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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
OVER A MILLION
FROM STATE AUTOS
Connecticut Has q Al Per Cent. In
crease in Receipts Over That
of Last Year.

Hartford, Sept. 2s.-The fiscal year
of the state closes today. for all off,
cial purposes the last day (tomor-
row. falling on Sunday. The receipts
of the automobile department for the
year amounted to $1,08O,757.31 This
is an increase of Al per cent. over the
receipts for 1916. The expenses Of the
department, which, when COM
pared with the increase in the revenue
are not appreciably greater than
those of last year, are not taken out
of these receipts but are met out of
the general civil lists funds. The in
crease realizes the expectations of off,
cials of the department made during
the year. With the exception of the
fines which were recovered for VIOLA
tions of the automobile law, prosecut-
ed in a great measure at the instance
of the state police department the
bulk Of the receipts came from the
registration Of cars and the licenses of
operators. The activity of the state
officials is shown in the number OF
fines imposed there having been
1,7S1 during the year. The registra-
tions show that there are at present
$3.50 motor vehicles Of all classes in
use at present in the state and that
there are 201,624 operators. The
enormous growth of the autom bile
business in this state is indicated by
these figures. If last years rate OF
increase in registration continues
during the ensuing year there will be
over 100000 motor vehicles in oper-
alton in Connecticut at the close Of
the fiscal year of 1918.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
SECRETARY LANSING
ON THE SLUSH FUND
No Evidence That Members of Con-
grcss We're Connected With
Any German Money.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The Ger
man "slush' fund wrangle broke out
again on the floor of the house today
with the presentation of a letter by
Chairman Pou Of the rules COM
mittee from Secretary Lansing de-
claring the state department had no
evidence indicating members of con-
gress had any connection with Count
Won Bernstorff's $4,000 fund.
Secretary Lansing wrote: I'm re-
spect to your inquiry over the tele-
phone today, addressed to the de-
partment, I beg to inform you that
the department has no evidence in
any way connecting men of congress
with the payment of money by the
German embassy in it's propaganda
activities"
Mr.. Lansing then quoted from his
statement of September 20 saying he
did not see how Bernstorff's request
to spend $4,000 reflects upon con-
gross or any member.
AS soon as the letter had been read
Rep. Norton of North Dakota and
others demanded recognition of
Speaker Clark, to prevent a repetition
of yesterdays scene on the floor, de-
manding:
What is the gentleman up or
Norton replied he wanted time to
speak and If he did not get it he
would object to consideration of a
bill then before the house. The speak
er refused to grant him time. Nor
ton objected and the house passed
on to another question.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
NEW BRITAIN BOYS
LIKE SOLDIER LIFE
Eugene j. Porter Finds Hardware
City Selectives at Aver In
Good Spirits.

Eugene J. Porter has returned from
a trip to the cantonment of the Ma
tional Army at Aver. Mass, and
speaks Interestingly of the situation
as he found it during his stay at the
camp. While at the camp Mr.. Porter
located most of the New Britain con-
| tingent, and in his talk with them he
ascertained that life at the camp Is
meeing with the unanimous liking OF
! the boys. Located on a hill, one OF
the most picturesque places on the
grounds, two miles in from the main
gate, the surroundings are consid-
cred the pick Of the camp.
Mr.. Porter met and conVersed With
Captain Hargreaves, who also took
the local man through many of the
important buildings connected with
the cantonment. In each shack, sep
arate heating plants are installed, and
it is up to the ,boys to provide tenn
perature that satisfies. In the shacks
are shower baths also. The meeting
Of friends from this city Is always
hailed with delight by New Britain
soldiers.
Just how the men in camp feel
about the send-off celebration can be
seen in what Mr.. Porter cleaned in
his talk with them concerning the de-
parture of the next increment, Octo-
ber 4. In each instance where SOL
dier was asked his opinion. a negative
reply was obtained.
Excellent health is being enjoyed
by most of the boys and all show
indications of fine care by Uncle Sam.
AS an indication of this the following
daily rations consumed at the camp
last Tuesday is printed: Beef, &c.
63S pounds; bacon, 4,270 pounds;
flour, 21,375 pounds; baking powder,
95 pounds; beans, 1,425 pounds; rice,
1,45O pounds; onions, 4,250 pounds;
prunes, 500 pounds; jam, 1000
pounds; coffee, 1000 pounds; butter,
5000 pounds; milk, 700 quarts.
The United Fruit company gener-
ously contributed to the camp off,
cials eight carloads of bananas or ap-
proximately $4,000 bananas last
Thursday and the camp chefs at once
got busy and prepared these into de-
licious dishes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
SIX MEET DEATH.
Strike at Steel Mills Indirect Cause
of the Accident Today.

Gary, Ind, Sept. 29.-Six men met
death in the plant of the U. s. Steel
corporation today as an indirect re-
suit of the strike of switchmen in
the local yards of the Chicago, Joliet
and Eastern railway. Because of the
strike there has been a shortage of
material in the mills and as a re-
suit one of the blast furnaces be-
came clogged. Emery Padgett a
foreman took eight men into the
furnace to clean it. A gas valve gave
way and padgett and five of his
workmen we're asphyxiated 1t is
thought that one of the workmen
struck the valve accidentally and that
1t broke, releasing the high pressure
of gas which it confined.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
SOLDIERS IN LONDON.
New Britain Boys Left New Haven
Two Weeks Ago-Safe Trip Across.

Word has been received here that
members of the 102d United States
Infantry, made up of former members
of Company e and Company I of this
city, as well as ther companies OF
the old First and Second regiments
have landed safely on English soil
and are now in Lcndon. The SOL
diers left New Havena little more
than two weeks ago and had an in
teresting but uneventful trip across.
Although a few of the New Britain
boys were not included in the 1920
regiment, most of them were and
these are now on the other side.
It is not known whether the boys
will be kept in England or will be
sent across the channel for active
training in France.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
HOME STATE, VISA
ALSO IN FAN|
Vice President Marshall
Communications WHIT
sents to the Senate, q
LaFollette's Speech I'D
"Disloyal and Sedi(
Other Communication
Nature Received.

Washington, Sept. 20.
nication from the govern
sofa and the state publid
mittee requesting the ed
the senate of Senator
Wisconsin was presented
senate by Senator Kelloa
sofa and referred by VI
Marshall to the senate n
elections committee.
Four other communi4
from the Washburn Lloyd
Wash burn. Wis, and thru
viduals demanding the 1
Of Senator LaFollette, vi
by Vice President Marsh
sented to the senate.
Senator Kellogg explaii
sented the resolution accd
usua! practice of all sena|
communications from RED
ganizations and said tha|
no other significance in Iii
Characterizing LaFolls
in st. Paul, Septem Der "a
Non-Partisan League, as 4
seditious," the resolution
utterances already have
to create reasonable Sc
Minnesota and petitions t
begin proceedings to expx
as a teacher of disloyali
ton, giving aid and CON
enemies and hindering Z
ment in the conduct of til
Senator Pomerene ind
the privileges and electic
tee would ia Ike. no acfioE
present at least. He said
decide until after conferrk
er embers, and that g. uu
committee could not be OBJ
ably during this session. /
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
BURGLARS CAPTURED.
Hartford Police Nab Two Men Wanted
BY Massachusetts Police.

Hartford, Sept, 29.-Living under
fictitious names in sumptuous quarters
in a local hotel and spending lavishly,
John F. Coyle and Francis La Noun
tain were arrested by detective Ser
geant Lowe last night ON a charge of
being fugitives from justice. The two,
with William Golash, who was ap-
pretended in Springfield earlier in
the day, are wanted in Northampton,
Mass, on charges of burglar and
forgery. The three are accused of
robberies in Northampton, involving
more than $1,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
LOCAL SAILOR |
William j. Mccarthy of SD
Confined to Naval Hosl
Severe Injury.

Word was received todd
Mccarthy of 535 Stanley
his son, William j. McCarfl
at the Newport Naval IN
ton has been seriously I'M
telegram stated that young
has sustained a bad injury]
leg and is confined to the
pital. Mr.. and Mrs. Thom]
of 535 Stanley setreet, an
aunt Of Mccarthy, left this
for Newport.
Mccarthy, who is 21 yes
was one of the first men in
respond to Uncle Sans ca
unteers for the navy. He I
May II and has since been
at the naval station at New
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
SOME BOSTON PLoT
Being Rounded Up BY ~
Turned Over to Governt

Boston, Sept. 29.-Feder}
continued today their actl
rounding up men suspected
conspired against the go1
Roy s. flaming, of Cambri
taken into custody last nigh{
to be examined later in the
officers also brought anothe|
the Cambridge jail from I
during the night but his tda|
not made known. A sim1]
names resulted in the anno]
that the second prisoner wal
Giovannitti, a. leader Of the
and inquiry established that
was booked at the Jail as AZ
vannitti. Subsequently It n
planned that a mistake had y
and so far as the federal enc
Giovannitti was not in this d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
FILL THE VACANCIES.
President Wilson Names Three to In
terstate Commerce Commission

Washington, Sept. 29.-The follow
ing were nominated today by Presi-
dent Wilson to fill vacancies in the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Robert w. Wooley of Virginia for
the term ending December 81, 1920.
Clyde B. Atchison of Oregon for
the term ending December 81, 1921.
George w. Anderson of Boston, for
the term ending in 1922.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
Miss .Naele Approves.

"In reference to the appeal for par
don for Miss Clara Brlere. please be
advised that the writer realizes that
although we should be guided by our
heads as well as our hearts, 1T is a
very sad thing to picture the future OF
the unfortunate young woman, and
hope you will be successful.
please do all you can for her and
if there is anything 1 can do to help
let me know at once.
"Sincerely,
MARY E. NAGLE.'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
BROWNS HER BABES
WHILE SHE'S INSANE
New York State Woman Places Them
in Well Until Dead, Then Re-
moves Them.

Rochester, N. Y, Sept. 29.-Mrs.
Carl e. Diehl, residing at Townsend,
five miles southwest of Watkins
Schuyler county, today while in a fit
of insanity drowned her two boys, one
aged years and the other 1S months,
in an old we'll near the house. She
dragged the bodies from the we'll and
laid them on the grass, where they
were discovered by neighbor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
OPENS NEW STATIC
Message From Daniels to Cd
ant First from Largest Wircld

Washington, Sept. 29.-Thei
val wireless station at Pearl
Ha waii-the most powerful
world-was opened today wit
worlds record for long distan<
mission.
Messages exchanged betwd
retary Daniels and the nav|
mandant at Pearl Harbor wei
mitted between Hawaii and 1
Long Island, approximately
miles, within thirty-three min
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
TO BLOW WHISTLES.

Boston, Sept. 29.-Factory whistles
will be blown throughout New Eng
land commencing at ten o'clock Mon
day morning to call attention to the
fact that subscription lists will be
opened for the second Liberty Loan
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
PAGE Is NAMED,

Washington. Sept. 29.-Cha
Page of San Francisco ha
chosen to be a member OF the
board, succeeding Theodore
New Orleans who resigned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
MAYOR NAMES BROTHER.
Charles Quigley Succeeds Anderson on
Civil Service Board,

Civil Service Board,
Mayor George A. Quigley today an
nounced the appointment of his
brother, Charles Quigley, to succeed
Albert Anderson as member of
the civil service commission. Mr.. And
erson, who was a valued member of
the commission, has had to resign be-
cause he has moved to Hartford.
The new civil service commissioner
resides on Stanley street and is en-
ployed in the office of the P. & F.
Corbin division of the American
Hardware corporation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
PLANT REPORTED SOLD.
Colt Fire Arms Company Thought to
Have Purchased Meriden Shop.

Have Purchased Meriden Shop.
Meriden, Sept. 29.-Absence of Col,
VIM. G. Skinner, who is in the Adj
rondacks, prevented today official con-
firmation Of the recurrent report that
the local plant of the New England
Westinghouse company had been
purchased by the Colt Fire Arms
company of Hartford.
In manufacturing circles 1t is un-
derstood that the 1000 employees will
continue to work on the rifle contract
for the Russian government and that
other contracts will be undertaken
here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
HANGED THE RUSSIANS.
Germans Said to Have Put $50 to
Death at Riga

London, Sept. 29.-According to
Central News despatch from Petro-
grad, $50 Russians belonging to var
ious socialist Left and other political
organizations have been hanged by
the Germans since their occupation
of Riga.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
DROPS DEAD IN STORE.
Wife Away to Relatives Funeral,
Husband Dies Suddenly,

winsted, Sept 29.-Peter S. Attella,
43, merchant, died of heart trouble
while at his store duties today. His
wife was in North Acams attending a.
relatives funeral. Five children also
survive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
TWO MORE DEATHS,

VVOTU TWO
American Troopers Are Dead.
Washington, Sept. 29.-Two more
deaths among the American troops
abroad were announced today in a
cablegram from Major Gen. Pershing.
Private w. C. Sullivan, of an in
fantry regiment, died September "a
of cerebro-spinal meningitis the
line Of duty.
Benjamin Hayward, stevedore,
died September "a Of heart disease.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
WARSHIP MAY BE FLOATED.

Washin -ton, Sept. 29.-The Ameri-
can battleship ashore m home waters
was reported today resting easily with
work of floating her going forward
with good prospect of success.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
NYGREN INJURED
Local Aviator Hurt When Airplanc
Falls at Aviation Training Camp in
Oklahoma-Now in Hospital.

Richard Nygren of this city, a
melnber Of the United States Avia-
ton Corps. is confined in hospital
in Oklahoma, as the result of minor
injuries sustained recently when al.
airplane which he was testing fell a
short distance and he received in
turies about the head. In letter
to a local friend, Nygren states that
he has practically completed his
training for active service and ex-
poets to be sent across, when he has
sufficiently recovered from his bruises.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29

Brig. Gen. George B. Duncan (to-
gether with Maj. Campbell King) was
the first American officer to receive
the French war cross for his work as
observation officer in forward artillery
posts in the recent Verdun offensive.
A piece of shrapnel struck his steel
hat while he was at his post. Congress
sional action is necessary before he
can accept the decoration of the
French government.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
Many Southern Towns Isolated
Because Of Tropical Storm
MOBILE is BADLY HIT
Fires in That City Spread With Light
ming Rapidity Because Damage to
Fire Alarm System Causing $780,
900 Damage-Battleship in Danger.

Mobile, Ala, Sept, 29.-The gulf
coastal sections of east Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama and western
Florida were emerging today from
the tropical hurricane which swept
in from the Gulf of Mexico Friday
and for a time isolated many towns
along the coast. Warnings in ad-
vance prevented extensive damage to
shipping and no loss of life was re-
ported.
The storm struck the coast at the
mouth Of the Mississippi and sweeping
across a narrow portion of louisiana,
missed New ORLEANS but hit Gulf
port, Biloxi and the Mississippi coast
section, swept through Mobile at times
with a velocity of SO miles an hour
and extended east of the Pensacola.
where communication had not been
restored early today.
A story structure occupied by the
chamber of cotton and cotton ex-
change and several other buildings
in the business district Of Mobile were
destroyed by fire, demoralization of
the fire alarm systems giving the
flames a start. The loss is put at
$35O,O0O.
The storm early today was con-
tinuing it's way inland in a north
easterly direction through Alabama
and Florida, through apparently with
diminishing force
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
WEATHER

Hartford, Sept. 29.-Fore-
cast for New Britain and
vicinity: Increasing Cloudi-
ness tonight, Sunday probably
rain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
ARGUE FOR RELEASE
Some Believe Act Was Not Wilful and
Youth and Good Record Previously
should Have Effect on President
Wilson.

warding a petition to the president.
Some of the letters follow:
Worse Crimes Lighter Punishment.
Miss Briere's position touches me
deeply; without doubt it has moved
our entire community to sympathy
and to an eager desire to intercede in
her behalf
do not mean to excuse the fault;
but when I consider the extenuating
lrcumstances-the girls youth; the
desire for atonement: the smallness
of her offense, compared with the
great and revolving ones which have
often been far less severely punished
by the courts-it does seem as if her
punishment is gigantically out of pro-
portion with her offense.
1--WE are preaching the obvious
doctrine that the purpose of punish
ment is to deter from further wrong
doing. 1 doubt if the young lady
needs more than the misery of her
present predicament to teach her the
Certainly prison will do more harm
than good in this case. What can it do
but embitter and break?
"The federal court law is hard and
fast; to be truly progressive however.
it must meet real needs; it must not
injure, but serve. To serve in this
case it must pardon. Let whoever has
the power to-the president if it be
he-be asked to pardon.
with faith in his wisdom, I believe
that when he understands that further
punishment is unnecessary, to insure
such deterrence, he will consider the
imposed sentence purposeless, hence
wasteful. and cancel it.
every truly yours,
"M. S."
1--WE are in favor Of Miss Briere's
freedom and release of punishment.
MRS. JAMES CROWLEY,
MRS. F. J. SHEARER,
MRS. M. I4AUER,
MRS. T. LORD,
MRS. FITZSIMMONS."
IT saw your article concerning Miss
Briere and wish my name placed on
the petition for her pardon.
"Respectfully,
MRS. MARY HIPELIUS,
IS Garden Street."
10 NOV SOHSiSlNT DSN1l w AAuls
Just a few lines to ask the pardon
of Clara Briere and I do not think she
did it willfully. SO please have my
name sent to the president asking for
her pardon. I hope she will be given
a chance to go straight.
MRS. FRANK HENNIG,
"74 Talcott Street"
"Just few lines to ask you to send
nv name in for the pardon of Clara
Briere and I do not think she did the
deed willfully. I think the sentence
is very severe. I hope she will gain
her freedom and be given chance to
go straight, as many a one fell and
went straight after they were given
chance.
MRS. LOUIS BECKER,
"7O Talcott Street"
I'm response to plea in last nights
Herald, 1 would be glad if my sigma
ture to a petition for Miss Briere's
pardon would help ever so little
VERY truly yours,
MRS. w. H. PORTER,
ego Woodland Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29

A Gulf Port, Sept, 29.-The British
steamer which became disabled after
battling against the hurricane 300
miles off this port last Thursday is in
no immediate danger reports today
stated. She will be towed to port for
repairs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
DO Not Consider Deed Wilful.

"Just a few lines to ask the pardon
Of Clara Briere and I do not think she
did it willfully. SO please have my
name sent to the president asking for
her pardon. I hope she will be given
a chance to go straight.
MRS. FRANK HENNIG,
"74 Talcott Street"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29

I'm response to plea in last nights
Herald, I would be glad if my sigma
ture to petition for Miss Briere's
pardon would help ever so little.
"Very truly yours,
MRS. w. HI. PORTER,
ego Woodland Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29


Unusual vigilance was observed by
the military authorities of Petrograd
tonight in connection with the con-
gress. The guards at the winterpal-
ace were increased and they halted
many passers-by as did the guards
at other government buildings.
The section of Gen. Verkhovesky's s
speech concerning the efforts of Ger
many to obtain peace at the expense
of Russia provoked great applause.
"Our gallant allies" the war min
lister said, "have replied to the das-
tardly offer by Internationally reject
ing it, believing as I believe, that the
Russian army still will bare its breast
to free the fatherland."
The general said he would handle
the army without gloves although 1T
had plenty of good intentions. He
pointed out defects, saying:
''The Twelfth army before Riga did
not refuse to fight and die, but we
need men to fight and win victories.
The fleet does not refuse to fight, but
at the same time it murders its Off
GERS We hear many worthy words
about the army and fleet, but we have
a great many deserters. The glorious
victories on the southwest front in
July terminated in a disgraceful re-
treat ~
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
PIANO SALE.

The Factory to Home" sale of Will
son and Sons pianos Is advertised in
this issue of the Record, the sale begin
ing Saturday June 23rd and lasting for
ten days. ]. l.. Beazley and Company,
of Stanford are promoting this sale,
under the direction Of Mr.. Frank Buck
"a representative from the factory.
Wilson & Son have been Gnufacturing
these pianos for the past thirty years
and their products are recognized and
endorsed " the leading musicians of
the country. These pianos can be
seen in the W. 7. West property on
Lexington street and they promise to
save you from $50 to SIPS on each pur
purchase made during this sale. Read
their advertisement.