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New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
BIDS SUBMITTED .
 FOR 34 SUBMARINES
Companies Offer to Let Out
 Patents on Per Ton Basis

Washington, April 11.-Specific bids for thirty-four sea-going submarines of the S00-ton type were received at the navy department today in re- sponse to advertisements asking for proposals on thirty-eight such craft.
 In addition to the formal bids, the department received special pro- posals that the government itself con- struct submarines under license by the holder of the patents
 The Electric Boat company pro- posed to build eighteen submarines in from sixteen to twenty months at a price of $1,524,OOO for each vessel constructed on the Atlantic coast and $1,592,O 900 for each constructed on the Pacific coast. The limit of cost set by congress for the submarines appar- ently excludes these proposals as it is $1,30O,Oo0
 The company proposed as an alter native to construct the submarines on a cost plus fifteen per cent. profit basis.
 The California Shipbuilding com- pany of Long Beach, Cal, and che Lake Torpedo Boat company of Bridgeport, Conn.,. proposed to build from four to eight submarines, each in from 24 to 32 months at prices ranging from $1.2Ss,0OO to $1,o99. 900 depending upon the design. The cost plus percentage profit plan, also was proposed by the companies as an all ternative and the Lake company offered to license the government to construct on its own plans for s1OO per net ton submerged displacement.
 Snyder and company. French concern with offices in New York, pro- posed to license the government to build under it's plans at a rate of $G5,000 for the first boat and $45, 900 for each succeeding vessel. or to license the government to build oil engines under it's plan for submarine use at 35.00O for the first engine and s26.o for each succeeding en- glne built.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
SONS AND DAUGHTERS
Children of Grand Army Veterans
 Meet at Hartford for Annual Con-

AuAluTVll OA OTStIbu tAHuIy NStGishlS
 Meet at Hartford for Annual Con-
 ventions of Connecticut Dcpts.
 Hartford. April 11.-Reference to present critical conditions in the na- tion was made by Division Commander Robert T. Alcorn of Hartford in his report at the opening of the thirty third annual encampment. Connecti- cut Division. Sons of Veterans. this afternoon. Three hundred sons were present and greeted his words with hearty applause. Commander Alcorn presented an extended review of his work during the year.
 The membership March 31. 1917, was 2469. gain of 253 The balance in the hands of the treasurer was $291.95.
 This evening there will be ban uuet and the encampment will resume it's meeting tomorrow morning.
 Nearly 100 women were present. in cluding delegates from seven tents in the state at the eigth annual convcn- ton of the Connecticut Department. National Alliance Daughters of Vetcr- ans, here today. Mrs. Maude S. Ford of Milford. GS.xsartment president. pre- sided. Th.Fz~ssion was largely de- voted to hearing reports. Officers will be elected late this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11

Mrs. Waldo Pierce, artist and avla- trix, has placed an aeroplane and her services at the disposal of the United States for scout duty. She now awaits the disposition of the au- thorities.
 Its absurd" she says, "this hang ing to old prejudices and old tradi- tions in this enlightened age. I am not a suffragist, but I believe in wom- ans rights. I believe if woman wants to go to war and shoot she should be allowed to go. Let the men stay at home. There are more unmarried women in the country than unmarried men, and there are an aw- full lot of them without employment. They have nobody dependent on them and no business to sacrifice.
 The country needs aviators. There are only a few men who can fly in the army. and I do :-t see why women aviators are not accepted. There are
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
HIGH GALE FATAL
 TO AGED WOMAN
Mrs. Spitko, 72, Exhausted by
 Fighting Heavy Wind

Collapsing from exhaustion and an attack of organic heart disease, brought on by her attempts to force her way in the teeth of a March gale after leaving the trolley at Maple Hill following a shopping trip to Hartford. Mrs. Mary Spitko. ager - years, wid- ow of Samuel Spitko, died suddenly at her home in Newington shortly be- fore s o'clock last night just after she was carried into the house by her sons and neighbor In an attempt to save his mother by getting her home so that medical aid could be secured. John Spitko, employed at a Hartford factory and her companion on the trip home last night, carried her until he, too, was in state of collapse. Putting her semi-conscious body by the roadside and covering 1t with his two coats. he staggered a considerable distance in his shirt sleeves to the house. and secured the aid of another brother and a neighbor. Mrs Spitko breathed her last shortly after she was carried into the house and before pr. F.. $. Grace, who had been hurriedly summoned. arrived. Dr. Harry A. Elcock, medical exam iner, was notified and viewed the body, giving heart disease as the cause of death.
 Mrs. Spitko went to Hartford yes- terday on shopping trip and to meet her son. John, when he got out of work. They visited several stores in the city before starting on the re- turn trip. Upon leaving the trolley, they were struck by tho full force of the March gale and found difficulty in making their way along the road. Mrs. Spitko suddenly became dis tressed and would have fallen but for. Johns aid. She was in such a condition that he found it necessary to carry her by main force.
 She was born in Austria. daughter of John and Susan (Nebaurer) Roth. Three sons survive. The funeral will be held from her home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon and the burial will be in Fairview cemetery Rev. Mar tin w. Gaudian. pastor of St. Johns German Lutheran church, will off, ciate.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
Cny ken1s

Vesta Review will meet tonight at 7:aO o'clock. Important business vii; be transacted
 Miss Marion Rackliffe has resumed her studies at Dean academy, in Franklin, Mass. During the. Easter recess. which she spent in this city, Mn and Mrs. r. E. Rackliffe, Jr., en- tcrtained party of friends at their hcme. 30 Cambridge street, in her honor.
 The condition of Virgil M. Palmer of 129 Lincoln street. who is ill with spinal meningitis at New Britain Gen efal hospital, remains critical and un- changed this afternoon. Dr: Herman strosser is the attending physician. Harry Kransow of Hartford has filed mechanics lien for $3,241.s1 against property owned by George Levine on Main street.
 Andrew l.. Johnson has filed a judgment lien for $193.3s against
 Hans l.. Christopher of Blake Court. William Pankunas has taken out a l permit to build a frame dwelling
 25x27, on Overlook avenue, the esti- 1 mated cost to be $1.500.
 ] The monthly meeting of the health i board will be held at o'clock next Tuesday afternoon.
 The Tabs and the K. of C.. will
 resume their pinochle tournament to- morrow evening at Tabs hall. i The Ladies' Aid society of St. l Joseph's church will hold a charity 1 whist tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O
 o'clock at the Parish hall ! Slight improvement is today noted 1 in the condition of Sergeant William 1 Brown of Co. F.. who has been criti- 1 cally i'll with spinal meningitis at 1 New Britain General hospital. Paul G. Papenforth of Lincoln
 street has enlisted in the United
 States aviation corps and has been 1 assigned to a station in Florida. James Butler of Fremont street IS confined to his home by illness. The annual Father and Son ban quet will be held in the Y. M. C. A. 1 banquet hall tonight. H. w. Gibson of Boston will speak on Boys
 Rights"
 The regular meeting of the Metho- dist church Mems Brotherhood will
 be held this evening. At the con-
 clusion, refreshments will be served. Secretary \. H. Andrews of the Chamber of Commerce will be in New i York tomorrow on official business.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11

only few of them, but they are all good licensed fliers. I do not believe they can train enough men to fly in any three months. It takes a year. I have been flying now almost a year, and I would not attempt any stunts I think it would be a very good thing for women f1iers if they could train for the army the same as men. It would act as an incentive for more women to go into aviation. After all, l do not look at war as just going off and getting killed. Some of the men who go to war really have a good time.
 "Tm~not at all keen about running an ambulance. There are hundreds of men and women who can do that, but I do want to fly and the country needs fliers."
 Mrs. Pierce was Miss Dorothy Rice, daughter of the late Isaac l.. Rice. who left large fortune.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
BATTLE OF ARRAS TO DECIDE
Military Expert of Vossisclc Zeitung Believes Story Will Be Told in Battle Now in Progress

Amsterdam. April II, via London 1:oo D. m.-The military expert of the Berlin Vossische Zeitung con- siders that the battle of Arras will prove the decisive battle of the war
 "It was foreseen, he says. that the enemy would not try to break through on the Somme, as the basis for any such attempt had been removed by Won Hindenburg's strategic retreat Consequently everything possible was done by the Germans to strengthen the Arras line and a surprise there was impossible"
 The expert adds that it must be borne in mind that the course the operations have taken was not de- sired by the hostile command.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
Financial
DEALING SLUMPS K
 AS DAY LENGTHENS
Declines Follow Quickly After
 Promising Opening Hour

Wall street-Firmer tendencies were manifested at today's opening. war issues being most in demand. Gains of the first half hour ranged from one to three points in Bethlehem, Lackawanna and Crucible Steels and Republic Iron. with 3-s for U. S. Steel. Metals and shippings avera ged one point advances with oils, Gen. tral Leather and American Can. Among rails, Delaware and Hudson regained three points of yesterdays severe loss. with three for Canadian Pacific and one to one and a half for Union Pacific and leading coalers. De- clines were limited to fractions, except in S]oss- Sheffield which broke one and one-l1alf points.
 General irregularity followed the in itial rise. Steel and associated shares losing about half their gains, and Delaware and Hudson forfeiting prac- tically all it's recovery with variable recessions in other rails. The only pronounced activity was in specialties and pool issues comprising the war groups. Shippings held their early advantage and Wilson Packing rose three and three-quarter with four and one-half for Ohio Gas and five for National Biscuit. Trading dwindled at mid day.
 The bond market was confusing, in- ternationals making further upward progress while domestic issues were lower and U. $. Coupon threes yielded five-eiSl1t1as of a point.
 Reactions became more extensive in the afternoon on relatively heavy sell ing of rails, motors. and high priced specialties. Chief among the latter was American Tobacco. which lost six points. Business became more apathetic after the second hour.
 Closing.-Steels and equipments at- tained to highest levels in the active tiral hour, rails rising more moder- ately. The closing was strong. Sales were estimated at 650,O0O shares.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
SPECULIATORS PATRIOTS
Chicago Gamblers Promise Not
 Gamble in Butter and Eggs.

Chicago. April 11.-Speculation in butter and eggs on the Chicago butter and egg board was abolished 'as . patriotic duty by unanimous vote of the directors today. This was accom- <plished by abolishing all rules cover. ing deals in these products for future delivery. Dealers desiring to assure stocks for future delivery may deal directly with shippers as individnals but the action of the board will, it is said, practically eliminate speculation.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
SECURING NAVAL RECRUITS.
F. X F. Corbin Electrician Engaged
 in Campaign Here.

M. S. Brainard, former elec- trician at P. & F. Corbin's, was in this city today in connection with a pub licity campaign being waged by the United States navy to secure recruits NIT. Brainard expressed himself as we'll pleased by the cooperation or merchants and others with whom he came in contact.
 MT. Brainard is in the United States fleet naval reserve and finished an enlistment of eight years previous to coming to this city. His home is in Thompsonville and he is a chief electrician of the radio service Iii Uncle Sam's sea forces. His head quarters are in the Strand theater building, 1903 Main street, Hartford. The navy has recently extended the age limit so that men under 35 may enlist.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
Miss Eusenia Bronson.

Miss Eugenia Bronson, 29 years of age, of 133 Chestnut street died at the New Britain General hospital last night. She had undergone serious operation Monday last. Miss Bron- son is survived by a sister. Mrs. Mary Dunn, well known resident of this city.
 Originally from Columbia, S. C., the Bronsons came to New Britain at the irsistence of Mrs. Charles H. Upson. No arrangements have been made for the funeral of Miss Bronson.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our appreciation for kindness and words of Sympathy from all of our friends and neighbors during the illness and death of our beloved daughter Ada Gertrude Finch Also our sincere thanks for the beautiful floral offeringS at the funeral services.
 MIR. AND MRS. JOHN FINCH;
 AND CHILDREN.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
SUFFRAGE , BILLS
 ARE IN DISFAvOR
Two Measures Reported Back in
 General Assembly

important bills appeared in both branches of the General Assembly today In the senate measure to make more stringent the law against the use of narcotics was found in the bill which would impose fine of $1OO or sixty days in jail upon any person. other than a legally licensed physician, druggist or dentist, who may be found to be in possession of any narcotic drug or its derivative. In the house the bill prohibiting women rem working in factories at night and prohibiting the employment of children inder sixteen in factories were unfavorably reported with a minority favorable report sighed by MT. German of Danbury and Mir. Sweeney of Bozrah. The bill was ta- bled for printing.
 Unfavorable reports were made on bills to create tenement house com mission; for 9 state board of plumb ing inspection and concerning the practice of nature opathy
 The woman suffrage committee re- ported unfavorably on the two suf- fsage bills providing for municipal
 
 for debate. on next week Wednesday. Mir. Coe of Cromwell was the only member who dissented from the re- port.
 The excise committee reported bills which would prohibit persons signing liuuor remonstrances who live more than n quarter of a mile from the proposed location and allowing the taking out of licenses for six months in a town which votes from dry to /. wet
 pThe bill which would require own CTS of moving picture theaters to provide a seat for each ticket holder was adopted by the senate 2S to II with an amendment by Senator Bis uclI empowering the superintendent Of state police to estimate the standing room capacity for q moving picture theater and requiring the owner to rost a notice which should state plaln- iv such standing room capacity. The massage of the bill was preceded by tvo-hour debate e1 %hich various attempts to amend the measure and to postpone it indefinitely were made Ynsuccessfully After adopting the measure the senate refused to recon sfxier it's action.
 The mousse duOplcu ehh ''> to the dog law so that fifty per cent of-damage done by dogs in the killing; of sheep shall be paid by the state. Amendments to make the bill apply to the killing of poultry and other birds were defeated.
 sBy vote of 146 to 52 the house after an hours debate passed the bill xvhich would exempt from vaccination ,ersons who have scruples agalns' snch treatment If they first secure a certificate of exemption from the secretary of state.
 sFavorable reports on bills include these:
 Permitting the Norwich Water com rnissioners to appoint a superintend- ont; concerning finances and taxes IT To:rington; for removal of appoint tive officers in Bristol after their cleo tive successors shall have taken office; nermitting all towns. cities and Dor. oughs to establish public markets and requiring persons selling reno xated butter to take out licenses an nQally.
 AThe senate adopted bills requirln& license from the adjutant general fol fte manufacture or storage of eX- n1osives: and limiting the number o1 salmon to be taken by fisherman from Twin Lakes.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11

penditures during the year amounts, ing to $19.027.S7. The receipts show an overdraft of $52O.9S. The items in
 the expense account include books,
 supplies. etc. $7.422.03: salaries
 $7,492.9S and building accounts
 $2,13O.S4.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
LOCAL STOCKS

Furnished by Richter & Co.,
 The market has had a further de- cline today with sales of American Brass under BIO. Colts Arms has been traded in in the neighborhood of 100, but other stocks arc quiet Be- low are the closing Quotations:
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
SEN ATE PASSES ARMY BILL.

Washington. April 1.-The army appropriation bill, carrying $27S,0OO.- 70 for the existing regular army was Assed today by the senate. amended to that it becomes immediately effec- i've.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
John KOWIOWSlxi,

John Kowlowski aged eleven months, son of William and Annie kowlowski of 41 Putnam street died suddenly last night of convulsions caused by stomach trouble. pr. Harry A. Elcock medical examiner, viewed the body. The funeral will be today.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11

New York Stock Ex change quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,. members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. W. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
Bernard Clark.

The funeral of Bernard Clark, who dropped dead at the breakfast table yesterday morning. will be held at g o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Mary's church and burial will be in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11

LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT.
 The annual report of the New Britain Institute library, filed by H. s. Walter with the city clerk, shows eX-
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIETC. .tTION

first class painters. Steady work for ono year for the right men. Crowley BroH.. 49l
 Main street. Al sd
New Britain herald., 1917-04-11

IOST--Last week on Mali. street. p1rsc coo!aining sum of money. Reward if returned to Herald.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-11
EXPERTS FOR DEFENSE
 IN GILLIGAN TRIAL
Will Endesvor to DisProve Expert
 Testimony Offered by Prosecution.

Hartford, Conn. July 1o.-The de- fense in the trial of Mrs. Amy E. Archer -Gilhgan today introduced three expert witnesses in an effort to ais prove expert testimony offered by the prosecution to show that Franklin R. Andrews, an inmate of the Archer home for elderly people at Windsor, died from the effects of a poison ad- IniniStered by the accused.
 Dr. Otto Schultze, a toxicologist and medical assistant to the district attor- IeE of New York, who said that he had made over 5000 autopsies, told how. in his opinion, an autopsy should be performed. In many respects his methods of procedure. he testified. diff fered from those employed by physi-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-11
Hosiery and Underwear Dept.

BOYS RIBBED HOSE in black only. Sizes from to II .................. SALE PRICE ZIG WoMENs GAUZE COTTON HosE-bIaek and white, seamless hose, with double sole and wide garter top ............... SALE PRICE 14e WOMEN'S LfSLE AND SILK LiSLE HOSE in black and eoiors. Seconds of high grade Soc nose :''.......''.-'.'' SAI6 FH'SG ho WoMENS GAUzE SILK LIsLE HOSE in black only. Sizes sLz to 10 SALE PRICE 23e FIBRE SILK BOOT HOSE for Black only .......................... SALE PRICE 33e WoMENs eAUzE COTTON HOSE in black only. Made in seamless style. SALE PRICE 26c OUT SIZE BLACK LIsLE HOSE in 2 regular make. Fit we'll and look well. SALE PRICE 42e SIPS SILK HOSE for Offered in black and few eoiors. Have iisle top and sole e....................... SALE PRICE sfos WoMEN's SILK HOSE in black, white and eoors. Values from $175 to $225
 SALE PRICE s12e 17e SLEEVELESS RIBBED UNoERvEsTs for women. These subject to slight inper- feetions ..................... SALE PRICE 12lle SWISS RIBBED COTTON VESTS for women Sleeveless and with either plain fancy tops
 SALE PRICE f5c o5c WoMEN'S VESTS in beth Swiss and fine ribbed styles Sleeveless and either plain fancy trimmed ................ SALE PRICE tse WoMENs EXTRA SIZE VESTS with either short sleeves or sleeveless ..... SALE PRICE 15e WoMENS EXTRA SIZE SLEEVELESS VESTS ........................ SALE PRICE tee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-11
Local Laconics.

The reinforced concrete pavement in West Broad street is gradually nearing completion.
 Dr. John F. Martin of Boston is on visit to his mother at her home in the Martin house.
 The members of Calvary Baptist church Sunday school had an outing Tuesday at the Wequetequock casino.
 Mrs. Joseph T. Tanning. with her three young sons. has returned to her home on Lincoln avenue. Norwich af- ter a weeks visit at the Pleasant View cottage of her parents Mir and Mrs. James B. Mullin, of Norwich.
 W. 4. Parsons, treasurer of the Richmond Lace works at Alton, where there has been a, strike for several weeks, reports that a portion of che plant is in operation and prospects favor a full working force in the near future.
 Michael J. Deadly, Joseph L. Leni- han. Judge Oliver H. Williams, Angus tine A. T. L. Ledwidge, August Lar son, Martin H. Spellman, George H. Bray and Robert F. l.. Mason of Westerly are at the Elks' convention in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-11
clans who performed the autopsy on ! ndrPHH-s' hnhN-

clans who performed the autopsy on Andrews body.
 It developed today that the case is unique in that such a large quantity of poison was found in Andrews body. Prof. Stanley R. Benedict of Cornell testified that he had never known of a case where so much poison was found after death. The courtroom was crowded with spectators throughout the day, many of them being women woh listened intently to the technical testimony. 4 number brought lunches and several occupied themselves by knitting during the morning and after noon session in order to retain their seats after the noon recess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-11
White Goods, Linens, Towels

1oe INlTiALED WASH CLOTHS
 SALE PRICE tzfzs 7se HEmsTiTcHEo LINER TOWELS
 SALE PRICE 5ss UN7LEhcHEo ALL-LINEM CRASH
 He-1se ard zoe A YARD ALL-LINEN OAmAsK -fUu bieache5-s3 inches wide and worth 55e yard
 SALE PRICE 5s- EXTRA FINE 5LEAcHEo OAHAsK These fine oamasks se dupiiestss ts- cay Tor anywhere the prices we paid. me price we ask you today would buy these linens from the nsnufseturer
 st.5o-S1.75 AND s2oo A YARD WE WILL ALSO SELL AN ODD LOT OF TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS AT PRICES ABOUT oNEHALF THEIR PRESENT VALUE MERcERizED DAMASk OF EXCEPTIONAL MERIT .......... .4ec-5ee-6ec AND 75e YARD 25e WHITE WAGsTINGs. s......sALE PRICE fss 2ee quality. ............... SALE PRICE 2se '9c quaiJ '''..'... ........ .-..-.. SALE PRICE 2Se WHITE GOODS FOR SKIRTS
 2se-3ee-5ee-55e A YARD 2oe WHITE RlPPLETTE. ...sALE PRICE t7s zoe WHITE CREPE............s SALE PRICE fss WE WILL SELL 500 YARDS REMNANTS OF CRASH. This includes biesehsd or- nieaened and also huekabaek, the value be- ing ~oc yaro .--..-.......... SALE PRICE 7ce BUY YOUR TURKISH TOWELS DURING THts sALE-FALL PRICES WILL BE
 MUCH GREATER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-11
Ra Did Advancement.
MOTHER ASPHYxIATED
 SELF AND TWO DAUGHTERS
Husband Found Bodies When He Re-
 turned Home from Work.

Manchester, N. H., July 10.-When Philip de Breze, a cigarmaker came home from work tonight he found the bodies of his wife, aged 27 years. and his two daughters. aged and l. lying in a gas-filled room. Near the bodies was a note written by Mrs. de Breze skiing that her little ones be buried beside her. The husband was una ble to give any cause for the tragedy.