions, in high grade, perfect-fitting models at from St5 to $35.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
Oils SOOthe .~.
 Skin Disease

Oil of wintergreen. thymol, glycerine and other healing ingredients compounded Prescription has now become the universal favorite of skin sufferers in relieving skin disease. It is a mild wash that penetrates the pores and gives instant relief from all burning and itching. It kills and washes off the gnawing disease germ. and it's soothing oils quickly heal the inhamed tissues.
 Druggists are glad to recommend this soothing, cooling liquid. 25e, soc and $1.o0.
 Your money back unless the first bottle relieves you. D. D. b. Soap keeps the skin healthy. Ask your druggist about both today. @ n For 16 Years Do Do "n the Standard ', Skin Remedy
New Britain herald., 1916-03-07
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

" NANTED-By young married couple,
 tenement of five rooms. West side desired. Address Box 22 BIB,
 Herald. 3-7-2dX NANTED--A 1aundress at New Britain General hospital 2-7-tf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
OBSOLETE METHODS OF
MIDDLEMEN BLAMED

.Ob.olete methods employed by the
nid diemen are partly responsible for
the high price Of foodstuffs," says
yharies w Burkett. editor OF the
american Agriculturtst High prices
RI foods a re not due TO what the farm
er gets but to the plumber of the mid
flemen." he asserted when comment
ing on President wilson's recent state
knent blaming the middlsmen for the
high cost of food materials"
Rlames MJtidlemen.
II agree with the President IN what
as says about the middleman being to
blame for the present prices. Farm
hrs used to produce crops ahead OF
.onsumption. and when they produced
PROPS that in quantity were bigger than
HE consumption the prices obtained
pn an average were below the cost OF
ksroducing The depressing condition
Fl the agricultural world running
karrely throughout the nineties was
hue to a supply of food products that
Isould not be taken care OF by the pop
k4lation Hence all the products raised
av the farmer were sold at pitiful
prge
~(,otton for instance. was so cheap
Thar the farmers had to organize and
kimit the acreage so as to partly con-
frol the market that they might get a
price consistent with the cost Of pro-
kiucinE their cotton crop. When the
European war broke out an important
market was closed. Cotton again fell
10 low in price that every financial in
stitution of the South was threatened.
Axain the acreage was decreased until
The consumption caught up with the
production. The same, principle ap-
I,lfes to every farm produCt--wheat,
-or<, apples or potatoes When they
lire produced in such abundance that
[hey cannot all be consumed prices go
i pieces. At the present time diff
ferent condition obtains There is an
kucreaeed demand for all products.
rhis Is due to the decreased production
In the countries at war. This condi-
lion has brought about the greatest de-
mand for American grown crops that
the world has ever known. 1t is a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

I needed at least Ave times as much
space.
After much parleying / got twenty
rooms, but In another month j had to
request forty more. That necessitated
the removal Of whole sections Of the
important documents had to be trans
ported to other buildings and the
work took weeks,
I'm the meantime our labor threat
ened to come to standstill. Although
We put desks in every possible corner.
and even In the Railways, we were not
able to make room for our ever-in-
creasing working force. When we
finally got our sixty rooms we were
as cramped and crowded as before
and we continually had to ask for
cover an entire city block and we still
need more room.
1T is difficult to give a description
Of our work, because much of what
has been done and accomplished must
remain secret until the war ends. The
public has no idea of the difficulties
we had to overcome and the ire
mendous labor that was necessary to
enable the empire successfully to defy
the British blockade. Every man in
our department worked from sixteen
10 eighteen hours every DAY, lnclud :
ing Sundays and holidays, and we all
only regretted that the days did not
have forty Eight hours. instead of only
twenty-four
Conferences were always in pro-
gress from 8 o'clock in the morning
until midnight, as new plans had to
be made continually and often 1t be
came necessary to alter them before
they were completed.
1T was hard work. but we won out
One of our advantages was that the
press paid little attention to us, and
we were not hampered by public
criticism. Sometimes professors called
to tell us that We were all wrong and
would have TO start anew. Then mem
bers OF the Retchstag came to convince
us that the professors were az wrong
as ourselves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
PUBLIC STORAGE OF
FOOD IS SUGGESTED

The only solution of the problem
OF the high cost Of living in New York
city and State lies in the establishment
at a cost OF many millions OF dollars.
OF adequate terminal markets and eff
cient systems of food distribution thus
removing control OF the necessities Of
life from the group Of middlemen and
price manipulators who control cold
storage facilities" John j. Dillon. State
commissi oner OF Foods and Markets,
asserts
Before the present high price stu
alton is relieved" Mr. Dillon said. the
consumers OF food will he compelled
to deal with the high living cost situa-
ton on exactly the same basis as IL
has dealt with problems of transpor-
tation. insurance and water supply.
None of these undertakings" the
statement said. with the possible ex-
ception of water. are as important to
the people of New York city as their
food supply. but we may as well admit
that 10 far the city State and Federal
authorities are afraid to tackle the
food problem and 10 deal with II as
they have dealt with other PROPOSE
tons The spectators and manipu-
1ators and gamblers in foods are nu-
merous. powerful. well intrenched and
ready 10 tight They do fight every at
tempt to interfere with their preroga-
tives and their privileges.
New York State has established a
department 10 assist and regulate the
distribution Of food. but the distribu-
tors. spectators and gamblers in food
have opposed IT. II is only by siren
uous efforts that they have been pre-
vented from forcing II out OF existence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
Will Uncle Sam | AXE
A Hand In High
Cost Of Living2

Because 1t would duplicate the work
now being conducted by the Depart
ment of Justice, the Federal Trade
Commission announces that 1t will not
follow suggestions to undertake an in
vestigation of the causes of the high
cost Of living.
The commission made the announce
ment In part as follows:
The Federal Trade Commission
has received numerous suggestions
that II make a general investigation
concerning high prices OF the neces-
saries of life.
In SO far as these high prices may
be due to the existence of unlawful
combinations among dealers, such a
situation would be in the purview Of
the Sherman Anti Trust Act. The De-
partment OF Justice, which Is primarily
charged with the enforcement Of that
statute has already instituted a
searching investigation throughout the
country by means Of United States
attorneys. and in view OF this fact
similar investigation by this commits
sion would be an unnecessary duph-
cation OF work. Moreover, at the di-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
INVESTIGATIONS INTO HIGH
COST OF LIVING IN NEW YORK
Is PLACES b. AME. ON MIDDL EMAN
eator Wcks Declares Farming Industry Of State Partially
Paralyzed BY Tribute Levied By DistrbutorsEd
American Agricuturst Says Methods Of Middlemen Are
Storage For Food Urged BY State Com
missioner

condition which places consumption
on a par with production, thus estab-
fishing prices on a new basis equal to
or slightly above the cost of produc-
ton.
Tariff Protection Necessary.
Farmers have been aware for
good many years that they have been
producing more than the usual COM
mercial outlets would consume. With
milk produced in such great album
dance and dairy products coming into
this country unprotected by tariff reg
ulation--they come from Canada. Den
mark, Holland and Switzerland--it has
made competition very severe under
our standards of higher wages and
higher scale Of living.
The farmers understand fully that
after the close of the war when the
soldiers return to their farms they
will again use their efforts in produc-
ing agricultural products in competi-
ton with the farm products raised in
the United States. When this hap
pens farm products must have tariff
protection or else production 80 limited
that what Is produced shall not be
allowed to go ahead Of the consump-
ton. Coincident with this problem OF
supply and demand is the toll that the
middleman levies upon the tariff on
all food products from the farm TO the
consuming centres.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

The New York Herald publishes the
following discussions Of the high cost
u living which are of timely interest
Rnd suggestive Of remedies which may
be applicable to other States:
Senator Wicks' Report
Charles w. wicks, State Senator and
chairman Of the Wicks' Investigating
Committee, expresses - strong terms
he belief that the middlemen are
largely to blame for the excessive cost
pr Sfoodstuffs. His report says:
The abandoned farms. the lack OF
lpkeep Of the occupied ones, the de-
Grease in cattle in proportion to the in :
crease in population, the exodus of
he young men and women from the
hrm. all corroborate the evidence
Fhich this committee has received
pat for several years past the farm
Frs under ordinary circumstances were
nnable to make both ends meet from
he sale of their dairy products.
The farmer has had little or no
voice in naming the price which he
received for his products. Large deal
ers said: For the present month We
Will give you SO much for your milk
We will score your barns; we will test
your cowx. we will pay you what and
how we choose. To the consumer the
Healer in all agricultural products has
kAid; You must pay us so much for
your milk. meat, butter. eggs and
cheese.'
Between these ever widening mar
gins millions OF dollars have rolled into
the bank accounts OF the middlemen,
Says Many lose Money.
Not more than one-third OF the
Farmers of this State are making any
profit at all. One-third are not break
x~.x ~. l. DO. y
meking fifteen cents per hour for man
Ahor and nothing for farm women.
The remainder. whose bank account
shows slight gains. Is made up gem
traliy of those who have engaged least
m the dairy business. Farm product
prices have remained 6xed or de-
creased. while labor and dairy feeds
have increased.
TT would look. from the records of
his committee. a. though more mid
dlemen were ievying tribute between
he producer and consumer than are
atAualiy engaged in production. and
their profits are substantially sure and
much greater. This In made possible
By the active association and organi-
Eation OF this army OF middlemen and
commission men into . compact union
which has for it's purpose the fasten-
nj OF the whole organized body on
he tra4f1c and who 80 manipulate and
ronspire one with another that the
producer and consumer shall not be
allowed TO do business without their
Intervention and the paying to each
class OF them of passing tribute
Suggests q Remedy.
Senator Wicks report said that
The practical solution of the entire
problem seems to he in closer co-ope-
Rafx Nd
iucer and the elimination OF unneces-
rary middiemen.
The committee soon will open Its
bearings in New York city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
RATHENAU TELLS HOW
HE ORGANIZED NATION

Per,tn Nov. 25.-Dr. Walter Rattle
nan in charge Of all raw materials
for the German government has writ
ten a book in which the famous
wizard" describes the enormous diff
fculties that confronted him when he
was called to his post by the war
minister. and the wonderful results &C
complished.
when we started our herculean
work the War Department gave us
four small rooms" the great organizer
saws The war minister thought
that these offices would be sufficient
ana he was greatly astonished when
I informed him within two weeks that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
mans Firing Line Wholesalers Manufacturers Travelling Men

rection OF CongresG the commission
IL mountaineering other matters that
tax its force to the utmost, and with
Its limited Appropriation 1t could not
undertake additional work at this
time
Are Crop Reports Correct?
Leon NJ EstAbrook. chief of the
Bureau of Crop Estimates of the De-
partrneft of Agriculture. took sharp
issue with the statement of JOS
eph H r til n. Commissioner of
Weights and Measures of New York.
that Western farmers in an effort to
influence market prices have falsified
their crop estimates sent to the Fed
eral government
"Mr, Hartigan implies that the Blu
reau Of Crop Estimate depends solely
on the reports from the farmers in
making up its reports" Mr.. Estabrook
said. THAT IL not the case The bu-
reau obtains reports from four to six
sources. and the returns are checked
against each other. Almost invariably
the reports correspond remarkably
we'll. so they must be regarded as de-
pendable.
"Of course We receive crop eSti-
mates from a list of responsible farm
ers who are In a position TO know the
extent OF the crops. DNe SP''N" "'S"
are received from elevator operators.
dealers In grain and many other per-
sons. Then we get reports from the
State agriculture departments.
From our system it liz evident that
our reports are as accurate as II is pos
sibie to get them"
Attention was directed 10 MT.
Hartigans statement that the farmers
had concealed twenty-five per cent of
the wheat crop this year in order to
obtain unprecedented prices that
would result from reports that there
rr,s a yeparal shortage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
Vast Amounts Can Be Saved.

AT least 100000 a year can be
saved in the wholesale handling of live
poultry in New York city; $4,000, 600
on eggs and q similar amount on
dressed poultry: 100000 can be
saved on distribution Of butter. and
besides these savings IN the necessary
cost Of the physical handling of these
products. at the present time, an eff
cient system of marketing would save
the people untold millions in the spec
ulative prices that they are now paying
for it. In the case of milk alone, $15.-
900, 900 can be saved to the people in
the distribution Of 1t.
IF the State or the city would pro-
vide terminal facilities or wholesale
markets for cold storage facilities, and
see that 10 per cent Of the food was
properly standardized and distributed
to the people at q reasonable cost the
food problem would be solved. This
could be done on a basis that would
furnish a reasonable profit to private
enterprise for handling the other 90
per cent. of the trade"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

We had to listen to this talk an
that meant the loss of much valuable
time. but otherwise it did not hurt us
Our success is principally due t.
the fact that the German industries
adapted themselves to the war condi-
tons with astounding rapidity and
energy. Our manufacturers carried
out their task enthusiastically and