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New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
BROADWAY BURIED
 UNDER GREEN LEAVES
"JOc" Fitzgerald Tells Them All About It at Calumet Club
 Outing.

The time: All day yesterday, The place: The New Britain Quartette Club park. The occasion: The sixth anniversary of the organization of the Calumet club.
 In celebrating this event some 30 members and guests of the Calume ct club went lover the top' and cap tured the first line of trenches in the picnic grounds on Wooster street. Be- ginning in the early morning and con- tinuil.G well after the sun went down in all it's rcSp}endent glory the bar rage fire was kept up. Having accom- plished their end, the brave hearted warriors celebrated their victory with song and story.
 Chief among the singers was one Joseph Fitzgerald who is out after the scalp of John Mccormack. AL though MT. Fitgerald's vocal en- deavOrs have not, as yet, been placed on the records, there to be kept for the delectatiOn of future generations, his offerings yesterday were the fea- ture of the celebration. Notably was this so in his rendition of "The Sham rocks Are Growing on Broa dway." Judging from the many encOreS he was forced to give, Broadway today
 
 Irish tri- leaves.
 Six courses were on the menu, pre- pared by James Wilson, and served under the able guidance of Louis Dube, one of the city's greatest chefs. Post-prandial oratOry was well taken care of by William J. Kceley and Doctor JanzWick. A character sketch by Thomas Luddy added to the mer- riment.
 Among those present were William Sparmer, Frank English, Herman Water, Pat Creagh, Thomas Clerkin, Fred Water, Henry Wucher, r. May, Robert Murray E. McMurry. r. Mo- ran, Fred Goodrich, Fred Bauer, John J. Burns, Simon Luddy, Mat Sheedy, O. Bower, A. Hall, Charles Cornish, Harry Hall, James Wilson and Will liam Chaponi.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Contrary to a previous notice, the election of members to the sub-coun- cils will take place Thursday morning before the opening session. Follow ing the election a new time schedule will be used.
 Football shoes for all the new mem- bers of the squad arrived today
 The opening game of the football season will be played next Sunday in Bristol The N. B. H. s. boys are showing excellent form since their first practice. Much credit is due to Coach Bearce for the results he has obtained with his team. The team has been greatly handicapped by the loss of Capt. Conley, Jack Barton, Dixon kalgren and Harvey Woodford, but with such men as Doerr, Dubowy, Victorian and Burns to take their places, the team Will doubtless have a successful season. Indications are that the Hartford game will be played earlier this year than last
 The entertainment committee of the Commercial club met this afternoon in Vice Principal Moody's office.
 The Debating club has appointed the following committees: Entertain ment, C. Hallberg, T. McDonoueh, Abe Greenberg; membership, Edward
 Cornelius Prior has been appointed chairman of the membership commit tee of the Burritt Service league.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
KAISER REPUDIATES
 LUXbURG MESSAGES
Argentina Believed Satisfied by
 Explanation From Germany

BuenOs Aires, Argentine, Sept, 24.- Just as the Argentine Chamber of Deputies yesterday was preparing to vote on the question of breaking dip lomatic relations with Germany an official communication was received from the Berlin foreign office. The note disapproved of the ideas eX- pressed by Count Von LuXburg, the German minister here, regarding Ger many's "cruiser warfare The "cruiser' left some doubt in tho minds of government officials as to whether or not Germany intended to modity her submarine campaign. A declaration of war by Argentina on Germany, however, was postponed by the receipt of the German note.
 Foreign Minister Pueyrredon later gave out two notes which he had re- ceived from pr. Luis B. Molina, the Argentine minister at Berlin. The first reads
 I confirm my telegram of Septem- Der 21 and am transmitting the ex- act text of the note from the German government in reply to your com municatiOn, as you will see, the sat lsfaction cannot be moro ample or definite. This note was delivered personally to me by the imperial chancellor, who has just returned fr,m Munich and who repeated the sentiments of the note in a most ex- pressive and definite manner. There is no doubt, therefore, that the Ger man empire condemns the conduct of LuXburg whose opinions were pure ly personal and it disapproves abso- lutely.
 You may be sure the German government will faithfully keep it's promises
 The second message received from the Argentine minister says:
 1T have to inform you of the un- truth of the report sent out by the enemies of Germany that the kaiser has sent LuXburg a message approV- ing his conduct and has offered an- other diplomatic post to him. The gov ernment has denied the report by wireless"
 The chamber of deputies will meet this afternoon to take definite action on the message from Minister Molina Deputies Veyga and Arce opposed each other in duel with sword to- day as a result of words passed in Saturdays debate in the chamber on the German situation. Veyga, whose remark caused the challenge. was wounded in the arm. Deputy Arce considers that his honor has been satisfied.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
BELGITM FOR COLONIES.
NlichaeLis Prepares to Propose EX-
 change to Entente.

Copenhagen, Sept. 24.-~Dr. Mi chaelis, the German Imperial Chancel- Tor, will discuss the Belgian question and German peace conditions in a speech Thursday, according to the Neuste Nachrichten of Munich.
 The Chancellor will declare, the newspaper says. that Germany. is ready to re-estabish Belgian inde- pendence if the Entente Powers agree to restore the German colonies and to give up their policy of territorial and economic conquest"
 The correspondent at Vienna of the Berlner Tageblatt says:
 "The replies of Turkey and Bulgaria will be forwarded to the Pope today. Turkey demands that her territory shall not be violated Bulgaria de- mands that her frontiers shall be reg ulated in accordance with the prin- ciples of nationality
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
PRESIDENT DENIES
 EXEMPTION CLAIMS
Action of Bridgeport Boards in Dcny- ing Appeals to Policeman and
 Mechanic Upheld

Hartford, Sept. 24.-Pres Wilson has notified Governor Holcomb that the decision of the district boards in denying the appeals of Jeremiah J. LaVin and Oscar A. Poulihan, both of Bridgeport, has been approved by the president and the appeals denied Lavin appealed on the ground that he was a policeman and that his special work was doing duty at ann munition factories in that city, Pouli- han based his claim on the fact that he was machinist employed in tho manufacture of rifles.
 Two men from Derby called at the executive department in the capitol today and asked the governor to take action to have them exempted from draft on agricultural grounds. They were referred to their local exemp- ton boards The governor has re- cciVcd a number of letters from people in all parts of the state ask ing him 10 direct exemption boards to reopen thsir cases. The governor has no power to act in the matter
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
LIFE IN JAIL BORED HIM
So Prisoner Divcd Out Window q
 Fled on Bicycle.

New York, Sept. PA wei dressed young man who said he wa William Harrison of Mo- 219 EaI Ninth street, Jersey City, was al rested Saturday in Ridgewood, N. J charged with burglary. It is allegd he tried to rob the home of c. H Bedding on John street. A jimmy, skel eton keys and a revolver were foun on him.
 He was locked up in the Ridgewoo jail. Hackensack Police Headquar ters sent finger print expert yester day afternoon.
 As his finserprints were being takel in a room on the first floor of tn, jail, Harrison broke away shovet Supt. Graves into a corner and dives through a half-closed window, on, by two feet. He landed in an alley climbed a six-fOot fence and got to thu street before Graves did.
 The cry of 'Stop thief.' sent z crowd after Harrison, who ran to, ward Arcola. Meeting a boy on a bi, cycle. Harrison knocked him off ana mounted the machine. Not an auto was in sight, and he got away.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
WAR SENEFIT DANCE.

A dance and card party will be given Friday evening, October 5 at Booths hall under the auspices of the Universal club and for the bene- fit of the Universal War Relief as socation. Tentative plans are being made to make the affair a success. The club is composed of male en- ployes of Landers F'rary and Clark and young women of the office force who are engaged in Red Cross work in specially appointed room in +he company's plant. The receipts of the dance will be given to the young women to help them carry on their work. Tho committee in charge is composed of P. " Guiberson, c: T. Catlin and John A. Lindsay.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Edward Peterson.

Mrs. Edward Peterson, aged -S years, of 70 Walnut street, died yes terday morning at the New Britain General hospital, of typhoid fever. She had been an inmate of the insti- tuition but few days. She leaves her husband and two sons, Gunnard and George; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Foberg and Mrs. Frank Johnson Of this city, and her mother and a sister in Sweden. She was a member of the Vega society. The funeral will take place at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow after noon at the Swedish Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. s. G. Ohman will ofticiate and burial will be in FairvieW ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
COALITION PLANNED
 BY SMALL PARTIES
ProhibitioniSts, Socialists, Progress sivcS, Single TaXcrs and Union
 Labor to Unite Against Others.

Chicago, Sept, 24.--A political work ing agreement among the prohibi- tionists, progressives, socialists single taxers and union labor is said to be the purpose Of a conference to be held here October 3. There will be 100 delegates, 20 from each conting- doors.
 Virgil c. HinshaW, chairman of the committee of the prohibition party would not predict that a new party was to be forced. "Such a prediction would consign my own party to the scrapheap,' he said. Prohibition and progressive organs this week are expected to publish articles on author- ity of Matthew Hale and Frederick H. Chase, respectfully chairman and secretary of the national committee of the prOgressives, and Mr. Hinshaw and Secretary Francis E. Reauchamp of the Drohibtonists asking the "Wedding' of the two parties. Their plan would include membership of other "liberal clements: joint head quarters in Chicago, New York and They would work through their separate treasurers along harmonious lines for the election of al least forty selected congressman in 1918. It is asserted that the progressives and prohbitionists are gound firmly by like ideals
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
Financial
SLIGHT GAINS IN
 TODAY'S TRADING
Market Opens Poorly But Soon
 Gathers Momentum

Wall Street-Steels, coppers. oils and shlppngs carried the list to lower levels at the opening of today's trad lnS. ReceSSiOnS in these several groups ranged from large fractions to 1 F points. Rails also were inclined to yield, notably grangers and Pacif- lcS. Among the few strong issues were Sumatra Tobacco and Republic Iron. Liberty bonds were strong at 10004
 Declines of the first half hour were partly overcome in buying of prom incnt equipments and other specula- tive issues but prices shaded again on resumption Of professional pressure. l.. $. Steel lost a point, Bethlehem 1 H and Air Brake ,. These losses were son retrieved, however, metals, Bald win Locomotive and Crucible Steel leading the second rally. Rails con- tinued irregular and other representa- tive shares lacked definite trend. Lib erty bonds varied from 99.9S to 100.04.
 Trading became apathetic in the early afternoon, but steel and other leaders increased their-early gains on further short covering. This advan- tage was forfeited however, on publi cation of the governments price sched ule for raw and finished products in iron and steel. Reversals of 1 to points from best prices ruled.
 Close-Prices mounted to highest levels in the last hour. Industrials and shippings led the movement. The closing was strong. Liberty bonds ranged from 99.9S to par. Sales ap proximated $50, 900 shares.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
LOCKED OUT OF CHURCH
Catch Sprung at Universalist Church and ParishiOncrs Unable to Gain Adnittance.

Although bent upon attending ser vices at the Universai1st church in Ja. o. IT. A. NJ. hall last evening, about 20 parishioners were unable to do so as some one locked the outer door of the hall. The door was fastened se- curely by sprnGing the catch on the lock- The services sarted at the church at the usual hour. Rev. Will liam Wallace Rose, pastor of the Uni versali church at Bridgeport, was the speaker.
 An official of the Universalist church stated today that some miscreants seem bent upon causing the UniVer- saliSts as much trouble as possible The lights on the church bulletin have been repeatedly stolen and smashed The latest move has been to destroy the sockets.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
LINUS I. PENN INJURED
Aged Hartford Man Thrown From Wagon by Automobile and Serious Iy InjurcI-ChauffclIr Takes Flight

Hartford, Sept. 24.-Linus T. Tenn, 84 years old, for many years, until recently, a well known figure in Hart ford business life, is at the Hartford hospital with serious injuries to his head and small chance of recovery, as the result of being thrown from his wagon on Pennington avenue this morning by a motor truck owned by concern of West Hartford, and driven by c. H. Plaine, who fled when he discovered the result of the acCi- dent and is being sought by the Hart ford police.
 Mr. Tenn has not recovered con- sciousness since the accident and it is thought probable that his skull is fractured.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
RUSSIANS SMASH
 BACK NEAR RIGA
Petrograd Announces Defeat Of
 Germans on Northern Front

Petrograd, Sept 24-Russian forces on the Riga front, in the region south of the Psi1off highroad, yester- day took the offensive and after fierce struggle occupied the German positions in the sector of Silzeme, the Russian war office announced today. The Germans sustained severe losses and left 400 dead on the field. The Russians took 60 prisoners and 10 machine suns.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
STANLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH.

Registration night will be observed by the boy scouts at the Stanley Memorial Congregational church this evening. Scouts are requested to be present at 7:15 o'clock in uniform. Tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock the teachers and officers of the Sunday school will meet at the home of w. Marsh p Cottage Place. The Christ ian Endeavor Circle will meet at the church on Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. On Friday at 7:30 p. m. a business meeting and social of the Young Peoples society will be held. Next Sunday will be Rally Day at the church and Sunday school.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
CHy Hens

Mr. and Mrs. John c. Connolly have returned from their wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs Louis Dube of 535 Stanley street are receiving congratu- lations on the birth of daughter.
 Saul Berkowitz of Stanley street left yesterday for Philadelphia where he is to enter the Dental school University of Pennsylvania.
 Motorcycle Officer Hayes arrested Annie Josephs for selling goods on East Main street this morning without having a vendors license. She was later released when she paid the usual $2 fee for the privilege.
 Mrs. Nellie Sargent of West Haven is the guest of Mrs. and Mrs. E. Park CT of Maple street.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Johnston are at Atlantic City, N. J.
 New Britain council, Mo- 26, r. B. S.. will hold a regular meeting in Judd's hall Friday evening. Supreme President A. F. Ford and Deputy Su- preme President Mrs. Morten will ex- plain the new rates which are to go ] into effect January 1, 1918. Refresh
  tendance is desired.
 Sergeant Allan keegan, U. $. A., stationed at Panama, is visiting his mother on Lafayette street.
 William J. Began of Springfield Mass, was weekend visitor in this city.
 Attorney Elias Ringrose, trustee of r+he bankrupt estate of Chapan Shoe eCo., has sold the stock to $. w. Menus for $2,O70.
 Sandur Albin of 143 Elm street, em- ployed at the Stanley Works, injured < his leg in painful manner while at work today and he was removed to the New Britain General hospital in the police ambulance for treatment. Don Becker, gunners mate on the Jt $. Battleship Maine, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. F. R. Dolan of this city.
 k A case of diphtheria on Smalley street was placed under quarantine by the health department today. Miss Grace Cans of the American twc weeks stay at New York and New Jersey.
 Edmund Felt of this city, who was { formerly a member of the naval re- : service in the naval aviation corps
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
MITCHELL GETS RECOUNT.
Bcnnctt's Managers Offer No Protest
 Against Action.

New York, Sept. 24.-The applica- ton of Mayor Mitchell for recount of the vote in the republican primary last Wednesday was presented in the supreme court today before Justice Cohalan who said he would sign the order.
 Counsel for William M. Bennett, whom the mayor defeated by a small margin on the face of the returns and counsel for the board of elections both entered formal consent to the recount.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
MARRIED TWENTY YEARS.

1 Tn honor of the twentieth anniVer- sary of their marriage a surprise
 party was given to MT. and Mrs. AL
 bert Johnson at their home, 56 Pros
 pect street. About 100 guests were present and MT and Mrs. Johnson . were the recipients of a beautiful liable as a memento of the event. They
 have one daughter, Miss Mildred Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
German Artillery Active on Scarpc.

London, Sept 24.-German heavy guns were active early this morning on both banks Of the river Scarpe, on the Arras front in France, Field Mar shall Haig reported today. A German raiding party near La Basseville was driven away after q sharp fight last night with the British. This informa- ton was contained in last nights statement by the British war office.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
REV. (. E. PHIL HONORED|
Pastor of Swedish Bethany Gnu
 Chosen President of NiSsion| Convention Opening at Springfd

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 24.--1 Eastern Missionary Association the opening session of it's convent here today elected as president RI G. F. Pihl of New Britain, Conn.,, al as secretary, F.. Thoren, Providen1 R. I. Emil Hjerpe of New Britd was named as a trustee.
 Nearly 100 delegates are prese representing New England, New Yo and New Jersey
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
BANKRUPTCY HEARING.
Trustee and Appraisers Appointed For
 R. \. LaI5ranche Store.

A hearing was held in the office of Referee Yeomans this morning on the bankrupt estate of R. A. LaBranche. At the close, Constable Fred Wrinkle was appointed trustee and the apprais- CTS named were Attorney Elias Ring rose, Ovid Appel and Abraham IOuZzner.
 Attorney Morris D. Saxc appeared in the interests Of a number of the creditors.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
Food Stores Taken in JacObstadt

Berlin, Via London, Sept. 24.-Gcn- cral Won Ludendorf announces in the official German statement today that rich quantities of provisions, includ- ing bread and flour, fell into the hands of the Teutons when they captured the Russian town of JacObstadt, on the DVlna river, last week. It also says British troops made fresh atta clzs on the Flanders front
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
THOMSEN-NIELSEN.

Nicls P. Thomsen and Miss Ellen Nielsen, both of East Hartford were married Saturday afternoon at i o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Christian Niel- sen. Both are well known in this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. NJ. $. Anderson of the Emanuel Gospel church of this city MT and Mrs. Nielsen will sail in a few days for India as missionaries.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
ARRIVES IN ENGLAND
Word Received Today That Private
 Elliott Lands Safely on English

Word was received by MT. and Mrs. Frederick Elliott of South High street other members of the 102d Machine Gun company. Young Elliott enlist ed in this city with Company E and was later transferred to New Haven.
 William and Henry Gregory, sons, of MT. and Mrs. Felix Gregory of 542 East Main street, are also believed to have landed in England. Both are mem bers of the same company as El- liott and also enlisted in Company B Of this city.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
CELEBR ATE UNIVERSALIST DAY.

"Universalist Day. will be cele- brated by all Universalist churches in the United States on the first Sunday in October The Univcrsalist church of this city will observe rally day on this Sunday. Rev. William Wallace Rose of the Bridgeport Universalist church will occupy the pulpit. As a speaker Rev. Mr. Rose is exceedingly interesting and eloquent.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
TEE. ON STRIKE.

Toronto, Sept, 24.-Operators of the Great Northwestern Telegraph company from Calgary to Montreal, are on strike today The operators here left their keys at II a. m the understanding being that other opera tors over the entire system would strike at the same hour,
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
Germans Bomb Own COuntrymcn.

Paris, Sept. "A North of Verdun and near Posses and Cahumse Woods the artillery duel was intensely violent last night. the French war office announced this afternoon German airships bombed the camp of German prisoners near Bar-le-Duc and two prisoners were killed.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
MARTIAL LAW IN
 GREEK PROVING
Royal Decree Affects Laconia, Arc and LariSSa-ConStant pOItCrS Lose Posts.

London, Sept 24-Martial law been proclaimed by royal decred the Creek provinces of Laconia, cadia and Larissa, says an Athens spatch to Reuters.
 The Greek government, accord to the same correspondent has de cd to replace discontented aides camp who served ex-King Const tine and who remained disloyal Alexander. \ list of military naval officers has been submitted the king from which to choose l mem bers of his staff
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
CHILD NEARLY STRANGLES

The fouryear-old daughter of Mi chael Arneth of so pleasant street had a marrow escape from choking to death while at dinner yesterday. A piece of food became lodged in the child's throat and only for the heroic measures adopted by the frantic fla ther she would have died.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
TO RESUME SEWING MEETING.

The Red Cross sewing class or lsa- bella Circle, N. D. l.. has been re stunned and sessions Will be held every Tuesday and Friday evenings at the rooms at .166 Main street. All friends of both organizations are invited to attend the sessions,
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
SAYS DAUGHTER STOLE.

Complaint has been lodged with the police by Salvatore Sanzzu of IA Franklin street who claims that his daughter, Mrs. Pasqualine Leone of Bridgeport, has stolen s116 from him during a weekend visit.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
Says Note Is Satisfactory.

London, Sept. 24.-A despatch from Buenos Aires to Reuters Limit ed says that Argentina has received q note from Germany which has given complete satisfaction to the Argen- tine government.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24
Strike on Eleven Railroads.

Buenos Aires, Sept. 24.-A general strike on eleven Argentinian railroads began at midnight last night.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-24

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