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New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

New York, April 3O-America's ath- letic champions are responding to the country's call to arms in manner which establishes a precedent for all other walks of life. Title holders in every branch have rallied around the colors with an enth usiasm and spirit which has gladdened the hearts of all athletic followers. Not one single stacker has been uncovered.
 The example set by such a. sterling champion as Johnny Overton of Yale, both as an intercollegiate title holder and as an athlete who did not he's itate in responding to his coutry's call, is one which has proved most inspdr- ing to all grades of athletes.
 When the first call was issued last spring for the soldiers to protect the southern border against the invasion of the Mexican outlaws, Johnny Over ton was the first undergraduate at the New Haven school of learning to reg ister under the colors. The intelcol- legiate cross country champion and
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
DRAFT BILLS PASS

Hand of Administration Upheld In
 House By Vote of s97 to 24 aud in
 Senate By Vote of s1 to 8.
 Washington. April 3O.-The House shortly before midnight Saturday passed the bill embodying the admin istration's plan for a selective draft.
 The vote was 397 to "A.
 The senate passed the bill by a vote of 81 to 8.
 Earlier in the day both senate and house voted approval of the adminis- tration's proposal to raise a great war army on the principle of selective conscription, voting down by over whelming majority, the volunteer army amendment around which op- ponents of the administration plan had centered their right.
 In the senate the vote on the volun- teer amendment was 69 to IS, and in committee of the whole in the house it was 279 to 9S, supporters of conscrip- tion marshaling strength which sur prised even administration leaders. On roll call the house rejected the volunteer army proposal by a vote of 313 to 1O9, an even greater ma 1ority than that by which the amend ment had been eliminated from the bill earlier in the day on a teller vote in committee of the whole. Whether congress finally would ac- cept the staff's recommendations re- sarding the ages between which con- scription should apply appeared more uncertain. In the senate the bills stipulation that men between nineteen and twenty five should be liable to the draft was changed to make the mini- mum twenty-one and the maximum twenty-seven. The house voted down all proposed changes in the military committees recommendation that the limits be fixed at twenty-one and forty.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

council who intend to stay over night will notify the chairman so rooms may be reserved.
 Ladies' Auxiliary, 1O4, N. A. of II. c.
 The Ladies Auxiliary, No. 1O4, N. A. of l.. c. will hold regular meeting Thursday evening in room 50. Booths block. The meeting will be opened at 7:3O D. m. sharp. At the conclusion of the business session. a supper will be served to members and their friends for the purpose of celebrating the first anniversary.
 Sir Francis Drake Lodge. s. of St. q.
 Sir Francis Drake lodge, No. 429, Sons of St George, met last Thurs day evening, received three applica- tions for membership and appointed a committee of three to arrange for the visit to the allied bazaar in Water bury on Saturday evening. May 5. All who desire to make the trip will please notify the committee before Wednesday night so that they may secure transportations. The trip will be by auto truck. Messrs. Chapman Whatnall and Slaney comprise the committee.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

worlds record holder for the thou sand yards and one mile. enlisted Tn the famous Yale university battery. With him were many other athletes who had made sporting history at New Haven.
 Howard Cam and his younger brother, Tedford, have responded to the call of their country. Both boys enlisted in tte naval reserve and will go into training for active service at once.
 Howard Cam was captain of the New York university basketball team last season and was captain elect of the 1917 football team. He is mem Der of the New York Athletic clubs track team.
 Tedford Cam is famous as swim mer. He won the 220 yard cham pionship of Hawaii, the 500 yard na- tional championship and is holder of the junior record for 100 yards. He. like his brother, is football player of note.
 Garland Reese, pole vaulter: Wal ter Clarke, manager of the basketball team; Paul Mooney, center of the football team, and twelve others from New York university, were also en- rolled. Johnny Overton and Tedford Cam are shown in the accompanying illustration.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

phone number is Charter 1539. AL ready many letters and telephone in- Quiries have been received from Bris- tol, New Britain and other centers.
 Older Men Are Preferred.
 Men from twenty-f five to forty years old are particularly desired, especially where they have no dependents. Sound physique and good character are es- sential. A rigid physical examination covers the former, while three letters of recommendation must attest the latter. Military experience is highly desirable, but not essential.
 The opening of the camps has been postponed to May IA. which will give an opportunity to wind up their af- fairs. For the camps mean serious business-three months of intensive training followed (for those who make good) by an officers commission dur | ing the war. This is a rare opportun- | ity, therefore. for men who are be- yond the draft age to serve their coun- try in practical way The new army of 50O.000 men will need at least 20.- 900 officers. The officers must be good men and they must be we'll trained hence the camps. Methods of Euro 1 pean warfare will be taught and 1t is ! probable that British and French off, cers will assist in the work of instruc- | ton.
 All expenses will be defrayed by the l government and pay may be allowed, | although this is not certain. For fur
 ther detailed information and for the
 necessary blanks. application should | be made today to A. T. McCook. Room
 57, First National Bank building.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors. Ale, Lager Beer Rhine wine.i and Cider at 62-64 North Street. Town of New Britain. My place of
 business is not located within two
 hundred feet (is located within feet)
 in a direct line from any Church Edi-
 flee or Public or Parochial School, or
 the premises pertaining thereto, o.
 any post office, public library, or cem-
 tery. s,
 Dated at New Britain this 17th day
 of April, A. D.. 1917.
 JOHN E. FARR, ..# Applicant. We. the Undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate. of the Town of New Britain, and hereby sign and, endorse the foregoing appli-e cation of John E.. Farr for al license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to bA,
 licensed pursuant to said applicatioIis. Dated at New Britain. this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917. sg John Flood, w. B. Slater. Patrick Holt, Peter Lambert. William J. Nalk.
 I Hereby Certify that the above named signers and endorsers are elec- tors and taxpayers. owning real estate, in the Town of New Britain Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917. <. ALFRED l.. THOMPSON. ...E. Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town of New Britain. and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing appn- cation of Buckley and Anderson for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is 8 suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 A. w. Carlson, George K. Macaulay, B. M. Hillstrand, J. A. Smith, l.. F. Dunn.
 Hereby Certify that the above named signers and endorsers are cleo tors and taxpayers. owning real estate, in the Town of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 ALFRED L. THOMPSON,
 Town Clerk
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
CONGRESSMEN FOR
 IRISH FREEDOM
Nearly 200 Members Sign Petition
 to Lloyd George

Washington, D. C., April 30-Nearly 200 members of the house have signed and dispatched 8 cablegram to David Lloyd George, asking that England shall now settle the Irsh problem" |"
 The first signature on the American plea for Irish independence was that of Speaker Champ Clark. Represen- tative Claude Kitchin. the democratic floor leader; Representative John J. Fitzgerald of New York Representa- tive Williamson of Georgia. Represen- tative Irwin L. Lenroot of Wisconsin, and Representative Julius Kahn of California were among the house lead CTS signing the cablegram.
 Democrats and republicans alike signed the cable petition. The move ment originated :.t a conference at- tended by MT. Fitzgerald, MT. Galli- van of Massachusetts MT. Griffen and MT. Carew of New York. and several other members of Celtic sympathizers.
 The cablegram read:
 ''The Right Honorable David Lloyd George, M. F.,
 London England.
 You are quoted as saying that the settlement of the Irish question is es- sential for the peace of the world and for a speedy victory in the war; May we. members of the American congress. suggest that nothing will add
 more to the enthusiasm of America in this war than a settlement now of the Irish problem.
 We believe that all Americans will be deeply stirred and their enthusiastic effort enlisted if the British empire will now settle this problem in accord | ance by President Wilson in his ad- dress to congress asking it to declare war on autocracy for the worldwide safety of democracy and of small na- 1 tionalities'
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
To the Board of County Commission
 CTS For Hartford County:

CTS For Hartford County:
 I Hereby Apply for q License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liq- uors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine. and Cider at 2S4 South Main Street. Town of New Britain. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in direct line from any Church Edifice or Public or Parochial School, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public h- brary. or cemetery.
 Dated at New Britain, this 16th day of April, A. D. 1917.
 JOSEPH LANDING.
 Applicant. We, the Undersigned, are electors and tax payers. owning real estate, of the Town of New Britain, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing appli- cation of Joseph Landino for a li- cense,, and hereby certify that said applicant is @ suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 16th day of April, A. D. 1917.
 F. F Farrell, John Malmfeldt'
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
SOLDIER BOYS WILL
 DRILL AT LYCEUM
Plan to Stimulate Recruiting of ]. Company E

In connection with the presentation of Uncle Sam Awake at the Lyceum theater this evening and tomorrow. Company E.. First Regiment is to take a part in an attempt to stimulate re- cruiting. A picked squad of men from this comand, in charge of an officer. will be taken to the theater and either proceeding or following the picture. will give an exhibition of drilling, marching and manual of arms. Details to act as recruiting officers will be scattered throughout the house. Mayor George A. Quigley. who is to introduce the picture. will also make short address in reference to recruiting and the part New Britain will play in the great war; In ad- dition to the above part of the pro- gram, the Boy Scouts will give a demonstration of their work on fhe stage.
 Bi-NIOnthly Muster Today.
 The squad of Company E men to drill tonight will be in charge of Sergeant wilbert veley, who has been drilling the recruits. The others in the squad will be Sergeant Bober, Ser geant Schuetze, Sergeant Olsen, Cor poral Dawson, Corporal Curtin, Cor poral Bloom, Bugler Duplin, Mechanic Harold ventres and Privates Over stron. Suess, Scarlet. Andrus, Savin- ski and Mckay.
 Major Purcell of the First Regiment visited the state arn1ory this afternoon for the bi-monthly muster. Each company has a muster roll twice each month, when every mans name is read and checked off as are his activi- ties for that period. On this bi- monthly muster appears all demerits against each soldier, all days of ill- ness as we'll as any other necessary data connected with army life.
 Corporal Irving Dawson of Company E, one of two men recommended by Lieutenant Griffin for appointment to the officers training camp at Platts- burg. has been disqualified auto matically because of his age. The army regulations provide that a man, to be eligible, must be more than twenty years of age and Corporal Dawson is but nineteen years old. The disqualification of Corporal Daw- son leaves Sergeant Theodore Schuetze as the only candidate for appointment from this company.
 Private William Delaney returned to duty following an illness with ulpntnorla. lie mas COmpletely re- 1 covered. Private Bidwell B. Barnes {! is on the sick list call today. He is 1 suffering from the grip.
 1 Last Call For Plattsburgh. Applications for the officers train- ng camp may close tonight. accord 1 ing to Major E. A. shuttleworth, U. i; s. A., examining officer for Hartford and vicinity. New England is allotted 2.50O and the limit Is already nearly reached. chiefly owing to the tremend- ) ous rush in Boston and New Haven
 which, between them, are sending 1.5O0 men Hartford has enrolled fifty since Thursday noon, when Major Shuttleworth received his orders from Governors Island
 Major Shuttleworth is being assist.
 ed by a group of volunteer helpers
 who have set up headquarters in
 Room 57, Frst National Bank build
 ing, Hartford, for the purpose of an
 swering questions and supplying blanks and information. The tele.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
Order of Notice of Hearing.

District of Berlin, ss. Probate Court April 30th, A. D., 1917. -9'
 Estate of Mary Murray, late of the town of New Britain, in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of Rev. Patrick F. Daly and Christopher Mar. ray, praying that as trustees on said estate they may be authorized and empowered to sell and convey real estate as per said application on fils more fully appears, it is M
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probatt Office, in New Britain, in said districk on the 4th day of May, A. D., 1917. .rats g o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application and the time and. place of hearing thereon, by publtsh- ing this order in some newspaper having circulation in said district. and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain, in said district, and re.. turn make to this court of the notice given.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY,
 Judge.l
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
To the Board of County Commission CTS For Hartford County:

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS For Hartford County:
 I Hereby Apply for a License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer. Rhine Wine, and Cider at 296 Park Street, Town of New Britain. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet Us located within feet) in a direct Nne from any Church Hdt- fee or Public or Parochial School, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library. or cem- tery.
 Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 w. P. BUCKLEY, and
 JOHN A. ANDERSON, Applicant. We, the Undersigned, are electors
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
To the Board of County Commission
 CTS For Hartford County:

CTS For Hartford County:
 I Hereby Apply for License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors; Ale, Lager Beer Rhine Wine. and Cider at 69 Lafayette Street, Town of New Britain. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet Os located within feet) in a direct line from any Church Edi- flee or Public or Parochial School, or the premises pertaining thereto. or any post office, public library, or cem- tery. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 JAMES R. HoLLORAN.
 Applicant. We, the Undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town of New Britain, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing appii- cation of James R. Holloran for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant Is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April. A. D.. 1917.
 Patrick w. Smith. James T. Doyle, James Lee. William F. Long. Wm. Yacknevicz.
 Hereby Certify that the above- named signers and endorsers are cleo tors and taxpayers. owning real estate, in the Town of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D.. 1917.
 ALFRED l.. THOMPSON,
 Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
To the Board of County Commission
 CTS For Hartford County:

To the Board of County Commission CTS For Hartford County:
 I Hereby Apply for a License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider at 12O High Street, Town of New Britain. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet Us located within feet) in a direct line from any Church Edi- flee or Public or Parochial School, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library, or cem- tery.
 Dated at New Britain, this 18th day
 JOHN STEPHAN,
 Applicant. We. the Undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town of New Britain, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing appli- cation of John Sheehan for a license. and hereby certify that said applicant is 9 suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 Patrick w. Smith, James c. Sulli- van, John Flood, M. P. Leghorn, Thomas Honery.
 Hereby Certify that the above named signers and endorsers are elec- tors and taxpayers, owning real estate. in the Town of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. D.. 1917.
 ALFRED L. THOMPSON.
 Town Clerk,
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
To the Board of County Commission
 CTS For Hartford County:

10 the Board or county Commission. CTS For Hertford County:
 I Hereby Apply for a License to sell spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale. Lager Beer Rhine Wine, and Cider at 348 Park Street Town of New Britain. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet (is located within feet) in direct line from any Church Edi- flee or Public or Parochial School, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library, or cem- tery. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 PARK STREET CAFE. ING,
 By Daniel B. Dwyer, Treasurer.
 Applicant. We, the Undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate. of the Town of New Britain, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing appli- cation of Park Street Cafe, Inc, for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April. A. D., 1917.
 J. J. Walsh, P. J. Murray. James T. Mccarthy, w. J. Fallon, M. Con- molly.
 Hereby Certify that the above named signers and endorsers are elec- tors and taxpayers, owning real estate, in the Town of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 ALFRED L. THOMPSON.
 Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
Isaac
fired Johnson, s. Hutten,

Alfred Johnson, s. Hutten, Isaac Rapp.
 Hereby Certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers owning real estate in the Town Of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. ID. 1917.
 ALFRED l.. THOMPSON,
 Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
To the Board of County Commissions CTS For Hartford Counfy:

To the Board of County Commission-
 CTS For Hartford County:
 Hereby Apply for a License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer Rhine Wine. and Cider at 305 Main Street, Town of New Britain. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet (is located within fcet) in a direct line from any Church Edi- flee or Public or Parochial School, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office. public library. or cem- tery.
 Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 WILLIAM M. DOVER,
 Applicant We, the Undersigned. are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate, of the Town of New Britain. and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing appii- cation of William M. Dover for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917. Frank c. Radil, s. F. Avery, Jolin M. Toohey, w. G. Miller, F. H. Crowell.
 Hereby Certify that the above- named signers and endorsers are elec- tors and taxpayers, owning real estate. in the Town of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this 17th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 ALFRED L. THOMPSON. @
 Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
Clan Douglas. No. t3O, O. s. c,

! Tomorrow the regular meeting of the clan will be held at 7:30 instead gsOf o'clock. After the regular busi- sness the bowling team will formally hand over to the clan the cup won
 sby them in the local Fraternal league.
 ,.The Daughters of Scotia have been sAnvited, and suitable program for
 Nhe evening has been arranged by the
 Entertainment committee.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS For Hartford County:
 Hereby Apply for License to
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
To the Board of County Commission. CTS For Hartford County:

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS For Hartford County:
 I Hereby Apply for License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine. Town of New Britain. My place of hundred feet (is located within feet) flee or Public or Parochtal School, or any post office, public library, or cem- tery. ... .~.. Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. D., 1917. M.,.
 MICHAEL T. WHITE,
 Applicant. We, the Undersigned. are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town of New Britain, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing appli- cation of Michael T. White for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 16th day of April, A. D., 1917.
 Patrick J. Ahearn, Edwin A. Park CT, w. w. Hanna, F. H. Corbett, Thos. F. Farrell.
 I Hereby Certify that the above named signers and endorsers are cleo tors and taxpayers, owning real estate, in the Town of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this 18th day of April, A. D.. 1917.
 ALFRED L. THOMPSON, Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

New Britain Council, o. U. A. M.
 At the meeting Thursday the first degree will be worked. The annual hike will be talked up at this meeting and all interested are urged to at- tend. Representatives to the state
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
Andre Lodge, No. 47. I. O. o. F.

At the meeting next "Wednesday might the first degree will be conferred ion seven candidates. < The lodge will lhave as their guests Grand Master sIF. Henry Monroe of New Haven. Deputy Grand Master George M. 2jChapman of Waterbury, Grand Secre- ;tary William s. Hutchinson of New sHaven. District deputy grand master of the 14th and 29th districts and the noble grands of the local lodges will also be present. Refreshments bahd a social hour will follow.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

,s Stella Rebckah Lodge, I. Q. q. F.
 The regular meeting of Stella Re- bekah lodge. No 1, will be held Fri day night.