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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
EXPOSED BY CHECK.
Newspaper Director Was Furnishing
Information to Germany.

Paris, Aug. 25.-M. Duval, director
of the Bonnet Pouge, who is under ar
rest charged with supplying the enemy
with information, has been Swallowed
for a long time because of the SUSPECT
Gus voyages to Switzerland until the
end of May when a check for $50, 900
francs was found on him at the from
tier. Duval explained that this check
was in payment for his interest in a
casino near Constantinople which had
just been liquidated The check was
restored to him after a photograph Of
it had been taken.
NJ. Leymaire, head of the secret SER
vic, who was then director of the cab
met of the minister of the interior,
ordered the restitution of the check
without having consulted the minister.
M. Leymarie has just resigned and his
successor will be announced in to-
morrow's Journal Officiel. The military
officers who was cognizant of the af-
fair and failed to inform the minister
of war has been blamed officially for
neglect. M. Duval case will now go
before court martial.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
SISLER SHOOTS UP
TO Second PLACE
DiSplaCeS Speaker in American
=. League Cobb Falls OIL

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Drivine out tene
hits in his last six games has given
George Sisler of st. Louis second place
among the American league batters
according to averages released today.
The st. Louis star, who forced
Speaker, the 1915 batting champion.
into third place, has an average of
$50. Speaker is trailing a point be-
hind him.
Bodie , the hard hitting Philadel-
phian, is in the 800 class for the first
time this season with an average of
3O5 Cobb fell off four points within
the last week, but is safely out in
front with 3S1. The averages include
games of Wednesday.
Neither Chicago or Boston, which
making a desperate bid for the pen
nant, has a player among the 800 hit
ters with the exception of Pitchers
Ruth, the star Boston hurler is bat
ting 34S for 81 games, and Russell of
Chicago 327. Felsch of Chicago leads
the regulars in batting with 297.
Ownie Bush of Detroit continues to
show the way to Cobb, his team maze,
in scoring. The Detroit shortstop has
crossed the plate 80 times as against
veach of Detroit remain tied for home
run honors with each. Chapman of
Cleveland increased his total in sacri-
flee hitting to ST and his stolen base
record to 80. Detroit continues to
lead in team batting with an average
of PSF.
Leading batters for half their clubs
games:
Cobb Detroit, 3S1; Sisler. st. Louis,
s52: Speaker, Cleveland, 351: Harris,
Cleveland, 313; Chapman, Cleveland,
3O7
Walton Cruise of St. Louis batted
his way into second place in the Ma
tional league, deposing Kauff of New
York, who is fourth. Cruise is hitting
BIS, with Roger Hornsby a team mate
a point behind. Rousch, the Cincin-
natl slugger continues to show the
way with an average of $50. Horns
by, however is leading in total base
hitting with 1914.
Cravath of Philadelphia, broke the
triple tie for home run hitting by
boosting his total to 9. Doyle and Will
liams of Chicago continue to fight it
out for honors in sacrifice hitting, each
having "a. Carey of Pittsburgh add
ed more stolen bases to his total
bringing it up to thirty-seven. Burns
OF New York is far in the lead in scor-
Ing, having 81 to his credit. Cincin-
natl with an average of 265, is leading
New York by 1 point in team hitting
Leading batters for half their clubs
games:
Rousch, Cincinnati, $50; Cruise, St
Louis, 31S; Hornsby, ST. Louis, 317
Kauff. New York, 314; Groh, Cincin.
natl, 3OS; .Wilhoit, New York, 304
Zimmerman, New York, 500.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
rags. OLD rags,
IS PLATTSDURGC CIR
No Uniforms Arrive and Old Gal
mentS Are Used

Plattsburg, Aug. 25.-At $3.50 yer
terday the blast of reveille arouse1
Private John Jones, of the Ofhcers
Training Corps, from dreams peorlel
entirely by Germans. He rolled fron
his cot and scrambled into his khak}
UNIFORM. This was decorated with ind
stains and other ineradicable sr,otr
deposited there by its former owner.
! But Private Jones did not care All
ter arraying himself in these castofI
habllaments, he topped off his custome
with a battered straw hat with a pur1
pie band and trampled from his bari
racks trying to feel soldierIike.
touching his elbow in line was Pril
Vate Smith, also in uniform much
the worse for wear. Upon his head
was an ancient white duck rowing hat
or the style affected by collegians. In
the rear rank Private Black an un-
usually large citizen. had no uniform
except a khaki blouse. His trousers
and shoes were of civilian make and
style. Upon his head was a golf cap.
one size too small, was perched rak-
ishly.
The sixteen hundred men here are
still short of uniforms, and will con-
from the quarterma ster's department
at washington ordered six weeks ago.
There are still some castoffs left
over from the last camp, but these fit
nobody in this camp. There are no
hats left, no shoes of large sizes.
Today the second increment of 1000
men arrive here. They will get no un-
iforms until Washington sends them.
Officers in charge of the camp cast
one look on the candidates for-coua-
missions, drilling in their variegatedt
headgear and announced that no more
clothing would be given out until
there was enough in camp to equip
every man properly. z-...
Those of the second increment who
neglected the warning to bring uni
form of their own will drill in citi-
zen's clothes until the auartermaster's
department has pity on them.
Ironically, there came a letter to
Colonel Wolf, the ccmmandant, from
the president of a French relief So
ciety. It urged that all the CASTOR
shoes of former camp memb ers be
turned over to the society for Ship /
ment to France.
Castor is an unknown word here
at present" an officer said. I'VE can't
outfit more than half Of the men here.
From present prospects we'll send all t
our shoes to France with soldiers in
side them
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25

enemy's defensive measures, regarding
aircraft in particular. Some U-boat
commanders are of the opinion that
submarine warfare can be carried on
with still better results when the
weather is not too fine and the nights
are longer
The navigation of ships under
escort obstructs the scope of the u
boats, Of course, but it also involves
considerable disadvantage for the
enemy, owing to the fact that such a
fotilla is unhandy and has difficulty in
eluding a submarine attack quickly.
Gas sea traffic diminishes sinkings,
of course, will probably decrease
gradually. Today the sinking of even
a single ship is felt much more in
tensely by the Entente than at the be-
ginning of the U-boat war. The state
ments of our naval staff respecting the
tonnage resources of Great Britain
may be regarded as exact. Mr.. Lloyd
Georges statement are artificial mani
pulations Of figures. He mixes net and
gross losses, anxiously avoiding def
mite particulars as to total British
losses in tonnage.
"It is interesting to note his re-
mark that all tonnage sunk among
that requisitioned for the military
uSC De COLI 1IOIu lOI1dSS
available for commercial purposes.
His statement respecting British ship
building must be viewed with the ut
most doubt.
For continuation of the U-boat
warfare all materials and the per-
sonnet required are ready in ample
measure, so that, in military respect,
there cannot be any doubt that it will
be continued efficiently
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
HELLFERICH STILL
BELIEVES IN U.B0AT
Declares Lloyd George Has Failed
to Reveal Real Damage

Amsterdam, Aug. 25.-Vice-Chan-
cellor Helfferich in the course of a de-
bate in the main committee of the
German Reichstag said the real rea-
son why Great Britain entered the
war was the fact that Germany S
trade in 1917 would presumably have
reached the level of the trade OF
Great Britain.
This war;" the vice-chancellor
said lis the result of tension created
by the fact that Great Britain was
constantly feeling the glaring and
increasing disproportion between her
superior world and naval power and
Germany's increasing economic
strength
"One ought clearly to recognize
that Great Britain's object was our
economic oppression. To abandon
ones self to any illusion in this, re-
spect would be fatal"
DR. Helfferich repudiated as unjus-
tilted the reproach that he ever had
made any prophecies respecting the
efficacy of the German submarine
warfare.
''Prophesying," he said, "I leave to
Great Britain. Premier Lloyd Georges
statistics in his latest speech are mere
humbug. If the British premier,
contrary to his declaration in April,
now draws a favorable picture of the
situation-although it certainly has
not become more favorable-this
proves first, that public feeling in
Great Britain urgently needs to be
comforted, and, second, that Lloyd
George considers it necessary to play
upon German public opinion.
This impression is confirmed by
the obvious consideration that Pre-
mier Lloyd Georges words can only
be explained by the same direct men,
ace which operates, despite the pros
pect Of American aid, in the tremen-
dous dash on the western front with
an immense concentration of men and
material This menace is not so
much on land or in the air as it is
in the water.
Good Weather Hurts Campaign.
The opinion, shared by Mr.. LloyC
George, that fine weather is particu-
larry favorable for U-boat activity is g
mistaken one. Smooth seas and lulls
in the wind are very disagreeable for
U-boats, especially in view of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
American high officials I have me-

American high officials I have met
know better.
1.-The American way of administer
ing the rationing OF the Allies and
neutrals has my admiration. 1t is
wonderful how quickly the Americans
learned to deal with the task now fac
ing them. There is no doubt the Swe-
dish government will handle the ne
gotiations from a practical point of
view without insisting upon formal
judicial points. You can be sure that
from this side the greatest Willingness
to obtain a positive result will be
shown.
81 trust I have made clear to the
people in office that our demand for
necessities is bona fide and that we
are not acting as medium for sup
plying Americas enemies with any
such things as we want from her,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
SWEDE ENVOY HAPPY
AT RESULT OF TRIP
Believes He Has Con-
vinced L. S. Food is Not Going
To Germany.

Stockholm, Aug. 25.-Herman l.. f.
Lagercrantz, former Swedish minister
TO the United States, expressed salts
faction at the result of his visit to
america where he went as q special
)onvoy IN connection with exports 1.-The
Dficials I dealt with showed the great
: et consideration and courtesy he
said, 'iand 1 have reason to believe
Foundation has been laid for obtain
ng a satisfactory outcome of the ne
ROTATIONS which will now be contin-
1ed. There is q belief in America that
6weden has been feeding Germany and
. still doing so, but I am glad to say
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
WILL AID IN MEAT PROBE

Washington, Aug. 25.-Arthur
Fairchild, Milwaukee attorney, vi
sworn in today as confidential advts1
to Commissioner Davies of the federa
trade commission at the nominal So
airy Of 81 a year. He will assist
the commissions investigation I'M
the cost of the meat packing indul
try and aid Francis J. Heney. generi
counsel for the commission in tt
general food costs and distributto
inquiry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25

Great Lakes. Ill, Aug. 25-Naman
Favor, sixteen-year- Texas young
ster, is lightweight boxing champion
of $4,000 husky bluejackets in train
ing at the Great Lakes naval train
ing station here.
No one would suspect this unas-
Stunning, soft voiced southern lad Of
being the possessor of a pair of hands
and arms that give him the respect
of the whole station. Whenever he
enters the ring he is at once the ia
vorite of the crowd in the big natura'
amphitheater where the jackies
weekly boxing matches are held Pop
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25

sociated Mr.. Beach will embark
business under the firm name
Goodwin, Beach & Co., and Mr.. AN
tin will continue in business as Georl
l.. Austin & Co.
Edward F. McEnroe has been mai
ager of the New Britain Office 4
Beach & Austin
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25

ularity, however, has not spoiled him,
although it we'll might. Moreover, he
is not especially keen about becom-
ing a championship fighter.
Boxing has become one of the most
popular sports at the Great Lakes
station. Under the leadership of
Gunner Jack Kennedy, former light
weight champion of the north Allan
tic fleet, the recruit is trained to use
his natural weapons with advantage,
and unlucky will be the German
commander who attempts to try the
Id fashioned hand to hand method
f encounter if the Great Lakes
aimed jackies are aboard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
NEW YORK TO EAT FISH.

Washington, Aug. PA campaign
to increase consumption of sea food to
save meat was begun today by the
food administration with the appoint
ment of Kenneth Fowler of New York
to direct the movement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
Financial
BALANCED MARKET
CLOSES THE WEEK
Speculative Shares Under Pres
sure But Others Record Gains

Wall Street.-Such tendencies as
were manifested during today's dull
session of the stock exchange resulted
mainly from the weekly closing of
short contracts Moderate pressure
was exerted against some of the cop
pers, equipments and the more specu-
lative shares, but this was fully Off
set by the strength of oils, tobaccos,
steels and rails. The feature of the
latter division was the further ac-
cumuiation of Rock Island issues at
gains of l to 3 points.
The closing was firm. Sales ap-
proximated 125,000 shares. Liberty
bonds eased slightly at 99.928 to
1896.
New York Stock Exchange quota
ton furnished by Richter & Co.,
members of the New York Stock Elk
change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
Aug. rs, 1917
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
BROKERAGE FIRM DIssOLvEs.
Messrs. Beach and Austin to Conduct
Business Separately.

Dissolution of the partnership of
Beach & Austin, brokers, was an
nounced today by members Of the
firm, Goodwin B. Beach and George L.
Austin. Both will continue in the
brokerage business but will not be as.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25
BOOK PAPER TRUST ACCUSED.

Washington, Aug. discharges or
concerted action to raise book paper
prices were made by the federal trade
commission today in formal complaint
filed against % manufacturers and the
head of their bureau Of statistics.
Ruv an Indiana truck.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25

The early birds will get the pick of
lot of Summer suits that have been
reduced in price.
Not regular sale, but better yet,
Spme of our best suits which have
been broken UP in sizes are being
closed out at S. to IS less than the
regular prices.
You are sure to find your size and
pattern you will like at a great saw
ing,
But come early.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-25

In the desperate effort to stem the
German advance against Riga, one
of Russia's principal cities on the
road to Petrograd, General Letchit-
zky was appointed commander again
on the northern Russian front. He is
considered one of Russia's best gen.
erals and served in the present war
under Brusiloff. He was born in 1859.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-22
EAST KENNEWICK

MIR. and Mrs. Frank Harrie are
spending the week in Portland.
Dave Owens, of Colfax, was visiting
his sister, Mrs. w. T. Witt Sunday.
Mrs. w. r. Crawford spent the day
with Mrs. E. r. Bradshaw Tuesday.
Milton Smith, of Spokane, was down
Saturday and Sunday looking after
property interests. He expects to
move his family here in the near flu.
ture.
Mrs. Henry Opperman, Of Walla
Walla, is visiting at the home Of her
brother, /. N. Newlsirk.
Miss Linnie Witt, of Mottinger,
spent the weekend with home folks.
Mrs. e. Mouda returned home from
Richland, where she has been for
the past two weeks. - ....-
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Neal, of Horse
Heaven, visited Sunday at the home
of w. 7. Witt.
Mrs. George Brown and son and
daughter arrived today from Seattle
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-22
Royal Society Embroidery Goods

for visit with Mrs. Browns aunt,
Mrs. C. C. PEBBLES. They are on their
way to their home in Dayton.
Walter and Henry Rich visited their
uncle Herbert Brown and family on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hunt and little
son returned to Richland Thursday.
The little fellows health is much i'm
proved.
A. T. Smith moved his family to
their ranch in Horse Heaven Monday.
Miss Allie Smith will stay with Mrs.
]. C. Dennis for the remainder of the
school year.
Mrs. Ida Jentct and little daughter
of Edmunton, Canada, who have been
been visiting at the home of Mrs.
Jentct's aunt, Mrs. John Bernath, left
Tuesday for Vancouver, B. C.
All the mad coyotes do not appear
to be in the Richland district. Last
Saturday one entered the yard Of Jim
Durnall at noon. The coyote did not
attempt to attack anyone but showed
distinct evidences Of rabies and was
promptly killed. ..
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-22
RIVER ROAD NOTES

"A representative of a meat company
in Walla Walla was at the ]. H. Alb
bott ranch Tuesday, where he bought
thirty-two head of cattle.
Walter Yeisley, of Hatton, motored
to Kennewick Sunday and spent Mon
day looking after interests connected
with the property here which was re-
Gently leased to Mr.. and Mrs. Bur-
pee.
Mrs. Annie Brown, Of San Jose,
California, who accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Ingwall Smith on their return
trip, is visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. D. c. Bergen.
Lawrence MoeQer rowed across the
river Sunday expecting to spend the
day with friends, in Pasco, but met
Merle Radlemiller and George Reser
ready to cross to this side, so all came
and spent the day at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Moeller.
The Ladies' Aid of the Norwegian
Lutheran church met with Mrs. Law
renee Smith last Thursday.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
.. Tooke, who has been quite sick
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-22
Carley and Whitcomb

John Sanders motored to Whitcomb
from Alderdale Sunday. Weekly con-
stitutionals are very necessary tonics
for the heart.
F. L. Bass was in Whitcomb Sun
day. Others in town were e. c. Null
roney, Messrs Hill and George Winnie
muck. .
w. o. Mulroney visited his brother,
A. T. Mulroney Saturday.
A. H. Wheaton, county assessor,
was in Whitcomb Thursday. He spent
the night at the home of H. C. Will
liams.
Mrs. M. E. Carley, w. o. Carley
and son Robert Forded to Whitcomb
Monday. Mr.. Carley made short
call at the school. -..E
A pinochle club has been formed in
Whitcomb. Monday a pleasant eve
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-22
ming was spent at the home of Chas.

ming was spent at the home of Chas.
Peterson.
A loss of two has made the popula-
ton in Whitcomb number the perfect
seven. Now, the popular slogan is:
care you lonesome? Well, so am l."
On Friday Gerard Miller of Carley,
narrowly escaped drowning while
crossing the river. He was sailing out
and struck rock, causing the boat to
capsize. He managed to hang on to
the boat and was drifted about two
miles down by the current. When at
last rescued by an Indian he was para
lyzed from exposure. However, after
being taken to a roaring fire, he re-
covered and has felt no i'll effects from
his exploit. A purse was made up and
presented to the Indian as reward
for his deed. =.
A valentine party was enjoyed at
the school house Wednesday. Just
the pupils and the teachers were pres
emit. Charades were played and some
guessing contests. A postmaster and
mail carrier did duty nobly, present
ing all present with valentines.
On Washington's Birthday an eve
ming will be enjoyed at the home of
F. L. Bass. The school children will
entertain with dialogues, recitations
and songs. One feature will be an
impromptu debate by the grown-ups.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-22
NOTES FROM HOVER

The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. H. w. Powell on next
Thursday afternoon. .-.. .......-
Mrs. Miles stopped over day on
her way to Montana, to visit with her
friend, Mrs. Spears last Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Long visited Sunday
with relatives in Hover.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Powell were
Sunday visitors at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Powell in Kennewick.
Mrs. Chas. Mills and son John left
last Sunday for short visit with rel
atives in Portland. They will return
with her son on the U. S. Str. Umatil-
la, which is expected up river next
week. .-sgs..-
Hover is getting quite citifed. Tele-
phones were installed in several of the
homes last week.
Mrs. B. B. Stewart, Mrs. Roy Davie
and Mrs. w. F. Spears attended the
parent-teachers meeting at Finley last
Saturday.
The ferry at Hover has it's new
steam engine in working order and is
ready for business again. gs..
Miss Minnie Feurst, Of Sunnyside,
is spending a few days this week as
the guest Of her sister, Miss Emma
Feurst, our primary teacher.
Miss Eula Toothaker left Saturday
for short visit with friends in Walla
Walla. @s " #@E.G.
Misses Feurst and Squibb were Wis
itors at the Thomas home Monday
night. III.
John Tiede returned Sunday from
a business trip to Spokane.
A civil service examination for can
didates for postmaster at Hover will
be held here on March 24th. App1i-
cation forms and other information
for those interested may be obtained
at the local postofice.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-22
From the Correspondents
Items Of Interest Concerning Our Neighbors Hereabouts

traded for a piece Of land known as
the Van Dusen property, lying near
the Hedges depot. Mr.. Smith arriv.
ed this week to begin improving the
place and his family will come later.
Mrs. F. M. Cole, and daughter Cath
crime, of Pasco, are here this week
visiting old friends and neighbors.
Frank Davis, of Conway, is here
looking over the valley with view to
locating. He is brother-in-law of
D. H. Durham.
Wednesday night Finley won the
second of a series of basketball games
from the Burbank team by score OF
80 to "a. Next Saturday night the
community team will play the Kenne-
wick H. s. second team at Finley.
We are glad to report that Blaine
Gammon's baby, who has been very
sick, is much better. Mrs. E. C. Greene
is also on the convalescent list.
Rev. C. A. Burris returned on Sat
urday from Portland where he was
called by the death of his father. The
Burris family is moving this week to
the Dave Morton house.
Harry Hatcher and family, lately
from Canada, are moving to the Skel-
ton place this week.
Austin Robinson is home from Rich
land on a visit. r
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with an attack of sore throat, is now
on the road to recovery.
w. II. Trask, who for some time has
been employed as operator at Granger
was recently sent for a two weeks
stay at Parker.
1t has recently developed that the
"joy riding" which has been carried
on in this locality has been done by
boys residing here. A thoro investi-
cation was made after trip to Rich
land and return in a BORROWED" car
Friday night. a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingwall Smith re-
turned Friday after spending the win
ter at San Diego, California. They
passed very enjoyable time and made
stops at Los Angeles, Long Beach,
San Jose and San Francisco, while on
their way home.
A number from this section attend
ed the meeting for the organization
of farm loan association for this To-
cality, which was held in Kennewick
Tuesday afternoon.