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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08

mained to engage In similar Work N
Upon the request of the special Com:
mittee on Red Cross Medical Work" of
the American Medical Association the
6een 6een'y yye-circuiarized He during the current
year with the result that there are now
~ Of these committees organized n, IN
Indiana and Texas; which have each 4s.
fIHssy 0Sd ny Knsnsky si etc. ts
Many of these committees have been OF
considerable service in obtaining judges
for First Aid Contests and by furnish
ing instructors and examiners OF First
Aid classes.
In February. 1915. the work Of the
Bureau Of Medical Service was divided
'n4H AZ. IVY /. Organization and Enronmens
Division-Charrged with the duty & OF
haspes mtae on Red Cross G shf Medea
lists of individuals volunteering to
serve in the Department Of Military
Relief in time OF civil disaster ssd recards or m
Of Red Cross Units formed for military
relief; to assist in the organizatiop a aaiaa and
instruction of Red cross Wnrresnendl war nea,dl
ence in connection with the Medical
Service as the Director General may
4is. 2. The First Aid Division.
Prevention. and First Aid to the IN
1ureQ, ana SuDJeCtS TeldtlI6 iSsCs
among the general public and industrial
concerns, and to carry on all other du-
ties connected with First Aid Service
previously performed under the name
of the First Aid Department.
414, /. ORGANIZATION AND EN-
ROLLMENT DIVISION
Ambulance Companies are now in
process of formation at Pasadena: Cali
fornia. the University of Californ1a the
University of Chicago. and in New York
City.
Executive Committee which permits the
Bureau of Medical Service to organize
what are known as Sanitary Training
Detachments anywhere (see A. r c.
Circular 1867. but particularly among
educational institutions ana lndustrlai
concerns The formation of these de-
tachments and provision Of funds for
the purchase of equipment for the same
is one of the most important functions
Hb tbe inap1elS pepartment t'ed Of military Relief
Already the following large 1ndustrlal
concerns are interested in the Sanitary
Training Detachments:
l. Bethlehem Steel Company. South
=. New Jersey Zinc Company at
3 3. New Jersey Zinc Company at
1. Lehigh Coal & Navigation Com
pa' Ford CoIiieries Company. Curtis
The first training detachment that has
definitely commenced to organize is the
Sanitary Training Detachment No. at
Palmerton, Pa, of which DR.. John
Weaver Luther will be the Command
ant.
Bureau of Medical Service also had
charge of the Bureau Of Supplies; On
s. Navy. having reported for duty June
IS. 1915. was placed in charge of the
Bureau of Supplies and he will render
a report on the work carried on since
Beginning with the first shipment Of
supplies for European Relief on Sep
tember II. 1914. up to July l, 1915, the
following shipments had been made by
the American Red Cross.
AIS. Supplies Shipped-(Detailed fig
ures given in report omitted and totals
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08

Sbinments SIS
PACKAGES ... 1I,o67
Purchased Supplies , S79,7SS SO
= Donated Supplies 27s,660 81
Total Value ... $35S,449 OIL
To Other Countries
Shipments ..... IS
Packages ,., 56:,
Purchased Supplies 49,. $6,O2s IA
TotaP RSng'ee Valss seppnes .. $M,s4s 12 H
Summary
Packases .............. 47,o6o
Purchased Supplies ... $512,30I As
Donated Supplies $1,014,167 81
Total Value 81 l526469 O2
In addition to the above list Of ship
ments to the Allied Powers, supplies val
ued at S110.s7575 were purchased by the
American Red Cross and forwarded to
France in three shipments. for which the
American Red Cross paid freight charges
of s4.242.55. Fifty complete hospital tents
were also purchased by the American Red
Cross at cost Of $S,795.00 for the French
Red Cross, for which the American Rel
Cross received reimbursement.
In addition to the supplies listed aoove
for the Central Powers. there have been
shipped by the American Red Cross to the
Austrian Red Cross at Vienna, "a cases of
antitoxin, valued at s13l, So and to the
German Red Cross at Berlin. "a cases, val
ued at $229. 595. 60. These supplies were paid
for by the Austrian and German Red
Cross Societies, reSpectfyely
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
GOV. HOLCOMB PROGRAMS OCT. 21
 AS SECOND LIBERTY LOAN SUNDAY

18.-Governor issued
 
 
 
  
 Since of travail called the pulpits necessity e call.
 he
   recorded history the within called Both enlightened
  tottering civilization lis threatened with which greatest stability obligation definite addition Liberty Bond  that and of mankind at this desires "Thereore Connecticut 917
 
 
  Given under my hand and seal of the state at the capitol in Hartford hundred and of the of 
 By Excellencys Command: L. PERRY. MARCUS HOLCOMB
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
GAINS BY MEMBERSHIP.
Grand Fncampment, I. O. O. F. Hold
 ing Annual Convention Today.

New Haven, Oct. 16.-Patriarchal Odd Fellowship in Connecticut showed during the last year net gain in membership of 239 according to re- ports made at the annual session of the Grand Encampment, I. o. o. F. of Connecticut, here today, the total membership on July 1, 1917 being B. TSP. Receipts for the year were $4,- s17.2O and disbursements s2,7s6.61.
 In his annual report the grand patriarch, Fred N. Bushnell, reviewed In detail the activities of his office and recommended that attention be given ito the need of protecting the interest and membership of the pa- tria rChs in Connecticut who have VOL unteered, or may give, their services to maintain the honor of the flag under which they live"
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
HONEST BEN HELPS
 MANY, NOW IN JAIL
Takes $25, ,000 and Pays the Back Taxes of His
 Fellow TOWnsmen

Plymouth, Mass, Oct. 16.-Benja- min T. Reed, tax collector and treas urer of Whitman and known through out the country as Honest Ben" to- day began a two year term in the guilty yesterday to the larceny of the guilty yesterday to the larcency of town funds amounting to $25,000. shortage was discovered in February. Reed disappeared while experts were at work on his books and was arrest. ed few weeks ago in Connecticut.
 Reed made a remarkable state ment to the court in pleading to the charge.
 "I may have done wrong. I req lize it now and am willing to take my punishment" he said. ''I did the best could. Not one cent of the $25, 900 in my dedication has been appropri- ated to my own use. but rather to meet outstanding taxes which threat ened to expose my own peculiar style of bookkeeping"
 And then in a firm voice. the old man declared that at the time of the manipulation of his accounts business was dull in Whitman and many of his friends were unable to pay their taxes.
 "I knew that if I pressed many of them whom owed taxes" he went on, 'it meant the loss of hundreds of homes and the wiping out of small bank accounts. I collected money and applied it to the accounts of those who could not pay year after year, and the two offices I held made it possible for me to transfer one &C., count to the other. Part of my sal- ary also was used for this purpose"
 There was no evidence that Reed ever gambled or traded in stocks and District Attorney Katzman said the state had not found that he used the money in any other way than he had stated.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
HUNDREDS OF CATTLE
 STAMPEDE IN STREET
Are Liberated From Pens By Fire Which Destroys Half of Stock
 Yards in Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 16.-More than one-half of the Kansas City stock yards, the second largest in the country, was destroyed by fire early today. It was estimated when the fire had been brought under con- trol, after raging for two hours, that several thousand head of cattle had been destroyed, some estimates run ming as high as 10000. There were 47,0O0 cattle in the yards at the close of business yesterday, it was said.
 Hundreds of cattle liberated from the burning structures reached the down town section of both Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas.
 It was the third disastrous fire in the history of the Kansas City stock yards. The fire departments from both cities com batted the flames
 The origin of the fire was not de- termined and no estimate of the financial loss was available early to- day.
 The fire gained rapidly and extend ed over six city blocks. Thousands of cattle were turned out and were running wildly about. At 4:3O a. m. the fire had not been put under con- trol, and at least one-half the exten- sive yards had been swept by the flames. Some estimates of the num- Der of cattle burned ranged as high as 10000 head. The big stock ex- change building was not reached by tho fire.
 The sheep and hog pens. in another section of the yards had not been burned, but thousands of animals were liberated.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
PARLIAMENT OPENS,
English Statesmen Gather for the
 First Time in Two Months.

London, Oct. 6.-Parliament as- sembled today after a recess of two months and began grappling with a big grist of legislative and adminis- trative work. Its most important duty will be the passing of new vote of credit. This probably will bring up for discussion the war situation, but 1t will be a few days before that bus mess is reached.
 For today there is nothing more ex- citing scheduled than the second read ing of the bill giving the government control over all petroleum and the consideration of the Titles deprivation bill, which is aimed at those who take up arms against Great Britain and her allies.
 Chief interest centered in the pros pect that the government will take ad vantage of the opportunity to an- nounce the general policy of its air service, problem which has been brought into the foreground by the recent raids over London.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
PLEASANT ST. WOMAN SHOT;1
 HUSBAND SOUGHT BY POLICE
POLITICIANS HAMPER RUSSIAN NAVAL POWER Loss of Island of Oesel Could Have Been
 Prevented

Petrograd, Oct 16.-The landing of German troops on Oesel island could have been averted only by risking battle under Enfavorable ci-cum- stances which might have resulted in the opening of the Gulf of Finland to the enemy. Admiral Verdervesky minister of marine, said the blow is a hard one to Russia but the Russian fleet apparently was in no position to hinder the Germans. The admiral cont1nueds
 T have several times drawn atten- ton to the possibility of such a blow. and also discussed the situation with Premier Kerensky. But no one paid attention to the governments warn- ing. Although we are at war. our political differences have been given first place in the minds of the people. The Germans take this into accounts and events show that they have been able to take full advantage of it.
 German naval power Is four times greater than that of Russia, the ad- miral continued. The naval force in the Gulf of Riga, did everything pos sible to prevent a landing of the Germans and will continue to carry out all orders. The minister of ma- rine sees no immediate danger of a German attempt to enter the Gulf of Finland. He expresses the belief that owing to the lateness of the season, the German operations will be local ized.
 The Petrograd council of work mems and soldiers delegates has is- sued an appeal to the army and fleet to obey their commanders and to fight to save the capital and repel the GermanS in the Gr1f of Ripa
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
MAY EXAMINE BOOKS
 OF COAL MERCHANTS
State Fuel Administration Reported About to Send Experts
 to This City.

According to Mayor George Quigley, 1t will not be surprising if, in few days, experts come to this city to examine the books of retail coal dealers. The exact purpose of their proposed visit is not revealed but it is believed they will seek to learn whether the dealers were justified in charging recent high prices. No def mite statement concerning the exam ination Is obtainable. It is said the experts will act under the direction of the state fuel administration, which is working in cooperation with Dr. Harry A. Garfield, federal fuel admin istrator.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
KAISER BILL SENDS
 WIRE TO POLAND
Tells Who He Wants to Be in Charge of That Stricken and Dev-
 aStated Country.

astated Country.
 Amsterdam, Oct. 6.-According to 8 telegram from Berlin Emperor Will liam has sent the following message to Gen. von Beseler, the Ger man governor-general of Poland:
 T have found it advisable, Tn agreement with my illustrious ally, the emperor of Austria Hungary, and in the spirit of article 1 of the de- cree of September 12, 1917, to install as members of the council of re- gency of the kingdom of Poland the archbishop of Warsaw, Alexander von Laeksoki, the mayor of Warsaw, Prince Lubomirsky and the landed proprietor, Joseph Honostrowski."
 The emperor requested Gen. von Beseler to carrying out the decrec in conjunction with Count Szaptycki, the Austrian governor general
 The decree of September ? trans,- ferred the supreme authority in Po- land to a council of regency of three members The legislative power is to be exercised by the council, all of whose decrees must be countersigned by a responsible premier. One of the first tasks of the council will be the appointment of premier, which must be sanctioned by Germany and Austria-Hungary.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
SPOKE TO 10000.

Jassy, Rumania, Thursday. Oct. II. via Petrograd, Oct. 15.-Charles J. Vopicka, the American minister to Rumania, has made several visits to the front recently, exhorting the Rus sian soldiers to continue fighting. On one visit he spoke to 10000 soldiers There was great demonstration at the conclusion of the speech, the en- thusiastic soldiers carrying the min- ister about on their shoulders. Every mention of America was applauded vigorously.
 A committee representing the Ninth Russian army has voted unanimously to continue fighting.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
S25O 'BRIDE" ARRESTED
Madeline Macdonald Caught in New
 Haven On Old Charge of Having

Miss Madeline Macdonald, aged about 20 years was arraigned in police court this morning charged with the theft of $250 from John Spargno of Elm street. In the absence of the principal witnesses the cas was con- tinued until Saturday morning in bonds of $1,000. Miss Mcdonald was arrested in New Haven last night and turned over to the local authori- ties, who have been holding a war rant for her arrest for several months.
 The case dates back to about a week pervious to the famous Elm street "white slave" raid of several months ago. At the time the girl was said to be an inmate at this house and among other methods the gang used to collect money was to have her fleece easy victims. It Is alleged that Spargno was induced to believe that the girl wanted to marry him and on what he supposed was his wedding night she rified his pockets of $25O in cash and escaped.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
INDEPENDENT POLAND.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Says That's
 the Conviction of Entente.

Petrograd, Oct. 16.-M. I. Tcrest- chenko. minister of foreign affairs, at a meeting last night in observance of the Tooth anniversary of the death of Kosciuszl1o, the Polish patriot, de- clared that it was the conviction of the Entente powers that "any peace should recognize the independence of Poland"
 This differs from the declaration is- sued by the provisional Russian gov- ernment last March, in which it urged that Poland should be given autonomy under nominal Russian guidance.
 The meeting was the climax to a day devoted to Polish ceremonies. Most of the diplomatic corps was pres ent and several members addressed the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16

oenned the following statement tc the boards, which is self explanatory To the Wardens and Vestrymen o1
 St. Marks Parish,
 New Britain, Connecticut. :.
 Dear Brethren: I realize that have reached the age when men try to tighten their work and re- sponsibility. Moreover my health has not been the best for the last two years. SO. after consultation with our bishops and other friends whose advice I rely on, I have concluded to resign.
 Therefore, I hereby tender to you, the WardenS and Nestrymen of St. Marks parish, and through you to the parish itself, my resig- nation of the office of rector of St. Marks parish, New Britain, Connecticut, to take effect Mo- vember 1, 1917.
 I am sure that l need not tell you how much regret and sorrow this step causes me. You know it touches the chords of my heart with saddest fingers. Kind ly consult with each other about this action of mine. and I will call a meeting of the parish cor poration shortly to take final ac- ton.
 I have striven to be faithful in the performance of my duties all these years and in this reso- lution to resign for the sake of the work itself. endeavoring to continue to be,
 Faithfully yours,
 HARRY INNES BODLEY,
 Rector of St. Marks Parish,
 New Britain, Connecticut The action of the rector in re- signing will be received with regret the city. Since beginning to administer to the flock of St. Marks church. Rector Bodley has endeared himself to all. While the is a surprise to many, it 1as been felt by his intimate friends hat, owing to his advancing age and decline in health, the duties of the parish were such as to require a man.
 Rector Bodley will not leave this ,ity, which will be glad news to his friends. Following a confer ,nce with Bishops Brewster and
 
 to supply work thro ughout he state. filling pulpits wherever arises.
 Rector Bodley has been very active with the affairs of St. Marks church since assuming the pastorate. 19 years lgo. succeeding Rector Harry Wayne. lis kindly manner has won for him many friends in other churches about he city. As a preacher, none in the .ity eXcel1ed Rector Bodley, and his services were always in demand, for of all sorts. He was a par icular favorite with the Y. M. T. A. 2 B. society aud at most of their celebrations he has been ,ne of the principal speakers. Prior o locating in this city, Rector Bod ey was dean of the Cathedral in Topeka, Kan.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
STILL 15 CENTS.

The Herald wishes to an- nounce that no authorization has been given neWsboys to collect eighteen cents per week for deliveries of this paper. It has been brought to the atten- tion of the publishers that a number of newsboys have in creased their rates from fifteen to eighteen cents. This has been without the knowledge or acuuiescence of the Herald. The old rate of fifteen cents is still in force.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
WILL DELIVER MESSAGE.

Petrograd, oct. 15.--DaVid R. Fran cis. the American ambassador will de- liver in person on Tuesday to Mme. Catherine Breskho ok kovskaya, "the grandm other of the revolution" tel agram from President Wilson. The message, which Is dated October 12, expresses the presidents confidence in the intelligence of Russia.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
Rights and Privileges of Soldiers
 and Sailors Under Discussion
CONFERENCE BEING HELD
Many Families of tho Boys Fighting for Us VIII Be Left Impcrfcctly Provided for Unless Advantage Is Taken of Legislation.

Washington, Oct. 16.-Treasury off, f1oials today began thNee-day con- ference here with representatives of the army and navy at which the rights and privileges of soldiers and sailors under the now war insurance law were explained.
 Assistant Secretary Rowe of the treasury department. who is presiding in the absence of Secretary McAdoo. read a telegraphic request from the secretary to the officers and enlisted men urging them to take out war risk insurance policies on or before Feb ruary l2 next, and thus avail them selves of the full measure of protec- tion made available by the new law. The secretary emphasized the low cost and the vital importance of the protection to the men and their fam flies in the event of death or disa able- ment
 'The provisions of law for family allowances, for the re-education of the wounded and cripples. and for compensation, in case of death or in- jury" MT. McAdoos message said, apply without cost. But the officers and enlisted men of the army and navy will not enjoy the protection of the very important provisions of this act unless they realize fully it's scope and advantages and secure insurance on or before February 12, 1918, or in the case of any future enlistments, within four months of the date of such enlistment. I trust, therefore, that you will impress upon the officers and men who attend the conference the importance of making every pos sible effort to induce each officer and enlisted man to take insurance within the time allowed by the statute. The cost is so low that every private can easily pay for the full amount.
 Unless all our soldiers and sailors will take advantage of this legisla tion, the families of many of them may be left imperfectly provided for"
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
BANKERS APPEAL
 FOR LIBERTY LOAN
New Britain Is Still $662,00O
 Under Minimum Allotment INDIVIDUALS MUST HELP
Letters Sent to Those Whose Circum- stances Arc Believed to Warrant Their Interest, Urging Them to Do Their Bit for U. S.

Calling public attention to the need of increased enthusiasm in regard to New Britain's role in the Liberty Loan, the local committee in charge of the loan has addressed a form letter to hundreds whom they believe to be able to invest. The letter emphasized New Britains situation-everythin up to the minimum subscribed with the exception of approximately $662,- 900. which must be secured if New Britain is to hold up its head with other cities in the state. The letter follows:
 'The local Liberty Loan committee, at meeting held October 9th, re- ceived report from the manufacturing companies of the city that indicated that they would subscribe for about $800,000 of the Second Liberty loan for themselves and their employees, and that subscriptions to the amount of $5OO,000 were in sight from the large subscribers, including the banks of the city for their own account.
 ''The minimum apportionment for New Britain is s1,662,0O0 and the maximum $3,135,00O. You will see that there is $662,O0O to be subscribed for by private individuals outside of the employees of the factories to reach Illc lilAlli1Au11l AppOA IAO11AAAOAI AoA CA1o city.
 ''In order that this sum be sub- scribed every one with money to in- vest or who can reasonably expect money for investment between now and January 18th. 1918, should do so to the fullest extent of their means.
 'The quality of the security behind these bonds is unquestionably the best the world affords at this time, and the rate of four per cent is a fair one considering the character of the bond.
 The necessities of the government for funds to fight the war, and provide our Allies with funds to pay for their necessities so that they can continue the fight. is we'll known and need not be dwelt upon by us
 The Commercial banks of this city will take subscriptions on installment basis, either in 10 monthly payments of 50 weekly payments. They will also loan you money to be paid not later than January 18th next or you can subscribe on the government plan which calls for per cent with ap- plication, IS per cent. November 18th, 40 per cent December 15th,. and 40 per cent January 18th. One of these plans should be applicable in your case. Do not say to yourself Why should I sacrifice any part of my in- come or inconvenience myself, it will be done by somebody Do your share.
 Your share is whatever you can see your way clear to poy for, either now, or by January 18th next, or on installments running 10 months.
 "Go to the commercial bank in this city and subscribe at once. October 27th is the last day you can offer your financial loyalty to your government by subscribing for this loan"
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
TO ASSIST LIBERTY LOAN.

Boston, Oct. 16.--Grand Army men will rally to the support of the Liber- ty loan at a meeting to be held in the East Newton street armory on Octo- Der 23. J. B. Lewis of the National association of Patriotic Instructors who will be one of the speakers has received pledges from 1,500 veterans of the Civil war that they are ready to enroll in the service during the per- iod of the war to perform any duties of which they are capable.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-16
THE IRISH ON DECK.

London, Oct. 16.-Northwest of Bullecourt early this morning, Irish troops carried out a successful raid,' says today's official announcement. The enemy's artillery showed consid erable activity during the night near Ypres- Staden railway.