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New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
WHEAT CROP BELOW NORMAL
of s66, ,11e,00O Bushels Forecast By Department of Agri- culture Was 78.s Per Cent Only.

Washington, May 8.-In the face of 8 threatened food shortage, the Amer ican winter wheat crop shows the low est condition recorded since 1888 and promises a smaller yield than any other since 1904. The crop forecast today by the department of agriculture promises production. of S16,116, 900 bushels: area to be harvested, 27,653,- 900 acres. Conditions was 732 per cent. of a normal on May 1.
 Production of rye is forecast at 60,. 736.o0o bushels. Rye condition was S6.S per cent. of g. normal on May 1. Meadow haylands condition 8s.7
 Hay stocks on farms 12,4sS,O0 tons or 11.4 per cent. of last years crop. Pastures conditions Sl.9.
 Spring blowing was TIA per cent. completed.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
K. OF C. VOTES SUPPORT
Organization Pledges Aid to Govern
 ment During War at Annual State -Convention-No Insurance Increase

war 0t AI1uU6k 0tS2Uo
 -Convention-NoI Insurance Increase
 Bridgeport. May 8.-The Knights of Columbus in twenty-fourth annual state convention here today adopted resolutions pledging the support of the organization to the government during the war period. < And recom- mending that no addition to the cost of insurance be made on any member that joins tho colors.
 Strong contest was in progress for the office of state secretary for the election to he held this afternoon, the candidates being E. J. Phillips of Hartford and J. J. Brosnan, Walling- ford. Other oficers that appeared to be assured of election were: State deputy. William J. Cronan. New Haven: state treasufer, John Roland, Torrington; state warden. William Brown, Berlin; state advocate. J. J. Collins, New London.
 The reports submitted showed the society to be in a hourishiTig condi- ton in this state. As . result of the growth in membership during the year the state will be entitled to six delegates to the next national con- vention instead of five as formerly, and the six will be chosen this after noon.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
MORE PLATrsBURGERs.

The following Now Britain men passed the physical examinations for PiattsburghN yesterday: Charles Harry Barton. No. 361 Chestnut street; John J. Kellog. R. F. D., route ?; William H. Rybeck. No. s2 South Burritt street; Richard E.. Prfchard, No. 2l2 Lincoln street; i; Robert ]. Smith. Corbin Screw Cor poration: John A. Martin, NO. 1s5 Maple street: Harry w. Miller. No. .61 Forest street: Maurice Stanley. No. 4sE Park place; Richard M. Healey. No 87 Franklin suuare: John l.. Hasson. No. 72 1nalley street.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
2 Lfty Ae,,,s

T. A. B. Drum Corps dance. I. A. B. hall. Thursday night. Lynch's orch. -Advt.
 A case of diphtheria has been re- leased from quarantine on Jubilee street
 John Hasson and John A. Martin were among those accepted for places on the ohncers reserve corps at the state armory yesterday. Both young men are awaiting orders to % to Plattsburs. N. Y.
 Alderman Charles May is suffering from badly injured oyes as the result of an accident sustained while at work yesterday in one of the local factories.
 John F. Mcguire, tho oonersts con- tractor. has been awarded q $30,o0o contract by the city of Bris. tol for the relaying of sidewalks, and general 'repairs to the roads in that place.
 Richard M. Healsy of winthrop street has successfully passed the sx- animation for . place in the omcers reserve corps.
 Waiter Rosenweig of 11s Willow street this noon enlisted in the United States navy through the local recruit ing ohlce. This is the sixth enlist mont today, tho other five being noted in another column of this paper.
 W. A. Lockwood today transferred property on Black Rock avenue to the trustees of the Jerome Home, Inc..
 0er<rude Rackliffe has transferred property to tho city for use as part of the south end park.
 Untrimmed hats. all colors, $2 and g. Special 31. Goldenblum's, Y. M. c. 4. building-advt.
 F. Lester Goddard of 437 West Main street has enlisted in the navy at tho Charlestown navy yard recruit ing station and been assigned to the Virginia"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
MAY CAIn FOOT GUARD.
To Replace National Guard After
 First Of uno,

Hartford. May s.-The possibility .of the First and Second companies of Governors Food Guard being called out for active service on June first when the National Guard is mobiuzed I" camp was mentioned at the capitol today No official action however has been taken.
 It has been pointed ou that Cover For Holcomb outranks in military sense every. governor in the country, for under the state constitution he is not only commander in chief of the state forces but has the military title an@ rank of captain general.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
CLERKS WANT HOLIDAYS.

Clerks employed in the various stores about the city are preparing a resolution to present to the Chamber of Commerce aalking that the time of the Wedneaday half holidays be in- creased 50 as to include June and September. According to the present method the stores close Wednesday afternoons during July and August, It is with the view of taking an active part in the home garden plan that in- fluences the clerks to make the new request of the employers.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
DIR. FAULKNER READY.

Local Physician Awaitang Further
 Orders from War Department.
 Dr. James F. Faulkner of West Main street, enrolled in the United States army medical reserve, has re- ceived orders from the war depart ment to hold himself In readiness to leave when called upon. He has also received instructiohs to secure his complete field equipment and to have 1t prepared for an early start. When he will be called to the colors or where he will be assigned is not not known.
 It was stated at the armory today that inasmuch as tho First Connecticut Regiment Is short 1.,cal men an attempt may be made to have Dr. Faulkner assigned to this regiment.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
REVOLUTION AFFDCrs MusIo
Russian Musicians Claim New spli Will Pervado Sones

Liverpool. May s.-Revolufton
 Russia will mean a complete chan1
 in the nature of Russian musical comlsS positions. in the opinion of The Kushell. president of the Russian AA sociation of Musicians. who is now tn5 Liverpool. He says:
 Throughout the whole of Slav. but especially of Russian music. one M confronted with . ceaseless note 0 melancholy. The minor key pervad6 the whole of Chopin, Glinka. Ruhtx6i stein and Tschaikowsky. This nind note haunts even the songs of tll peasant, as for instance the beautifvN song from Glinka's "Life for th(3 Cxar." It is supposed to typify tli( devotion of moujik or Russian pea1S ant. for his Emperor. agIs2
 That beautiful song expresses th4& for the czar. But now that the poaS s ants have found out that 1t is h0ble to die for Russia than forYA Roma66AsR a new glorious note will ring throUuk3 Russian music, and we shall take naas' new place among the great music1l of the earth. because of tlaoS gladness of our sons. and not becauDoS of their sadness. X Z What a change 1t will be! Imasfn0 a joyous Chopin.-he was a Slav n { much as any Russian. Imagine ~ laughing Glinka or light-heartsd9i It will como as n even to ourselves"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
BLOCKADE STARYES GREECE
EAck Of Food Caused 2s Deaths in ' January, 26 in February, 4S in
 March and 10 Early in April.

Washington. May S.-An ofIicial de- spatch from the Greek government communicated to the state depart Nzent by the Greek legation says tho blockade of the Allied Greek coast has resulted in many deaths from starvation.
 In January there were twenty five deaths. in February, twenty y-six, and March forty-nine and in the first part of April ten. 1t does not include deaths Tn the area occupied by the British and French armies.
 As the organization of the new ZAimis cabinet was undertaken in Harmony with the wishes of the allies the legation assumes that the block ade will now be raised.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
Three Norwegian ships Destroyed.

Three Norwegian ships Destroyed.
 London. May s.-The Norwegian foreign office reports the Norwegian steamers Tolslka, Vale (719 tons) and Tromp .2,751 tons) sunk by German submarines. says Q Central News de- spatch from Christinia. Three mon were lost from tho Vale.
 The Norwegian bark Dione was sunk by gunfire on May ?. Her crew of 12 were rescued. including two Americans. of Norma (Normal D, Tennessee, 5and H. K. Parker of Trent street, Portsmouth, Ohio.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
Dissolution Of Partnership

The partnership heretofore existing H and between John O. Mills and 4Ason A. Mills, both of the Town of J3w Britain, doing business. under n name of J. o Mills & Company aad located at No. 80 West Main '1t,et in said Town of New Britain, is hEeby dissolved by mutual consent, tn business hereafter to be conducted by Anson A. Mills. to whom all bills or Indebtedness are to be paid and who, also. assumes all claims against bAM business. X Da3eds at New Britain this 5th day
 Nay, A. D., 1917.
 JOHN O. MILLS,
 K ANS0Ns A. MILLS. .ss
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
GARDENS NEARLY READY,

With over 800 applications alreadys received, ;Ndi others continuously pouring in, the committee on tAea home sa'derplan of the Chamber Y Commerce. expects that preparatiopas will be so far perfected by Saturday that work on the planting will bos commenced. Plots are being alIoted to tho bidders and there is an assur. an.ce that sufficient land will be had to meet the demands.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
TO MINIMIZE CONGESTION.

TO MININ11ZE CONGESTION.
 Chicago, May s.-Hearings on pro- Dosals of numerous railroads through oot the country to establish new di- y4rsion and reconsignment tariffs Iere under way here today before c. Burnside. examiner for the Inter- ate Commerce Commission. The 4neral purpose of the inquiry It was Seeerted is to minimise congestion of ftpights traffic. The hearing will con- Jne about two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
MAY CHANGE U. s. UNIFORM.
Roll Collar Jacket of England May Ba ;. Adopted.

Washington. May S.-It will be dif- ncult to distinguish between British and American army officers in thesfu- ture if plans now under consideration by Major Gen. Scott, chief of stan, are approved. The British roll collar uni- form jacket may be adopted to re- place the closed collar now . regula- tion for the American service. Gen. eral Scott will be the hrst odicer to try out tho proposed now uniform 1t is understood.
 Tho present uniform was adopted on recommendation of tho army war college. It was held that the open col- lar blouse did not properly protect the throat and chest of a soldier in the field and that 1t would make toward unsoldierly appearance.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
MAY KEEP PIGS IT,

Owners Get Permission From Board
 of Health and Observe Regulations.
 The health department today issued . statement granting permission to people living in the outskirts of tho city to keep pigs providing they ob- serve all necessary regulations.~This permission Is granted as an added means of increasing the food supply.
 Any people desiring to keep pigs must get . written permit from the board, of health and all pigs must be kept 1t least 400 feet from any road way, well or dwelling.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08

The College club will hold its an- nual bridge whist and sale of home- made candy for the benefit of the scholarship fund. at Booths hall on Saturday afternoon, May 18th, from 2:s0-6:3o ?. m. Tables may be ar ranged with Mrs. Stanley Holmes and tickets at fifty cents apiece purchased from any ox. tlie snasmbers. -Advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
REMIzzI CHILD MAY DIE.

Burns received by three year old Katherine Remizzi of rear s55 Arch street yesterday while playing about burning waste paper. are. New Brit. ain General hospital surgeons expect, apt to prove fatal. Her condition to- day is reported as extremely serious with symptoms of internal burns, due to inhaling the flames. But little hope is given for recovery.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
ADVISE AGAINST WAR.

Port Au Prince. Haiti. May S.-A majority of the commission named last week as result of President Dartikuenave's message to congress adviaing . declaration Of war against Germany. is opposed to war. It is regarded as probable. however. that congress will disregard the advice of the commission and declare war,
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
COUNT ANDRAssY EXPLAINS.
Calls Oner of Post Oaricature of Op-
 positions Demands.

Amsterdam. via London. May B. in explanation of the rejection by the Hungarian opposition leaders of Premier Tisza's offer of appointments, Count Julius Andrassy. leader of the opposition, declared at a meeting on Sunday of tho constitutional party that the offer was a caricature of the party's demands for complete al- teration on the present system and ending of the regime of absolutism at Budapest. He added it was certain the struggle. both inside and outside parliament. would take a sharper form than hitherto.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
LADY FoREsrERs ENTERTAIN

The Lady Foresters ninstrels en- tertained members of Pride, Circle. No. 10. l.. F. of A.. at the meeting last evening. Those participating in the entertainment included Heller, Deehan, Jennie Hedlund. Lucy Wa ters, Hulda Hedlund. Edna Bagshaw. Margaret Skene. Lillian Hedlund. Beatrice Juengst and May W. Gosselin. w. Bagshaw of Hartford was the win- ner of ton of coal given as prize.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
Mrs. Sylvia Oonsetn.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Consstti of 47P Myrtle street were taking rooms of John M. Curtin | Co. at 4o4 Main street and at o'clock from St. Mary's church with Rev. John H. Fay officiating At . mAss, of requiem. Burial was in St. Mary's new cem metery.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08

NO SUNDAY DRINKS FOR GUESTS.
 Hartford. May 8.-In tho senate to- day the proposition to have legislation to permit hotels to sell liquor on Sum- day to guests was quickly disposed Of when Senator Quigg's motion to in- definitely postpone a bill of that char- actor, was postponed. M
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mir. Peter Fodt.

The funeral of Mrs. Peter Fodt was hold at o'clock this aftsrnoon from her homo at 137 Jubilee street. with Rev. James E. Rees. pastor of Stanley Memorial church. officiating. Burial was in Fatrview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
ROO GRANTED WAGE INCREASE

Putnam, Conn.,. May s.-The water- man worsted company and the Put nam woolen company. each employ ing about 1b0. today announced an increase in wages. At the former plant the raise will be five per cent. and at the latter. it was stated. 1t will that amount. aSA
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
TO IMPROVE CONN. RIVER.

of $211,00o to modify the present pro- ject for Improving Connecticut river from Hartford to Long Island sound. so as to provide additional dikes. walls, and necessary permanent works to make a moro stable channel, was recommended to congress today by the war department.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08

But MayOF Cu18aey Is Not YoE Ready
 to Make Known His eeaectaon.
 The four new police and four new hre commissioners have already been selected. Mayor Quigley said today, but as yet they have not been notifieo and no mention is to be made of their appointment until Governor Holcomb has signed the New Britain charter amendment bill.
 The mayor declined to make any statement which would give an idea as to whom he has decided upon to guide the destinies of the police and fire departments.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
Mrs. Henrietta .. Vvitte.

Witte was held at 3 o'clock this after noon from.the Erwin Mortuary chapel. with Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Congregational church ofn- ciating. Burial was In Fairvisw com etery,
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
TO BUInD BIG BLOCK.

# The New Britain Builders company today took out permit >to erect a four story frame block on Lafayette street. The building will measure 53 by 6s feet and will contain two stores and six tenements. The estl- mated cost of the structure is $3O.- 900.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
UNrroRM LAWS DELEGATES.

UNIFORM LAWS DELEGATES.
 Hartford, May s.-The governor to- day appointed Walter E. Coe of staln- ford, c. l.. Avery of Groton and George E. Beers of New Haven. dele- gates to the annual conference on uniform state laws at Saratoga, N. F., August 29 to September 2.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
FURTHER RAILROAD PLEAS.
astern Section Gives Reasons
 for Freight Increase.

HWashington. May S.-Representa- tres of the southeastern railroads wire heard today by the Interstate GSmmer Commission for general fleight increase of fifteen per cent. 1yley followed the lead of the eastern 1y1tems and based their pleas. prin- ctpally on the ground of advanced oh of operation and the necessity of pr4paring to aid the nation in the war;
 '. B. Duke. assistant comptroller of tho Southern, presented to the com
 mission statistical data for all rail- roads of the south.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
TO RECRUIT ALLIES

Order in Council Giving King Power
 simi'ar to Bm Now Before Amer1-
 can Congress.
 London. May s.-In the house of commons today Iaupee Ian Mace Rh4Nk0nl pArli liasneaa beretaxy to. thA var otnce. introduced . bill to en-, able the king, by an order in council, to carry into effect conventions which may be made with allied or other states as to mutual liabi1ities of British subjects and subjects or citizens of allied or other states to military service. This bill is designed to obtain for the army British sub- jects living abroad and to arrange for aliens resident In England to join the armies of their respective countries.
 A bill Is pending in congress per- hitting the recruiting of foreigners in the United States for the armies of the countries whence they have come.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
J. o. MILLS RETIREs.
West Main Street Businees to Be Con.
 ducted by A, A. Mills.

J. O. Mills for tho past eight years head of J. o. Mills q Co.,, plumbers and steam filters, with a store on West Main street, has retired from the firm, and the business will be conducted in the future by Anson A. Mills, who has b6sn aioo1sa4ed 5<I inn llGf etficS tho institution of the firm.
 The new owner does not plan any changes in the working force and the concern will be conducted under the same name temporarily.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
Card of TAsualrs.

To our friends and the friends of our departed wife and mother who were 70 kind and thoughtful iwe wish to express our deepest gratitude.
 c. F. ANDREWS, MIR. AND MRS. l.. E. ANDNUWa.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
LOCAL STOCK MARKET

Furnished by Richter & Co.) Below are the official quotations of the Hartford Stock Exchange meeting this morning:
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08
GREEK STEAMER SUNK
German U-Boat Destroys Panthenon Causing noss of $4,ooo, 900 o-Left New York For Havre on April IA.

steamship Panthenon which left New York on April IA for Havre. has been sunk. by . German submariusf with, . loss of $4.00O.Oo0 in vessel and cargo. according to despatch received here today by the owners.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-08

COMMISSIONERS ARE PICKED.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-20
MEASLES EPIDEMIC
AMONG SOLDIERS
Men Not Allowed to Go OH Military
Reservation and All Amuse
ment Houses Closed
The State.

The State.
Camp Sewer, Greenville, Nov. 1e7
Maj. L. D. Gasser, acting chief Of
Staff, Thirtieth Division, authorized the
following statement tonight:
"Due to an epidemic of measles and
some few cases of pneumonia and
meningitis, the soldiers will be quar-
an ined and not permitted to leave tie
reservation nor to visit Greenville
Camp Sewer or Paris.
"Ali amusement houses in the res
ervation will be suspended and not
permitted to open, including the Y.
NJ C. A. buildings, the Knights Of
Columbus hall, The Hostess House
and any other such buildings. The
post exchanges will be closed SO far
as allowing men to enter. They will
be required to make opening so that
the men can be served on the outside.
The usual program. of instruction ad-
ministraton and sapply will be car
ried on.
"This quarantine does not prohi' il
visitors from entering the camp, the
object being to prevent :l:cl from gath
ering in closed building3 The qUar-
antine gees into effect Saturday NON
ing"
Major Gasser stated over the tee
phone that the situation was not ccn-
sidered serious. but that the quar.an-
tine had been decided upon as pre-
cautionarv measure. 1t is believed
that the disease will be entirely eradi-
Gated in this way in the shortest pos
sible time. The length Of the quaran-
tine. Major Gassar thinks. will dc
pend entirely on the cooperation the
men accord the authorities. The
quarantine. sweeping in its mature,
will be rigidly enforced and applies
officers as we'll as men.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-20
williamson Zimmerman

The editor has received the follow
inc invitation which will be possibly
of interest to others as the contract
ing parties have many friends in this
county Mr.. Zimmerman's father
lived at Chappells for several years
and Miss Williamson has relatives III
this city and county.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richard William
son invite you to be present
at the marriage of their daughter
Narcissa Floride
to
Mr. John Hubert Zimmerman
on Saturday afternoon the twenty
fourth of November OF five o'clock
AT Home
Dyson. South Carolina.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-11-20
II seems like midway along the

II seems like a midway along The,
corner of DR.. P. E. WAYS drugstore.
with the lively music from salter's
studio and the crowds passing to and
fro The town is not dead in that 10
cality.
Il YOU did not read R. H, 3n3er-
sons o. in the last issue OF The
Herald and News vou missed some
thing. but you vii! miss great deal
more is YOU fail to 90 to his store,
where the most OF his goods are sold
at the old prices. Just join the "haI-
py throng," and 90 along. Folio"
the crowds.