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New Britain herald., 1917-02-10

O'Keefe will not be his associate the not unless there is re-assignmt Supernumerary Policeman F1 Friend has been assigned to duty the theater for tonight and tomorr' night. While Chief Rawlings adm that the assignment is only temp ary and experimental, it Is belieN that it will be continued, if all g well. Supernumerary Policen Friend has been prominent at the cent meetings of the supernumer' officers when re-adjustment of cert regulations were discussed.
 Patrick s. McMahon may be invi to attend a future meeting of safety board and explain in peri what he meant relative to the> requ for changes in police assignments his theater. It has reached tho q of some of the commissioners that claims to have been misunderstd and that he did not ask to have pernumerary Policeman OKeefe
 tailed there. The commissioners derstood from his telephone Cd munication that he asked for Sup numerary O'Keefe. As theere appe to be a misunderstanding somewh1 the suggestion has been made q McMahon present future requests writing or personally.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10

measures on railroads, revenue, etc., now before it, but overshadowed by the greater international problem re- mains to be seen. This session ex- pires March 4th, and it is hoped the country will be spared an extra ses- sion. Manufacturers and distributor alike, are perplexed by many grave problems. From the economic point of view, the high cost and scarcity of raw materials is becoming an in- creasingly serious matter. The same is true as to labor. Meanwhile, profits in many cases are already seri- ously threatened by inability to check growing expenses and an increasing unwillingness of consumers to pay current high prices, which are already beginning to visibly check consump- ton.
 The money market is we'll supplied with loanable funds and rates are easy. A government loan to the ex- tent of $500, ,00o,o00 or more is talked about in case of war, but these figures, which are not official create no un- easiness among bankers, who are con- ndent that any necessary loan would be easily and promptly taken. Our banks are in an exceedingly strong position, as evidenced by the low rates Of discounts prevailing in all parts of the country. The Federal Reserve system is working admirably and has strengthened immensely our banking resources. Recent liquidation has added to the supply of loanable funds, excepting, of course, the shipments of gold to South America and else where. Even if we escape war and issue no domestic loan whatever, Europe must continue a heavy bor- rower in this market for a long time to come. simply because this is the most available reservoir in the world. Such demands will make themselves felt more conspicuously when peace arrives, as unquestionably the indus trial facilities of this country will be freely called upon to aid in Europe's reconstruction. As an illustration of how rapidly New York is growing as financial center, bank clearings re- gently touched the high record of $1,- 218,OOO,000. This total was swelled by operations connected with the $250, 100000 British loan; but on three other occasions bank clearings at New York passed 'the billion-dollar mark. HENRY CLEWS.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
PEACE MOVE HITS
 JAPAN'S BUSINESS
Boom Caused by European War
 Suddenly Depressed

Tokio, Feb. S.-The peace move of the Central Powers was followed in Japan by sudden and general busi- ness depression, which showed to what extent the industrial boom in this country is the result of the war. Enterprises devoted to furnishing sup plies to the Entente Allies and ship ping shares were so affected that the whole market dropped and the direct ors closed the exchange for several days. Buyers on a margin were forced to abandon the market alto- gether and there was considerable unloading regardless of values. It is felt that many stocks under the war influence had reached a stage of in- tfation and investors believe that af- ster the atmosphere is cleared prices will return to a normal stage.
 Addressing the metropolitan bank CTS, Premier Count Terauchi, refer ring to the German peace proposal, and to the temporary panic caused in economic, circles, expressed the opin- ion that present time is by no means opportune for the Entente Powers to conclude peace and that they would not lay aside arms and stop hostili-
  ject. He continued: "The situation 'has favored the commerce and indus try of the empire. This will last till the termination of the war, but in or der to secure a permanent guarantee of commercial and industrial prosper ity, efforts must be made to consider measures for post-bellum arrange ments Efforts must be made to en- nance the credit of domestic manufac- lures and to develop permanent market in foreign lands''
 The Japanese press was practically unanimous in the opinion that the peace proposition of the Central pow CTS was not sincere and expressed the belief that 1t had been forced on Ger many by internal conditions. Speak ing of Japanese terms at pos- sible peace conference, the news papers declared that Japan would never agree to the return of Yiao-
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
Financial
PRICES STRONGER
 IN LIGHT MARKET
Little Interest Reflected in Apathy
 of Traders

Wall Sreet-Dealing in stocks to- day were altogether superficial. Price changes were decidedly uneven though mostly higher. United States Steel was in moderate demand with shippings,. oils, and war supplies shares. Underlying strength was shown by a few of the leading rails. General weakness marked the util- ities. Bethlehem Steel rose 4 points, Air Brake 6 points and Saxon Motors 12. The closing was irregular. Sales were estimated at 175,0OO shares. Bonds were variable, some foreign is- sues being slightly firmer, but Anglo French 5's reepated their minimum quotation.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
DEPENDED SISTER;
 BROUGHT. TO COURT
Resents Objectionable y Remark and Gives McDermott
 Beating, Later Paying Fine.

Because he defended his sisters reputation and resented her being called bad name in the presence of a crowd standing before the bar in a saloon near Winter and Main streets last night, according to his testimony, Ihomas Birmingham, employed on a West Hartford farm, was fined $7 and costs by Judge James T. Meskill in police court thls morning for vicious assault upon John McDermott Po- hceman Michael Massey testified that he saw the accused follow McDermott out of Che saloon, hit him in the face with force sufficient to knock him down and then hit him, at least once, when he was down. Seeing him ap- preaching, Policeman Massey testi- fled, Birmingham ran into an alley way and only submitted to arrest when cornered.
 Birmingham said that McDermo ott was once a friend of his sisters but has not been lately. He explained that there was no trouble until the com -plainant, in the presence of a crowd before the bar, made an offensive re- mark relative to her and then called her bad name.
 Because no evidence of assault was 1ntrodueed by witnesses and the com- plainant admitted that he was not seriously injured as we'll as being hay as to the identity of the one who treated him roughly; Carlo Lumbarch, alias Lombardo, of All Myrtle street was discharged at continued hearing. He was alleged to have assaulted Frank Juadagina of 416 Main street and the hearing was several times con- tinued. He was represented by At torney A. A. Greenberg.
 Arthur LaValle of "A Grove street, Hartford, charged with intoxication was allowed to go after being repri- manded dnd warned to err no more. Yesterday, when arraigned, he admit ted he had no idea of his whereabouts and thought himself to be at his Hartford home. Today, he said he had no remembrance of having been in court yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
BAR BABY CARRIAGES
 FROM THEATER HALLS
Police to End Practice for Protection of Patrons Against Fire
 P8nicS.

"No parking of baby carriages, go. carts and the like in the lobby; this order to become effective immediate ly."
 The above notice Is likely to be noted within the near future in the Hobbies of New Britain's moving pie ture theaters. It has already be- come operative and will be enforced to the letter, if the theater officials wish to continue in the good graces of the police and escape the meshes of the law.
 Detective Sergeant Samuel Bam- forth, delegated By Chief of Police w. J. Rawlings to investigate conditions in local moving picture theaters, suG- gest reforms and make frequent re- ports, is responsible for the new order It Is not issued because the parking of baby carriages injures the appearance of the theater nor with any intent of preventing the ejoyment of the movies by mothers. sIt is simply a safety f1rst' precaution.
 In his visits at the theaters he has noted the Hobbies and entrnces often blocked with baby carriages go- cars, etc, and has realized what they would mean in case of fire-panic or other cause for getting the theater emptied quickly. Especially to chil- dren, he says, would they be ser ious obstacle and little would be need ed to get them in position where they would seriously block exits. The innovation is said to be but one of several contemplated.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
POLICEMEN ROUND UP
 BOYS IN POOLROOM
North Street Billiard Hall Proprietor Held in $500 Bond for Hearing February 1.

Charged with violation of the statutes relative to allowing minors about a pool room. Rorato CarmelIo, proprietor of a barber shop and pool room at 227 North street, was ar- raigned before Judge Jams Te. Meskill hearing February 17 with bonds fixed in police court today and held for a at $500. Vigilance on the part of sergeant William c. Hart and Police man Michael Meehan Thursday night resulted in Carmello's arrest and the summonin1 of numerous witnesses into court. Passing the accused s place of business, their attention was attracted by considerable noise and they entered. The place was found crowded and among the many about eight or ten were found who gave their ages as below the legal limit, it is alleged.
 Attorney George Levitt appeared for the defense and asked for a con- tinuance. He said that he was unable to conduct the defense today because of ignorance of important facts He objected to a continuance until Mon- day on account of it's being holiday Judge Meskill informed him that the police court works on holidays the SaHle dS on any otner QayS. Then At torney Levitt explained that he had planned to go away and would have to withdraw from the case, if the continuance was set for that date.
 A little later .Carmello accompanied his attorney from the room only to be closely followed by Court Officer Frank M. English, who was notified by Prosecuting Attorney George w. Klett that the required bonds had not been given. .+-.t
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
JESTER TO USE VETO
Acting Mayor Will Attempt to I7lwart
 What He Believes Councilman Cur

Alderman M. Irving Jester. acting mayor. announced this morning that he intends to veto the resolution passed by the common council last evening at the instigation of Council man o. F. Curtis. which would pro- vide for a referendum clause on the proposed charter amendments when they are sent to the legislature.
 T intend to veto it, absolutely" de- clared the acting mayor, lon the grounds that it would probably kill all of the proposed charter amend ments wanted by the city of New Britain If these charter amendments should go to Hartford with a refer endum clause attached the commit tee on cities and boroughs would like ly send the entire batch of amend ments back to this city. This would mean that the chance to give the city court the right to naturaliZe aliens would be lost. It would also prob ably mean that the school board would be deprived of the legislative right to take s15,000 from it's build ing fund to pay for the repairs re- gently made at the prevocational grammar school"
 Tt appears to me-" Alderman Jes- ter said, that Councilman Curtis wish and intention is to kill all the charter amendments"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
CONTRACT WORK INSPECTION

The state civil service commlssI will hold tests Monday, February 1917, at 1:30 o'clock at Room Capitol, Hartford, to establish eligd lists of inspectors of contract VI for state service. Candidates nI have Knowledge of and experlenceI inspection work, involving use or r
 terials, measuration of containers, s| faces and solids. and general requl| ments of road building. Several \ pointments are likely to be made| the near future in different sections
 the state for new road contracts. II tering salary is $3 and upwards I day, with opportunities for advanI ment.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
The CITY SAVINGS BANK

MIDDLETOWN, CONN. is paving four per centum interest ch all deposits. Will open accounts by mail in amounts from $5 to $3,0oO. Deposits solicited.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
KENILWORTH ANNUAL BALL.

The annual ball to be given by the Wentworth club will be held in Booths hall on the evening of Friday, February 23. This will be the big formal event of the year under the social committees program and Chairman H. c. Jackson and his as- sistants are making elaborate prep arations. The Tuxedo Guitar and Mandolin club of Hartford will fur nish the music,
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
CAy Hen1s

One lot of $3.o0 gun metal and pl ent leather shoes at SPAS. Sloan Ed -advt. | .,.
 The postponed meeting or Sunshine Society will be held Mond afternoon at the Y. w. c. A. M Frederick Krieger will tell of her periences as a missionary in Afri Tea will be served at the close the meeting. The public is cordia invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
LOCAL STOCKS
Furnished by Richter & Co.,

The market has been quiet today with a firmer tendency in Niles-Be- ment-Pond common and American Brass. Mes had a further advance from 165 to TO, and American Brass from 311 to 315. There was good buying of Scovill between 590 and 600, and Marlin Arms was in demand in the neighborhood of 95. Below are the closing uuotations:
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
FRIEND SELECTED AS
 MOUNTS ASSISTANT
O'Kecfe Will Not Go to KeeIiey's Theater-sIcMahon to Be
 Invited Before Board.

The recent edict of Chief of Police William J. Rawlings whereby two suA pernumerary officers will be assigned to duty at Keeney's theater, goes into effect tonight. Supernumerary Po- liceman Harry Mount remains at the theater, at least temporarily, and Su- Policeman Dennis
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
A SHOT FROM OLD WINTER.

He's busted the price on a bunch of perfectly good suits
 This means chance for you to save a few perfectly good dollars.
 It gives us the chance to "clean up'' our stock before the Spring Goods scome to the front Some particularly smart Suits for Young Men, - conservative.
 Some rare pickings for the early pickers.
 Raincoat Sale $4.OO to $15.OO.
 .Pajama and Night Robe Sale.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-06

what will probably be long ana
desperate war. l believe there neV-
er was in human history war more
justifable than that the country IS
preparing to enter, not only to ue-
fend its own citizens, but in defense
of civilization. But tbs war VIII
greatly lesson the supply OF labol'
increase the rate Of wages for far1u
laborers as we'll as others and enor-
mously increase tie demand for food
stuffs.
Every man, woman and child, who
can help increase the supply OF food
stuffs. will be doing an important
duty and serving his country. The
men who are offering their lives as
volunteers to fight the nations bal
ties have the right to ask that the
nation shall stand back Of them u
its utmost ability in equipping them
with arms and munitions and in sup
plying them with foodstuffs.
4 Thus the man, woman or child,
who can not contribute in other ways
may considerably assist in patriotic
work by the raising Of food, even II
it be through the cultivation of d
garden patch or few acres OF
ground, up to the big farm. Ine
country expects every man to do his
duty in providing foodstuffs.'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-06
FOOD CONSERVATION
C0NMISSION FORAEN
Systematic Canvass Will Be Made III
Every County Through Several
Agencies Toward Making South
Carolina Self Sustaining.

Recognizing that agricultural and
economic preparedness is necessary
Gov. Manning by proclamation has
appointed a. commission to press q
campaign for agriculture in South
Carolina.
Members of this important. com
mission are: D. R. Coker Of Harts-
Vile, planter, merchant, banker and
director of the federal reserve banK'
Richmond district; E. J. WATSON,
commissioner of agriculture, COM
merce and industries; W. ". Long,
United States farm demonstration
agent for South Carolina and dlrec-
tor Of the Clemson college extension
work: E. R. Horton, we'll known busl-
ness man and planter, chairman OF
the city paving commission of Ander-
son. and Ira B. Dunlap OF Rock HILL
president of the South Carolina
Bankers association.
It is expected that this commission
will hold a meeting in Columbia at
a very early date to formulate plans
for a campaign to be conducted IN
every county in South Carolina. The
commission will have the working
support of the county farm demon
tration agents, the bankers of the
State, agents OF the State depart
ment of agriculture and many other
agencies.
Governors Proclamation.
Gov. Manning issued the follow
ing proclamation:
"Whereas, a state of war exists,
which makes it necessary to husband
our resources for our citizens ana
for the large army of men who will
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-06
sJOHN BROWNS BODY"
Originally Negro Melody First
Heard in Charleston.

To the Editor Of The Tribune-Sir
May l have the courtesy OF your COL
lumns for brief reply to G.. J. Ram
says request for Information! One OF
the most useful volumes u NY little
musical library is Our Familiar
Songs" edited by Helen kendrick
Johnson and originally published in
j 1881. This book contains much in
formation that had never previously
appeared il print.
Mrs. Johnson has this to say OF
"John Browns Body: THE words,
except the first stanza, were written
by Charles S. Hall, of Charleston,
Mass. Thane Miller, of Cincinnati,
heard the melody in a cOlored Presby-
terian church in Charleston, S. c.,
about 1859, and soon after introduced
it at convention Of the Young Mems
Christian association in Albany, n Y,
with the words:
Say. brothers, will you meet us?"
James E. Greenleaf, organist OF
the Harvard church in Charleston,
found the music in the archives Of
that church and fitted to it the first
stanza of the present song. This be-
came so great a favorite with the
glee club OF the Boston Light Infan-
try in 1861 that they asked Mr.. Hall
to write additional stanzas The Pail
Mall Gazette, of October IA, 1863,
said: "The street boys of London
have decided in favor of John Browns
Body, as against My Maryland and
The Bonnie Blue Flag. The some
what lugubrious refrain has excited
their admiration to wonderful de-
gree"
To what Mrs. Johnson has written
l would add that to my mind the chief
defect of "The Star Spangled Ban
ner'' is to be found in the music (the
old tune of adams and Liberty")-
the range being too high for gener-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-06

be used for military purposes, and
also to produce surplus of grain
and foodstuffs for expectation; anO
Whereas. there is worldwide
shortage of food crops. and
'"N hereas. the price of everything
that is raised on the farm is al
normally high. thus increasing the
cost Of living out Of proportion IL
our earning; and
whereas, South Carolina has been
hard hit losing practically all is
early vegetable crop, and a very
large part of its grain crop, and un-
less food in large quantities be pro
duced, our people will have to pur-
chase food for ren and animals al
very high prices; and
Whereas, it is essential that eacn
section of our country be made agrl-
culturally independent, inasmuch az
the use of transportation facilities
for military purposes will restrict in
terchange of commodities on the Gus
tomary scale; and
whereas, immediate action on the
part of the people of South Carolina
at this season can, in a large meas
ure, avert the dangerous conditions
that threaten US by reason Of scarcity
of food supplies; and
Whereas, the government Of the
United States has urged such action
upon all people, not only as duty
to themselves and their communities
but as matter Of patriotism and
loyalty to the nation in this crisis.
Appeals to People.
"Now, therefore, l, Richard l.
Manning, governor, do hereby
earnestly appeal to every loyal South
Carolinian engaged in the pursuit OF
agriculture, to prepare at once to
produce sufficient food for every liv-
ing thing on his farm; to plant large
acreage of corn, hay crops, vegeta-
bles, peanuts, COW peas, beans, sweet
potatoes, sorghum; to keep at least
mich COW, chickens and enough
hogs to provide meat.
Further, l appeal most earnestly
to men, women and children living
in cities and towns in South Caro-
lima to use all possible efforts to con-
vert backwards and vacant lots into
vegetable gardens and to grow there
on their supplies of vegetables for as
large a portion of the year as is prac-
ticable.
"To carry out the purposes OF this
proclamation and to carry the matter
to every community in South Caro-
lima, l hereby name and appoint as
campaign committee: D. R. Coker,
chairman, Hartsville;; E. J. Watson,
commissioner of agriculture, Ctlum-
bia; E. R. Horton, Anderson; la 3.
Dunlap, Rock Hill"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-06
Cotton, Garden
and Other Sc
lect Seed.

Cleveland Big Bole Sl.s5 bu.
Dixie Wilt Resistant S1.75 bu.
Moss's Improved $1.50 bu.
Couliette / 1.2 inch staple S1.7o. bu.
Hartsville No. 8 Long Staple Sl.79
bu.
.W7ebber Long Staple No. 81 sl.1'
bu.
Velvet Beans recleaned 51.9O bu.
Soy Beans 80 cents peck.
Our Seeds are extra fine.
All kinds of Garden Seeds.
F. MASON CRUM e co.
Orangeburg, 5. C..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-06

al singing by unframed voices. My
objection to Mrs. Howe's words IS
that they are not concrete and dl-
rect enough for marching song or
a stirring national anthem. They are
essentially abstract, symbolic. Henry
Howard Brownwell, once well known
Tor his va, Lyrics" and other po-
ems, wrote Words That Can be Sung
TO Hallelujah Chorus'-words OF fiery
Girectness and excellent literary
quality. One might suggest that
Americans learn them, but perhaps
they would better tackle America"
first and acquire more than one un-
certain stanza of that.