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New Britain herald., 1916-03-21
GRAbECk RUNS WILD,
 SENT BACK TO JAIL
Harry Mack Proves He Intended
 No Contempt Of Court

l Joe Ora beck. who was released from jail in January that he might undergo an operation for a disease that was threatening his life, was ar rested by Officer Quirk last night on a charge of breach of the peace. It was claimed that he smashed a glass door in Bromberg's saloon. Judge Meskill found the accused guilty and sentenced him to thirty days in jail
 The accused denied any recollection that he was in Bromberg's saloon and said he and a friend had been to keeney's after which he had one drink too many. Grabeck was one Of the gangsters arrested in the Plain vile riot of a couple of years ago. During that melee he received a terrific blow on the head which re- suited in his becoming deaf. It also caused an abnormal growth in the young mans head which necessitated the recent operation.
 No Contempt Intended.
 Convinced that Harry Mack did not Intentionally commit contempt of court yesterday when he failed to appear to testify in the case Of the state vs. Arthur IaFlamme and John Tobia, Judge Meskill suspended judg- ment Mack was arrested last night Cn a capias writ issued by Prosecutor Klett who expressed himself today as determined that the orders of the court shall be obeyed and state wit nesses shall appear when subpoenaed.
 Lawyer P. F. McDonough appeared for Mack and brought out the miti- gating circumstances in the case. Mack voluntarily offered his services as witness to Officer Patrick Qulrk and left orders with William Bennett, clerk at the Hotel Bronson, to call him in time for court yesterday. Bennett testified that he forgot to call Mack and the latter, leaving the hotel without breakfast, started for the court at $50 o'clock but stopped when he met John Tsmonis, who told him it was useless for him to go on as the case had been disposed of.
 Skinner Goes to Jail.
 Joseph Skinner Sr., who was in court last week for drunkenness and was liberated when he promised to go to St. Francis hospital for week that he might be cured of rheuma- tism and incidentally get the alcohol out of his system, was arrested last night for the same kind of an offense. Skinner admitted that after the court had let him go he changed his mind a bout going to the hospital. He paid a double penalty this morning when the court omposed a sentence of ten days in jail for last week and twenty lays more on today'S charge.
 Gavin Taken Away.
 Charles Gavin, yesterday committed o the state farm for inebriates at Norwich, was taken to NorWlch th1s morning by Officer Michael J. Cos grove. The young man is in a serious ,eryous condition due to the ravageS of liquor in his system.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-21
5000 FOR WORK

Berlin, March 21-Notwithstand- ing the huge expenses of the war, the "Asiatic Historical association" of Berlin has donated $5,0O0 for geo. graphical exploration and study in the Chinese province of Shansi. Plans for the work there have already been evolved but may have to wait until the end of the war before being carried out.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-21
YALE MOURNS LOSS
 OF DIR. J. E. COOPER
Corporation Passes Resolutions on
 His Death ath-Appointments

At the meeting of the Yale corpora - ton held in New Haven yesterday the death of, Rev. pr. James Wesley Cooper for thirty five years a mem- Der of the corporation and lately the acting secretary was officially report ed. The president of the corporation eulogized the former focal clergyman and the following memorial resolution was adopted:
 By the death of James Wesley Cooper the corporation has suffered an irreparable loss. For more than thirty years he served Yale loya1ly giving unsparingly of his time and his wisdom. Clear of vision and succinct in statement he had rare power of harmonizing conflicting v1eWs and of bringing men together who at first seemed far apart. No man was ever move loved by his associates and none deserved it better'
 Dr. Cooper had been substituting for Professor Anson Phelps Stokes as secretary of the corporation and Otto T. Barnard has been chosen as Pro- lessor Stokes substitute to succeed him.
 Howell Cheney of Manchester was chosen a member of tho Yale pru- dential committee to succeed pr.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-21
New College Appointments.

Andrew Keogh, reference librarian at Yale was elected to fill the place made vacant by the librarian, Prof. John C. Schwab. Austin Morris Har- mon, Ph. D., was elected professor of Greek and Latin. He Is a graduate of Williams, 'O2 and received a doc torate degree from Yale ln '09. Since 'O7 he has been at Princeton as in structor. preceptor and assistant pro-
New Britain herald., 1916-03-21
Skinner Goes to Jail.
Gavin Taken Away.

Charles Gavin, yesterday committed to the state farm for inebriates at Norwich, was taken to NorWlch thls morning by Officer Michael J. Cos grove. The young man is in a serious reryous condition due to the ravages of liquor in his system.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14

D. &. McDnnall. 70, hardware. shovcls,
and other tools -. 30
Langdon City Band, monthly appropria-
ton for November - .W
Langdon Dray Line, hauling prison
cells from Court House GOO
w. l.. Drury two days supervising max
of street in August. Geo
A. Schnlkc, goods for the Samuelson
famlly..... ............ ............ l3.43
w. A. Scott 4 Co, grocery supplies for
Samuelson famiiy...... Observation-Disclosures. $50
Fl. Windemuth. meat for the Samuel
son family man. 5. 90
Atlas Lumber Company. lumber for cross
ings, SIS. 05; lumber for rink S6.35..... 1910
Cavalier Comfy Lumber Company, for
culvert alongside of Bone block....... 20
Ray NJ Wells. 8 insuections of fire engine
in October and November, $40; lub-
r~icating oil. 81 co; dry cells. .10....... 10
The following report were handed in to the
City Auditor and up"i, presentation to the CITY
council We're allowed ana ordered to be filed.
The auditing committee reported having com
| pleted an audit of the books OF the different
officials of the city for tho months of June,
July, August and September The City Marshal
presented a report on his collections of dog and
poll tax, which has already been given official
publication. The City Treasurer's reports for
October and November were referred to the
auditing committee.
AT the November meeting Of the council a
motion prevailed making the license of the
Electric theatre 500 per year.
Adelegation from the Langdon Woman's Club
waited upon the council asking that an increase
be made in the appropriation toward he main
tenance of the City Library and help defray
the additional expense that would have to be
incurred if the library should undertake the
proposed plan of removal into new quarter in
the Langdon Auditorium upon its completion.
The matter was laid over until tho next meet
ing of the council for further consideration
Respectfully Submitted.
JOHN SHEEHAN. Cit, Auditor,
One way to relieve habitual consti
patton is to take regularly a mi!e
laxitive. Doan's regulets are recon-
mended for this purpose. Twenty
five cents a box at all drug stores.
Real bargains in ideal Christina
presents is an exceptional proposition
and only made possible by our grea
removal sale.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14

ly over my kidneys. The kidney &C.
ton was irregular and caused much
annoyance. l doctored and tried
several medicines, but was not reliev-
ed until l began taking Doan's kidney
pills, procured at E. l. Donovan's
drug store. A few doses brought
much benefit and before long my kid
neys were strengthened and every
symptom of kidney trouble disappear
ed. Over three years later, Mr..
Gordon said: "From my good expert
ence with Doan's kidney pills, I am
convinced there is nothing better to
regulate the kidneys and correct any
disorders arising from them.'
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's kidney pills-the same that
Mr.. Gordon has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Miburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14
LOFFICIAL]
Langdon City Council


Proceedings of the Langdon city county regu-
lar monthly meetings held on November 9th and
December 4th, 1916
The following bills were audited allowed and
ordered paid:
w. A.. Bolton, for i cord Of brentwood
for City S 2.s5
Cavalier Co. Republican, blanks for
Police Magistrate. ....... ............. 60
I.angdon Dray and Transfer Line. haul
ing dead dogs to nuisance ground $40. 30
NJ RS. ID. e. Sutcliffe, nursing Lars Sam.
nelson 10. 90
j. B. Boyd, merchandise for Samuelson
family 2.9a
Thomas Carroll, emptying 50 garbage
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14

| William Delvo. 2 hours work, helping
take down water pipe ............ 4
Lawrence Schoenbechler, general black
smithing ........ 16.
Langdon Light Company. lighting for
October STA. 10; extra lights for Hal
low'en, $40; heat for October SIG S.. l41 !
Langdon Farmers Elevator Company
$50 pounds of Hooking Valley coal for
Samuelson family 81
Langdon Farmers Elevator Company,
1850 pounds of CAMEL coal for the
Samuelson family s..
George n. Dain, running engine fors5
hours at pumping station for the city
street sprinkler. . %. u.
Andrew Bostrum. for sprinkling city
stIcets. .........,...,.. III.
Great Northern Railroad Company, for
l and 22-100th acres for street along
north side of right OF way.............. I22.
Fire Department, for attendance atIthe
Mrs. Ayott, fire Oct 8. 1916 .......... 20.
Lapgdon Light Company, lighting for
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14

cans in October.
City Band appropriation for September
and October......
Oscar T. Barnes, for 4 days work on
streets in August
Andy Bostrum. 16 hours work dragging
streets, S.. 90: helping to take down
water pipe, 81 90 .........
Joseph Monette, 8 loads ofearth hauled
on streets ............... ..,...,..,..,
Lawrence Fox. hauling dead dogs to the
nuisance ground
Ole johnson. special police duty on
Halloween. -.
Thomas Brady, special police duty on
Halloween ..........., ...,........"
Leonard Radscbwite. special police duty
on.Hallowe'ep
Mackenzie Perry. special police duty
on Halloween ......".,..,
Joseph Roth, special police duty On
Halloween. -. ...... ..,,...".,....
Phil Sumo. special police duty on
Halloween.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14
WELL DESERVED

The Praise That Comes From Many Lang
don Thankful People
One remedy has known merit.
Langdon people rely upon it. That
remedy is Doan's kidney pills. Lang
don testimony proves it reliable.
w. B. Gordon, retired farmer,
Langdon, says: 81 suffered for a
number of years from dull, grinding
pains in the small of my back, direct
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-14

November, 4 lights out of commission
$1O9. 10; extra lights on election night
$40; beat for November, $16.S8........ 1876 .9s
J. N. Arson, meal for prisoner s-15.16... .35
Engineer c.. A. Dodge, taking levels. EE
making plans and drawings etc., in re
waterworks and sewerage system for
City of Langdon. IS. 90
Henry Mule. 4 hours work dragging
skating rink.......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. zoo
Fred Cbaron, IA hours with team and 81
hours with Is so
Thos. Carroll. odd jobs with team. $50
Kenney Perry, special police duty cleo
ton night, Nov. 800
Sam Gould IA days work on street and
q day work with team sos
Courier. Democrat. printing minutes,
stationery supplies, etc ................ So 70
treat Northern Railroad Company three
kilograms for Samuelson family...... l.65
M, Liebelsr, IA days with team hauling
J manure to city park $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
OVER HUNDRED
FIREMEN w ERE
AFFECTED BY GAS

Detroit Mich, Jan. 2S-More than 100
firemen were overcome by smoke and gas
fumes today while lighting the most
stubborn blaze Detroit has had in Is
years. The drug store of +. c. knsel at
Griswold street and Michigan avenue in
the heart of the business district. was
burned out. Several concerns, including
a large dental establishment above the
drup store. were reached by fire and wa
ter. The total damage was about 50 O.
00o, practically covered by insurance
Explosion of chemicals which were being
heated is believed to have caused the
fire. Great clouds of poisonous smoke
poured from the building. A theatre
across the street was converted into a
hospital and dozens of tiremen received
temporary treatment here.
A great crowd packed the streets and
for a time traffic was completely block
ed Several women tainted in the crush
and police were forced to charge the
crowd several times before a permanent
danger zone was established
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
JAMES TIBBETTS,
SO, OF WOOLWICH
HAS BIRTHDAY

Woolwich, Me-, Jan. 2S-The oldest res
ident of this town, James Tibbetts, quiet
~ observed his 99th birthday Wednesday
at his home here. The day passed pleas
antly with many callers whom he cordial
ly received. Although he is blind, he
could easily distinguish them by their
voices.
Mr. Tibbetts is well cared for by his
daughter, Mrs. Cleveland Wright, with
whom he resides His blindness is his
only infirmity and that has been grau-
His mind is clear as bell and he takes
a remarkable interest in all the affairs
of the country and of the community in
which he resides.
He had the finest bass voice of any
singer in Woolwich and was for many
years choir master of the Methodist
church of which he has been lifelong
member. On his birthday he sang many
of the old songs for mis- callers and also
offered prayer for the many years he had
been privileged to live.
His friends are reckoned by the score
and they do much to keep him happy ana
contented. Among his guests Wednesday
we're his pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs.
Milan Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
THE CORDAGE co.
READY TO GRANT
WAGE INCREASE

Plymouth. Mass, Jan. 2S.-The Ply
mouth Cordage Co.. is ready to grant
wage increase Of five per cent and
to arbitrate the striking employees de-
mand for a ten per cent increase,
agreeing according to president Lor-
ing who testified at the strike hear
ing of the state board of Cancellation
today. Mr. Loring added that if the
arbitrators found against the COM
pany, the company would date the adj
ditional increase ordered from the
time the strikers returned to work.
He said he would prefer a local board
of arbitrators. ...-
Mr.. Loring went into details regard
ing the conduct Of the business which
he said amounted to about $4,000, 900
a year. Two thirds Of the output con-
sists of binding Irvine. enough of
which is manufactured each day to
reach one and a half times around
the earth. He told the board that
81, 10000 pounds of binding Irvine
was produced at low cost last year
In a Minnesota prison and entered the
market in competition with the pro-
duct Of the local plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
ITALIAN

Rome, via London. Jan. 2S.-The
war office issued the following offi-
cial statement today:
ARTILLERY activity has been partlc-
ularly intense on some sections of the
Carnia frontier. On the Upper 1son-
20 last evening after violent artillery
preparation, the enemy in force trled
to dislodge us from our positions. The
enemy was repulsed the first time. He
renewed attacks with fresh troops
after the second and third times, but
was diven back with heavy losses and
finally took flight.
.On the heights west Of Gorilla our
troops re-qccupied part Of the grounc
abandoned on the night of the 24th
and consolidated the position. Yester-
day in this zone there were some ar
tillery duels and machine gun and fre
bomb encounters.
"On the Carso one of our detach-
ments p,uckily raided an enemy trench
southwest of san Martino.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Brandeis Activities

Mr.. Brandeis is Kentuckan by birth
and is 60 years old He was educated
in Louisville and later at Harvard Uni
versity and in 1873 began practicing
law in Boston.
He came most notably before the pub
lie as a national figure six years ago
through his participation in the cele-
brated Ballinger- Pinchot investigation
in Congress in which he was counsel
for the forces which sought Secretary
Ballinger's removal from Office. Later
he was counsel for the shippers who
opposed the general increase in freight
rates before the interstate commerce
commission, and during the same period
he was at the forefront Of those who
were demanding an investigation of the
financial affairs of the New Haven riv-
err He was in 1910 chairman Of the
board Of arbitration which settled the
New York garment makers strike. He
has written largely and is regarded as
an authority on public franchises, life
insurance, wage earners' insurance sci
entific management labor problems and
the trust question.
At the beginning Of President Will
sons administration. Mr.. Brandeis was
expected to get a place in the cabinet
Many of the administration leaders ex-
pected him to be appointed Attorney
sit on the bench Of the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

preparations, all neatly and Willingly la
beled descriptive Of their medicinal vir-
tues and uses.
Some Of the formulas mystified the
doctor as they were entirely outside
Of his range Of practice, at the bot
tom of the case was an order certify
ing that he was entitled to draw on
the treasury Of the company for a
genuine medicine case of his own Sc
lection. The presentation speech was
made by G. w. Gouldner. and nearly
every sentence was punctuated by
laughter and applause. The doctor re-
sponded in we'll chosen words, express
sive of his gratitude, which touched
the hearts of all prents. and when he
concluded they could but realize that
Oakland was to lose a skilfull physl-
clan, and an all round wide awake
citizen. The company broke up at 3
o'clock the next morning, with many
expressions Of good will and best
wishes for the Doctors success in his
new field of action. DR.. Witherell en-
tered the pharmacy of G. w. Goulding
at an early age, being in the high
school at the time. and evinced SUCH
an interest in medicines that he re-
solved to devote his life to the healing
art. He is a graduate of Colby. degree
A. B., and Of the Harvard Medical
school, degree NJ. d. During his ten
years Of practice here, he has been
very successful, having had many I'M
portant cases. The best wishes OF the
community go with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

so, it will probably be on bill whose
provisions must be modified from those
submitted by Mr. Maddocks. The bill
will go before the Senate committee on
fisheries. of which Senator Johnson is
chairman, and Senator BurleiGh mem
her These two will do their utmost
to advance the measure. as soon as 1t
can he properly modified after consul
tation with various authorities here. Mr..
Naddocks is busying himself with in
uuiries in divers quarters including the
fish commission. to ascertain what its
officials are willing to recommend For
without the support of the fish commits
sion no government enterprise OF this
character could be authorized by Con-
gress Mr.. Maddocks, as representative
of the Sea Food Protective Commission,
a State board is being given every pos
sjble facility for advancing his errand
to Washington.
Senator Burleigh. who has been CIV
ing Mr. Maddocks all the help he could,
is taking his Washington work vigor-
ously He now heads the Republlcan
minority on the claims committee, which
is faced with a large volume OF bills
To he analyZed investigated and passed
upon Senator Burleigh has long hst
Of committee duties. the longest anc
most important OF any that has falien
to him in the many Congresses IN which
he has served The Republican caucus
made him member of the important
Philippines committee where he had not
formerly been a member. This is the
committee that has recently had the
Philippine self government bill under
consideration.
MANY Maine lumbermen have been
recently writing Senator Burleigh in
behalf of federal aid against the white
pine blister rust. The forestry COM
missioner Of Maine has also telegraph
ed the Senator about the matter.
bulletin of the Maine forestry asso-
citation gives quite an outline Of the
rust. The association is asking for
an appropriation Of $4,000 from Con-
sress and Senator Gallinger of New
Hampshire, has proposed an amend
ment to a pending appropriation bill
to provide for that amount. He and
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts, have
been before the Senate appropriations
committee asking that the $4,000 item
be included. Secretary Of Agriculture
Houston has given official approval to
a federal appropriation. Senator Gal.
linger's amendment provides that the
Secretary. Of Agriculture is authorized
to expend the appropriation in such
manner as he shall deem best, in CO.
operation with the authorities Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
BRITISH

London, Jan. 2S-The British official
communication issued tonight says:
yesterday afternoon under the COW
err of a heavy rife, machine gun and
artillery fire, the {. enemy attempted
an infantry attack on a salient IN
our trenches northeast of Loos. the
attack was driven back by our fire.
Last night the enemy was active
with artillery fire east Of Armentieres.
Our artillery retaliated.
To-day the enemy exploded mine
at Fricourt and one east of Cuinchy.
No damage was done. We sprung a
mine east of Givenchy
Hostile artillery has been very &C
tive against our trenches north OF
Maricourt, between Loos and LaBasse
canal, east of Armentieres and north
of Wytschaete we retaliated damaging
the hostile trenches in many places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
NEW VICTORY OF
THE PATRIOTS OF
BRITISH LABOR
Large Majority Approves Ac-
tons for Members in
Government

Bristol, JAN 2S-The British labor
conference closed today with another
victory for the patriotic element over
the anti war faction. The vote on
motion approving the past actions OF
the labor members Of the government
showed large majority in its favor,
the affirmative vote being 100000. A
second motion declaring that the best
interests of the nation demanded that
they remain in Office was adopted by
a majority of 1.127.O00.
When Adenburgh store Cleark APP
pealed to the conference not to join
in the coercion of slackers was met
ton of John Hodge, a labor member
of parliament that withdrawal of the
three labor members of the govern
ment would have blighting influence
and would discourage Great Britain :
allies. was fully agreed with by the
delegates generally.
A Socialist resolution condemning the
present system of secret foreign polio!
led to lively recriminations, but the vot'
showed the desire of the delegates no
| to make the governments position diff
cult. The motion was rejected by ma
tority of 357 600, many delegates abstain
! ing from voting.
Even among the various sections OF or
I ganization labor which at times hav
been at odds with each other, the spiri
Of Cancellation prevailed. Ramsay Mac
Donald was easily reelected treasurer
! notwithstanding the fact that his opin
ions are at variance with those OF ma
iority of the delegates. All the other bus
mess was purely of routine nature. TIL
conference closed without any demonstra
| ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
SAYS THE u. S.
LACKS MENTAL
PREPAREDNESS

Chicago, Jan. 2s.-George w. Per-
kins, speaking at the preparedness
banquet of the Illinois Bankers AS
sociation tonight arraigned the Am
erican people as "unprepared in 9TH
er than a military way
preparedness of the mental sort.
said Mr.. Perkins, "unquestionably is
the first requisite and it seems to me
our country is woefully unprepared in
that respect l believe this is true
largely because the best minds OF our
country during recent years have been
given almost wholly to industrial pur-
suits. The best thought of the coun-
try has been put into business prob
lens and the poorest thought into ouf
unsolved problems Of craftsmanship
1.-THE uniformed, unenlighteneo
conditions of thought in this country
is the most serious condition which
confronts u.s.