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New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
MUNICIPAL POTATOES.

The municipal farm committee met yesterday afternoon and received a re- port on the condition of the potatoes in storage. It was found that in one storehouse small quantity of pota- toes, about five bushels, had become affected by sweating. This trouble is confined to one bin, however, and is regarded as the usual shrinkaee. A man has been detailed to inspect the stored potatoes. At the finance board meeting tonight F. H. Afford and w.. B. Rossberg will appear to explain the councils request for $4,0Oo> to con- tinue the work. The committee is able to show where already almost s2,OOO is being returned into the city trea eas- ury from the sale Of municipal pro- ducts, it is satd
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
GERMANS DESCRIBE
 THE BRITISH FIGHT
''In the Flanders He'll" Is De-
 sCTiption Being Given

London, November, 20.-Corre- spondence of The Associated Press).- A German description of a British bombardment, smoke screen. attacks with gas, f1ame-thrOWers and tanks followed by a charge of Canadians and Scots published by the Berlin Post is entitled "In the Flanders He'll"
 For weeks, day and night" says the writer, "the British kept our po- sition under fire. Ever fiercer burned the glowing stream that poured crack ling down upon us Every day this fire grew hotter. Our artillery re- piled powerfully. The Army com munique spoke of concentration of enemy artillery fire on individual sectors. Even we cannot describe what that means. The history of the world has never seen anything moro awful. All calibres were brought into action, and a crater of unprecedented extent opened beside the others, was excavated afresh, swallowed up the old ones, spread out beyond the lime trees and threw up the hinterland. Nothing remained intact of all that nights of hard labor under the en- emy's fire had created.
 "The destroying fire did it's work with depressing thoroughness, seem ing to extinguish all life, and now came the turn of the smoke shells Thick smoke lay before our eyes, so that we could see nothing, and yet ever further forward must we push our death defying posts. A real fog Is mere patchwork compared with this artificial fog which the British send out in order to veil their dis positions.
 When this appeared inadequate the enemy employed gas, and the evil mists came rolling towards our lines and passed over them; only our gas- masks prevented every living thing from being destroyed. The gas had a singular effect on our weapons; all iron was covered with thick rust.
 The English now judged that they had done enough preparatory work. for drumfire started with the most terrifying effect. Shells of the heavi- est calibre thundered across, with mines, machine-gun volleys, and hand grenades all uniting in a blood curling, hellish pandemonium such as even a Dante would never be able to describe.
 German nerves held out with the utmost resolution, constantly await ing the moment when the hurricane of fire would break loose. And the storm came. In the neighboring sector flame-throwers were turned out against this murderous engine no measures avail. There is nothing for It but to get back into the rearward positions.
 And then the enemy was on us. Tank after tank loomed forward. These monsters appeared invincible, and if one of them was hit by a heavy shell the guns and machine-guns in- side were kept going unremittingly un- til f1ally their iron hail reached our lines. And behind the tanks came Scots and Canadians. We see nothing but endless rows of enemies.
 At last our reserves deliver a counter-attack. Murder breaks out 1 afresh. The field of dead becomes once more a battle-ground"
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
1ONOR BURRITT'S MEMORY

rritt School Children Have Exer- cises in Commemorat1on of Learned Blacksmith's Birthday.
 Tho Boys Patriotic League and the elas Service League of the Burritt hOol held exercises today commem- ktinR the birth of Ehhu Burritt, for hom this school was named. The Sniversary of the Learned Black hith's" birth occurs tomorrow, he wing been born on December s. 10.
 The program at the school was in arge of Roalo Neri, president of the pys' Patriotic League, and the life
 Burritt was discussed in detail. rs. Elizabeth Atkinson also gave the ildren 8 short talk of her personal miniscences of Burritt. A stereopti- lecture on the history of the nerican flag was another part of the ograrn.
 Tn the fifth and sixth grades of all local schools are Boys Patriotic Agues and Girls Service Leagues. d these children are taught the ele- ents of patriotism and citizenship. hey are taught to conduct their own eetings and are given the rudiments
 parliamentary training which be- mes of value to them when they en- the Grammar and High schools.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07

has no hesitation in stating that most of the pictures were painted in from two to six hours! One can hardly realize this fact. All the portraits were painted in the remarkable short space of time of from three to five hours.
 In oil or water color, Miss Sher- inyan can paint equally we'll. There are several water colors in the dis play which furnish ample proof of her talent in this branch of art
 That she is a truly remarkable stJ- dent of art is further proven by the cleverly executed hammered brass work. basketry work, pottery, and. last but not least, the beautiful jew elry work done in sterling silver all of which was done with her own hands. To see this entire exhibition it is difficult for one to fully realize that a single person could find time to do it all. .... That Miss Sherinyan made and does make the most Of her time is empha. sized by the display of her art work in this exhibition at the Institute Mu- scum. The exhibition is open during the usual Museum hours, , to 5, in the afternoon, and from to at night, and will continue until Decem- Der 29.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07

She said that yesterday her husband called her bad names and wanted to put her out of the house.
 Asked by Attorney Klett if she did not make a statement yesterday, say ing that her husband neglected to support her, she said:
 T didn't make any such statement. The interpreter was entirely wrong"
 Alex was discharged and Mrs. Be- leva was told not to make any more complaints and advised that the next time she has anything to say to be sure and have a good interpreter.
 Steve Sackey, of Waterbury, aged 21 years, 8 vagrant, was given ten days. Officer Lyon testified that Steve slept two nights in the police station this week and on Wednesday was given a paper to go to Waterbury, where he was wanted by the registration board
 Steve said he wanted to join the Polish army instead of the United States army.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
VISITING NURSES
 DOING GOOD WORK
Annual Meeting of Association a Which Reports for Year
 \ShOw Increased Activities.

Reports reflecting the excellent and humane work that is being done in this city by the Visiting Nurses were made yesterday afternoon at the an- nual meeting of the Visiting Nurses association.
 The report of Miss Sarah A. Ham, rick, who is in charge of this work, showed that during the past year a total of 929 patients had been cared for by these nurses. This is an in- crease of 200 patients over a year ago. In caring for these patients the visiting nurses made 9,581 separate calls, which is 2,440 more than were made last year. The records also show that there were only AS deaths among these patients, while 647 were discharged as either cured or con- valescent. The nurses also assisted at 13S surgical cases and gave 2,122 surgical dressings.
 Since the Visiting Nurses office at the corner of East Main street and Center street was opened on June IS there has been an increase in the medico-off1ce work and 225 surgical dressings have been given at the of- flee
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
Sl THE Dickinson Drug Co. 169-171 Main Street
CITY ITEMS

Useful gifts, footwear and hosiery Amon's Shop.-advt
 Gloves. soc to $6.00. Ashley-Bab- Ck Co.-advt.
 Our Christmas club starts Decem- f 22nd. We pay interest. Commer- T Trust Co.-advt.
 Mr. and Mrs. William E. Diehl of
 Cedar street are receiving con- AtulAtions on the birth of a daugh-
 Mildred Waite Diehl, December 4 sNew Brighton, Staten Island. Nuftlers, soc to $6.00. Ashley -Bab- ek Co.-advt.
 Adkins operates the only engraved
 "a press in the city.-Advt. The Kavanaugh Shop, 40 Pratt Eeet, Hartford, has just received a w stock of afternoon gowns.-Advt. Don't forget Toys at Gladdings, hestnut street.-advt.
 For sweaters, Besse-Leland's al- (ys.-Advt.
 The board of fire commissioners Btponed their meeting which was to i've been held last night until next esday evening.
 You save money by buying at the hley -Babcock Co.-advt. Am selling furs cheaper now than ey sold for in September. Meshken. |Advt
 saturday sweater special at Besse- Hands, $2.59.-Advt. "A son has been born to MT. and IS. Barrows of 60 Main street. Dur regular $5 sweaters for Satur-
 SSfflS $259 Besse-Le1and's, The tto- Store e.-Advt.
 3weaters, 79c to $1O.00. Ashley bcock Co.-advt.
 Order your Christmas Greeting rds now. Largest assortment at tsins, 66 Church St.-Advt. Dur regular $5 sweaters for Satur- Y only $2.59. Besse-Leland's. The Ee Store.-Advt. The payroll of the water depart ent for the past week is $452.72. Genuine $5 Bradley" sweaters, .59. at Besse-Leland's Saturday ly.--Advt.
 Neckwear, soc to s2.5O. Ashley bcock Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
USED PHONE NUMBER ON GAR
William Locke, of Hartford, Has Novel Scheme to Secure Marker for His Automobile.

William Locke, of 63 Church street, Hartford, was charged in police court today with having improper markers on his car Officer Moff1tt said that the mans registration number was 3878, while the number on the marker was 2312. The man had no rear marker, he said.
 Locke told the judge that the num- Der on the car was his telephone number and that he had tried to get the other marker for some time. He was fined $10 and costs and appealed the case under bonds of $2OO.
 "She is a liar," said Alex BeleVa, when asked by the clerk Of the court what his plea was when charged with non-support. Mrs. Beleva testified that she has been married five years and is the mother of two children ana in delicate health at the present tune.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
BOY SCOUT
 NEWS

At the meeting of the Court of
 Honor held in the Scout Headquar- ters Tuesday evening, December 4,
 1917, the following Scouts passed their tests for merit badges. Scout
 Clement Cowles of Troop IA, path
 finding, Scout Roger F. Tracy, arh-
 letics and first aid. A conference for
 inspiration and instruction will be
 held in Providence Dec. 28 and 29.
 This conference is for Boy Scouts and not for leaders. Each troop in the New Britain council will be in- vited to send its best Scout and the Providence Boy Scouts will be glad to entertain them while in that city |. The cost of transportation will have to be borne by the individual or the troop of which, he is member. Among the speakers who have al- ready been accepted are James Wild CT, Daniel Beard and Lorne W. Bar clay. This conference will bring out the ideals for which the Scout move ment stands and send the Scouts back full of inspiration to their own com- munities. Each troop in the New Britain council should make an ef- fort to send one of its Scouts to Providence to attend this conference It would certainly be a good invest ment for any troop, as they will be more than repaid by the enthusiasm that is sure to come to their troop
 upon the return of their delegate
 The Boy Scouts of New Britain are
 gong to be asked to take most inn
 portant part in forwarding the n1an
 of the government in issuing the war
 savings certificates that were inaugu- rated on December 3. Full par
 ticulars will be announced at later date.
 Troop of the Boys club is ad- vancing very rapidly under the lead ership of Deputy Scout Commissioner William Hickey, and they are sure to be heard from in the near future The next Scoutmasters' supper will be held at the Y. M. c. A. Thursday eve- ming, December 13 at 7:15 D. m. sev- discussed and all leaders are re- quested to be present The Scout Executive needs 100 Boy Scouts at l the Scout Headquarters Saturday
 morning at o'clock .Isharp This is very important work and every real Scout who can should be on hand. as the more we have the easier it will be. Boy Scouts of New Brit
 ain, remember, if you can present to the Scout Executive December 31 sat- isfactory evidence that you have
 reached a standard of 75 per cent. in your studies you are entitled to d
 duty badge.
 Troop 8-At the regular meeting of
 Troop Monday night, December 8,
 the following Scouts were elected patrol leaders,: Eagle Patrol, Schi-
 naidt and Fletcher; Stag Patrol, E. Hook and Harold Wetheren. The troop is going on a hike Saturday afternoon. Everybody who wishes to go should be at the church at 1:3O
 and bring their skates.
 Troop At the regular meeting of Troop 4 held in the Scout room Wednesday evening, December 5, the following business was transacted. Scout Kermit Parker was elected to serve as reporter for the Scout news.
 The troops voted to send trench mir
 TOTS to each member of Troop who
 is now at the front. The troop now
 has three members with the colors.
 Scout William Dennis is on the
 U. S. s. Vermont, Scout Leon c. Bradley is with the 1O2nd Machine
 Gun Company in France, Assistanr Scoutmaster Samuel Burns is at Camp
 Devens.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
.AIINOwsKI ARRESTED AGAIN.
bis Time on Charge of Selling Liquor
 -, Without License.

bis Time on Charge of Selling Liquor
 Without License. Victor Malinowski, who conducts a bol room at 91 Broad street, was ar sted this morning at 9:3O o'clock, arged with violating the liquor law. is alleged that Malinowski bought auor and sold it to his patrons.
 He was arrested last Saturday, kArged with allowing minors to fre- bent his pool room and for conduct x a resort for the purpose of gam ing.
 He was found guilty in court, Tues hy morning, and was fined. $25 on kch count by Judge James T. Mes u.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07

Our Boys School Overcoats are a owing of the best in Boys Over kts. There are many styles and ery Coat built for service! $5 to $1O.
 Y. Sample Clothes Shop, 357 Main f-advt,
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
The Quinine That Does Not Affect
 Head

Because of it's tonic and laxative ef- feet. Laxative Promo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the head. There is only one "Bromo Quinine." /" F. w. GROVES signature is on box BOG.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21
MAY BE INVESTIGATION.

Washington, Jan. cot is solely up
to the western department, with head
at San Francisco to decide
what action, if any, is to be talk en- in
the case of the two aviators-Lieutcn-
ant Colonel Bishop and Lieutenant w.
A. RobertSon-who were found Friday
half starved and nearly dead from
their terrible experiences in the So
nora desert.
High war department officials said
tonight two Investigations are posi-
bic. II is first up to the western de-
partment to learn if the airmen ex-
ceeded their Instructions or were guilty
of disobedence OF orders. Then the
coast headquarters could investigate
any charge that negligence was shown
in the search for the men. These two
steps must be passed upon, it was
said, before the war department would
do anything, unless evidence is placed
before the department that western
headquarters itself was guilty of any
neglect or exceeding or regulations in
the matter
If the men are court martlaled, or il
investigation of the search is made
the judge advocate general of the army
Will pass upon any findings and sub
init his recommendations to Secretary
nit his recommendations to the pres-
dent, approve or reverse the recon-
mendations, or other new action.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21

tuition declaring for the direct election
of president and vice president of the
United States. over this memorial a
fight is also promised.
There are at least three measures
on the calendar for the week that ere
likely to pass. The first is the Butte
county division bill creating the county
of Butte out of portions of Blaine and
Bingham counties. 1t has a favorable
recommendation of the house commit
tee on county lines and boundaries
The second is the Camas county di-
vision bill which has the approval of
the same committee. 1t creates a new
county in the southwestern corner of
Blaine county. The proposed county
seat OF Butte county Is Arco and the
proposed county seat of Camas county
is Fairfield. The third bill has al
ready passed the senate. 1t gives an
additional judge to the Fifth judicial
district in the southeastern part of the
state.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21
UPWARD TENDENCY
IN GRAIN PRICES
DURING THE WEEK

Chicago, Jan. 20,-Prices in grains
had an upward tendency during the
week, the market was quieter and
showed less of the spectacular IN is
daily fluctuation than for some time
past May wheat closed at 1.S6S COM
pared with 1.S4k week ago. July
closed at 1879, a gain Of Is. Sep
TENDER closed at 1.343s. a loss of -.
CORN SHOWS STRENGTH.
Corn proved so strong during the
week as to give vim to the speculative
demand for wheat at times when that
grain needed encouragement. On Fri
day May corn established 50-year
record, going to 1.02A. July corn
closed the same day at LOIS. The
highest previous record was in 1868.
May corn closed at 1.O01a or two
points above the previous weeks mark.
July closed at 80 against S7S the pre-
vious Saturday.
OATS FOLLOWS OTHERS.
Oats followed the trend Of the other
grains, fluctuating up and down with
the corn and wheat market. The*
proved steadier than either of the
others May closed at ssh, showing &
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21
Bill Giving Governor Power to
Remove Sherifs Endorsed

night decided to stand pat on the ad-
ministration measure advocated by the
governor in his message and intro
giving to the states chief executive
the power to remove sheriffs and prose-
cutting attorneys from office when they
fail to enforce the prohibition laws.
This decision was reached after a
thorough discussion of the issue.
Earlier in the day there had been a
meeting of the judiciary committee Of
the house and 1t divided over the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21
CONFERENCE ON THE
SITUATION IS HELD
Found That All Available
Federal Aid Can Be Sc
cured by an Appropria-
ton of Million Dollars
Claims of Lemhi County
Presented.

The state highway commission, after
a conference with the road and bridge
committees of the legislature and
Lawrence /. Hewes, of Portland, Ore
designated agent of the government
to arrange for the disbursement uf
rural post road funds in the states Of
Idaho. Oregon and Washington, yes
terday decided to reduce it's request to
the legislature for highway funds to a
fiat 81 900, 900 instead of $150O,O0O, y
bill is now being drafted for introduc-
ton into the legislature this week
showing the distribution of this fund.
Owing to the fact that 100000 had
to be cut out of the budget that had
been compiled, a joint conference was
arranged. The post road money only
apples on star mail routes and the
government appropriates dollar for
dollar for the state appropriation but
no more. There is $4,000 of this fund
to be expended in Idaho during the
next two years, providing the state
makes an equal appropriation.
TO SECURE FEDERAL AID.
Mr. Hewes discussed the apportion
ment of Idahos share with the highway
commissioners and members of the
Legislative committee. Accordingly the
budgets that had been compiled on a
81, 5OO,O 900 basis were revised, scaled
down and drafted so that all of the
money Idaho is entitled to under the
post road act can be taken advantage
of.
Roy Herndon. one of the influential
good roads advocates of Lemhi county,
is back in Boise again to put forth the
claims of Lemhi county for a liberal
appropriation from the road funds to
be made available.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21
GERMAN RAIDER STILL
ROAMING THE ocean
Continued from First Page.)

1t was to this Japanese prize that the
Germans transferred most of the pris-
oners from the raider. 1t was the
Radnorshire's captain who also en-
phasiZed the constant presence with
the raider of a vessel which was APP
parently the sea terror's auxiliary
evidently transformed merchandising
armed by the original raider That
the commerce destroyer was well pro-
visioned and was damned to the
matches with ammunition was also as
serted in Rio de Janeiro dispatches to-
night.
The only fault which ncutrals could
find tonight with the raider was the
action of the German commander,
judging from the story Of the Radnor-
shire's captain, in OBTAINING Hindoo
sailors and stokers aboard his ves-
sci and forcing them TO work in the
engine room. 1t was also rumored
among the survivors that the stokers
for the German suffered great hard
ships and were driven to their task
of forcing the vessel at top speed
during the cruise by German officers
who adopted slave driving tactics and
demanded that the engine room crew
put forth their greatest efforts.
For the most Of the day time all
survivors agreed that the raider
churned the sea at maximum speed
Of 22 knots-ceaselessly searching for
her prey. But at night she slowed
down, although below decks the en-
CINE room crew was held ready for
lcramming on Of air possible speed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21
Republicans in Senate and
House Prepare to Make
Capital Out Of the Ad-
vancement of the Presi-
dents Physician.
NAVY LEAGUE ORGAN
CRITICISES ACTION
Senators Smoot and Hard
ing Promise to Have
Something to Say on Sub
ject in Senate-Ill Feeling
Prevails in Certain Circles

Washington. Jan. 20.-That open at
tacks on both floors of congress will
be made on the presidents promotion
of DR.. Cary Il. Grayson, lieutenant
commander, to be rear admiral is
certain. Senators Smoot and harding
declared today they will have a thing
or two to say anent the promotion OF
the man who has been the presidents
personal physician and friend for four
years"
An evidence of the feeling caused in
some circles by the promotion was
shown today in an editorial of Sea
Power. official organ of the Navy
league, which has shown open hostility
for President Wilson. Editor.ally Sea
Power says of the promotion:
CALLED BETRAYAL OF NAVY.
The subtle and studied character of
the betrayal Of the navy to the in
trigue Of personal politics is accent
uated by the fact that some of the
names (of the others promoted) were
included in the list with the purpose
of giving it responsibility.
David d. Taylor was named. He
is the foremost constructor in the world
today, and his services to his country
should have spared him the insult of
having his name used as deodorizer.
''Dr. Grayson entered the service in
1904, ana after IL years of duty, which
perhaps has been no more arduous
than carrying the White House shawl
straps, he is promoted to the rank of
rear admiral with all the pay and
emoluments that go with that honored
rank, usually conferred as a reward of
long and worthy service"
There We're reports tonight that DIR.
p. NJ. Rixey. IT, S, n. retired, who was
one of the board of examiners which
recently passed DR.. Grayson, is an
uncle by marriage to Grayson.
Rixey eXpr. sscd irritation that this
impression prevailed.
Il am not related to DR.. Grayson," he
! said, in signed statement.
1t may be stated authoritatively thai
President Wilson will fight for the con =
firmation of his friend and physician
in spite of any opposition.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-21
Weeks Chronology in the Legislature
HOUSE.


judiciary committee to nine members
legislation making
to
JAN
nounces he bill of $4,000
taking creation of
making Adams
Killed bill make Lewis and Idaho counties
recommended
$4,000 bridge
Wilson, national
ghening
Attaches
warn MOTTO them.
SENATE.
o
of
of
of
Went
of
calling constitutional convention revise the