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New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
City Mems

The directors of the mercantile bu- reau of the Chamber of Commerce
 will meet at 9:15 o'clock this evening.
 Miss Signe Peterson, has entered
 the employ of the Camp Real Estate
 company as stenographer.
 sCharles Hoffman, proprietor of
 Hoffman's bakery, is considerably
 wrought over a story which gained
 wide circulation within the past few
 days to the effect that he had ordered
 American flags removed from his au- ! tomobile Mr. Hoffman, though na-, tive of Germany, is an American cit izen and according to his statement is loyal to the United States. He characterizes the report concerning the flag incident as falsehood start ed for the purpose of injuring him in the community.
 AAAn agitation is under way to have another trunk line telephone Installed
 al police headquarters, the present
 line being overcrowded and necessi-
 tating frequent delay in cases of
 emergency. While there are four telephone connections at headquarters tAere is only one trunk line. TWhile on duty at the P. & F. Cor bin. factory Saturday night. Supernu-
 mefary Policeman Leo Fortier was taken suddenly. ill and found himself unable to remain at his post. His condition is not considered serious.
 Absence of 8 gatetender at the
 High street railroad crossing yester- day morning was reported to the au- < tborities, gates remaining up while
 train passed in either direction.
 Thomas w. Grove, contractor. was about to pass over the crossing as an eastbound train came along. He in
 vestigated why the gates remained
 stationary, found the crossing un- . watched and made a report of con- ditions. @
 Principal and Mrs. Edward E. Weeks of 146 Fairview street have re- turned to this city after having spent the past week with friends in North Attleboro, Mass. Rev. Father Conlin. of Hartford,
 preached a patriotic sermon at St. Mary's church yesterday.
 Thomas McConkey of New York, a , former local resident, is here visit 5 ing friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Pratt of Wa terbury spent the weekend with friends in this city.
 Miss Katherine Furgeson has re- turned to New York after having spent a few days with her mother on Chestnut street.
 The monthly meeting of the health Aepartment, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, has been postponed. k Edward N. Stanley and Charles B. ] sfar;aey, appraisers of the estate of the late Mary r. Stillman, have inventor fed the estate at $S,169.09. 4Thomas sDonlan, nominated by the ! Aemocrats as constable, has an nounced that he will not be a candi- date.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
Patrick NIcDOnOus.ll.

Patrick McDonough, aged about eighty years, died at his home at S1 Hartford avenue yesterday afternoon following a brief illness of infirmaties due to age. He was born in Ireland but had been resident of this coun- try for many years. For many years he was employed at the P. & F. Cor bin plant being retired on pension several years ago. Until last Wednes- day he was in exceptionally good health for one of his years. Three daughters, Mrs. Patrick T. Creagh, Mrs. Margaret McGrath and Miss Mary McDonough, two sons, Bernard and Frank McDonough, grandson James McGrath. brother John Me- Donough and sister. Mrs. Charles Burns, all of this city survive. The funeral will be at 10 o'clock tomor- row morning from St. Mary's church and the burial will be in St. Mary's s new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
ENGLAND's INFANT MORTALITY.

London. April 9.-The infant mor- tality in England last year was the lowest in the history of the country. being 91 per 1000 births Based on an estimated population of 36,25O,OO0 in England and Wales, the birth rate last year was 21.6 the death rate l4.O and the marriage rate 15.4 per 1000.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
Margaret M, Castor.

Following a brief illness with pneu- monia, Mrs. Margaret M. Castor, aged about fifty-five years, widow of George Castor, of 227 Hartford avenue, died at New Britain General hospital yes- terday. She is survived by two daughters. The funeral will be held at o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Mary's church and the burial will be in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09

ton, and this is not only true where German military operations might possibly excuse destruction in the blowing up of bridges, telegraphic and telephonic connections, railway lines and the blocking of highways by fell ing trees which protected the German retreat, but towns were totally de- stroyed for no apparent military req sons.
 Fruit trees had either been cut down or exploded so as to ruin them completely. Private houses along the
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09

country highways, including some of the most beautiful chateaux of great value, were completely gutted by ex- plosives systematically planted or by fire. Blackened walls of what must have been manufacturing plants were to be seen in many towns, the sal- wage of which would scarcely pay for their removal. Agricultural imple- ments on farms were destroyed, churches and cathedrals were reduced to mass of ruins by fire or by ex- plosives."
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
Ada Gertrude Finch.

Ada Gertrude Finch, aged eight years, eleven months and thirteen days, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John w. Finch, died at her home at 591 Stanley street last night following a brief illness. She is survived by her parents. The body will be taken to Troy, N. Y., former home of her par ents, for burial in Elmwood cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
CaSimcr F. Bourgeois.

The funeral of Casimer F. Bourg- eois of 134 Dwight street was from his home at S:30 this morning and half an hour later from St. Peter $ church with Rev. Charles Coppens officiating at a mass of requiem. The burial was in St. Mary's new ceme- tery.
 The bearers. members of DeSoto council, Knights of Columbus, of Cromwell. were James McAllister, Robert Egan, Henry Hoffman, William Ewald, Frederick Stefins and Leo Sizer.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
HOME GUARD RECRUITING

The Home Guard recruiting office has been moved to the state armory on Arch street and will be opened to- morrow night. The officials of the Home Guard have passed a vote of thanks to the Eddy Awning company for their generous work in decorating the recruiting office in City hall.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
PENALTY FOR DESTRUCTION.

Washington, April 9.-The admins tration bill imposing a penalty of thir- ty years Imprisonment on any person who destroys any war material in the United States in time of war was passed by the senate today in five minutes without debate.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
GildO NIOrcIlO.

Gildo Morello, aged twenty-five years, formerly of this city, died last night at the state tuberculosis sani- tarium in Meriden after long illness. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. The body will be brought to this city for funeral and burial
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
RANK ABOLISHED.

Washington, April 9.-The rank of brigadier general in the regular army of the United States is abolished by a provision of the army appropria- ton bill taken up today by the sen- ate. All general officers by this enact nent would have no less rank than that of major general.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
SPAIN STILL NEUTRAL.

Madrid, Via Paris, April 9.-The flfficial Journal today published a dAcrce declaring the neutrality of Spe9n in the war between the United efates and Germany.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
PERMIT KILLING OF PHEAsaNrs

London. April 9.-The government has issued an order giving farmers permission to kill pheasants because the birds are taking food required for human consumption. Pheasant shoot ing parties have been organized.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
ADVANCE IN COTTON,

New York, April 9.-One of the most sensational advances in the cot ton trade occurred to the markets opening today. May contracts sold up to $5.55 and July $7.SO bale above Thursdays closing prices.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
QUARTET RE-ENGAGED

The music committee of the Meth odist church has resigned the pres- ent quarter for the coming year and has also made plans for holding spe- cial musical events during the year. The members of the quartet are as follows: Mrs. D. T. Holmes, contralto; !; Miss Clark, soprano; Mir. Morse, ten- or and Fred M. Hewitt, basso.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
COAL MEN INDICTED.

New York, April 9.-An indictment ,aming twenty-one corporations and eighteen individuals charging viola tfSa of the Sherman antitrust law in Axfng prices of coal, was handed d1rwn today by the federal grand jury.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
William T. Messenger.

The funeral of William T. Messen- ger, formerly of this city, who died in Norwich, was at g o'clock this morning from St. Mary's church and the burial was in St. Marys new cem- etery.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
Born in Massachusetts.

Mr. Olney was born in Oxford, Mass, in 1885. His father was textile manufacturer and banker In the years following his graduation from the Harvard Law school in 1858, Mir. Olney won high distinction in his pro- fession and became an authority on matters of probate, trust and >corpo- ration law. His sole appearance in public office before going to Wash ington was in 1875, when he served one term in the Massachusetts house of representatives.
 When, in 1904, he permitted the presentation of his name at the democratic national convention as q candidate for the presidential nom ination, he received 3S votes, includ- ing the solid support of the Massa- chusetts delegation. President Will son urged him to accept appointment as ambassador to Great Britain and later offered him the position of gov ernor of the federal reserve board. but in each instance MT. Olney de- clined.
 His public utterances always con- manded thoughtful attention and at tracted widespread comment. Long after his retirement from his con- paratively brief career in public of- flee, MT. Olney's counsels were eagerly sought by members of the democratic party.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
LOCAL STOCKS
Furnished by Richter & Co. )

(Furn1Sned Dy 1t1chtef & COL
 The local market held steady with some demand for Russell Manufac- turing Company, with sales. at 330 There were also sales of Standard Screw Common in the neighborhood of 37O. American Brass was slightly reactionary, sales taking place at s2o and 322. Below are closing quota tiOnS:
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
WIRELESS BILL.

Washington. April 9.-A bill to in- ~ast the president with power to buy ,n,%acommandeer any wireless plant ,vas introduced in the house today.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
1O LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

FOR SALE-New Bungalow, 6 rooms,
 bath, fire place, garage. Extra large lot 100 feet by 15O feet. Ad-
 dress Box XL 34, Herald. 4-9-3dx
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
EX-SECRETARY OF
 STATE OLNEY DIES
(Continued From First Page).

sylvania in the case of railroad trainmen's strike on the Reading railroad, only five months after the end of the Chicago strike, upheld the right of labor to organize and urged that all labor troubles should be ar bitrated. =
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09
Washington, April 9.-President

Washington, April 9.-President Wilson upon being informed of the death of MT. Olney sent the follow ing telegram to Mrs. Olney:
 II am sure that I am expressing the opinion of the whole country when I express to you my heartfelt grief at the death of your distin- g'1shed husband. I had relied upon him for counsel and the whole nation hcnored his wisdom and patriotism in affairs. A great citizen has passed aNay"
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09

FoUND-sum of money Owner
 Lmay recover at 27 Maple St. by 8paying for advt. 4-9-d1
New Britain herald., 1917-04-09

wANTED-Modern five room tene-
 ment by family of four. Box AR
 Herald. 4-9d3x
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
Will be interrupted and demoralized

viii be interrupted and demoralized.
One Recommends Priority.
Chairman Harris OF the commits
sion dizsented from the recommend
alton looking toward the pooling Of
the railroads and water lines. lie
recommended that the president De
authorized TO order the transporta-
ton agencies of the country TO give
priority 10 coal coke and other
commodities I'm the order of their
importance for the period OF the
war
The report OF the commission IS
one Of the most sensational docu-
ments relating 90 American business
written in a decade
The commission's investi cation
has taken it over the pathway OF a
ton Of coal from the mine 20 the
consumers furnace Every step OF
the way was thoroughly investigated.
with the result that the majority Of
the business regulation despairs of
correction of the evils IN this indus
try except boy means Of the drastic
measure recommended
The Commissions Plan.
The commission declares that the
only remedy II can see is:
THAT the production and dis
tribution Of coal and coke be con-
Quoted through a pool in the hands
Of a government agency. that the
producers Of various grades Of fuel
be paid their fun cost Of production
plus a uniform profit per ton with
due allowance for quality OF product
and efficiency Of service).
"2-That the transportation aEen-
cies OF the United States both rail
and water. be similarly pooled and
operated on government account
under direction Of the president
and that all such means OF transpor-
tation be operated as a unit the
owning corporations being paid
just and fair Compensation which
would cover normal net profit up
keep and betterments
The commission says this plan
would be preferable 20 the fixing
OF definite price az the mine be-
cause even that measure would adj
NIT Of manipulations somewhere
along the line
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
NEAR RIOT At
WHITE HOUSE
AS RUSS ENTER
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON, June pa near
riot in front of the white house was
precipitated today when the Russian
mission entered the grounds TO pre-
sent its credentials TO Pres't Wilson.
A great sign was held aloft by the
suffrage pickets at the gates. The
sign read:
ITO the Russian Mission:
Pres't Wilson and Envoy Root
are deceiving Russia. They say,
We are a democracy Help us
win the world war 80 that de-
mOcracies may survive.
I'VE, the women Of America.
tell you that America il not "a
democracy. Twenty million
American women are denied the
right To vote. Pres't Wilson il
the chief opponent of their ma
tiOnal enfranchisement. Help
us make this nation really free.
Tell our gov crnment that il
must liberate its people before
il can claim free Russia "a an
ally"
The sign was held aloft by Miss
Lucy Burns Of New York. and Mrs.
Lawrence Lewis OF Philadelphia.
When a crowd Of 300 persons that
had gathered TO see the Russian en-
voys saw the sign, they rushed the
women and tore il down.
This is treason" a woman cried
as she wrested one end of the ban
ner from Miss Burns.
I'VE give our sons and then you
do this" another shouted. The
women who held the banner were
jostIed but were not injured. White
house policemen rescued them from
the crowd and took them with their
banner inside the gates Of the ex-
ecutive mansion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
Blame German Intrigue
For Revolution IN Spain

International News Service:
PARIS. June 2O.-Strong indica-
tiOns that German q trigue may have
been partly responsible for the
revolutionary unrest in Spain is con-
tanned in dispatches from Madrid
today
German propaganda has been
spread in Spain ever since the early
days OF the war A number Of
newspapers were subsidized and
agents were sent into the army TO
create a pro-German sentiment.
That this succeeded 10 some extent
is evident from the action taken
from time 70 tirle by the govern
ment 20 suppress IL.
Whether the new Spanish cabinet
headed by Premier Dato viii be able
20 weather the storm IS an uncer-
tainty. II is under hot fire and the
criticism Of King Alfonso Is holder
and more open than ever before.
In some sections Of Spain. nOta bly,
the Barcelona commune. anarchists
are attempting 10 take advantage
OF the turbulent situation 10 further
their agitationS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
Chloride of Lime
Prompts Warrant
In Piper Case

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NEW BRUNSWICK. ". J. June
-cO.-Telltale particles OF chloride OF
lime. found upon the automobile of
Dr. william J. Condor. reserve corps
official under suspicion for having
caused the murder OF John v. Piper.
the Rutgers post graduate student.
will be used by the prosecution iH
an effort 10 fasten responsibility for
The crime.
With a detective Fastening 10 Fort
-Oglethorpe. Ga. 90 serve the warrant
charging him with the mruder DR.
condor IS expected 20 return here
Saturday 40 face the grand jury
When the body Of Piper. who had
been missing from his home since
Feb. L. was found last Saturday be-
side a lonely country road it was
observed that 10 had been sprinkled
with chloride OF lime. When DR.
Condon's automobile was seized bits
OF lime were found upon the cushIoa
according 10 Pros StriCkler.
Discovery was then made of a
bag OF lead color powder Other
physical evidence is that Of a re-
voIver found a few DAYS after the
crime and whose bullets correspond
90 the one that sent Piper 90 his
death. SO motive for the crime has
set been learned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20

The licensing bill is designed to
prevent exports 20 European neu-
trails from reaching the central
powers. by providing that each ship
ment must be licensed before leaving
any American port BY Withholding
licenses for any one product. the
licensing bureau can. in effect. put
an embargo on that product
Withholding by congress Of the
authority contained in the Lever
Chamberlain food bill has left tho
federal government unable 20 cope
with the food situation and neutrals
now are reported 10 have bought up
enormous quantities of grains. Tn
less some way was found 10 prevent
this grain from leaving the country
the allies and the United States both
would be seriously handicapped in q
vigorous prosecution Of the war.
Hoover Wants Recognition.
With the food control bill caught
in a jam of opposition threatening
10 hold II up for six weeks. the ad-
ministration. IL was learned today.
may ask congress 10 establi the Of
fetal status Of Herbert O.. Hoover
as food administrator dictator
lin order that he may proceed un-
hampered with at least a part of
his work.
delay Of six weeks in the pas
sage Of the food bill. will render the
measure almost valueless. in the
opinion of Mr. Hoover. II such a
delay results. Mr.. Hoover. 10 is re-
ported. will consider that his useful
ness will have been destroyed and
will resign as food administrator.
There are many features Of the
food control bill not essential 10 the
beginning of the work OF food con-
troll What is needed, i'm the
opinion OF Mr.. Hoover, is congress
sional action definitely recognizing
his status as an official Of the amer
lean government i'm order that ne
may proceed with the organization
of that part Of the food control pro-
gram which Is to be carried out boy
voluntary action of the American
people.
House Falling i'm Line.
Opposition in the house Co the
food control bill is rapidly disap-
pearing. The principal obstacles to
the passage Of the measure will be
encountered i'm the senate upon
which responsibility viii rest if the
measure is blocked.
This does not mean that the chief
house critics have abandoned their
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
''U. S. Delegates"
To peace" Meet
Announce Terms

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STOCKHOLM. June Z0.-Disarm-
ament the formation o. an i1terna-
tional peace league. and a policy Of
no annexations and no ndemnities
for the nations now ar war are the
chief peace terms OF the three So
cialists who came here 20 represent
the United States az the information
a! peace conclate. This became
known today.
The three american representa-
tives. T. Dapidoutch. Boris Rein
stein and Max Goddard all came 20
Europe on the liner Oscar II. How
Reinstein was able 20 make the voy-
age is a mystery as he had no pass
port
II is understood that the socialists
favor the formation OF a special
league OF nations 20 help rebuild the
states that were the greatest victims
OF the war
Opposing separate peace. the
Americans want a general peace as
quickly as possible They believe
that the peace par.ey should be-
brought about by agencies outside
OF those concerned IN the war
The delegates are much incensed
al Charles Edward Russell. appoint
ed a mem Der OF the Root commits
sion az a representative Of the work
ing classes and socialists OF the
United States declaring that Russell
represents neiChaN-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
FIRE DESTROYS
INDIANA TOWN
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. June 2O.-A
big elevator loaded with wheat was
destroyed today and several business
blocks and five residences in Kirk
patrick, near here. were burned
down in a fire which started when
seven cars Of oil exploded following
wreck on the Cloverleaf railroad.
One man was seriously burned.
Burning oil was scattered over
dwellings and business houses and
many people had narrow escapes.
one man was injured
Despite the efforts Of "a volunteer
band of fire fighters the Farme rs
elevator. containing much wheat.
the Cloverleaf depot. a blacksmith
shop and five residences were burn
ed quickly. and three hours later
there was little hope of saving the
remaining elevator. the only brick
building in town.
When a fire truck from West Ia
fayette arrived the volunteer fight
ers were risSing their lives in dash
ing through the burning oil which
was scattered for several feet along
the tracks
Kirkpatrick has a population Of
about 300.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20

This situation, the commission re
ports. has been found TO be involved
TO an intolerable extent in inefficient
methods of production. inadequate
means Of transportation, unscienufc
distribution and unbridled specula-
ton.
Government control Of the fuel
suitation, the commission says. can
not be successful without similar
control of transportation agencies.
Lack Of "A solution 10 the fuel situa-
ton. il is claimed. Will mean the
general public will be totally de
prIved Of coal next winter, or able
TO procure it only at fabulous prices;
public utilities will have to suspend
operation; industries on which the
win ing of the war largely depend
will b seriously hampered and the
entire fabric of American activity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-20
Austrian Cabinet Crisis
Worries Official Berlir,

International News Service.
AMSTERDAM June 20. -- The
Austrian cabinet crisis precipitated
by the Polish mem bers OF the reich
srath rs causing much annoyance 20
official circles in Berlin. according
20 @ dispatch from the German CAPS
ital today Polish members OF the
reichs.ath i'm speeches on the war
budget violently tackled Germany
and their coup against the govern
mCnt was palpabIy a victory for the
anu-Germen forces.
a sensational article. intimating
that Germany looks for the parti
tiOn Of Austria Hungary. is printed
in the Frankfurter Zeitung II also
indicates increasing friction between
the two countries. The newspa per
argues that the 10000. eco Germans
living on Austrian soil cannot be
eood Austrians and good Germans
simultaneously.