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New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
STEALS FOR FAMILY

Brass Thief Tells Judge He Went
 Crooked for Sake of Wife and Five
 Children.
 Pleading poverty and claiming that his five children needed the money derived by his sales of stolen brass, ali in police court this morning when arraigned before Judge James T. Mes kill, charged with theft of 115 pounds of brass scrap valued at $1S.4O, the property of Russell Ss Erwin. The admissions of the thefts did not come until Prosecutor Klett had warned the accused agout telling lies. The cap ture of the alleged thief was made after investigation by Detectives Bam- forth and Richardson.
 Nathan Kaplan, a junk man. was the chief witness for the state. He testified that the accused came to him cn Monday evening and told him he had some brass scrop for sale. Yes ter the accused brought the stuff to his place in two bags and disposed of IL LOT DO. lie pOSlIlNSly luoulllltu bdS- canalli as the man who sold it.
 Russell Gold, assistant superin- tendent for Russell & Erwin, ex amined the brass and identified it as belonging to his concern. He said BascanalH was employed in the lock room and had no permission to take the brass.
 When the accused took the stand Jo t1, to seated and said "I never sell brass to him. I never saw him before" As he had been to Prosecutor Klett's house at 7 o'clock this morning in an effort to settle the case, the pros ecutor warned him about telling false hoods, Whereupon the accused broke down and said, Yes, I tell the truth, steal the brass. I have wife and five children and the company very rich.' Judge Mesl<ill sentenced Bas- canalli to jail for thirty days.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
MISS UHLER HONORED.
Friends Gather to Entertain Guest
 From Detroit.

Misses Florence and Alkaline Andcr- son of Edson street entertained last evening in honor of Miss Effie Uhler of Detroit, Mich, and Miss Helen Bell of Waltham Mass. The lawn and spacious Veranda were gayly lighted with Japanese lanterns and dancing was enjoyed. Vocal and instrumental selections were rendered by Misses Helen Bell, Florence Anderson, Jose phine Pyne and Mae Wedlake and buffet luncheon was served.
 Those present were Misses Helen Bell, Fife Uhler, Grace Brady, Bern ice Boehm, May Wedake, Florence, Alkaline and Pearl Anderson, Jose phine Pyne, Agnes Moriarity Ethel Clare, Lillian Johnson and Mae Scan lon and Messrs. Richard Anderson, John Jacobs, Earl Pyne Alfred Brink, Morris Scheffler, H. Anderson, M. Mitchell, Ralph Read Clifford John son and Heber Jester.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
N. B. M. co. OUTTNG
Plant Will Close on September 19 For
 ShOrc Dinner

Tuesday, September 19, will be a gala day for the employees of the New Britain Machine company, for on that dey they will journey forth with full factory strength and attempt to cap ture Cosey Beach. The entire factory will close in order that the men may enjoy the hospitality of the company. It will be one grand outing.
 The employees will leave in force on the o'clock train and after reaching New Haven the men will board troll leys for Cosey Beach. Free transpor- tatiOn will be provided and as a fitting climax a short dinner will be served A fine program of athletic events will be carried out and of course there will be prizes for the winners of the Vari ous events. Already the men are get ting in their practice and some fine contests may be looked for.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
SIXTH REGIMENT REUNION
Lieutenant w. IT. Wooster of Scy- mOur is Chosen President of Con- nccticut Volunteers of '61.

The annual reunion of the Sixth Rceiment, Connecticut NOlunte eers, was held in G. A. R. hall, this city, today. There were fOrty-one present from various parts of the state and many pleasant recOllections of tho Civil war days were brought forth. President Frank Nichols presided and delivered an interesting address. Fol lowing the meeting, dinner was served at Walsh's dining rooms and the members spent the remainder of the day at the "movies.'
 Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
 President-Lieutenan W. II. Woos- ter, Seymour.
 Vice President-Robert D. Kelly, Philadelphia.
 Secretary and Treasurcr-William r. Smith, Whitneyvillc.
 Historian-CharleS K. Caldwell, New Haven.
 Executive Committee-Charle F. Moore, Bridgeport; Albert z. Downes. Westville, and Joel Anderson, Stam-
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
ON NAVAL CRUISE.

Burritt A. Root of Maple Hill re- eeived orders to report on Monday at ghe Charlestown Navy Yard for the Naval Training Cruise. being as- signed to the U. s. Battleship Vir- ginia, flagship of the First Division
 The cruise will last four weeks, and the volunteers will participate in the departments stragetic maneuvers Aug. 20th to 27th, around Newport, then proceed to Hampton Roads where target practice will be held in Tangier Sound, and returning to ports of embarkation.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
TEACHERS TEN PERCEIVED
Mayor of Ponce, Porto Rico Admit Forcing School Instructors to Con tribute to Campaign Fund.

Correspondence of the Asso. Press.
 San Juan, Porto Rico, Aug. g. Mayor Rafael Rivera Esbri, of Ponce the second largest city of the island may be removed in view of his con viction on a charge of conspiracy Il violate the civil service laws of th| island in forcing political contrtbu tions from teachers in the publ
 schools lie was sentenced to sii months in jail and was fined $500 and costs. He appealed.
 At the trial, which has just bce1 concluded, it was proved that thl mayor had admitted the debt of $2S, 900 of tho unionist party of PonceI of which he was one of the leaders, was almost completely paid oil through the system of leVying assessI ments on the school teachers and othI CT municipal employees Teachers were compelled to contribute valGoud amounts, usually ten per cent. of theiII salaries, to obtain appointments ii the schools. Convicted with Mayod Rivera were Eduardo, Wys, secretarsI of the local party organization, and AIvaro Santaello, another party lead < CT.
 Rivcra's conviction is the most rcd md officials in various sections of tha] island who were found guilty ofl 'orcing political contributions fronl he island teachers. Several mora| 'emain to be tried.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
BERLIN DOES NOT OBJECT
Does Not Oppose Sa1c of Danish West Indies to United States and Plans No Aggression in West.

Berlin, Aug. 16, by wireless to Sayville.-In view of reports that Germany was apprehensive over the proposed sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States, the for eign minister, GOttlicb Won Jagow, made the statement today that the German government, was not op- posed to such a transfer. Dr. VOn Jagow said, according to the Overseas News Agency, that the German policy was plainly stated by the imperial chancellor in his speech in the Reich stag on April 4, when he made known to everyone that Germany harbors no plans of aggression or annexation towards Canada. Brazil or any portion of America whatever
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
CHy Hetns

Thomas Boyle has entered the em- ploy of James E. O'Brien in the Bas- sett Hotel cafe.
 New Britain Nest, Order of Owls, Will meet tomorrow evening at 8 CLOCK. State Organizer Frinll will DC present and deliver an address. All members are requested to attend
 The fourteenth annual outing of hlfa Temple, D. o. K. K, will be held saturday afternoon at Tricks farm, Nenslngton. A jitney bus will leave Vega hall at 12:30 and after that ser wee will be obtained at Upson's cor ncf' where machine will meet trains ana troleys. At 2:3O o'clock dinner Will be served after which an athletic program will be carried out.
 Blue and white polka dot ties, regu- 'ar 5Oc values, 35c at Wilson 's.-advt.
 Bernard Nimro, chauffeur for H. L.. Allls, reported to the police yesterday afternoon that a truck belonging to the Ayers DOttling concern in Hartford backed into his machine on Grove street damaging the radiator and the lights Edward Jacquith, driver of the truck, admitted that he was at fault
 Alexandria lodge, Daughters of St George, will meet this evening. Plans will be perfected for the picnic with Sir Francis Drake lodge, Sons of St. George, which will be held at the Berlin Fair grounds Saturday.
 daughter was born Sunday in St Mary's hospital, Waterbury, to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Guntcrman, former ly of this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
Battle of Pozieres Dies Down.

Berlin. Aug. 16, via London, 5 D. m. The battle of Pozieres has died down after a long series of British at tacks, which the war office says gained them nothing. The British infantrymen remained in their trenches all day yesterday A night attack near Ovillers failed.
 "There was lively fighting again yesterday south of Armentieres and in the Artois," says today's official state ment. Tn the region of Pozieres the British continued their fruitless at tacks until yesterday morning. Throughout the day their infantry did nothing. A nocturnal attack north of Ovillers failed.
 "At in-SousToutvent. in the Aisne district, artillery fighting was again revived on both sides, in con- junction with a fruitless French gas attack. East of Rheimes strong reconnOitering attachments of the enemy were repulsed."
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
RUMANIA OFFERED
 MORE TERRITORY
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sians only attacked weakly and were repulsed.
 The announcement follows:
 "On the eastern front, from the sea to the region north of the Dneister, there were no incidents of import ance. Detachments of the Polish legion made a short and successful ad- vance in the region of HulIeviche Ger Boan attachments broke up Russian advanced posts east of Kiselin and brought back as prisoners one officer and siXty-three men,
 North of the Dneister the Rus sians, after their sanguinary defeat of November IA, merely delivered To- cal attacks with weak forces, without result.
 "In the Carpathians our troops took possession of StaraTipczyna height, to the north of Capul."
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
NEW LAW FIRM.
Attorneys H. F. Roche and J. A
 Glover to Open Office Next Month.

Attorney Harry P. Roche will severe his connection with the law firm of Walsh. Meskill and Roche, September 1 and form a partnership with Attorney Joseph A. Glover. The new firm will be named Roche and Glover and will have offices in the National Bank building.
 Attorney Roche is the son of the late Judge and Mrs. James Roche and took the place of his father, upon the latter's death. Judge Roche was one of the founders of the firm. At torney Roche was graduated from the local High school in 1905. from Holy Cross college in 1909 and from Yale Law school in 1912. Attorney Glover is the son of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Glover of Spring street. He was graduated from the local High school in 1909. from Sheffield School of Yale university in 1913 and from Yale Law school last June.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
Mrs. Mary Jane ChaiDcI.

Mrs. Mary Jane Chaipel, wife of Leaveatt A. Chaipel, died this morn ing at her home, 338 Park street Besides two children, Grace and Cliff ford, she leaves her parents, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Corcoran; six brothers, Burton, Clarence, Raymond, Harry, John of Parkville and James Corcoran of Rranford; and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Cannon, Miss Helen Corcoran and Mrs. Jennie Holden. The funer- al will be held Friday afternoon from the home and interment will be in FalrVleW cemetery. Rev Harry I. BOdley will Officiate.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
Personals
Miss Susan GustafsOn has returned home from Walnut Beach.

Miss Helen Patton, Miss Irene Teen- oy and John Feeney are spending their vacations at City Island.
 Hugh Clark, Edward Woods and William Watts of the fire department began their vacations today Victor Davis, Thomas Roper and Captain James Grove returned to duty after their vacations, George Sparmer is acting as substitute at No 1, Edward Carlson at No and William uartnett at No. 4.
 Traffic Officer Clarence Lampherc will leave Friday for his annual vaca- ton celebration in Maine.
 Mrs. James T. O'Connor and chil- drcn, Frank and Kathryn, of Liberty street arc sojourning at Indian Neck.
 Misses Grace Mcehan and Julia Sullivan are spending their vacation at Lake George
 Misses Anna Clancy and Mary and Ruth Darrow are stopping at Stony Creek for two weeks
 Edward DObson of Stanley street Is the guest of friends at Indian Neck.
 Miss Sadye Murphy of Fremont street is spending her vacation in Bridgeport.
 Misses Della Basney and Eva Jones are registered at the Atlas House, Myrtle Beach.
 Rev. Elisha F. Adams has returned from a two weeks stay at East North field, Mass. While there he attended the General Conference of Christian Workers.
 F. l.. Traut left today on 0 trip to Sharon Springs.
 Miss Agnes MiddIcmass will spend | her vacation in Falmouth, Mass.
 F. B. Mitchell is enjoying trip l to Boston.
 Miss Marjorie Humason has gone to | Falmouth, Mass where sho will 1 spend her vacation.
 Miss Mimic Veigel is spending a l few days in New York
 Mrs. J. F. McCarty left today for | a. few days stay in New York.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Paul IT. Curtin.

The funeral of Paul T. Curtin was held from St. Mary's church this morning at 9:3O o'clock. The high mass of requiem was said by Rev. J. Curtin of West Haven, a brother of the deceased. Those present in the sanctuary were Rev. J. J. Curtin of Waterbury and Fathers Daly, Sulli- van and Fay of this city. The com- initial services at the grave in the old Catholic cemetery were read by the Rev. J. J. Curtin of Waterbury, also a brother of the deceased. The funeral was largely attended and many beautiful floral tributes were received.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
CAPTURED BY ARABS.
Survivors of LetimbrO Captured on
 Tripolitan Coast.

Rome, Aug. 16, via Paris, 4:5O a. m. The missing boat from the Italian passenger steamship Letimbro, sunk in the Mediterranean a fortnight ago by an Austrian sumbarine, was driven ashore near Misurata, on the Tripoll- tan coast, it was learned here today.
 Eight passengers from the Let1m- bro who were in the boat were taken prisoner into the interior by Arabs. General Ameg1io, governor or L1bya, has sent emissaries to treat with the Arabs for the release of their prison CTS
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
SEEKS S1,00O BULLET BALM
Fourth of July Victim of Wounds Brings Action Against Man Who Fired Shot.

A suit for $1, ,0O0 growing out of an accidental shooting affray on Booth street on the evening preceding the Fourth of July was brought today by Attorney Joseph A. Glover, acting for Steve Kowalski against John Kozal- ski of Booth street. Property belong ing to the defendant was attached The writ is returnab ble in the super for court on the first Tuesday in Sep tember.
 At the time of the accident the plaintiff was seated on his veranda shortly before midnight when a sharp report of a revolver was heard and a moment later KOwalslIi dropped to the floor with wound in his back. He was rushed to the hospital and later recovered. The case had an airing in police court, KOzalSki being found guilty of disCharging firearms.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
HUGHES REACHES PORTLAND

Portland, Ore, Aug. 16.-Charles H Hughes, republican presidential nonI inee, arrived in Portland early todd from Tacoma. His program for i'd day included three receptions, two ad dresses and an automobile ride.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
NEW BROAD ST. BLOCK.

Building Inspector A. N. Ruthe ford today granted permit Rosella Nassatka for the erection @ block at 157 Broad street. TT structure will contain two stores ar six tenements and will measure 1 by 48 feet.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
HEARING ON INJUNCTION.

A hearing will be given in the court of common pleas tomorrow morning at Il o'clock on the application of At torney Henry P. Roche, acting for James F. O'Brien, proprietor of the Bassett Hotel, restraining Morris Shu- pack from burning refuse in an in cinerator in the rear of his Main street property. The case recently had police court airing.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
UNDER BRICK AVALANCHE
Workman Buried When Pile Contain ing Between 10000 and 15,O00 Breaks Loose in NewfieId Yard.

Middletown, Aug 16.-Stephen Kulas, 35 years old,. is in a critical condition at the hospital here today as a result Of being buried under a pile of ,000 to l 5, ,0O0 bricks.
 He was working at the foot of the rile in a Newfield brick yard tossing bricks up to another workman on the top of the pile, when the mass gave way, burying him under It. The oth- CT man was only slightly hurt.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
WILSON POSTPONES
 K. R. CONFERENCE
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{ be made by the committee of railroad l managers today or tomorrow | At the hotel where the union men ] have their headquarters, it was said
 that any proposals tentatively accept l ed by the chiefs of the brotherhoOds and their committee of thirty now in 1 Washington would be ratified virtual 1 ly without protest by the chairmen l of the local unions, without whose approval no agreement would be eff | fectiVc.
 1 Just before MT. Carter went into l conference with the chairmen he an- nounCed that he expected to return to Washington late today with the entire general committee, travelling on two special trains.
 ChaiImcn Accept Invitation.
 The invitation of President Wilson to the GAO general chairmen of the four brotherhOods of railroad en- ployes to meet him in Washington to consider his proposals for settlement of the threatened railroad strike was accepted by the men here today and announcement made that they would leave early this afternoon on special trains for the national capital.
 The presidents invitation was con- veyed to the men by w. S. Carter head of the firemen's brotherhood, who addressed them at a fully at- tended meeting.
 No organization can afford to ig- none an invitation from the president of the United States" were the words used, it was learned, by the man who moved to accept the invitation, and the motion was carried unanimously.
 MT. Carter said that he had not been authorized to disclose the nature of the presidents proposals to the men, it having been understood that the president himself should be the first to lay his plans before them. It was understood here that the meet ing with the president was to take place tomorrow afternoon
 Will Stand by Rights.
 MT. Carter, prior to leaving for Washington with the GAO chairmen, said:
 'The men will give attentive ear to any proposition coming from the president or the managers com- mittee but this does not mean that the men will relinquish any of the cardinal features of their demands We are hoping for the best, but will stand to a man by our rights
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
SUGAR DIVIDENDS.

Honolulu, Aug. 16.-Six. Hawaiia sugar plantations distributed $491, ,oC today in monthly dividends. Of tn amount plantations on the Island Oahu contributed $300,000.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
AUGUST COUNCIL TONIGHT.

The August meeting of the common council will be held this evening" Routine matters are scheduled for action. The ordinance committee is expected to report on proposed or dinances for the safeguarding of re- frigerating plants used in tenement buildings.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. Aug. 16.-Foreca for southern New England: Fair t. night and Thursday; not mue change in temperature; light variab winds.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
INVESTMENTS FIRM;
 SPECIALTIES STRONG
Wall Street Still Unaffected by
 Strike Menace

New York, Aug. 16, Wall Street 1O:30 a. m.-The deadlock in the rail- way labor conferences was without material effect on quoted values at to- days opening. Investment shares held firm anr specialties comprising the war and equipment group mani- tested strength, notably Baldwin Lo- comotive, Airbrake, Crucible Steel and the more active motors and accessor- ie3. There seemed to be a moderate demand for Corn Products issues and Industrial Alcohol. Reading was again the most conspicuous stock among the rails, but reacted later with other leading shares. United States Steel held steady within fra tiOn of yesterdays close.
 Wall St, Closing-Rails made up for their early neglect in the final hour, when Reading scored an eX- treme gain of two points, with mod crate advances in other leaders. The closing was strong.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16

lished in Bernard harbor became the base for the expeditions work The summer and winter of 1915 were spent in scientific labors around Coronation Gulf.
 The party left Coronation Gulf for Boring sea in June of this year, and the southward passage was attended bS no difficulties.
 Second Greenland.
 MT. Wilkins learned from Stefans- son that the new land which the ex- plOrer discovered may be described as a second Greenland. Up to the time that Stefansson left the new land, aft CT his memorable trip across the frozen sea with StOrker s. Storkerson and Ole Anderson, the explorer traced about 200 miles of it's shore line and found high mountains upon it. MT. Wilkins says that 1t was StefanssOn's intention to return to the new land last spring to continue the work of ex- ploration.
 The Alaska brings about thirty tons of specimens gathered in during the years spent ill the north in addition to a mass of data of great value from & scientific standpoint. They will be shipped to Ottawa, where the final results of the expedition will be com proceed to the states, but Dr. Ander- son may return north to continue his Investigations.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16

New York Stock Exchange quota tiOns furnished by Richter &c Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
 Aug 16 1918
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
SUPERVISION WILL . REMAIN IN NORTH

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New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
FINANCIAL NEWS
AMERICAN BRASS UP POINT
Today's Quotations 2s5-2S7-ScoviII 575 to 5SO With Sales Recorded Bs tween Those Figures.

The local stock market had a qui, day today with no special feature American Brass sold up a point que tations being 2S5 bid and 287 asked.
 ScOville Manufacturing compaI was fairly strong at 575 bid and 5S asked with sales between. The oth' locals remained at yesterdays figur' and midsummer dullness was genera
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16

Miss Helen Patton, Miss Irene Feen- oy and John Feeney are spending their vacations at City Island
New-York tribune., 1916-07-26
GERMANY'S CROP
OUTLOOK GOOD
Cattle Losses, However, Make
Milk and Butter Scarce.

The Hague, Netherlands. July rs
Diplomatic representatives in Berlin II
the neutral powers have been taken ~
the German officials on a trip 10 he
country and shown the harvest stui.
ton. A paragraph in the German news.
papers dealing with this tour Of :.
spection says:
"It is assumed they gained the con.
viction that the plan Of our enemies I,
starve US out will fail again this yea.
Some representatives were even SUI.
prised at the remarkably favorable out.
look"
An article from Berlin appearing IA
the Hamburger "Nachrichten' attempts
to answer the popular complaint IN
Germany as TO why butter is so sarce
The newspaper claims that the last eal.
tic census, compared with that OF De.
cember, 1914, showed a decrease q
100000 head, Of which 100000 wsi.
milch cows. Owing 70 a deficiency q
fodder during the winter the health d
the remaining animals suffered Sc
verely.
II will be years. the newspaper says
before the grazing fields are again nor
mai. and il is feared that high per-
ccntage of cows Will be permanently
weakened. Therefore, an lmproyemer!
in the milk and butter situation is onl
% be expected at an extremely sF
rate