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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Robert p. Adams, son of Mr. and
Mrs. p. +. Adams of White River
Junction, has been suffering from a
cancerous growth in his left eye, which
made necessary the removal Of that
member at the Massachusetts Eye and
Ear Infrmary at Boston.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Mrs. Diantha Gates, who died few
days ago at her home in Morrisville,
would have been 90 years old had she
lived until the 22nd Of this month.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Harry A. MorreII of Gardiner, Me,
has taken the position of night editor
of the st. Johnsbury Daily Caledonian
and has begun his duties.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

About so laborers at mill No. 3 Of
the Eastern Tale Company at Roches-
ter struck Monday for less hours and
more pay. A settlement was reached
and the men returned TO work Tues
day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Robert Noyes Fairbanks Of London,
son Of Rev. and Mrs Henry Fairbanks
Of st. Johnsbury, was married April
18th in London to Miss HarmcT Of
that city.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

The Congregational and Methodist
churches Of Binghamville, win worship
together for a year and Rev. G. S.
Quimby, pastor Of the Methodist
Church, will serve the federated body.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

p. c. Savoie, a Swanton boy, who
has been stationed at Fort Slocum
with the United States artillery for
the asst month, has been ordered to
Colon, Panama.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Mrs. William Culver of Montpelier,
has a geranium with stalks five and
six feet long The plant has been in
bloom all winter and now has IA large
clusters of blossoms.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25
STATE NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Galbraith have
presented tothe new Grace Methodist
Church in st. Albans six brass collec-
tion plates.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

A new Christian Endeavor Society
has been organized in connection with
the community church work in Glover.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Since May 1st nearly $4,000 worth
of real estate has changed hands in
Swanton, which includes LOO acres
of land.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Phillip Hall, a nine year-old West
minister West lad, while running and
jumping on his way from school, fell
in such way as to throw his left hip
out of joint
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

| tnfough recently When N. =. stevens
of Barton sold his big farm in Glover
to Montreal parties.
Leon Williams of Bethel, has beer
fined $2950 for having two short trout
in his possession. He was arrested
Sunday in Rochester.
Harry A. Morrell of Gardiner, Me.
has taken the position of night editor
of the st. Johnsbury Daily Caledonian
and has begun his duties.
A unanimous call has been extend
ed Rev. II. N. Hiles of Henderson, N.
Y, to become pastor of the Universal
list Church at Lyndonville, and it is
expected he will assume his duties
there June 1st.
A new Christian Endeavor Society
has been organized in connection with
the community church work in Glover.
p. C. Savoie, a Swanton boy, who
has been stationed at Fort Slocum
with the United States artillery for
the asst month, has been ordered to
Colon, Panama.
Phillip Hall, a nine year-old West
minister West lad, while running and
jumping on his way from school, fell
in such way as to throw his left hip
out of joint.
Since May 1st nearly $4,000 worth
of real estate has changed hands in
Swanton, which includes LOO acres
of land.
Mrs. William Culver of Montpelier,
has a geranium with stalks five and
six feet long. The plant has been in
bloom all winter and now has IA large
clusters of blossoms.
Robert p. Adams, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. +. Adams of White River
Junction, has been suffering from a
growth in his left eye, which
made necessary the removal Of that
member at the Massachusetts Eye and
Ear Infrmary at Boston.
Robert Noyes Fairbanks Of London,
SON Of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Fairbanks
Of st. Johnsbury, was married April
18th in London to Miss HarmeT Of
that city.
The Congregational and Methodist
churches Of Binghamville, win worship
together for a year and Rev. G. S.
Quimby, pastor Of the Methodist
Church, Will serve the FEDERATED Dody.l
About so laborers at mill No. 3 Of /
he Eastern Tale Company at Roches- /
.er struck Monday for less hours and
more pay. A settlement was reached
md the men returned TO work Tues 4
lay.
A Greensboro fish warden was much
liscomfited when the demands 10 see
he licenses Of two women Of that
own who were fishing, and learned
hat women are not required TO pro
.ure a license in order 10 FISH.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
SCHOOL GIRL SUICIDE.

Hartford, Feb. 16.-Because her teacher read to the pupils in school a note which she had written to boy friend asking him to attend a church affair last night with her, Gladys Stone, IA years old, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred A. Stone, of 36 Cap itol avenue, became so despondent, it is said, that she drank carbonc acld about 7:15 o'clock last night The girl died about S:55 o'clock at the Hartford hospital. She left letter to her father and mother, in Which she said she hoped God, her parents and her friends at the South Park Methodist church, of which she was a member, would forgive her, and in which she blessed all her young play mates Mrs. Stone said last night that Gladys had a very highstrung dlspo- sition, and the mother who had talked with her daughter before she drank the acid, blamed Miss Victoria B. Jamieson, teacher in the ninth grade of the Wadsworth Street school.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
Italians Claim Success.

Rome, Feb. 15, via London, Feb. 16, 6:35 a. m.-The following official com- munication has been issued by the war office:
 An intense artillery duel continues on the upper IsOnzo. Enemy en- trenchments and shelters have been demolished in the Merzli and Vodil sectors in the Monte Nero district. On Podgora our patrols ventured close to the Austrian trenches and threw nu- merous bombs into them.
 Destroy Austrian Trenches.
 On the Carso Plateau our artillery destroyed Austrian trenches and put to flight the defenders, a number of whom were killed by our fire.
 Enemy aviators have been ob. served over Brentonico in the Laga- rina Valley, over Schio in the Lesgra Valley and over Litisana in the Tag liamento Plain. They caused slight damage and there were few victims of their attacks, almost all being among the civilian population. The bombardment of Schio was stopped bv squadron of our aviators Near Gorizia one of our aviators attacked an Austrian aviator and put him to flight
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
AMERICAN CLUB AT
 TORONTO BURNED
One Man Killed and Two Hurt
 Result Of Plot

Toronto, Feb. 16.-One man was killed and two others were injured in a fire which early today wrecked the six story structure which was the home of the American club. Several explosions were heard while the fire was burning, but, according to latest information received by the polio there were no detonations before the fire, of unknown origin, were discov- cred. Early reports, as yet uncon- firmed, were that the blaze was the result of an alien military plot, the American club having recently been the scene of demonstrations in favor of the entente allies
 The interior of the building was de- stroyed and the roof fell in. The walls are intact The property loss was placed at s50,000.
 Man Found Suffocatcd. Texas, mining broker, with offices in Toronto, was found suffocated just inside a window on tf third floor. Edward Johnston, nigf+: watchman of the Mechanics Bank next door to the American club, was dangerously injured when he was struck by a chimney which fell into the street.
 Capt Asa Minard of the American Legion was so badly injured that he may not recover. He was Sleep1nS on the top floor when he was aroused by the first explosion. He had Slld half way down a rope fastened to the window sill when a second eXplOSlcn forced him to let go his hold, and drop to the sidewalk.
 Have Narrow Escape. . Several other officers of the Amer1- can Legion were sleeping in the bullo- ing when the fire broke out, but 1t Is believed that all managed to escape by the rear doors and windows TWO employees fo the club were slightly burned.
 The club building was formerly oc- cupied by the Union Bank. It was re- modelled when the American club was organized four years ago.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
City Hems

This weeks rehearsal of the Cath ollie Choral Union will be held at K. of c. hall, ABA Main street. to- morrow night at 7:30 o'clock.
 Women's Rubbers 49c. Damon's Shoe Sale.-advt.
 Captain Thomas W. Grace was ap- pointed a regular policeman twenty one years ago Monday and began hls duties twenty-one years ago last nlght
 The case of Dardarian vs. Paparlan has been settled out of court.
 Thomas H. Judd has been appointed to a clerkship in the office Of State Treasurer F. S. Cham mberlain.
 J. Willie Mills is being mentioned as the probable choice of the second ward for membership on the republi- can town committee to succeed Mark Cashmere.
 The case of Rollin Petroski vs. Frank Tata was heard in the court Of common pleas today. Lawyer Sake represented Petroski and w. F. Man gan appeared for the defendant. Ac- tion was to recover on rent alleged due
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
HINE EXPLAINS CASE.

Hartford, Feb. 16.-Secretary c. D. Hine, of the state board of education today cleared up a misunderstanding existing throughout the state in regard to the boards interpretation of law of 1915 requiring the teaching of civ ics in public schools. The law is not clear on the use of text books and 1t had been held that the state board is of the opinion that it did not require the use of them. Secretary Hine said there was doubt as to the precise meaning of the statute and the board preferred to leave the matter to the local authorities. The secretary be- lleved that the equipping of all the public schools in the state with civics text books would cost $12,0OO or s13,- 900.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
NATIONAL OFFICERS HERE.

Winthrop Council, Daughters of Liberty, will have as their guests this evening National Councillor Will liam Jeffry of Vermont, National Guide Mrs. l.. MacCumber of Mass achusetts and National Outside Guard Mrs. Nettie Munson of Warehouse Point this state. About 25 of the members of Winthrop council att tended a union meeting in Hartford last evening and were successful in securing the attendance of the na- tional officers at the meeting here to- night. Tonight there will be degree work by the local degree team and after the meeting an oyster supper will be served. All members aIl requested to be present to welcome the guests of honor as it will be the first time in the history of the coun- cil that three national officers have visited it at once.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
WANTS REVOLVER EXPERTS.
Mayor Quigley Offers Cup in City Po-
 lice Contest.

With the aim of carrying out one of his schemes to make the police depart ment more efficient, Mayor G. A. Quiz ley has offered a handsome loving cup as prize for expertness with the re- volver. While the details have not been perfected the mayors plans is to invite teams representing Hartford and Bridgeport, where they have re- volver ranges, to participate in the competitive shooting, the cup to be awarded to the team having the best record in a number of matches.
 One plan is to have shoots by the departments on their own ranges, hav- ing a scorer from the neighboring city. The sh cots would be held on the same day and the results would be tele- phoned to the department against which the shoot was held and vice ver- sa. Some of the officers favor this plan and others favor shoots that would take place on various ranges, the same as regular rifle matches
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
GAINS 0N MARKET
 0UTNUMbER LOSSES
War Shares Higher by Material
 Fractions to Full Point

New York, Feb. 16, Wall Street, 1O:3O a. m.-Irregular tendencies of recent days were resumed during to- days early dealings in stocks but gains outnumbered declines. Mer- cantile Marine preferred, which re- covered some of it's severe loss in yesterdays late trading, lost a point at the opening, and Canadian Pacific was subjected to renewed pressure. War shares, including Crucible Steel, the oils and similar specialties, were higher by material fractions to a full point, and American Zinc led the metals, while Standardization Sugar rose to POP. United States and standard rails were firm but relatively inactive.
 Close-Slight recoveries from low est prices were made in the last hour but these were not maintained. The closing was weak.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
CODA KNOWS CRONEs.
Man Arraigned in New York fol
 Carrying Loaded Revolver.

New York, Feb. 16.-Albert' Codal who is said to have admitted that hc was acquainted with Jean Crones, the1 Chicago chef who helped to preparcl the banquet at which guests at the banquet to Archbishop Mundelo!n were poisoned, was arraigned in court here today, charged with violating the statute forbidding possession of d loaded revolver. Bond was fixed at $1,00O pending his trial.
 Coda, arrested last night under the name of Camille, denied he knew anything concerning the questions under investigation in Chicago except what he read in newspapers. An archist literature was found in his room here, according to detectives, 14ho took him into custody at the re- quest of the Chicago authorities. Coda said he took out a permit in that city to carry "a revolver and sup posed this gave him the right to carry one here.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Gen. Carranza to Go to Colima ana
 ManzanilIo on Pacific Slope

Gaudalajar Mex, Feb. l5.-Gen- eeral Carranza, accompanied by Geh. Obregon, will leave here tonight TOT Colima and Manzanillo, on the Paclhc slope, on a tour of inspection.
 Luis Cabrera, General Carranza s minister of finance, today assured a committee of foreign business men that the recent decrees providing Tor the mining tax and the prohibition or acquisition of real estate by foreign CTS should not be regarded as un- friendly acts. They were necessary, he said, to prevent the fraudulent transfer of property from Mexican owners to foreign dummies. The mn ister asserted that foreign capital would be welcomed in Mexico.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
$2,000,OOO FIRE IN
 FALL RIVER, MASS.
(COntinued From First Page.)

Lewis building, containing a wine store and offices, were badly damaged.
 The F. P. Morris Paint shop and R. Bailles clothing store on Spring street also were destroyed.
 Thrown Open for Relief.
 Throughout the progress of the fire drug stores, restaurants and churches were thrown open for the relief of firemen and police and people driven from their homes. Coffee and sandwiches were dis tributed The guests at Lenox hotel were given shelter in private resi- dences.
 The fire was the most disastrous in the history of the city. In 1843 flames swept the entire length of Main street, but the property dam age did not approach that of today's Conf1agration.
 The majority of the structures burned today were constructed of brick, three or four stories in height.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
McrAHrANE BOUND OVER.

Old Lyme, Feb. 16--Warner J.. MacFarlane, former summer resident here and one time business manager of a London newspaper, was bound over to the superior court on tho charge of passing a forged check on w. E. Caulkins of this place. Mac Farlane was unable to furnish a. bond of $500 and was taken to the county jail in New London. The state police have sought him for two years catching him in Philadelphia, last week.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
MAYOR IN CHARGE OF STRIKE.

New London, Feb. 16.-Mayor Rog- CTS assumed charge of the strike sit uation today and has sworn in special policemen to prevent any further riot ing. An attempt will be made to re- sume work on wharf tonight, a new gang of strike breakers being due from New York. It is said that there are about 30 private detectives here to guard the company's property Mayor Rogers says that the city does not require any assistance to cope with the situation. Several of the strik- CTS involved in the riot yesterday have been arrested.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16


 A permanent tariff policy for the "protection' of American labor ana for the conservation and develop ment" of American resources and in- dustry, is demanded, and "clarity' should be given to legislation affect ing cc-nNinations and monopoly.
 4 ,trong American merchant ma ri. ,, development of farm credits, anG amendment to the federal reserve act so as to avoid possibility of imitation of currency are advocated.
 In a separate resolution the plat form "commends Governor Whitman, the legislature and the entire republi can administration of the state.
 The platform endorses the move ment looking towards settlement of international disputes without resort to force, asserts the right of the American government to oppose vio- 1ations of international agreements to which it is a party, and advocates complete preparedness for the com mon defense-economic industrial and financial as well as military. Provision should also be made for effective training of a citizen soldiery under sole authority of the national government, it says. The platform was unanim ously adopted.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
COLD IN MONTANA.
Bread Put to Rise Freezes in the
 Oven During Freezing Snap.

Montana is experiencing one of the co1dest winters in many years accord ing to infOrma ation received here in letters from Mrs. Max. Brownell, a former local resident. She is daughter of William Scott of Maple street and taught school in Conrad Montana for several years. At pres- ent she is living on a ranch near Conrad and according to her letters the winteE is of the Russian order
 In order to keep the cold out it is necessary to get up several times during the night to fix fires and to- be certain that this is done they are forced to set the alarm clock at stated intervals. On one occasion dough placed in an open oven to rise was found frozen in the morning.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
INJURED IN RUNAWAY.
Driver of Battey's Milk Wagon
 Thrown Out When Horses Bolt.

Taking sudden fright, a pair of horses hitched to one of Harry r. Bat tey's milk wagons ran away on Lex ington street this morning and after throwing out the driver and strcI- ing milk and cream about the hign- ways, raced down West Main street. until caught by Traffic Officer Clarence Lamphere in front of Fox's tneater.
 The driver, Arthur M. Papazian of 666 Lincoln street, was painfully in- jured and was taken to the hospital for treatment. He was somewhat bruised but not badly injured,
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
s250.0 GOO. 900 MORE FOR WAR.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 16.-Sanction for an additional war appropriation of S25O, O,O00,00O and other measures for raising money for the needs of the Dominion's military forces will be asked by the Canadian government at the present session of Parliament. These financial necessities were an- nounced before the House of Com mons yesterday by Sir Thomas White, minister of finance, in his annual budget speech.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
HURT STAGING PICTURE.

Bridgeport, Feb. 16.-Antonio Carlo. a supernumerary in motion picture production filmed on on the sandy stretches of Fayerweather's Island here last fall, appeared in the com pensation court here today for reim- bursement from the Eduard Jose company, producers, for the loss of his left eye, due to a Di,~--~- cartridge wad. The pistol was fired during the staging of the picture.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
LOCAL FOR REMINGTON

Bridgeport, Feb. 16.-Announce ment was made here today by George J. Bowen, business agent of local No. 30, I. A. M., that there will be a local devoted exclusively to employees of the Remington plants in this city. He predicted that the membership by summer would be 5000. There is only one machinists' local here now. No. 50, which has a membership of 2,700.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
British Attacks Repulsed.

Berlin, Feb. 16, via. London, 3:15 D. m.-Three attacks by the British in efforts to recover the trenches southeast of Ypres. in Belgium, which they lost to the Germans are an nounced today by army headquarters. All the attacks are declared to have been fru1tless, as were those of the F'rench Tn attempts to regain ground lost northwest of Tahure in the Cham pagne.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
NORWALK MAN BANKRJTPT

Hartford, Feb. 16.-Gustave Kuf- man of Norwalk filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States court today. His liabilities are $35,11S and his only assets are claims against the Prospect Leasing company aggrega- ting $41,761. The latter concern is also bankrupt.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Giraffe Greenber%

HfS. C1faIe Gr6GnDor%.
 Mrs. Giraffe Greenberg, 61 years of age, died this morning of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs Harry Alex, of 364 Elm street. The funeral was held this afternoon and interment took place in Hartford
 Besides Mrs. Alex, Mrs. Greenberg leaves three other daughters in this city, Mrs. B. Kat1, Mrs. M. Richmon and Miss Julia Greenberg. She also leaves two sons, William and M Greenberg, and one other daughter, Mrs. Kramer, all of Hartford
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
WARD CLUB SUPPER.

The Dutch supper of the First Ward Republican club that was to be held at Mountain Grove tomorrow night has been changed to Bardeck's S hall, Arch street, on account of the weather conditions. The bowling will take place across the street in Nel- sons cafe.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
NEW YORK HARBOR EAVORTrE,

Washington, Feb. 16.-After adding S7OO,O0O for improvement of the East river channel at New York from Governors Island and the Battery to the navy yard, the house committee on rivers and harbors today, voted a. favorable report on the annual rivers and harbors bill, aggregating s39.- GO8,41O. All new projects except New York harbOr were voted down
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
TO CONMANDEER DIsTILLEIaEs

London, Feb. 16, 1:45 p. m.---Tac Central News says it is able to confirm the report that the government IS abie to commander aH distilleries in the United Kingdom with as little delay as possible. This step is rendered necessary, it is said, owing to the con- stantly growing demand for alcohol in connection with the manufacture of high explosives.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
COMMON COUNCIL MEETS

At the meeting of the common council tonight a fight over police mems salaries is expected to occur The committee on ordinance pre- posed to increase their pay ten cents a day but those who are supporting the bluecoats regard this as an insult, not an increase.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
CATHOLIC PRIESTS APPEAL,

Washington, Feb. 16.-Further ap- peal was made to the state depart ment today by Roman Catholic priests for restitution of church property con- fiscated in Mexico. The departmeEt already has suggested to the Mexican government it's restoration.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
LOWEST U-BOAT BIDDER

Washington, Feb. 16.-Bids for two new ocean-going submarines opened at the navy department today showed the Electric Boat company as the lowest bidder at s1 ,491, ,0O0 each. The Lake company bid $1,6S9,o0O. Con- gress has appropriated s1,5o0,0OO for each submersible.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
GREAT CHIEFS COMING.

Mattabessett Tribe, I. O. R. M. will entertain the great chiefs of Connecticut next Monday evening The chiefs degree will be conferred upon several palefaces and supper and smoker will be enjoyed. All mem bers are urged to attend.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-16
RABRT ETTLEsON COMING.

Rabbi Henry w. EttIeson of Hart ford has consented to come here in April when he will address public meeting at Trinity Methodist chuch on the subject: "The Trial of Jesus from the Standpoint of the Jew."