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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
FLAYS METHODS
OF BRIT|SHERS

pie over the summary execution of
Irish patriots, who, following the in
spiration of the American revolution
and dedicating themselves to their
country's cause as they conceived it,
attempted a. an organized force, un-
der forms of war to erect a republic"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
ASQUITH TAKES
HOLD IN DUBLIN

eral Maxwell and the civil author
ties. He received thousands of mes
,ages protesting against the exert
ton OF Editor Skeffington. Asquith
intimated that McDiarmad and Eamon
will be executed. The newspapers dif-
fer on the point whether he would at
tempt to establish partial home rule
during his visit.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
Coon Runs Amuck.

By United Press
FORT LEAVENWORTH, May y.
In a jealous rage Private William
White, negro, killed his wife and
Sergeant James Jackson and wound
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
by United Pressl !

LONDON, May 12-Premer AS
quith has arrived in Dublin to take
charge OF affairs. The situation is
admittedly serious. Asquth imme-
diately repaired 70 the courtmartials
that are in session. Pending the out
come <pf his conferences ne met Cen
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
Artificial Manipulation.
| RN limited PrecSl

By United Pressl
WASHINGTON, May 12-It is
learned that the federal trade COM
mission will ~eport that there has
been an artificial manipulation in
gasoline prices.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
EVENTS

woman: He shot Miss Thomas when
he mistook her FOR his wife and later
shot his wife. He was captured
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
Gone to the Jury.
[BY United Pressl |

ORONILLE, May l2.-The Slaugh-
ter case went to the jury at 1890
Davids finished his argument this
morning. The jury began its delibera-
tons this afternoon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12

BERLIN, May IA revolution
has started in Portugal, according to
reports from Granada. A wireless
states that the troos mutlned and
the arsenal at Lisbon fired.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
Elko Man Meets
Death In Accident

john Butler a well-known resident
OF Eikc, was fatally injured in an au-
tomoDile accident Wednesday even
ing Mr. Butler took out E. P. Bihl-
maier Hi Yonley and Frank Robinson
in his car. The latter was slightly in
juredI but the other two escaped un-
hurt,
Butler lost control of the car when
he took his hand off the steering
wheel to point out nearby hill. The
car swerved, overturned and landed
upside down, pinning Butler under
Meath. He p was sent for but the un-
fortunate man lay beneath the. heavy
car for an hour before it could be
lifted, dying in "a few minutes after
being released
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
Two Reported Executed.

by Onlced ITeSSl
DUBLIN, May l2.-lt is announced
that James Connolly and S. McDiar-
mid were executed this afternoon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12

Austrian Steamer Sunk.
BERLIN, May 12.-Dispatches say
that the Austrian passenger liner Du-
brovenik, unarmted, was summarized
IN the Adriatic without warning.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12

sister cities, the T. and d. Of Reno,
the Grand of Reno and the Butler Of
To aopah, which means up-to-date ser
vice.
Coming-"The Royal Hawaiians.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-05-12
BOTH SIDES MAKING GAINS
ACCORDING TO DAILY BULLETINS

the Germans captured several Eng
lsh lines southeast of the Hohenzol-
lern redoubt They took 127 British
and several machine guns.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

appear in the Writings of the proph- cts most especially after careful study Of these Writings in the original Ian- guage.
 The Freestone club is an organiza-. uon of the Baptist church which has
 TOT its purpose the cultivation of mu-
 slcal talent, especially in song The
 .irst concert of the club is to be
 given on Wednesday evening. The club will render Our Country for AL hy Bruno Huhn, the well known composer of the "Invictus." sec ond item of the program will be a Christmas cantata by P. A. Scfen- ecker entitled Hope of the World" :" The club numbers about thirty mem bers and has been under the leader ship of pr. Cross who has had experi- ence in relation with musical clubs
 of Brown university and also in train ing with R. N. Lister, the we'll known
 music teacher of Boston. and has sung with the Cantabrigia club of Cam bridge, Mass. A young negro poet, w. J. Henderson, will read sev eral original dialect poems between the two numbers on the program. An offering will be received which will be given to MT. Henderson to aid him in the pursuit of his studies at the uni- versity. The concert begins at o'clock
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
ASSESSMENT MEETING.
Members of Committee Fail to Appear For Discussion.

AS previously announced in the daily papers there was a meeting of the assessment revision committee called for o'clock last evening in the City hall and there would have been some such meeting only a number of the members failed to appear. As the hour of approached and passed there were only three members to be discovered around the committee room and four others still to be heard from. At S:25 a fourth member put a decision had already been reached to postpone the meeting until some future date.
 Among the early members present were Clayton A. Parker, P. F. Me- Donough and August Burkhardt. Mayor George A. Quigley was also present and the late member to ar ing were Edward N. Stanley, William J. Farley and George T. Kimball MT. Farley was out of town. A meeting of this committee In the past drew a number of it's members but not all and since that time the committee room has never been overcrowded. The next meeting will be held some time during the coming week and in the meantime Mayor Quigley will en- deavor to reach all the members and arrange a suitable time.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Special Exercises Tomorow-Free-
 stone Club to Give Concert.

Sunday, December 10, is quite gen. orally observed as Bible Sunday" In the First Baptist church, Rev. Dr. F.. B. Cross will provide a special feat ure in connection with the scripture readings in both services on Sunday, in the reading of original translations of certain portions of the Old Testa
 ment. At the morning service the reading will be the Prophecy of Hab- akkuk. Dr. Cross has for many years been student of Hebrew, and has taught this subject in university and seminary. His training and equip ment qualify him for the rendering into modern phrase and diction these anclent bits of literature. the beauty of which Is too often hidden in an uque language and unrevised phras- ing. Dr. Cross will lend to his read ing also the dramatic elements which
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
CHARITY BOARD REPORT,

The monthly meeting of the char ity department was held in City hall last evening. Superintendent A. J. Hart reporting that there are at present eighty-one inmates at the town home. The health department gave outside aid in eighty eight cases, the city physician made eighty-one visits and received forty-two patients at his office The city is also caring for seven cases at the hospital and has fifty-seven cases in the insane asylum at Middletown. Six New Britain people are at the Norwich hospital, six in the home for feeble minded, four in the home for incur ables, twenty in tuberculosis sani- taria, four in St. Agnes home and four in the epileptics' home
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the There is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness. and that is by constitutional remedy. Catarrha! Deafness Is caused by in famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh. which Is an 1nfamed condition of the mucous sur faces. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the sys- tenn
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Circulars free. All Druggists. 75c
 F. J, CHENEY < CO. Toledo. o.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
Boston Store

&%OOSOx4 OGVx V ONHY THIRTEEN MORE ' DAYS IN WHICH TO DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOP PING. Make Your Selections Early
 Stocks Are Now At Their Bes ~ HANDKERCHIEFS In endless variety-plain, initial, and embroidered. For men, wo- 6 men and children. 8s HOSIERY For all ages-in cotton, Iislc and silk. ,An exceptionally attractive show ing in all shapes anG sizes. BAGS AND POCKETBOOKS Make useful and desirable gifts. UMBRELLAS Some very choice novelties arc
 here for your selection. TURKISH TOWELS Are on top in popularity this sea son. Let us show you the boxed sets of towels and wash cloths to
 match.
 -O--
 GLOVES
 Of all kinds for all ages
 ECKWEAR Our showing in this line will sure- ly interest you. Other useful gifts are-BIank- cts, spreads, pillow cases, sheets,
 bath robes, IximonoS Handsome wash silks for waists
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

It was reported in Washington that David F. Houston of Missouri, secre- tary of agriculture, would leave the Cabinet, and belief was widespread that Mr. Houston would assume the position of chancellor of Washington university of St. Louis. When he left the university to become secretary of agriculture he received a four year leave of absence, and the office of chancellor has not been filled. We'll Informed men in Washington asserted that the president was considering Edwin Thomas Meredith of Des Moines, Ia., for MT. Houstons port folio. MT. Meredith is an Iowa man by birth and is forty years old. He Is the publisher of farm paper and also a bank director.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

dent of Middlebury college, Middle bury, Vt., gave a very interesting talk Monday evening before the members and guests of the Esther Stanley Chapter D. A. R. Dr. Thomas was chaplain of the First Vermont Infan- try, having recently returned from service at the Mexican border. In his address he described the life of the militiaman on the border, telling many delightful anecdotes.
 Mrs. w. c. Hungerford, vice regent of the chapter, presided at the meet ing. Tea was served to the members and their guests, Mrs. c. H. Parsons and Mrs. w. B. Stone pouring. The hostesses on this delightful occasion were Mrs. J. North, sa Mrs c. w. Nichols, Mrs. J. HI, Robinson and Mrs. o. Swift.
 Thursday evening the Elsie Baker Trio under the auspices of the New Britain Teachers club, gave a splen- did concert in the grammar school auditorium. A truly delightful pro- gram was carried out. It was
 Miss Derby
 (a) Whims ............S Schumann (a) Aria-Lieti Signor .Meyerbeer Miss Baker
 (a) Kol Nidrei ...... Max Bruch
 MT. Durieux
 (a) "The Star" Rogers (b) "The Nightingale Has a Tyre
 or Gold' ..... Whelpey (c) 'Where Corals Lie" Elgar
 Miss Baker
 (a) "A Song Without Words" .
 ........ Grasse CD "Liebesfreud' .Kreisler
 Mir. Durieux
 (a) '"On the Way to Kew. .Foote tp) Plerrot ... .kroeger (c) Don't Care. ...... Carpenter
 Miss Baker
 (a) concert Etude. .. Pepper (b) At the Fountain. .Davidoff
 MT. Durieux
 (a) "The Way Is No More".
 ............ Carpenter (b) 'Damon' .Stange (c) "When Love Is Kind" ....
 .,Old English
 Miss Baker
 (a) Sweet Is True Love-. .Gilchrist CD Children's Songs:
 CD '1n China". Meissner
 CD "Granddaddy Long,
 legs" GaynOr
 No) Ino LlCClo SnOemak
 err ....... :Gaynor Co Angels SerenaGe'~ Cello.
 Obligato .............B Braga The Women's Literary club of Ma pie Hill met at the home of Mrs. G. F. Root of Golf Steet Wednesday, after noon. A most pleasing program was carried out. Mrs. Guy Spring giving several piano selections and Mrs. Lamb reading a paper on British Yoke. Reports were given by the fol- lowing ommittees Finance commit tee, Miss Mary Mansfield; federation committee, Mrs. T. H. Cogswell; school committee. Mrs. G. w. Steele; cook book committee, Mrs. A. R. Lamb; nursery committee, Mrs. H. B. Olmstead; publicity committee, Mrs. M. J. Schantz. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. H. La tham, Theodore street. on January 3. This will be an all day meeting. sew ing for the hospital A food sale will be held and luncheon served.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
TO BUY OWN RIFLES.
Local Military Club Votes to Turn
 Down U. S. Offer.

At meeting of the New Britain Rifle club last evening, it was voted to reject the offer of the United States dered gratis for every five members enrolled in the organization. An or der for Krag- -Jorgenson rifles has al ready been placed and their arrival Is expected the latter part of the month.
 President F. l.. McGuire appointed c. w. Cowles and A. w. Piper as rep resentatives of the organization at the session of the state rifle assoclation III New Haven this afternoon. It IS oe- 1ieved +b.+ the local organization will align with the state bodys
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
AUXILIARY ELECTS OFFICERS.
Miss Monohan Chosen President E,o,
 Ensuing Term


 OH1cers for the ensuing term were elected at meeting. of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H., last evening in Electric hall, as follows.
 President-Miss Catherine Mona han.
 Vice President--Miss Joe O'Leary Secretary-Mrs. Margaret Monahan Financial Secretary-Miss Nellie CoyIe.
 Treasurer-Miss Rose McAloon. Sentinel-Mrs. Mary Foyer. Auditing Committee-Mrs Emma McCrann, Miss Margaret Dorsey, Mrs. Rose Kerwin.
 Installation will be held in January: Mrs Margaret Monohan was named guardian of the degree team. The team is considered one of the finest in the state and is contemplating taking part in a championship drill contest in East Hartford early in the new year.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
HOW FUNDS WERE
 RAISED FOR NOV. 7
Contributors to Democratic Party
 and Hughes Alliance
Especial to the Herald.)

Washington, D. C., Dec. 9.-The democratic national committees final report shows the following contribu- tions from Connecticut, beginning
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
MESKTLL BRINGS SUIT.

Attorney M D. Sake acting for John E. MesEill a well known building contractor, has brought suit against Judson Kilbourne claiming $1,0O9 damages. The suit is the outcome of collision between an auto owned by the defendant and a wagon driven by the plaintiff, which occurred Aug ust 23. In the writ the plaintiff al leges that he was forced to spend large sum for injuries. The writ is returnable in the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday in January
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

Organist Joseph c. Beebe of the South church gave the first of a se- ries of special December recitals on Wednesday afternoon. These con- certs are different from any previous ones inasmuch as Mr. Beebe will be assisted in them. On Wednesday, Mrs. Laura Yale Churchill was the pianist and her selections were re- ceived with pleasure by the appre- ciative audience. The program of last Wednesdays delightful recital, as we'll as those of the next three weeks are as follows:
 December 6, 1916.
 Mrs. Laura Yale Churchill. Pianist. Piano and organ, Symphonic Poem
 .............. Liazt Larghetto (2nd symphony) .......
 BeGLnOVen Overture with Nature. .Dvorak Concerto in G minor (piano and or
 December 13, 1916.
 Mrs Anna Bray Voight, Pianist Piano and organ Concertante (Ms)
 N. F1. Allen Allegretto from 7th Symphony. ...,
 .... Beethoven Academic Overture ......... Brahms COnCeTlO III A WI HUT \I dl1u
 orchestral Gr1eS
 December 20, 1916
 Miss Ada M. Segur, Soprano
 Fantasia on Christmas Carols.
 Faulkes March of the Magi. Dubois Alteration of the Magi. ..... Mailing Solos-"A Child Was Born in
 Bethlehem .... -. .Huhn
 Nfrr1,{ ~Sor1,f
 Van de Water Christmas Offertorium. .Lemmens Solo-The Birthday Of the King.
 Nerol1nser Cnr1StmaS DeLn1er
 December 27, 1916
 Popular selections. Rubenstein Trot de Cava1rie. Goddard Berceuse .......... .ll11nsk1 HalleluJah, chorus. Handel Barcarolle .-........... .Offenback Overture to William Tell. .Rossini The annual Christmas gathering an entertainment of the children from the Children's home will be given by the First Baptist church in the chapel on Wednesday, December 27. Friends who have the welfare of this inStitu- ton at heart are always ready to ex- tend helping hand at this time, and it is expected, therefore, that the eX- pressions of good will and Christmas cheer will be many. All who are de- sirOus of having a, part in the giving will please communicate with Mrs. George Rapelye who is chairman of the entertainment committee.
 The Christmas sale and tea for the benefit of the Womans exchange in the parlors of the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon promises to be an affair of unusual interest. It will in no way interfere with the regular club program of the afternoon, which provides Professor Benson's delightful lecture upon Swedish Literature. The rooms will open for the sale promptly at o'clock, and again after the lec- ture. The articles for sale will be es- pecially useful and appropriate for the season.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
FRENCH EMBARGO ON PAPER.

Paris, Dec. g, 5:o5 a. m.-The gov ernment has decided to prohibit the importation of bringing paper, ac- cording to a semi-official announce- ment. The object of the step is two- fold, to help raise the exchange and to encourage the French paper in- dustry which, it is considered in view of the local resources in lumber. should be independent of foreign sup plies.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09


 democratic national committees final report shows the following contribu- tions from Connecticut, beginning October 25:
 Peter J. Prior, Plainville ....$ 191.67 A. D. Dunham, Hartford ....1, 100000 w. o. Burr, Hartford .......l 100000 C. w I,eet. Chester ......... 10000 A. Van Cortlandt, Sharon .... 10000 w F. Delaney, New Britain .. 291.66 James T. Murray, Thompson
 vile 12O.oO Frank c Summer, Hartford II 100000 John F. Tenders, Meriden .. 285.0O D T. Kelley. Saybrook ... 125.OO George Levitt, New Britain 10000 Edward l.. Roberts, Canaan .. 125.00 Charles F. Gross, Hartford .. 25O.OO Philip Troup, New Haven -. 500.0O James L. McGovern. Bridge
 port 4OO.O0 Simeon E. Baldwin, New
 Haven ........... 10000 E. H. Yeomans, Andover .... 10000 John S. Fitzsimmons, Hart
 ford 125.00 George Ulrieh, Hartford ..... 100000 P. l.. Shea, Derby ..... 112.50 George Foster, Rockville .... 10000 Fred P. Holt, Hartford ...... 10000 Hugh Hearns, Naugatuck ... 10000 Edward l.. Reidy, Winsted -. 10000 Hugh Cronin, Torrington ... 10000 IF. c. Benedict, Greenwich ... 10000 Irving Fisher, New Haven =. 10000
 The report shows that on October 26 w. R. Palmer, New Haven, was paid s10,000 by the democratic na- tional committee for the work of the Connecticut democratic state central committee. Next day he received ~$2. .OO0 more for Connecticut state or ganization bureau. Other dsburse- ments in Connecticut were as follows: l.. H. Trieschmann, Hartford 15O.Oo Alvan w. Hyde, Hartford .... .4,739.0O Bridgeport Sign Co. ....... 1900 A. B. Broughel, treasurer,
 Hartford Il ,UOU.OU James l.. McGovern, Bridge 1
 port, (for organization work 220.60 | John F. Hennan, New Haven 32.91 l Charles l.. Gaylord. Bridge
 port flags 4.50 ; Thomas Young, Greenwich,
 expenses 1O.O0 w. R. Palmer, New Haven,
 speaking expenses ........ 10000
 Former Representative T. L. Reilly reports finally that his campaign cost him $625
 T. w. Forman, treasurer of the Hughes Alliance, contributed $1s5.65 from New Haven to the Hughes Ali ance campaign fund.
 The Hughes Alliance Reserve re- ceived the following Connecticut con- tributions:
 Republican town committee,
 Waterbury .......:. $lI1'da J. D. Cronin, New London. 4O.9S c. H, Baldwin. New Britain 1929
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09
ALLEN-KILBOURNE.

William H. Allen and Miss Rena Kilbourne were married at 6:45 o'clock last evening by Rev. Dr. G. w. c. Hill at the South church parsonage They left immediately for Washing ton, D. C., and on their return will reside at 1S0 Maple street.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-09

H. c. Noble, New Britain .... 1929 H. H. Pease, New Britain .... 1929 G. w. Traut, New Britain ... 1929 F. H. Davison, New Britain .. 2OOO Charles l.. Taylor ct al, Hart
 ford .............. 7o.3s E. M. Wightman, New Britain 1929 Republican town committee,
 Southmanchester ........ 25.50 Republican town committee.
 Torrington ......... 69.48
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
COMM|TTEESFO FOR
COUNTY ORGANIZE
ON NEXT monday
Democratic Gathering VIII Be Held at
Rock Island House With L. A.
Fender Presiding.
REPUBS HAVE HOT h CONTEST
George W. johnson and l.. c. Banding,
Both Moliners, Seeking Chair
manship.
HAVE HOT CONTEST

Organization of the newly elected
county central committees of the dem
ocratic, republican and progressive
parties, named at the presidential pri-
maries last Tuesday, will take place
next Monday, as required under the
provisions of the law In addition to
naming officers, delegates to state and
congressional conventions are to be Sc
lected
Democratic committeeman will meet
Monday at o'clock at the Rock Is
land house. Following is copy of the
letter which T. A. Pender, chairman,
and Marx M. Harder, secretary, sent
out today to the members, officially
calling the gathering:
Dear Sir and Fellow Democrat
You have been elected precinct COM
mitteeman in your precinct of Rock Is
land county, according to the returns
certified to the county clerk. You are
Ito be congratulated upon having re
ceived this honor and distinction at
the hands of your fellow democrats,
and the party is also to be congratu-
lated upon having a good active demo-
crat elected in your precinct this year;
because this is the most important
iyear before us, with presidential, con-
gressional and county elections to be
held.
According to law the newly elected
committee must meet not later than
Monday, April II, to organize, select
delegates 10 the state and congressiOn-
| al conventions and transact any and
all business which may properly come
before said meeting. Therefore, in ac
cordance with this law, this official
call has been issued to the democratic
precinct committeeman elected Tues
day April II, to meet in the parlOrs of
! the Rock Island house, Monday after
noon, April II, at . o'clock, to organ
! ize, select delegates to the state and
congressional conventions and transact
any and a. business which may prop
erly come before that meeting, and ev-
cry committeeman in Rock Island
county owes it to his party, which has
so signally honored honored him, and
to himself to be present at the time
and place mentioned in the above call.
Again congratulating you upon the
honor conferred upon you and expect
ing to have the pleasure of meeting
you at the above mentioned time, we
remain,