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New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
CHy Mems

Miss Margaret Cochrane of Colum- b1a street is ill With grip.
 Goldenblum-Mllliner Co.-advt
 Lemuel J. Coburn of Maine is re- new1ng acquaintances in this city.
 Local friends of N. w. Foss, for merly of this city, are in receipt of where he is conducting one of the principal hotels of that city,
 12 yearly shoe sale starts Saturday. Every pair of shoes in our store re- duced. Besse-Leland Co.-advt.
 John Kent Is i'll at his home on Prospect street.
 Former Councilman Willis H. Roden is i'll with grip and larangytis at his home on Stanley street
 Building Inspector Arthur N Ru- therford is indisposed at his home on Stanley street.
 Fast color shirts s5c at Wilson's advt.
 The prohibition town committee will meet next Tuesday evening at the home of Leonard Kurtz on Greenwood street to make plans for a banquet to be held in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall on February '.
 All our mems suits and overcoats priced less than today's wholesale prices. Besse-Leland Co.--advt
 Goldenblum's. Opens Jan. 6th.- advt.
 Property owned by Lizzie Kulper on Sexton street has been atta ched with a mechanics lien in favor of Rocco Ferraro, who claims payment of $155 for materials furnished.
 Silk Mufflers, 1-2 price at Besse- Leland s-adVt.
 Howard s. Hart and Norman P. Cooley will entertain the directors of the Fafnir Bearing company, Hart & Hutchinson company and Hart & Cooley at the Country club tonight in honor of the twenty-f1fth anniversary of the foundation of the latter con- cern.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
CORRUPT PRACTICES
 LAW IS WORTHLESS"
Senator Owen Charges That $500, ,OOO Was Given to Campaign Fund
 Without Publicity.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The corrupt practices bill pending in the senate was the general subject discussed at a conference of the national popular government league which opened here today. Senator Owen of Oklahoma, author of the bill and president of the league, in an address characterized the present federal law requiring pub licity for campaign contributations as quite worthless" and estimated that $25, 100000 had been spent in 1916 for influencing elections.
 >.'I have been advised of an instance in the last election" he said, "at which one citizen gave s30",0O0 for another citizen holding high public office and to which no publicity was given or intended to be given.''
 Other speakers before the confer ence, which will continue tomorrow, include Senator Norris of Nebraska, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, suirragist leaders and Charles Edward Russell, socialist leader.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
WOMAN AND BABE IN PERID.
Occupy Wagon Drawn by Runaway Horse.

Adolph Savage of Wilson street re- ceived a badly fractured right ankle while Mrs. Savage and their infant daughter were gravely imperiled in a runaway on North Main street this afternoon. When near Broad street Savage decided to allow the horse to drink and removed the bridle. The animal, young and but recently broke to harness. took fright and started to do circus stunts. Savage made an effort to control it. seized the horse's nose and managed to hang on while being dragged several feet. As the team gained speed he was shaken off, falling to the pavement with considerable force.
 With the wagon swaying from side to side. momentarily threatening to overturn, the frenzied animal dashed down Main street, Mrs Savage hold ing the child tightly and managing to keep her seat. She was unable to do anything towards controlling the horse because of the bridle being off. Near Lafayette street Michael O'Neil made heroic attempt to stop the team, was dragged several feet and severely shaken up. His effort
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
MAY SUE MCMAHON.
Relatives of Fire Victim Arc Conduct
 ing Investigation.

Relatives of John Mccarthy who lost his life in the fire at the Bronson House, are Investigating the case very closely it is said, with the view of bringing civil suit against P. $. Me- Mahon the owner of the building, and who is at present held for the su- perior court for failure to comply with the building ordinances in regard to proper fire escapes.
 Local lawyers today quoting the civil law in regard to violations of this kind speak of it as being much more stringent than that of the criminal law. It is probable that no steps will be taken in the matter until after the case has been disposed of in the su- perior court in March.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
HOSPITAL CROWDED
Scourge of Grip and Pneumonia Taxes Local Institution to Its Capacity-Physician Rushed.

New Britain is wrestling with an epidemic of pneumonia and old fashioned grip, conditions being ag- grevated by the "grippy" weather. At New Britain General hospital there are twenty pneumonia cases and an even dozen ordinary grip patients un- der treatment, nearly a record. The facilities of the hospital are taxed to the limit and it has been necessary, to place cots in some Of the corridorst All of the private rooms are crowded and it has been necessary to turn down applications for admission. These conditions are similar to those reported from hospitals throughout the state, the report being that the Hartford hospitals are daily turning away patients.
 Physicians are rushed day and night, many new cases are reported and it is feared that the limit is still to be reached. That people are wor- r1ed is indicated by the rush on stores dealing in drugs, rubbers, umbrellas and like anti-cold articles.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
Financial
BEARS IN CHARGE
 ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Losses Recorded During Day
 Closing Heavy

Wall Street-Further pressure was brought to bear again active stocks at today's opening, presumably as a result of the discussion of peace ne- gotiations. United States Steel added l t1-2 points to yesterdays decline and there were losses of 1 to 2 points in the other industrials, equipment and munitions. Coppers motors, At lantic, Gulf and West Indies and other less prominent issues also proved susceptible to moderate offer ings, with the sugar group, Industrial Alcohol, Central Leather and Inter- national Paper. Rails were dull at fractional declines.
 The extremely professional charac- ter of the early trading was indicated by the cratic price movement. In- itial declines soon gave way to gen. eral recoveries and some material gains, notably in Reading, Mexican Petroleum and Beet Sugar. but these were speedily sacrificed in another setback. Steel lead the second re-. bound towards midday. more than relieving it's opening loss, but Beth lehem Steel fell 15 points. Rails came forward on a fair inquiry for standard issues, including Trans continentals and grangers, but cop- pers Jagged. Bonds were irregular.
 Close-Rallies of 1 to points in the final hour proved of short dura- tion, prices receding again on re- newed pressure. The closing was heavy. Sales approximated 100000 shares.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
LOCAL STOCK MARKET
Business Opened Up Briskly in Morn- ing But Sasgcd As Day Advanced Tho Quotations.

Business on the local stock ex- change opered: rather briskly this morning, but sagged as the day ad- vanced and the market closed quiet Among the more active stocks the following quotations prevailed:
 American Brass, 345-350; Niles Bement- Pond, 175-1S0; Scovill, 5S0- 600; Bristol Brass. 70-72; American Hardware, -134-136:a Landers, Frary and Clark, 63-65; Rights, 9-10: Amer ican Silver, 30-33; Marlin, 53-57 and Billings and Spencer 112-115. Other cations.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
August HOlnln.

August Holmn, aged 63 years, died last night in the New Britain Gen. eral hospital following a few days illness. He was @ native of Sweden but has resided in Pennington for a number of years, where he conducted farm. He is survived by his wife and son Carl Holmn. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at >2:30 o'clock from the Erwin Mortu- ary chapel. Rev. pr. s. G. Ohman will officiate
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
SWISS NEUTRALITY INTACT.
Germany Does Not Intend to Violate
 The Border.

Berne, Switzerland, Jan. :, via Paris, 5:10 a. m.-The Bund prints a new German note with the object. of dispelling fears aroused in ssritzAr land by runors that Germany Intend ed to strike at France and Italy through this country. The note says:
 we may once more declare that, as all Swiss knows, Germany is for mally resolved to strictly respect Switzerland's neutrality"
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
GREEK STEAMER PORTED OED.
Siripiros Attacked By Submarine, Says
 Despatch From Spain.

Paris, Jan. 5, 12:35 D. m.-Tha tor pedoing by submarine of the Crock steamship Siripiros is reported In a Havas despatch from Corunna. Spain. Twelve men of the crew were saved by the fishing boat San Jose.
 Havas despatch from El Ferrol, Spain, says the captain and twelve members of the sSiripiros have heen. landed on the beach at Cobas. N'
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
BRIDE.ELECr sHOWERED.

Friends of Miss Ruth Bellman Chestnut street, rendered her ml cellaneous shower last evening at u home of Miss Anna Sparmer on Sta ley street. The young woman was u recipient of a number of useful af valuable gifts. Miss Bellman is to married on February ' at the Bapti parsonage to Rosert Tryon of Middl
 town. The couple will mako the home in Meriden. ,0G
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
INSPECT SLAUGHTER HOUSE.

Chairman H. s. Tallard of the health board, Superintendent T. E. Reeks, Milk and Food Inspector B. D. Radcliff. Slaughter House Inspector C. R. Witte and Commissioners M. w. Davenport and E. P. Burns made an official inspection Of the new munich pal abbatoir this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
CAR IN CENTRAL PARK.

Dr. s. w. Irving, driving his run about on the west side of Main street this morning, skidded in an attempt to avoid collision With another ma- chine and before he could stop his car had driven over the sidewalk and into central park almost to the monument steps. The machine narrowly missed colliding with a fire hydrant as it skidded across the sidewalk.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
ASST. SUPT. AT H. & c.
Lyle B. Marcy Coming From Mel
 den to Accept Position Here. (Snecia1 tn the HarAld1

Meriden, Jan. 5.---Lyle Bart1 Marcy, foreman of the press room the Edward Miller, factory, tenderl his resignation today to take effect February 1. He will go to New Br1 ain to become assistant superinte| dent at the plant of the Hart Cooley Manufacturing company al will reside in New Britain.
 MT. Marcy Is a councilman fro the fourth ward and will tender h resignation.
 MT. Marcy was formerly a res dent of this city. living at 96 Wa lace street. He was connected vii the American Hosiery company that time.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
FLEECED SAN MARINO.
Regent Arrested For Theft of Two
 Million Lire.

Rome, Jan. 5, via Paris, 5:15 a. m. -Olinto Amati, twice regent of the republic of San Marine, has been ar- rested on charge of embezzling two million lire of the republics funds, according to a despath from Rinini, the capital of San Marine. ..
 He is reported to have speculated unsuccessfully. ..
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

was sufficient to cause the horse slow down. Policeman Thomas Woo and others managed to get it und control.
 Savage was transferred to M Britain General hospital in the ad bulance with Policemen Woods al Matthias Rival giving first aid tred
 ment.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

ming to earth this most unsavory scandal.
 There is a great deal more in this matter than you imagine, and if you once get your machinery in motion I am in a position to say you will be supplied with all the necessary in- formation.
 Very truly yours,
 "A. CURTIS"
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
Stanley Zcanber.

The funeral of Stanley Zember of Winter street was held this afternoon from the undertaking rooms of M. J. Kenney & Company at 351 Main street. Burial was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
TO BUILD NEW FACTORY.

John E. Downes has secured a per init to erect a new factory building for the Traut & Hine company on Stanley street. The structure will be 40x5O
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
Timothy M. AheaIn.

Timothy M. Ahearn, formerly of this city, well know through being connected for many years with the Stanley Rule and Level company, died at his homo in Bridgeport, We'd nesday following a brief illness. Since removing to Bridgeport about a year ago he had been employed as a mechanic there in several of the large manufacturing plants. He was born in this city about 50 years ago, son of Timothy Ahearn of Brook street. The family Is one of the old est in the southern section of the city and owns considerable property in the vicinity of Brook street.
 He is survived by his wife and two children, William and Anna who live in Bridgeport; four brothers, Daniel of Stamford, Patrick J., Joseph and William Ahearn of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Mortimer Meehan, also of this city.
 The son, William, is well known in the baseball world, being the star twirler of the Pioneers the Southing ton team of the Valley League and other crack aggregations.
 It is expected that the funeral and burial will be in Bridgeport, Mrs. Ahearn's former home.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Elk change. Represented by F. w. Eddy. Jan. 5, 1917
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
POLICE MARCH WITH
 DEPARTED BROTHER
Funeral of William F. Grace Attended Also By Many City
 Officials,

Final tribute to the memory of Po- liceman William F. Grace was paid by men and women from all walks of life, fraternal associates, personal friends and men of New Britain po- lice department, at largely attended funeral services from St. Mary's church at 9:3O this morning. Tho church was crowded and despite the weather many were present at the committal service in St. Mary's new cemetery. An escort of forty ono po- licemen in charge of Sergeants IT, M. Herting, W. c. Hart and George Kel- ly marched behind the hearse from the Washington street home to the church. Because of the heavy rain they did not accompany the body to the cemetery.
 Rev. w. A. Downey was celenrant of solemn high mass of requiem with Rev. w. A. Krause as deacon and Rev. J. B. Fay as sub deacon. During the mass, Rev. John T. Win ters. pastor of St. Mary's, occupied a seat in the sanctuary. AS the body was borne from the church Miss Mae B. Dillon sang "Nearer My Gol to Thee"
 The bearers were James MctCabe and George Mofit, representing the police department; Albert Voltz and Martin Welch, representing the Y. M. T. A. and B.. and Richard Brophy and Bernard F. Mof11t, representing w. A. TIarty branch, A. o. H. The flower bearers were James and Frank Kelly of Middletown and Thomas Feeney of this city.
 Among those attending the ser vices were Chairman E. G. Babcock Of the safety board, Chief Robert N. Dame and Assistant Chief William !. Noble of the fire department. Prose cutting Attorney George W. Klett, Judge James T. Meskill and Clerk of Courts E. J. Danberg.
 At the grave Rev. Fr. Fay conduct ed committal service.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

WANTED-By man and wife, one or two furnished rooms, suitable light housekeeping Easy walking dis tance. State full particulars imme- diately. Address Box LXl4, Her aid. 1-5-2dN and of brick,
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

esday evening on 6:O5 Plainville car or corner South Bur ritt street, lady's hand bag. Finder telephone 132S-4. Reward.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

WANTED--Boy 16 years old desires
 position in an office. Address Box X12X, Herald 1-5-2dx
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
The Eastern Motors, Inc.
 Capital '. .$1, 100000. Preferred. $325, ,OOO. Common $676 'OOO E
A GOOD INVESTMENT


 A corporation doing business in Connecti- cut, organized under Connecticut laws and directed by Connecticut men of known in- tegrity.
 A complete and competent organization building motor car of the highest type, known as CHARTER OAK-a car, which the advance specifications alone over-spld thes first years output 8@ AN IDEAL FACTORY AT NEW BRI- TAIN, plans laid and parts and material ordered for the 1917 schedule. @
 The known cost of every unit of construc- ton laid down at the factory door, months of preparatory work and years of experience .1n building high grade motor .earsleaves no doubt to the cost of each car With the cost known the selling price known and paid in advance of the delivery of cars-the difference is the known profit.
 There are no experiments. There no risks.
 As wide distribution of stock is desired, large allotments have been discouraged and preference will be g iven subscriptions tor smaller amounts. "7'+-' There is available at this time One Thou sand Shares ($1OO,OOO) six per cent.i (6eo)r cumulative Preferred Stock (preferred as to assets and dvdends) at par (S100) Each :. Share of Preferred carries Share of Com- mon Gull paid and non-assessable) of like par value, bonus. The financial statement shows earnings suf- ficient for 2O9o on Common Stock the first year. ~,..-.... -... ...t.
 This offer may be reduced or withdrawn any time. Buy now.
 THE EASTERN MOTORS, ING, ,5
 NEW BRITAIN, CONN
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

agitation for investigation, will be heard tomorrow, and Thomas w. Lawson will be heard Monday
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
AID THE KIDNEYS.
DO Not Endsnger Life When Mineral
Point Citizen Shows You the Way
to Avoid IL.

Why will people continue to suffer
the agonies of kidney complaint. back
acke, urinary disorders, lameness,
headaches, languor, why allow them
selves to become chronic invalids, when
tested remedy is offer them7
Doan's Kidney Pills have been used
in kidney trouble over 50 years, have
been tested in thousands of cases.
If you have any, even one, of the
symptoms of kidney diseases, act now.
Dropsy or Bright's disease may set
in and make neglect dangerous. Read
this Mineral Point testimony.
William Hammill, High St, Mineral
Point, says: Il had weak kidneys.
The kidney secretions passed too fire.
quently and bothered me especially at
night. The secretions were highly col
ored and scanty. used Doan' Kidney
Pills as directed and my health i'm
proved. The trouble with my kidneys
was corrected, too"
Price so cents. at all dealers. Don {
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Hammill had. Foster Milburn Co,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
A Famous Phrase and Its Author.

During any political campaign one
familiar phrase often appears In the
public prints and has frequently been
heard on the Government
of the people, by the people, and for
the people" Its authorship is yet wide
ly attributed to Abraham Lincoln,
from whose lips 1t fell on the battls-
field Of Gettysburg, November le,
1868. That other speakers and writ
ers used 1t before Mr.. Lincoln did Is
conceded by competent critics; but
where did they find it? This question
is answered as by authority In book
issued last year by DR.. Frank II. Vize-
telly, entitled Essentials of English
Speech and Literature" On page So
Of the book Doctor Yizetelly says of
Wycliffe: "He entered Queens col
lege, oxford, In 1910, and In 1872 took
the degree Of doctor OF divinity. Wy
cliffes greatest service to literature
lies In the fact that he undertook the
translation into English of the whole
Bible. This he produced between the
years 1880 and 1894. In the preface
Wycliffe used phrase that later writ
ers and speakers have attributed in
modified form to Abraham Lincoln:
The Bible is for the government Of
the people, by the people and for the
people Literary Digest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
Treatment of Scaids,

No one is Immune from accidents,
and among the most common Of these
are the injuries caused by scalding.
The pain of the sufferer can be greatly
alleyiated before the doctor arrives If
somebody present knows just what to
do. Scalds should be treated prac-
tically the same as burns. The frat
step is to exclude the air by means
Of covering with the white of an
egg, piece of clean old linen saturat-
ed with olive oil or even pure unsalted
butter. In mild scalds leave the Bills
ter alone for "A hours, but If the skin
IS badly scalded and the blisters are
much raised above the surface prick
them at the edge with n sterilized
needle and gently press until the liquid
comes out, Great care should be TAX
en- not to injure the loose skin cover
ing the blisters, as it is needed as
protector to keep the scald from get.
ting raw.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
POWER SELDOM USED WISELY.

Some thoughtful writer has said cor
rectly, Power has seldom been used
wisely. " This we believe and hope the
Kaiser will realize sooner or later.
When governments or men acquire too
much power they must be summarily
curbed. Rome went down through the
weight OF is surplus power, Napoleon's
power threatened, and he was put out
OF the way. The person with an over
supply Of power cannot be argued with,
and is therefore extremely dangerous
to the welfare and happiness Of man
kind. Zee people should, the people
must promptly destroy the menace.
There would be no war at this time
but for this tyrant. power.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
POLLS SwAMPED BY PATRIOTS"

Such is thsbold and glorious announce
ment made by the Chicago Tribune of
yesterday in reporting the result of reg
istration day throughout the country.
The number who registered passes
all forecasts by nearly a quarter of a
million. Fully 10000, 600 is the esti-
mated total Of the country. Wisconsin
sons alone number 230, 900.
With the required time for prepare
tion-not necessarily very long either,
because of the essentials, brains, grit
and money who can lick the world?
The sooner the Kaiser gets wise the
better for him
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
OUR FIRST WAR SCANDAL.

Chicago Tribute.
For goli-hlooded prohteering it would
be hard to beat the present manipulation
of coal prices, II is the first big scan
dial of the war,
A 800 per cent increase in prices is
unwarranted and dishonest There is
no shortage Of coal; in fact. some of the
mines are not being operated, the pur-
pose being, it is said to cut down the
supply Neither is there the slightest
warrant for anything like such price
advance ON account of war conditions.
Tho mine owners first added Go cents
to last years price to take care of in
creased operating expenses; recently
they gave 1t a still bigger boost by add
ing 81 20 more. In the opinion of inn
partial observers this is nothing more
nor less than an effort to gouge the pub
lie. 1t is an INSCRIPTIONS attempt to
get rich quick through war profits
Meanwhile the government needs
thousands Of tons of coal to make rifle
barrels Some harsh things have been
said and some harsh things ought to be
done. The indictment is very simple:
In a time OF national crisis the coal men.
for their own profit. are holding up not
only the public but the government
itself.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
Why the Tornado.

A tornado is a sign of spring. Warmth
and cold struggle for supremacy. Damp
ness adds to the instability of the air.
A warm wind brushes past a cold wind,
starts the air whirling, forms vacuum
inside the whirl and column of vapor
around the vacuum. The newborn mon
ster rushes across the country at the
speed Of an ordinary railroad train, leav-
ing devastation along a track anywhere
from 600 feet to mile wide. Were the
air sufficiently damp, and therefore sulli-
GENTLY unstable, the same thing might
happen in the fall.