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New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
REQUESTS TURNED DOWN
Neither City Clerks Vault Nor the
Health Department Quarters Will
>.
Be Enlarged.

Chairman. William G.. Dunn Of the
city hall commission today stated
positively that the commission would
not recommend increased quarters
for the health department or the city
clerks office
Some time ago the city clerk asked
that the vault be enlarged by the
erection of a o-story addition on
the rear. Investigation has shown
that there is yet some room in the
vault that is not in use and until
there is absolutely no more chance
to economic on space no addition
will be built, the city hall commits
sioner stated.
The request of the health board
was to have the office quarters ell
larged and to have the laboratory and
plum bling examining rooms located in
the basement below the present office
This basement room is rented by the
city hall commission to the Eddy
Awning company at $40 per month
After investigating the needs of the
department Mr.. Dunn is of the opin-
ion that the request of the health
board is not a necessity. In case the
plum bling inspectors office needs
more room. and the examining com
mittee also needs increaser quarters.
Mr.. Dunn states that there is a room
on the fourth floor Of the city hall
building that can be used.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
ESCAPE FROM FLAMES.
David Daily and Wife Sec Home De-
strOycd.

South Windsor, Jan. 31.-The nome
of David DAILY. a barn. automoblle
shed and other small buildings were
burned here early today. The loss
is about $4,000.
The fire started apparently In the
automobile shed. Daily and his wife
were awakened by some passersbi
and had time to get most of their
furniture out of the house. The
cause of the fire is not known.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
INDUSTRY ASSESSED
MORE Than in 1915
Stanley Works Is Boosted Almost
Hall Million

The chief topic of conversation
about the city today is the grand list
for 1916, made public by the asses
sors yesterday. While a majority of
the property owners about the city
are reported as satisfied with the
ratings given them, realizing that in
instances Of boosts their ownings
have increased proportionately, 1t is
said that several of the factory in
terests are not entirely pleased with
their assessments. Whether or not the
factories will appeal to the board of
relief is not known.
Factories Get Big Boosts.
It was the large factories in the city
that received the most substantial
boosts on the grand list. The great
est boost Of all was given to the Stan
ley Works where the assessment was
increased almost half million dol
lars, the figures being $476,S00. The
increase in the assessment of the
North & Judd Manufacturing company
was the next highest, the assessment
being $272,69O more than year ago.
The Union Manufacturing company
was boosted S102,600, and the New
Britain Machine company was raised
$116, 1000. The Stanley Rule & Level
company figures are the same as a
! year ago, but Landers, Frary & Clark
is assessed for $1,000, more than in
1916. Jnasmuch as the old Humason
| & Beckley company assessed a year
| ago for $4,000, is now part Of the
cutlery, it does not appear on this
years list. The Waterbury Tool COM
pany listed a year ago for s77,397, is
also missing from the list this year,
as that concehl has moved to Water
bury. jump of $4,000 was given
to the Hart & Hutchinson Manufac-
turing company, while the Hart &
Cooley company was boosted $55, 800.
The American Hardware corporation
was also given a substantial boost, the
assessment this year being $183,100 in
excess Of the figures of a year ago.
Over $3,O0O,O 900 in Two Years.
A year ago the tax list was boosted
s1,133,5O1 over that of 1914, but this
year the increase is even greater. The
figures for 1916 are $2,465,095 more
than in 1915, thus showing an increase
in the tax list of over three and one
half millions of dollars in two years.
Everything was not boosted, how
ever, and the American Hosiery COM
pany which was assessed in 1915 for
100000 Is listed for only 100000
this year. Others Of the leading con-
Germs are printed below, showing the
comparison of the 1916 and 1915 as
sessment:
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
WEEPS FOR MISSING HUSBAND.

Mrs. Gracia Granandi's grief over
the departure of her husband, Nicho-
las to look for work was SO great that
word was telephoned to police head
quarters today to the effect that there
was great disturbance at 351 Oak
street. Policeman Hanford w. Dart
was sent to the scene and succeeded
in convincing her that Nicholas will
probably return safely with work as
sured for the future.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
The Exodus OF Negroes.

charleston News and Courier).
The people of the south can afford
to watch this movement of colored
labor into the North with the utmost
serenity. We do not believe that
there Is the least likelihood of the
South being injured by it. On the
other hand there is excellent reason
to believe that as result of it other
parts of the country are likely to
learn things which i is desira BILE that
they should know.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Mexico's Splendid Theatcr.
(San Francisco Chronicle).

A picture Of national theater in
course of construction | in Mexico
shows one Of the finest structures Of
its kind IN the world. A sarcastic
foot note states that the six millions
expended on this building could have
solved the agrarian problem in two
States Perhaps so, but the Mexican
mind Is ever at war and play and
very seldom on work.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

the board Of relief will meet during
the month of February as follows:
Other meetings will be held Friday
or this week, Tuesday and Friday Of
next week from p. m. to .. M
and from 1880 to 9 p. M, and every
evening from February / to February
4 excepting Sundays, from 1880 to 9
p. M, also on February % from 1880
to p. M, which is the last day for
hearing applications.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
PAPERS INCREASE PRICE

Steubenville, O., Jan. 31.-The Steu-
benville Herald-Star and the Steuben-
vile Gazette today announced that be-
ginning tomorrow the price of the
papers would be advanced from 25
cents q month to ten cents week.
and single copies from one cent to two
cents, owing to the high cost of paper.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
LEyYING THE TAXES.

hxable property in the city of New
ain for the year 1916 is shown
he grand list, published yesterday,
assessed at $48,O75.O53. an in
lse Of 81, 465,o95 over the sum total
1915. This is more than double
increase Of property value in 1915
! the year previous. The figures
year showed an increase Of
3,5O1 over the amount in 1914.
|Ihe latter period the increase over
was $1,491,109, showing that
Was. one year in which New
|ain did not step forward.
Ii two years the value of all tax
property in New Britain has in
sed by the magnificent sum OF
|9s,046. In 1914 the grand list
He'd at $44,476,007. The approx
|eS sum Of $48,OO0.000 listed yes
Nay presents a fair idea of the
b intrinsic growth. With the ex-
ION Of 1915 all recent years have
Irded steady, systematic, healthy
le forward. There has been no
$hroom growth Building activi-
constructor Of new houses,
Sories, and homes,-have gone on
Ice with other attachments. The
Sodelling of the old has kept step
4 the realization of the new.
THAT appears to be a discrepancy
Ehe grand list this year is really
Innovation. Comparing the 1915
Eres with those Of 1915 it appears
first glance that the taxable
he of houses has decreased. Ir
Is there were 4,S34 houses on the
list In 1916 this number in
hsed to 4,932. Yet, the taxation
houses in 1916 is given at approx.
kely $16.o0o.OOO while in the veal
kyious the value was more thar
100000. From this it would ap.
Il that there are a million dollar!
more lost in the shuttle: This i!
so What has happened is tina
Ire are two individual lists thi!
Lr, houses, and houses and build
lots. BY adding the taxation pro
bed for houses with that set fort1
houses and building lots it is see,
1t in 1915 the sum total is $18,976,
}, or, an increase of $1,213,633 owe,
is.
There will be, Of course, complaint
Ede by individual property owners
he is inevitable. On the whole
viewer, the grand list approximate
true value of real estate hold
b in this city. The assessment
] made here on a ONE hundred pc
It. basis,-full valuation. In som
les property is assessed at a two
I'd or three-fourth value and take
Id accordingly. IL 10 suOuptlul, HI"
.r, il any mans realty holding Il
Nv Britain is taxed to the highes
lit allowed under the law. TIL
lance is usually made sway to tn
Is of the property owner, an
Rinst the city. This because tn
y demands no more than a fai
rying process.
the many figures ar
yed in the grand list are gratifyin
d in keeping with the spirit of tn
mes. They manifest g. healthy stat
affairs in the fifth largest city 1
e state. They show a constant i'm
'ovement over other years, and Civ
bstantia1 evidence that New Britat
ever putting it's best foot forward
at 1t is not asleep at the switch, tha
] people are industrious, ambition.
ia thriving in marked degree. Take
: ever a source of annoyance; but
y death, they cannot be avoided
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

If, in the proposed daylight saving
scheme, the setting Of the clocks of
the country one hour ahead Of time
means rising one hour earlier in the
morning, we are emphatically opposed
to it. Why save daylight when there
is such a scarcity Of nighttime?
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

AS between beer and bread, tn
British workman will probably pre-
fer both.-New York World.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Personal Property.

The personal property has also been
boosted somewhat during the year.
Jewelry is assessed at 1888 in excess
of that a year ago. Musical instru-
ments are assessed for $2,175 more
than a year ago, and automobiles,
which last year numbered 1913 and
we're valued at $320,o4o, are this year
numbered at 1927 and are valued
at $51S,275.
Other Interesting Changes.
Among other interesting changes
during the year are the following:
In 1915 the money on hand in excess
of 500 was on the list at $1O,540,863,
while this year the amount has
dropped to s22,603. Money at in
terest is assessed at s10,749 this
year, but year ago the amount was
only s4,901.
Board of Relief Meetings.
For the purpose Of hearing my
complaints against the amount as
sessed any individual or corporation
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

1t is hard for any man to admit tn
the fellow who does not agree wi
him is dminded.-Monroe, Wi
Times.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

be kept. down: A good man, taxes and
the price of foodstuff-Deseret News
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

Speaking Of food spectators, there's
the consumer who buys a cold storage
egg.-Calumet Index.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
FACTS AND F,ANCIES.

The Russians have crossed Rive
IA. Where can that Bb?-B1smarch
N. D., Tribune.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

Nearly a third Of the Indians Of thi:
country are churchgoers, we are told
The uncivilized white man is thus put
to everlasting shame.-Milwaukee
News. .t-
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

Jones Of Marion would decorate
with a medal each Ofegon soldier who
went to the border, which is hand
some recognition, indeed; but big
yellow double-eagle looks better
Portland Oregonian.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

What is odd to most persons Is the
fact that the average editor does not
care whether his enemies are few or
ion-Bel1ingham, Wash. American
'Reveille.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

Boosting the gold braid trade-Sec-
rotary Bakers decision that the ruling
Of the Judge Advocate General for
bidding civilians to wear gorgeous
uniforms doesn't apply to the STATS of
goyernors.-Passaic News.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

Mr.. Hughes keeps so admirably
quiet these days that we can't help
feeling that in case things had gone
differently last November. in time he
would have made a splendid express
ident.-Ohio State Journal.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

It is generally the case that more
money. is spent in paint and scroll
work on the cornice of structure
than on the mudsills, and this, wheth-
er it is political or any other struc-
ture.-Salem, Or, Capital Journal.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

In other words, the Allies will hang
on until the monkey wrench they have
thrown into the German machine does
it's. work Inquirer.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

ID daily Sunday excepted) at A:1s, p. m.
1t Herald Building. 81 Church A.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Britain Herald.

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Proprietors sss,a.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

Fred at the Post ONCE at New Britain
|Rs Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

of other. governments. 1t is not
propitious to start a new policy at this
time above all others.
If, in the proposed daylight saving
scheme, the setting Of the clocks OF
| the country one hour ahead Of time
| means rising one hour earlier in the
morning, we are emphatically opposed
to it. Why save daylight when there
is such a scarcity Of nighttime?
FACTS AND FANCIEs.
The Russians have crossed River
Aa. Where can that Bb?-Bismarck,
N. D., Tribune.
AS between beer and bread, the
British workman will probably pre-
fer both.-New York World.
Speaking Of food spectators, there's
the consumer who buys cold storage
egg.-Calumet Index.
be kept, down. A good man, taxes and
tllC pI1C0 VI 1OOOSIOAA w ASS"o ..
1t is hard for any man to admit that
the fellow who does not agree with
him is broadminded.-Monr Wis,
Times.
Nearly a third Of the Indians Of this
country are churchgoers, we are told.
The uncivilized white man is thus put
to everlasting shame.-M1lWaukee
News. ..-
What is odd to most persons Is the
fact that the average editor does not
care whether his enemies are few or
legion-Bellingham, Wash American
'Reveille.
In other words, the Allies will hang
on until the monkey wrench they have
thrown into the German machine does
it's work. Inquirer.
Boosting the gold braid trade-Sec-
rotary Bakers decision that the ruling
Of the Judge Advocate General for
bidding civilians to wear gorgeous
uniforms doesn't apply to the STATS of
governors.-Passaic News.
J.
money. is spent In paint and scroll
work on the cornice of a structure
than On the mudsills, and this, wheth-
er 1t is a political or any other struc-
ture.-Salem, Or, Capital Journal.
Mr.. Hughes keeps so admirably
quiet these days that we can't help
feeling that in case things had gone
differently last November, in time he
would have made a splendid express
ident-Ohio State Journal.
Jones Of Marion would decorate
with a medal each Ofegon soldier who
went to the border, which is hand
some recognition, indeed; but big,
yellow double-eagle looks better
Portland Oregonian.
Polish Lullaby.
(Joseph E. Fronczak in Free Poland)'
Hush. little one, thy eyelids close.
Preserve these tears for future,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24
ia

Tea used to be a strong, virulent
drink.
But today it is so weak it has to
ride to the diningroom on a thirty
dollar wagon.
We owe some department store or
other that much besides a debt of
gratitude for supporting our share Of
the now pUny and decTepit beverage
to the table
We know a man who frequently
drives his wife into blind rage by
saying:
agnes, if the tea isn't able to be
up and around today you might
wheel us in a cup"
One Of these days she'll hit him
with the wagon,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24

S. A, retired, inventor of Lewis ma
chine gun, has refused to accept
royalties on his guns which are made
for U. S. use.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24

Remarkable advances of Russian
and British forces in AsiatiC Turkey
threaten capture of that country.
While the Russians have swept in
from the Black sea, Persia and across
the Caucasus mountains, two forces
of the British have worked up from
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WAR BREAK BRIEFS
Annapolis, Md.-Special examina-
ton for extra class of midshipmen
ordered to be held June 81. With one
class of midshipmen just graduated,
two more will graduate within six
months.
Columbus, OFF war is declared,
resolutions for national prohibition
as part Of the preparedness program
will be urged" said statement issued
by Anti-SaIoon league national
headquarters.
New York.-15,OOO meet at Madi-
son Square Garden and cheer and
shout for America to enter the war
at once.
San Francisco.-War dept bought
1920 acres in Monterey county for
military purposes.
BerIin.-PopuIace seems but little
stirred at the thought of war with
America.
Washington.-CoI. !. N. Lewis, U,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-24

the south. The map shows how the
British are moving up into the Holy
Land from the Suck peninsula, and
how their advance from the Persian
gulf to 35 miles north of Bagdad is
threatening the BerIin-Bagdad rail-
way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-03
Baker Approves Plan
To Send Soldiers Books
Young Mems Democratic
League Also to Ship
Tobacco to Front

Secretary Of War Baker In letter
10 Frank D. Shelly, president OF the
Young Mems Democratic League, nas
approved the plan Of the league, whlch
has organized young citizens wei,
fire committee" for the purpose Of
collecting books, magazines and to-
bacco for distribution TO the soldiers
from New York City nj the 'front.'.
General II. Dewitt Hamilton, OF the
leagues advisory committee, will have
charge Of the distribution work. re-
cruiting station has been opened at the
Leagues headquarters, 1868 Broadway.
IL was formally accepted by the war
Department on June 3.
The Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve
Corps, with Offices at Thirty-ninth
Street and Sixth Avenue, has issued a
call for more stenographers and ABOUT
one thousand men, the latter Tor duty
AT remount stations and supply depots.
Men familiar with horses are parucu-
larly desired, but all sorts Of laoorerS
can be used. Enlistment OF these men
in the National Army will be for the
duration Of the war only, and Will nave
no reserve service attached.
There is also under process or Tor.
nation for the Quartermaster Enlisted
Reserve Corps companies OF IRE hght-
ers for service in cantonments through.
out the country. Enlistment OF men OF
the New York City Fire Department
who are subject to draft is now being
m a de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-03
NetD England Guardsmen
Racir : Rainbow Division
To Get to France First

WASHINGTON, Sept. There is a
race on between the so-called lst
Rainbow Division, now forming at
Camp Mills, Long Island, and the New
England division of Guardsmen. the
goal being readiness for transporta-
ton TO France. Officers are rushing
their men as fast as possible at Camp
Mills, but face the natural dlffcultles
of assembling their forces from every
part Of the country, excepting New
England.
Ii was stated to-day that New Eng
land Guardsmen were omitted from
the lst Rainbow Division because II
was desired to keep the New England
troops, which were in excellent condl-
ton and practically ready to take the
training awaiting them in France, in
tact. these troops being as well trained
and equipped as those selected for the
42d Division and more easily assem-
bled at the port of embarkstion.
IL has been generally believed that
Major General Clarence r. Edwards
would be designated TO command the
New England Division, and although
his chances are still considered best, 1t
became known to-day that there Is
some opposition to his selection here
among army officers. The reason as
signed for the opposition was said TO
be the fact that General Edwards is
not in entire sympathy with those Of
ficers who advocate the strictest Sc
crecy on all military affairs. General
Edwards was said to favor a policy Of
greater publicity, both in the interest
Of the public and also in the interest
Of Tho army itself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-03
Luncheon for 5000 Men
Added to Entertainment
After Parade Tomorrow

mammoth luncheon was added yes
terday to the programme for the en-
tertainment of the drafted men of the
city, to take place tomorrow. The
Mayors Committee on National De-
fence announced that the luncheon, in
which would be used $500 loaves Of
bread, 400 hams, | ,596 pounds of Swiss
cheese and SO, 500 bottles Of soda, would
be held at the Polo Grounds after the
parade.
More than 10000 men will march up
Fifth Avenue. past the Public Library,
where they will be revieved by Mayor
Mitchell, Colonel Roosevelt. Major
General Bell, Brigadier General K. II.
Crowder Rear Admiral Usher, Charles
Evans Hughes, Major Willard Straight,
Adjutant General Charlie II. Sheriff.,
representing Governor Whitman, and
representatives Of foreign governments
here on war missions
The men will wear brassards Of
khaki colored cloth. inscribed with the
red initials IN. A. for National Army.
After the parade and refreshments the
men will take part in "sing-song' and
watch a ball game between the Giants
and the Braves.
Harry Barnhart, who will lead the
mass singing, last night sent out call
for civilian volunteers to help in the
chorus. Men who answer the appeal
may obtain special tickets of admission
10 the Polo Grounds from W. Kirk
patrick Brice, of so Wall Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-03
Draft an Honor
To Men Selected,
Whitman Declares
GovernorAddresses Throng
Bidding Farewell to
Syracuse Troops

SYRACUSE, Sept. 2.-"It is an honor
under the selective draft law TO have
been proved mentally, morally and
physically worthy to wear the uniform.
to carry the rife and to represent be-
fore the nations of the world the
American idea and American ideals"
said Governor Charles S. Whitman,
speaking to-day before an assemblage
Of 10000 persons gathered to say fare
well to the members Of the National
Army from Syracuse and Onondaga
county. He stirred the throng present
with this tribute TO the boys who are
about TO 90 forward to battle for
democracy:
There is nothing under the present
system that in any way reflects upon
the courage, character, or patriotism OF
those whom the government calls into
its service" the Governor said. With
great care, with the endeavor TO adopt
every wise precaution, determined only
that the armies that we send forth
shall be composed of those best able TO
perform great and important duties,
governments. machinery he's been de-
vlsed and placed in operation for the
purpose Of selecting the worthiest and
the best.
And so, members of the new army,
with all my heart | congratulate you
on having been found to be fit de-
tenders OF our faith.
you are picked men chosen for
your worth-the flower of our state
and our nation. You stand for your
country. You stand for liberty, and
freedom, and progress, just as surely
as Alexander stood for Greece, Cesar
for Rome, or Napoleon for France.
"You are going forth TO fight against
an idea that is wrong system that
is wrong-a dynasty that is wrong-a
country that, blindly following a
despotism gone mad, has committed it.
self TO the wrong.
"The most reactlonary nation OF our
globe, the most autocratic, the one
that has arrogantly defied political
progress, has challenged the world as
10 who shall be master. As nation
after nation joins in the answer, Ger
many inssnely protests this to be fur
Their evidence that she is wagng a de-
fensiye war.
History knows two Germanies
There Is a Germany which is very dear
20 the descendants of the sons of the
Fatherland. and they may be found in
every country on earth-hosts of them
in our own. It is a Germany that in
the past has appealed to the affection
and the admiration of peoples Of other
tongues and other lands. IL is n Ger
many Of love and romance. of poetry
and song, Of music, of art and Of litera-
ture, the Germany of folk lore, folk
love and folk life. 1t is a Germany
that exists to-day only in the hearts
OF those who love what il has been. II
is Germany that has been trans
formed by despotism that has filed the
world with terror-a Germany of the
clanking sabre and the iron heels-a
Germany that defends the sinking of
the Lusitania and.the horrible atroc-
ties in Belgium Germany of cruelty.
brutality, barbarity-a Germany com
mitted TO the proposition that might
alone makes right'-a Germany that
must go down If peace and righteous.
ness are again 70 prevail on earth"