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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-18

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-18
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Uses Bell Long Distance Service
To Direct His Corp of Men
j. M. BUCkNER,
Louisville, Ky.

Referring to the use of your long
distance telephone, beg to say that
l use the long distance telephone very
extensively all over the States Of KEN
lucky, Tennessee and Indiana in man.
aging my men and instructing them
in regard to the management Of the
business and purchasing tobacco. Z
have always found your telephone to
be entirely satisfactory, and it would
be very difficult for me to operate my
business extensively without the as~
distance Of your wires.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
MRS. SANGER OFF TO ALBANY
Decides TO Take Run Up to the Capital
to See Governor Whitman-Mrs.
Byrne Reported in Good Condition.

to See Governor Whitnan-Mrs.
Byrne Reported in Good Condition.
New York, Jan. S1.-Mrs. Margaret
Sanger. birth control propaganda,
accompanied by Mrs. Amos Pinchot
and other women friends, left here to-
day for Albany. hoping to discuss
with Governor Whitman their desire
to have the legislature change the
state law which forbids the dissecin-
alton Of birth control information.
Mrs Sanger was tried in a Brooklyn
court on Monday on charge OF cir
culating literature containing such in
formation. A decision in her case is
expected to be handed down or Fri
day. Her sister, Mrs. Ethel Byrne,
serving thirty day penitentiary term
after being convicted on the same
charge, was declared to be in good
physical condition today.
Governor Whitman today offered to
pardon Mrs. Ethel Byrne. the birth
control hunger striker If she would
agree not to break the law against the
dissemination of birth control in
formation in the future. His message
will be communicated to Mrs. Bryne
by a committee of women who ap-
peared before the executive.
The governor also promised the wo-
men that he would appoint COM
mission to investigate the entire sub
ject Of birth control propaganda with
a view to amending the present laws
If they were proven to work hardship.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
SILBERMANN GIVEN
EXTRA JAIL TERM
American Agent Suffers Heavier Sem
tcnce ON Appeal From Trad
ing With Enemy Penalty.

Paris. Jan. 81, 1850 a. m.-William
Chester SHERMAN, Of New York,
who was sentenced to five months
Imprisonment and q fine of 500 francs
on a charge Of trading with the enemy
has had his sentence increased to
one years imprisonment as the re-
suit Of an appeal to the higher court.
Sherman went to Paris as the
representative Of the King Rubber
company of Hyde Park. Mass. He
was commanded by Gottwik, Scheffer
& company, the New York agents of
the Massachusetts, firm, to sell rubber
gloves to the belligerent nations. He
was denounced in Paris by a Serbian.
who had known him in New York,
and was arrested last October. Rep
RESERVATIONS in regard to his case
were made to the United States state
department by his sister, resident Of
New York and by Paul Gottwik, his
employer. .H
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
AN CONNECTICUT WEDNESDAY,
POLAND SENDS IT'S
THANKS TO WILSON
Provisional State Council Tenders
Gratitude for His Speech in
Favor of Country's Freedom.

Gratitude for His Speech in
Favor of Country's Freedom.
Warsaw. Tuesday, Jan. 80. via Ber-
lin and London. Jan. 31.-The pro-
visional Polish state council has tele-
graphed the following message to
President Wilson in regard to the
presidents recent speech to the SEN
ate: ',.~ - -'a.'
The provisional state council Of
the Kingdom Of Poland which came
into being by the proclamations of
Nov. s, 1916, sole1nnly announced by
the monarchs OF Germany and Aus
tria- Hungary, has the honor, Mr..
President to take cognizance of your
message. 1t is the first time in this
war that the head of a powerful
neutral state, who, at the same time,
Is the chief representative of a great
nation, has declared officially that,
according to his convictions, the in
dependence Of the Polish state Is the
only just solution of the Polish ques-
ton and an unsurmountable condi-
ton of a lasting and just peace. For
this wise and noble understanding Of
the rights of the Polish people Mr..
President, the provisional state coun-
ell tenders you deepest gratitude and
respect. In its own name and In the
name of the Polish nation"
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
JAMES A. DUFFY DEAD.
Prominent Democrat Victim of Pneu
monia at Age of g..

monia at Age of g..
James A. Duffy aged 81 years, for
years active in local democratic po1it-
ical circles, we'll known as COASTAL BILE
for many years and prominent in the
Foresters of America, died at 1880
o'clock this morning at his home at
SO Locust street following brief
illness with pneumonia. From the
start Of his Illness it was feared thai
he would not recover because of the
severity of the attack and his age
Mr.. Duffy was born in Meriden and
lived there until about twenty-seven
years of age. For the past thirty five
years he had been a resident of New
Britain. AS proprietor of tea store
on Arch street, he was successful in
business. OF late years he has been
engaged in handling real estate. Fra
ternally, he was affiliated with the
Veterans Firemen's association, hav-
ing been a member of the old volun-
teer department. with Star of Good
Will lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem.
Y. NJ. T. A. & B., A. o. H. and Court
Prosperity, Foresters of America. A
wife survives, as do several nephews
and nieces in Springfield. The funeral
will be held at o'clock Friday morn
ing from st. Joseph's church.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
A LIVELY BABY
Speed Scout" With Wing Spree
Less Than twenty-five Feet
Travel 100 Miles Per Hour.

San Diego. Jan. s1.-A baby II
scout" capable of flying 100 &
all hour. and two reconnaiance
planes have arrived at the army
ton school here from an casters
tory
The baby scout, the fastest j
yet received at the school. has q
spread OF less than twenty-five
and it is claimed can climb I,
feet in ten minutes.
Two pursuit triplanes, which
expected to develop a speed OF
miles an hour are expected
week. The triplanes, the first 81
type added to the equipment o1
Neronautical academy, are saiS
compare favorabiy with the best
chimes used by England. France
Germany.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
BRITISH CASUALTIES
Dead and Wounded During January
Numbered 900 Onicers and 31,3e4
Men Published List Shows.

London, Jan. 31.-The British
casualties as reported in the published
lists during January are $50 officers
and 31.394 men.
British casualties for January show
a considerable decrease over those
of the preceding months. No lists
were published during the Christmas
holidays, but the total for the first
% days of December was SIS officers
and 1886 men. The January total
brings the . sum of British
casualties since the beginning of
the Somme offensive 552,371. ;
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
HANNA and LYNCH N ]
BUY RYDER PLACE
Will Organize Country Club
and Conduct Road
~ House.

A deal involving one of the noted
hostelries of olden days was complet-
ed today, when William w. Hanna
and John w. Lynch of this city spur-
\ chased the Ryder estate located on
the Pennington road about 1-8 of q
mile north from the Plainville road.
The deal was made through Judge
Epaphroditus Peck Of Bristol, execu-
tor Of the property. The new owners
, expect to take possession of the place
about February 10. and the new Coun-
try club which is being organized
will have its home IN the new club
house to be laid out by the owners.
membership of 400 members is
now being arranged, comprising a
number OF the best known citizens IN
the city.
Located on one of the most pic
turesque sites in Connecticut, the
estate was for many years one or the
best known in the state. There are
twenty-five rooms in the building,
with all conveniences, such as cleo
tricity. running water. ETC., and three
artesian wells in connection with the
building. The exterior of the property
embraces over seven acres Of ex-
cellent land for tilling. 1t is the In
tent of the new owners to lay out q
nine-hole golf course as well as ten
mis- courts and other recreation
grounds. D."
While the building will be used in
part by the club members, 1t is the
intent of the new owners also, to con-
duct a first class road house for the
convenience of automobile parties,
etc. Located within ten minutes of the
trolley line, from the station at
Whites crossing or at the Trumbull
factory the place Is easily accessible.
Back in the halcyon days of horse
racing, the race track which is close
to the building. was famous and q
number of important events in the
racing world were settled there. For
number of years however. the track
has not been used, and was recently
converted into a sand bank.
On the death Of Mr. Ryder the es-
tate came into possession OF his sis
ter who has since resided there. The
place has been kept in excellent
number of parties who have sought
it's purchase The value Of the prop
erty has been noted by Mr.. Hanna
tor a year Or so. and he has been
closely on the alert with readiness to
purchase 1t.
Preparation of the articles of in
corporation are being prepared and
will be submitted to the secretary of
state within few days. The owners
of the site plan to make it as preten--
tious as any similar summer home In
this section of the country.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
SHELL PLANNERS ACTIVE.
Almost Ready to Call For Bids For
Material.

Washington, Jan. 31.-So rapidly
have the navy department ordnance
experts arranged specifications for
machinery required in the construc-
ton of the proposed government pro-
jectile factory, Secretary Daniels said
today, that it will be possible within
week to advertise for bids for the
material
1t is the departm ents intention to
contract as soon as possible for the
machinery so that when the construc-
ton work begins probably next spring.
there will be no delay in getting nee
essary equipment.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
MACHINE CO. ANNUAL
Stockholders to Act on Capital and
Stock Increases Tomorrow After
noon-Other Meetings Scheduled.

What is probably the most impor-
tant meeting in the history of the
New Britain Machine company stock
holders, Is scheduled for tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock, when. action
will be taken on the increase of the
capital stock from 100000 to
100000 and the increase of the total
shares from $4,000 to 10000. 1t is ex-
pected that no change will take place
in the board of directors.
The annual meeting of the Scovill
Manufacturing company stockholders,
in which local capital is largely in
vested, will be held in Waterbury.
February 13, at 2 o'clock.
Another annual meeting Of local
importance, will be held in Jersey City
at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning,
February 7, when Niles, Bement.
Pond stockholders will transact bust
ness. .s
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Mother, Two Dal
tiers and SOn-in-I
Held on Compl
of Scotland Yard
ARTHUR HENDERSQ
AN INTENDED VIC
Women Are Suffragcttcs and
Southampton ChemistTAiIl
raigned at the Guildhan But
is Continued to Saturday-Pr4
Deny Having knowledge OF y
cd ASsasSinAtiOns. 80 /

Derby, England. Jan. 81.
Alice Wheeldon, her two &
ters and the husband OF one OF |
Alfred George Mason. We're c4
at the Guildhall here today wit
spring to- murder Premier
George and Arthur Henderson,.
Der of the house OF commons :
the war council.
Information laid by an inspeQ
Scotland Yard charged that Il
PENDANTS on divers days ; be
Dec. Is and the date of layin|
information. amongst themselv1
lawfully and wickedly coIispir<
federate and agree together q
the Right Honorable David
George and the Right HonorAb]
thur Henderson, wilfully and
malice aforethought. to kill and
der, contrary to the offenses -
Persons Act Of 1861 and again
peace Of our Lord the king, hin
and dignity"
The information is signed BY
Bodkin, prosecuting on behalf
crown. 49,
After formal evidence couc4
the arrest had been given the
was adjourned until Saturday,
Mrs. Wheeldon, who is SO Vi
age, resides in Derby with herd
ter Ann, aged %. who Is q n
teacher here. Mason, who II
a chemist OF Southampton.
On being arrested the defcr
denied any knowledge Of the 81
They declined to make any &
ment.
Intended to Use Poison.
No details in regard to the
We're disclosed in the police cour
ceedings but it is understood
charge will be made that the
dents purposed to use poison.
The inquiries by Scotland
began during the weekse4ll.
Wheeldons, who live in Peartre<
district, are we'll known in Del
connection with the suffrage I
ment. Mason is a constellation
jector to military service.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
PIANO STOOL AS WEAPON
Derby Man May Die as Result
~ Assault. afa

Derby, Jan. 31.--Andrea Ianuct
believed to be dying in a local Id
tai today of fractured skull.
was struck oyer the head with q p
stool, 1t is alleged, by Felipe AZ
during a dispute last night.
Anelli was arraigned in court tt
and the case was continued. Cor,
Mix of New Haven visited the
pital today to interview the inji
man.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
RUSSIANS SMASHING
I down GERMAN line
Cars Human Jug6ernaut Gath
ers Momentum in Runania
BERLIN COMEDIES ADVANCE
French Claim to Have Routed Ger
mans Out of Trenches in lorraine
But Defenders Refuse to Admit


Success Of Enemy.
The Russian offensive on the north
ern end of the Rumanian front has
been gaining along the Kimpolung-
Jacobeni railroad where the Rus
slams are pushing southwestward.
Berlin today comedies the capture
from the Austro-German forces of a
point of support in the vicinity Of
Vale Putna. This town is nine miles
and about the same distance north Of
Dornawatra, near the point of juno
ton Of the boundaries in Bukowina,
Pennsylvania and Moldavia.
The previous advance here was eff
fected by the Russians In battle
fought last Saturday when Teutonic
were pierced, according to Petrograo,
and some 1850 men and twelve ma
chine guns were captured.
On the northern end of the Rus
sian front, the Germans again took
the offensive and stormed a Russian
position on the east bank Of the river
IA, southwest of Riga, taking more
than 500 prisoners and capturing fif-
teen machine guns. IT,.
There has been sharp fighting upon
the Lorraine frontier. on the French
front. The French penetrated two
lines of German trenches here, Paris
reports, routing the trench garrisons
and taking prisoners. Berlin records
this operation as French attack
which was repulsed. &.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
HOUSE ON REVENUE BILL,

Washington, Jan. 31.-The he
resumed consideration of the reve
bill today NTH further vigorous
tacks frunAsrepublican members pr
ised beforashnal action comes TN
administration leaders,
by Reps Kitchin. in charge of the
however were determined to ,,Ysss
bill through by tonight If possible.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
COLD WAVE COMING.
Will Be Here Thursday Night or
FRIDAY.

Washington, Jan. 31.---A severe and
prolonged cold wave in nearly all dis
tricts east of the Rocky Mountains
was forecast today by the weather
bureau.
It is following a storm Of marked
intensity. central this morning over
Missouri and moving rapidly east
ward The cold will reach the middle
west and south west tonight and
Thursday, and east by Thursday night
or Friday.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
GERMAN ARMY MAN
HAD U. S. PASSPORT
Washington May Seek Elk
tradition of Capt. Boehm,
Held in England.

Washington. Jan. 31.-State depart
ment authorities today began inves-
tigation into the issuance and al
legged improper use of an American
passport in the name of Jelks Ledry
Thrasher with which Captain Hans
Boehm, said to be a German army
officer, was travelling from Spain to
Holland.
This is the first instance in many
months where the revised passport
regulations have failed. 4
Legal officers of the government are
looking into the question of extradit-
ing Captain Boehm to the United
States provided the British 'authori-
ties are willing to surrender him.
He was taken Off steamer at Fall
mouth and placed under arrest by
the British authorities. Work also
was begun on new passport regula-
tions. which will be issued In few
days to further safeguard improper
use of passports.
All persons connected in any way
with the Issue of Thrasher's passport
either have been or will be called
to account by agents of the depart
ment OF justice. Availab BILE Informal
ton makes it appear that persons in
Quitman, Ca, who wrote letters
identifying Boehm as Thrasher, for
mer resident Of that town, were GER
tain that Boehm it Is said, wrote un-
der Thrasher's name requesting the
letters, which were given without sus-
picion.
The witness to Boehm's passport
applicant who identified him as
Thrasher before a notary will be
called upon to explain,
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
EMBARGO TO CONTINUE.

New Haven. Jan. a1.-The New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail
road today gave notice that the en-
barge of Jan. &c which was to have
expired at midnight tonight will be
continued until the same hour on
Feb. Is. The embargo was placed on
carload and less thar carload ship
ments OF freight for points on the
companies lines from connecting
lines.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
RAISE FOR CARPENTERS.

Bridgeport, Jan. 31.--The jourr
man carpenters have just reached
agreement with the master b,iilG
by which, beginning May !, the 10
ncymen will receive $3.50 n day.
present scale is $40 aud the men
Gently asked for $500.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
FAVOR DRY" ALASKA.
Senate Passes Bill for Prohibition in
NOrthl0nd

washington Jan 81 Tho senate
today passed the Jones bill to make
Alaska prohibition territory. The ball
would prohibit manufactures or sale
Of intoxicating liquors in the terri
tory and also the transportation there
10. Il has not yet passed the house
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
WATER DEPT. PAYS FUND.
$4,000 Is Given to City Treasurer fol
Sinking Fund.

The sum of $4,000 was paid to
City Treasurer F. S. Chamberlain to-
day to be applied to the sinking fund
of the water department. This pay
ment. makes $4,000 during the year
that has been paid into this fund for
the maintenance of bonds.
The water department also paid
$17,625 today as interest on out
standing bonds. This money Is taken
from the earnings of the department.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Advance Admitted in Berlin.

Berlin. Jan. 81, by wireless to Say
ville.--On the northern Rumanian
front heavy fighting was resumed
yesterday, the Russians making sew
eral attacks south of the Putna val
ley. The war office today announced
that the Russians succeeded in pene-
trating German point of support
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
SIX NEW REAR ADMIRALS
Captains Huse, Griffin, Burd. Oliver,
Hood and Sims Recommended for
Promotion by President.

Washington. Jan. 31.-President
Wilson today nominated the follow
ing captains in the navy to be rear
admirals: Harry NJ. L. p. Huse,
Robert S. Griffin. George f. Burd,
James H Oliver, John Hood and
William S. Sims.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Russians Storm Notifications.

Petrograd, Jan. 81, via London,
$3.50 p. m.-Russian troops have cap
tured Austro German Notifications
east of Jacobeni southwest of Kim
polung near the northern end of the
Rumanian front. the war office an
nounced today. Prisoners and booty
were taken by the Russians.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Germans Take 900 Prisoners.

Berlin, Jan. 81, by wireless to Say
ville.-German troops yesterday
stormed Russian positions on the
east bank of the Aa river. near the
northern end Of the Russian front
and repulsed several Russian counter
attacks. They took prisoners more
than 900 men and captured fifteen
machine guns.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
DANISH STEAMER sunk.

London, Jan. 81, 9:39 a. m.-l.loydS
announces that the Danish steamer
Daisy, 1909 tons, has been sunk. The
crew of the steamer has been landed.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
French Clean Out Trenches.

Paris Jan. 81, noon.-A French de-
tachment penetrated the first two
lines Of German trenches in Lorraine,
south of Leintrey, last night, says
today's official report All OF the oc-
cunants of the trenches were routed
and prisoners were taken.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
FIRE DOES 100000 DAMAGE.
Warehouse Burned, Hotel Damaged in
Minneapolis.

Minneapolis. Jan. 31.-Fire today
destroyed the furniture warehouse of
Levin Brothers and damaged the Riv-
erside hotel The loss was estimated
= 100000.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
Saw French Were Repulsed.

Berlin. Jan. 81, by wireless to Say
ville.-The French made an attack
last night on German positions in the
vicinity of Leintrey, near the or
raine frontier. the war office an
nounces. They were 1epulsed.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
FOUR ARRESTED FOR PLOT
TO MURDER LLOYD GEORG
AND WAR COUNCIL MEMB1
LONDON ADMITS LOSS
OF ARMED TRANSPORT
Says, 800 Were Saved At
ter Attack BY Sub
marine.

Paris. Jan. 80, 11:55 p. Unofficial
announcement was made here tonight
that the transport Admiral Magon.
which was taking $50 soldiers to Sa-
loniki, escorted by the destroyer Arc,
was torpedoed by submarine on
Jan. 25. or those on board 500 were
saved.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

"A statement from the German ad-
miralty on Monday said that on Jan.
20 German submarine at point
about $50 miles east of Malta sank an
armed hostile transport steamer
which was proceeding eastward, con-
voyed by French torpedo boat. The
steamship which was filled with
troops was said to have gone down
in ten minutes.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
TWO MORE SMALLPOX CASES.

Hartford, Jan. 31.-Greenwich and
Torrington reported today one case
each Of smallpox. to the state board
Of health
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
BANK BRANCH IN BUENOS NIRES.

Washington, Jan. S1.-Ihe federal
reserve board announced that 1t had
authorized the first national bank at
Boston to open n branch at Buenos
Aires.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
WEATHER.

Hartford. Jan. 31.-FOr
Hartford and vicinity: Rain
or snow tonight and Thursday
morning. becoming clearing
and colder by night.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
OPPOSES BOXING LAW
Governor of New York in Favor OF
Repeating Statute Permitting TEN
Round, No Decision Matches.

Albany, JAM Ex-Governor Whit
man today in a statement announced
that he was in favor Of the repeating
of the law authorizing boxing exhibit
tions in this state. ,.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31
U-B0ATS IN SO. ATLANTIC
Minister of Marine in Brazil Says
German Submarines Has Crossed
Ocean But Have No Rase There

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 31.-The minister
of marine. in newspaper interview,
confirmed the report that German
submarines have crossed the south
Atlantic. He says that they have
kept to the high seas and denies the
run1or that German naval base was
being maintained in Brazilian waters.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-31

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