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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
Tremendous Losses of
Heavy Artillery Marks,
New Phase of Retreat
By Associated Press

Such details of the Russian re-
treat in eastern Galicia as are now
coming to hand do not tend to min
imiZe the seriousness of the situation.
Special dispatches report that the
losses in heavy artillery will be tre-
mendous and express doubt as to the
ability of the infantry of the Russian
Eighth army to make good its re-
treat.
There is still an absence of assur-
ance that the Russian commanders
of the armies taking part in the back
ward movement have succeeded in
getting their refractory troops in
hand. Indications are not wanting.
however, that the process is well un-
der way. There comes through Petro-
grad, for instance, the report that
General Korniloff's drastic measures
have included the blowing to pieces
of an entire division of traitorous
troops of the Eleventh army by it's
own artillery.
North and south Hold
What may prove to be a saving
feature of the situation is the firm
ness of the Russian armies both to
the north and the south of the field
of retreat. There has been no sug-
gestion OF any yielding tendencies OF
the Russian forces in Volhynia. just
TO the north of the affected sector.
while to the south the Russian troops
are not only standing fast so far as
they are able but are cooperating
with the Rumanians in a successful
offensive movement on the Moldavian
frontier
London is sphinx-like to-day re-
garding the situation along the Fran
co-Belgian front. 1t is declared in
the German reports that one of the
most violent artillery battles in his
tory has been in progress in Bel
gium. even last nights supplementary
German statement emphasizing the
( continuation of the heavy firing. All
that the British press bureau gives
GaE,tI....c.I
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
Willard and Buffalo
Bill Wild West Show
Here For Exhibitions

Jess Willard, heavyweight cham
pion of the World, in flesh and blood,
is in Harrisburg to-day. He came
here with his Buffalo Bill Wild West
show for two performances, this aft
ernoon and evening. The big tents
were pitched at Twenty-first and
Greenwood streets. The show came
from Lewistown, arriving late.
Just what delayed the big show
was not announced officially. 1t was
said there was to be a wedding.
Whether the bells rang out before
or after the parade is not known. 1t
is known that two of the members
of the Willard show were granted a
marriage license at the courthouse
this morning soon after the show
reached Harrisburg.
They gave their occupations as
Snowman" and "showgirl' respec-
lively. The applicants were: Hank
Lewis Durnell Stockton, Cal, and
Magdalen Almon, Boston. Both are
21 years old.
Whether it is Willard or the Wild
West show that attracts the crowds.
the new circus aggregation is doing
big business. This afternoon the
audience was large. and based on
the favorable criticisms received of
the show another large crowd is due
tonight. or course the one big fea-
ture is the appearance of Jess Will
lard. He appears in boxing eXhi-
bition at every performance and no
extra fee is charged to see him. This
won hearty approval from the pa
irons, as on his last visit it was nee
essary to pay an extra quarter to
see the champion in action. He is
his own manager now, and the pa
irons get the benefit.
The parade late in starting, found
thousands lined along the sidewalks
throughout the route. The process
sion was a long one. and included
cowboys and cowgirls, ten bands,
Japanese, Indians, MeXicans, Arabs,
Cossacks, artillerymen, the proverb-
ial old stagecoach and prairie
wagons, and many other attractive
features.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
Hurley to Rush Work
on New u. S. Marine

Washington. July 26.-work on
Americas new merchant marine, it
was said to-day, probably will be-
gin soon under the guidance of Ed
ward n. Hurley, whose appointment
as chairman of the shipping board
to succeed William Denman has
been ratified by the Senate.
Senate action on the nomination
of cambridge Colby, of New York,
to succeed Captain John B. White.
was being withheld to-day pending
the result of an inquiry concerning
his political status by Senators
Wadsworth and Calder. of New
York.
The resignation of Theodore Brent.
vice-chairman of the board, still
was before the President. 1t prob
ably will be accepted. White House
officials said a successor was under
consideration but would not reveal
his name.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
Norwegian Mission to
u. S. Arrives Here Safely
BY .Assoeiated Press

An Atlantic Port. July 26.-The
Steamship bearing DR.. Fridttoff Nan
sen. the Arctic explorer, and six
othr prominent Norwegians recent
ly appointed by their government
as ms mbers of a special commission
to the United States on the food
supply question, arrived here to-day
The commission, according to a
cablegr1m from Christiania the
day 1t called. was sent to discuss
questions of importation and expor-
tation, and to inform this govern
ment of existing conditions in Nor.
way"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
Private Decorated For
Rescue of Drowning Child

Paris, July 26.--The newest member
of the Legion of Honor is Private
Charles Caulet. who. despite the am
putation, of his leg. risked his life to
save a child who was drowning when
the steamer La Madjerda was tor
pedoed. Caulet plunged into the wa
ter. rescued the child. and, by his
GOODNESS and courage, set an example
for others that materially aided the
rescue work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
Can Aid Lonely Soldiers

Owing to the war conditions
existing in this country to-day,
nearly every bridge, viaduct and
tunnel throughout the country is
guarded by our soldiers. who have
little or no chance to buy a daily
paper or reading matter of any
kind. If you will throw this pa
per off to one of them when YOU
are through with it, or a maga-
zine you may have read, we feel
sure hat 1t would be much ap-
preciated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
KILLED IN FALL TO ROOF

While helping to tear down a
smokestack at the electric light plant
of the Harrisburg Light and Power
Company. Ninth and Walnut streets,
Henry Strickler fell on the cement
roof of the plant and received in
juries which resulted in his death at
the Harrisburg Hospital shortly be !.
fore noon to-day. He was employed
by subcontraetor of the Harrisburg
Manufacturing and Boiler Company.
IIis skull was fractured as a result
of the fall
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
DECIDE TOHOLD
BIG CONVENTION
IN HARRISBURG
Council Agrees to Arrange
For Sessions of Third
Class City League

City Council decided last night to
hold the annual convention of the
League of Third Glass Cities in Har-
risburg August IS. % and 80. as sug-
gested by officials of the organization.
when it was learned that the sessions
could not be held at Hazleton.
City Clerk r. Ross Seaman was
authorized to prepare a program and
arrange plans for entertainment of
speakers and delegates. ..-.
A number of prominent men will
probably be listed at once as speakers
at the business sessions. In addition
a dinner will probably be held; the
visiting officials will be entertained
Continued on Page 10
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
Siam Interns Germans
Resident in Country
Bv .4ssncfnt.S prcs,


Bangkok, July 26.-The machinery
of the Austro-German steamers which
were seized after Siam had declared
war against the central powers July
~ was found to be damaged.
All male subjects of enemy coun-
tries have been interned and all en-
emy business will be wound up.
line steamers, aggregating 10000
tons, were seized by the Siamese
government with its entrance into the
war. They were owned chiefly by the
North German Lloyd Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26

London, July 26A appalling blow the description of the
collapse given in dispatch from Petograd the Post
Never in the has Russia afed such armies
British and French guns and gunne flying machines aviatos
British added the unprecedented tech
nica strength OF the Russians themselves make this particular
front equal anything The artillery planted admirably
natural prepared positions There places where the artillery
lay absolutely dead ground 800 yards from the enemy
trenches Big guns ideally placed thanks the character
Of the terrain.
Information regarding the guns OF the Eleventh army almost
sagge belief 1t appears that the infantry shot down their
gunne order get their horses shot down the gun horses
revenge they etreaed leaving practically all the artillery
of the Eleventh army in the enemy's hands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
May Send Packages Now
to Friends in Service
With Troops in France

Washington. D. c., July 26.-Par-
eel post packages may be sent to
soldiers of the American expedition
ary force at the rate of IL cents a
pound, but may not be registered,
insured or sent G. o. D., the Post
Office Department announced to-day.
The wrapper should bear the name
and address of the sender and the
name of the addressee should be
followed only by the name of the
unit to which he belongs, with the
words American Expeditionary
Force"
Postmaster Sites received the new
regulations this morning and posted
them in the local office At inter-
walls since some of the local boys
landed in France friends and rela-
tives in Harrisburg have made in
quiries how they would send pack
ages to the "Sammies" in France.
Postmaster Sites was unable to help
them out under the old regulations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26

London, July e. - dispatch to the Post from
Petrograd says that under General Kornlos drastic
order in the Eleventh army whole
the artillery have been silently enduring for the past four
months from these traitorous rascas"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
RUSSIAN ROUT'
UNMATCHED in.
WAR'SHISTORY.

Great Nation Struck Appalling Blow Because of Treach
cry and Cowardice on Part of Army Divisions at the
Front; British and French Guns and Gunners Un-
able to Bolster Up Courage Of Demoralized Troops
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-26
INFANTRYMEN SHOOT ARTILLERYMEN TO
GET HORSES FOR WILD FLIGHT TO REAR

Situation GraveIy Dangerous With Swift and Decisive
Action Necessary to Save Nation; Chaos and An
archy Ahead if Provisional Government Fails to
Meet Successfully Issue Put Forward by German
Plotters
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

Notice is hereby given that in
furtherance of the transfer of all of
the assets of The Besse-Leland COM
pany Incorporated, a corporation or
gained under the statute laws of the
State of Connecticut and located in
the City of New Britain County Of
Hartford, in said State, to Besse-
Leland Company incorporated, COR
poration organized under the laws Of
the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts.
and in compliance with Chapter 1914
of Public Acts of 1903 of Connecticut
as amended, every stockholder of The
Besse-Leland Company Incorporated
of New Britain, has signed and ac-
knowledged an agreement that the
corporate existence of said corpora
ton shall be terminated, which in
strum ent is dated the 27th day of
December, 1916 All creditors of said
last-named corporation are hereby
notified to present their claims to
Walter w. Leland, 215 Main Street,
New Britain, Connecticut, on or before
the 30th day Of April, 1917.
THE BESSE-LELAND COMPANY
INCORPORATED
Lyman w Besse, President.
Walter w. Leland, Treasurer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

in their plant Action on the resigna-
ing Of the directors which will be held
next Monday.
Mr.. Jones resignation will be re-
ceived with general surprise in town.
He had been associated with the COM
pany for a period of twelve years,
joining the organization at a time
when the business was in its infancy,
and for the past few years has been
serving as secretary Of the concern.
He is recognized as an executive head
of unusual ability and his services
have contributed in a considerable
measure to the company's success, a
fact attested to by his promotions
since he became associated with the
concern.
Mr.. Jones stated today that he has
no plans for the future. His health
has been somewhat impaired during
the past year and he is planning to
take a rest for two or three months.
Regarding his resignation he de-
clared that personal relations between
other officers of the company and
himself are the best and he severed
his relations with the organization
simply because of differences of
opinion over business policies. He
has a strong regard for the men with
whom he has been associated for over
a decade and he told a Herald man
that he places high value on their
friendship, a feeling which he believes
is reciprocated by them.
When asked to confirm the report
this morning, Harry Trumbull, treas
urer of the company, would make no
announcement concerning it. He was
unwilling to either confirm OF denv
the rumor at this time, evidently pre-
ferring to withhold any statement re-
garding it until after the annual
meeting. His brother, j. H Trumbull,
president of the concern. is on his. way
home from a trip TO Panama and will
probably be here in time for the meet
ing.
Mr. Jones is one Of the towns most
prominent citizens. He is prominent
in Masonic circles and is a past master
Of Frederick lodge, A. F. and A. M.
He has been an active member of the
Business and Improvement association
since its organization and has been
identified with other civic bodies.
Cut Barber Bill to $40.
Conceding that BARRIERS have the
right to charge ST for shaving a sick
man, but questioning some of the
items in the bill rendered by George
Fait against the estate of Frank S.
Thompson, acting as commissioners of
the probate court, today announced
that they had reduced the claim from
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

HAVING PROMPTLY ALI % @ % % 20 ~ "
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

President Wilson is having various
sorts of trouble with the composition
of the new federal shipping board, to
be organized to form the governm
shipping corporation auth orized by
congress- He appointed William Den
man, a prominent San Francisco law
yer, with extensive experience in ad-
miralty cases; Bernard N. Baker of
Baltimore, shipowner and we'll known
as student Of the problems of the
merchant marine; John A. Donald of
New York, president or the Donald
Steamship company; John Barber
White of Kansas City, lum herman,
prominent in conservation efforts and
an extensive importer, and Theodore
Brent of New Orleans, railroad mana
ger.
First the senate held up, Mr.. Don
AIDS confirmation several days and
now Mr.. Baker has resigned because,
it is said, he resented the administra-
tons plan to make some one else
head of the board. Photograph is
that of Mr.. Donald.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESPONSIVENESS

For many years druggists have
watched with much interest the re-
markablc record maintained by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root the great kid
ney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp Root is strengthening
medicine. DR.. Kilmer used it for
years in his private practice. 1t helps
the kidneys, liver and bladder do the
work nature intended they should do.
swamp Root has stood the test of
years. 1t is sold by all druggists on
it's merit and it will help you. No
other remedy can successfully take
it's place.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and
start treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N
Y. for a sample bottle. When writ
ing be sure and mention the New
Britain Daily Herald.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

ing this evening at the home Of
Mildred e. Rogers on Broad streed
Martha Rebekah ledge will hal
public whist tomorrow evening in
Fellows hall.
A recruiting officer from the 4
was in town this morning see1
prospective sailors. Posters annoj
ing the fact that the navy is -looI
for good men and that recruiting
ffcer will be at the New Britain D
office from February IL to the /
arrange for enlistments have L
placed on display in stores about ia
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gamer are
ceiving congratulations on the b
of a daughter yesterday at the !
Britain hospital.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

$50 to $40 and would so report to
Judge George r. Byington.
The commissioners gave a hearing
on the claim last week. Testimon
showed that while Fait served Mr.
Neal during his last illness, his book
keeping methods were such that his
accounts were incorrectly kept. The
evidence presented by Fair and other
witnesses conflicted with the itemized
statement making it necessary for the
commissioners to make some deduc-
lions.
The barber originally presented a.
bill for 800, but when the Plainville
Trust company, acting as executor
under the will, asked for an itemized
statement he reduced it to $50. The
order from the probate court and on
the BARRIERS application the commits
sioners were named.
Plan for Anniversary.
Elaborate plans are being made by
the Grange for the celebration Of the
twenty sixth anniversary of the or
ganization which will be held in its
hall on Pierce street on Tuesday,
February 49, A committee is now at
work on the plans and the indications
are that the affair will be one OF the
most memorable celebrations in the
history of the organization.
Guests are expected from other
towns and the Changers are planning
for their entertainment.
The local Grange is one of the
towns leading organizations. 1t has
a large and steadily growing @ember-
ship and is also in a sound financial
condition. It's meetings are we'll at
tended and much enjoyment is OBJ
tanned from the social sessions held In
connection with the bi-monthly bust
ness gatherings.
Committee Meeting Tonight.
The special committee appointed at
the recent town meeting to make ar
rangement for the construction of a
four room addition to the Broad
street schoolhouse will hold it's initial
session tonight. The committee is
made up OF members Of the school
board and the first selectman.
The town has authorized the ex-
penditure of $1,000 for the addition
and the equipping Of two rooms. 1t
is believed that the appropriation will
he adequate to cover the improve
ment.
Y
awarded as soon as possible, as the
additional room will be needed by the
time the fall term opens. The build
ings now in use are ovorcroWded and
it is proposed to establish two extra
grades when the addition is ready for
occupancy. This will relieve the con-
cestiOn in the rooms now in use.
The portable school building which
now serves the kindergarten classes
will be dismantled after the addition
is completed and will be either sold or
put in storage until such time as con-
ditions may make its use necessary.
Funeral of Peter p. Prior.
With Rev. Father Landry Of Water
town officiating at a solemn high mass
of requiem, the funeral of Peter j.
Prior. Jr.. was held this morning at
o'clock from the Church of Our
Lady of Mercy. The church was we'll
filled, the many friends Of the young
man turning out in large numbers to
pay their respects to his memory. In
Guided in the gathering was Chief NJ
A. Norton at the head of delegation
from the Plainvillc Hose company of
which Mr.. Prior was a member.
During the mass solos were rem
dered bv Miss Laura Farrell Of New
Britain.
The casket was literally buried I'M
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

der a mass of floral tributes, giving
mute testimony to the esteem in which
the young man was held in the COM
munity.
Interment took place in st. Joseph's
cemetery.
Expect Fast Game.
Manager Ahlquist Of the local bas-
ketbalL team received word today that
the All-Stars Of Southington who are
to come here Thursday night to play
the Plainville boys in the Town Home
comprise the best hoop shooters which
the neighboring borough can offer.
dividual players on each of the five
teams in Southington.
The Plainville boys have a big task
before them but they are confident of
victory.
Except through the newspapers the
Forestville team has not challenged
the local team and for that reason nc
action has been taken by Manager
Ahlquist and his associates regarding
the proposed series of games. The
boys are anxious to try their success
with the Forestville stars and they
claim to be willing to play winner
take the entire door receipts, or for a
prize of $50 or 500, providing the
village players will announce the per-
sonnet of their team before the ar
ran gements for the games are made.
+, Brief Items.
The Epworth league of the Metho-
dist church will hold a business meet
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30

Bridal Illusion, all silk, Y and
1O8 inch widths, CSC and $1.49 yd
Wash Blonde Net, white, ecru &
black, suitable for lining Waists
ETC., So and II in. at various prices.
Bridal Wells, new hand embroid-
cred ones, prices 1925 to $3.50 ca
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-30
LITERARY SOCIETY
DISCUSSES MOVIES
Interesting Meeting Held at the
Home Of George D0dd
MERIDEN MUSICIANS PLEASE
MERIDEN MUSICIANS PLEASE
hIiddlctown Lady Minstrels Will Open
r. "A. b. Fair on February 9-Other
Announcements Later-ShoWer for
: Miss Warner-Briefs

The moving picture industry, it's de-
Relopment, mechanical side, staging
and the effects on morals and educa-
kion, was the subject taken for discus
sion by the Berlin Literary society
ut the home of George Dodd last eve
ming. During the course of the eve-
ful musical programs ever heard in
the town was rendered by a company
of Meriden people. Stormy weather
held no terrors for the members for
when the meeting was called to order
there were at least forty in attend
Rnce. e. w. Mildrum read the first
paper on the history of the develop
ment of the moving picture and went
back to the time when the pictures
were first announced up to the present
day when there seems to be very littles
left to do toward the perfection OF
the pictures. A complete description
of the mechanical side Of the industry
and the machine that is used in the
picture houses about the country was
given by Charles Warren. The next
number on the program was musical
and consisted of a duet by Miss, Dor
othy Clark and Louis Carrignan
They sang 90 Lovely Night" in a STYLE
that at once stamped them as being
up among the leaders in their pro-
fession The duet was rendered with
e perfect blend Of harmony and the
society mem bers considered that thew
were indeed very fortunate in having
secured this added attraction for the
evening.
The third paper was read by Mrs.
Francis Deming and in it, she told of
the writing of the play, Its progress
in the studios, setting Of the scenes
and the many other things that go
hand in hand with the making of the
picture before it finally reaches the
public. Miss Clark NEXT rendered a
solo. Rose of Ny Heart" and her
clear soprano voice ard the easv
manner with which she reached the
high notes was indeed Ia thing to be
marveled at. Mrs. Bacon in her pa
per defended the moral and educa-
tional influence of the moving picture
and told of the many btncIts tina
might be derived from thE, pjctures
THE Little Danozil," tenor solo nv
Mr. Carrignan was the last number
on the program and as in the duet his
voice showed that he possessed the
clear strong tones that go toward the
making of a concert singer.
Through the efforts of Colonel q.
NJ. Jarvis a section. Of film and IA
number of other articles used in thA