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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

The Americans arrived at the. Auster-
litz station at 7:40 o'clock. having been
thirty-six hours on the way from the
French port at which they debarked.
The French Red Cross provided re-
freshments, and the American Red
Cross and Young Mems Christian As
sociatfon also sent representatives to
greet them.
Crowd Waves Flags in Greeting.
Headed by their own band, the
soldiers. carrying their rifles and field
packs, fell in and marched off to the
barracks. The crowds waved Ameri-
can and French flags. Hundreds of
Americans were in the throng at the
station.
AS the troops swung through the
streets French girls pinned bouquets
and American flags on the soldiers
breasts. Flowers were scattered along
the route. The band played Yankee
Doodle" Dixie" Marching Through
Georgia." and other American airs
French soldiers on leave grasped the
hands of the Americans and marched
beside them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

American voice would be heard calling
out. Hello. boys Welcome to Paris"
or Good luck" When the regimental
colors were carried past the men barred
their heads. The Americans were greatly
surprised to see number of children
kneel In the street as the nag was carried
by. They were orphans from an institu-
tion In the neighborhood.
The soldierly bearing Of the men i'm
pressed the military observers. They
were lean and brown, and the new field
packs gave them quite a different ap-
9sarsnce 9fs1s from British or continental SOL
Honors to Gen. Pershing.
A French band will serenade Gen.
Pershing tomorrow. playing patriotic
airs outside his mansion window.
Afterward the general will be the cen
trail figure in commemorative cere-
mony at the Invalides. where he will be
presented with pennant by the
Society of the Cincinnati Of France, and
also with lace flag donated by the
town of LIE Puy. Haute Loire
The American troops. headed by an
escort of thirty French soldiers, will
afterward march to the Picpus ceme-
terry. where speeches will be made at
the tomb Of Lafayette.
The participation of American troops
IN the celebration was requested by the
French authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Newman Wins valor Medal Prize,

NEW YORK. July 3.-Allan G. New.
man. New York artist. has beer
awarded the National Arts Club com.
petitive prize OF $500 for design for a
valor medal. 1t was announced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
u. S. TROOPS GREETED IN PARIS
BY AN ENTHUSIASTIC TF1RONG
Crowds Pack the Streets to Welcome Bat
talon Called to City for Celebration
of American independence Day.

BY M
PARIS, July 3A battalion of American troops arrived
Paris this morning to parade July a. The Americans
greeted by wildly enthusiastic crowds which packed
through which they marched Neuy barracks where they
The officers being military club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Director Ralph Replies
to Critics and Defends
Extra Work of Women

Admittedly tagged by reason Of b,s
own intense labors and long hours de-
taken by the bureau Of enersv,nm and
printing. Director Joseph d. Rainh
says that he has been too much ocn1,A
pied and too tired to give much con-
sldsration istea;;n TO the critics of his admin
Job put upon the bureau by war con-
dltlons, the limitations of rnachinery
and craftsmen for the work the nra.,
sure @ Tor dennite completion Of the work
employees to give their utmost nov.rs
OF labor through patriotic motives and
the accomplishments achieved. he con.
siders. must be his best reply.
Inc demands on the bureau. due to
mates in the rough, are three time.
in excess of normal business. The Iast
greatest job was that during the snan-
sh-American war. and that was only
nall as big task as this
There are now employed in the h,-
reau ABOUT half the competenf MA te
printers in the United States. and =
great many more are needed. The
phm,rs npin,ers wa was ~, ,nne-eombed for plate
the nation are complaining that fhev
nave not enough men left to do their
work. now that the men have been
taken into the civil service,
Additional machinery is not aya,,.
bic for months. Under the conditions
OF labor Director Ralph explains IL
would hardly have been of use 81 -
became question of man power to
accomplish given task in given
time with given plant
Plant Must Be Kept Going.
Under such conditions the plant b.a
to be kept going all the time. ana
hundred per cent of work gotten ont
OF the mechanical devices that COW,
| prise it. To do this the craftsman
available. not enough to make IN three
shifts to keep the machinery runnine
| at all times. had to work twelve homrs
day. Woman helpers and nski1I.d
labor generally were necessarily IN tha
same basis. even II more of that class
OF workers were available
About as fast as the civil serv,,.
commission certified any number ~
such workers they were called To dpty
Director Ralph explains. A great army
OF them was put to work But tbey
had to be trained. and until thew war.
trained the craftsmen did not care for
their services as helpers.
Problems had to be met in the hest
way possible. said Director RaInh
Ninety-five per cent Of the employees ~
| the bureau, he asserts. gave willing
service at all times. Provision was
| made for such as were compelled to
| fall out of the ranks. He cites some-
! thing written by one Of the girls ON
| tissue division:
"Eighty-fve per cent Of the girls
! Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Added Burdens Of War,

"The added burdens of war are pIac-
ing great strain upon the aged work
ers in our civil establishments. Pro-
vision should be made for them as they
drop out Even a temporary legislative
expedient. as war measure, would be
helpful if it is not deemed advisable
to enter upon permanent civil service
retirement policy"
The Presidents attention was directed
to the plank in the democratic platform
on retirement reading: I'VE hold
that the federal government = .
should rut in effect the following prin-
ciples of just employment:
IAN equitable retirement law provid-
ing for the retirement of superannuated
and disabled employees of the civil sery-
ice to the end that a higher standard
of efficiency may be maintained"
In addit." to Messrs Flaherty, Ali
fas and McLarin the following commit
tee signed the statement: Llewellyn
Jordan, secretary of the United States
Retirement Association: Miss Florence
.theridgc. treasurer of the Federal EN-
nloyes' Union; E. Eder Reed, president
Washington Branch N. A. C. S. E. at
Navy Yards and Stations. and R. H. Al
corn, chairman joint retirement COM
mittee, naval gun factory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Negro Homes Are Burned.

Burning OF negro homes began last
night shortly before dark and the mobs
went from section to section setting
fires. AS the negroes ran from their
cottages rioters fired at them. and MANY
fell back into the flames, and il is be-
lieved that a number were burned to
death. Not only white men. but white
women and girls composed the mobs
which set upon the negroes and in
several cases beat them to death with
-1ubs. White women and girls attacked
colored women on the streets and in
the street cars, pulled their hair out.
tore OF their clothes and beat them
with all sorts of weapons
The fires which were set by the mohs
during the night in five different parts
of the city where negroes lived, besides
burning nearly 200 negro cottages. de-
stroyed more than 100 loaded freight
cars belonging to the Southern railway
valued at half a million dollars.
The Broadway Theater. valued AZ
more than 100000. also was burned
Although the fires burned for several
hours. they were brought under control
iefore daylight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
1900 Guardsmen Called Out.

Eleven companies of the Illinois Ma
tional Guard. numbering about 1900
men, patrolled the streets today with
orders to prevent any lettering at cor
ners and any assembly of people on the
streets. Adjt. Gen. Frank Dickson of
Illinois, who arrived late last night,
eaid that troops would be SO disposed
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Soldiers Kissed by Shop Girls.

Several times groups of shop girls on
their way to work slipped through the po-
lice lines and kissed the soldiers. to their
great embarrassment. Now and then an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
To INTEREST PRESIDENT
IN CLERKS RETIREMENT
Labor Men Seek to Promote Legis.
lation for Federal Employees,
as War Measure.

A delegation of labor representa-
tfves called today at the White House
to enlist the interest of President Will
son in retirement legislation for super
annuated government employees as a war
measure, If possible. hearing is to
be granted the government employees
before the Senate committee July II.
and the committee and the members of
the delegation, who saw Secretary
Tumulty, are anxious that the Presi-
dent shall say a word in their behalf at
about the time the hearing is held. II
Secretary Tumulty promised to lay
the matter before the President and to
endeavor, II possible. to arrange an in
terview for the delegation with the
President.
Personnel of Delegation.
The delegation. representing the joint
retirement committee of government
employees. was composed of Thomas F..
flaherty. secretary of the National
Federation of Postal Employees; N P
Alias. president of District No. A of
the International Association of Ma
chinists; H. NJ. McLarin. president of
the Federal Employees Union, and
Albert G. Mackey. They left at the
White House for the President a state
ment setting forth reasons why, in
their opinion, the present session of
Congress should enact retirement legis-
lation to protect superannuated govern
ment employees as part of the war pre-
paredness program.
"The civil establishments" the state
ment said, in part. must of necessity
coordinate with the military forces in
the successful prosecution of the war,
and should be placed on the highest
possible plane Of efficiency. Because of
the absence Of a retirement system un-
der which the aged men and women can
retire on annuities the service efficiency
suffers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

The brilliant Russian advance, the news
Of which has sent wave Of rejoicing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow; little
change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours end
ing pm.: Highest, "a, at 2:20 pm.
yesterday; lowest, 81. at pm. yester-
day.
Full report on page S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

10 of the Second company and these men will have opportunity to go be- fore the surgeons later.
 Physical examination of the Fourtl, company was begun today. Tho men on the waiting list of either company who do not muster in will be pany.
 Sentries with loaded rifles arc on guard at the armory night and day. Capt. Deng1er, who is now in com. mand of the two companies and win
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

be until they get their marching or ders, issued orders today that only those who are members of the Na- tional Guard or the Naval Volunteers, or those having official business at the Armory be admitted. This order will not apply to relatives of the soldiers The order directs sentries not to al- low groups of civilians of more than three persons to gather in the corri- dors or any part of the building
 Capt. Dengler said today that the muster-was a mere formality and all
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

members of the companies called out have been in the Federal service ever since they reported at the Armory Strict orders against allowing men to leave the Armory except on official business have been issued. Most of the men are allowed to go home to sleep but they are required to report at o'clock and must remain until after mess at night.
 The men are being fed in the Ar mory and much is heard for the quality as we'll as the quantity of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

food. The officers eat with the men. The menu for today was: Breakfast meat cakes or fried fish, fried pota. toes, coffee, bread and butter; dinner baked bluefish, boiled potatoes, and onions, stewed tomatoes, coffee and bread and butter; supper steak cod, mashed potatoes, tea, canned pears and bread and butter.
 The mastering officers ate dinner of the same menu and pronounced it ex- cellent. So far the health of all men has been reported good except for two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

men of each company who were sick in hospitals when the call came. The first excitement of the mobiliza- ton call has now worn off and Of- ficers and men have settled down to Q regular routine of duty as though ill camp.
 George H. Warn, cook of the Sec ond company has been promoted cor poral and William J. Wilson, named cook of the same company. Hermon H. Granger hae been named company clerk, vice George E. Osborne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06
Bridgeport Young Men
 Flock to Armory and
 More Than Fill Companies

(Continued From Page One.)
 the onicerB and men of the Second company was completed last night by Major A. c, Bartlett, medical nus- tering officer and his assistants. De- 1ectdye marks were found against only
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

Sergt. A. J. Faulkner of the Medical detachment holds the record for pro. curing recruits. He began recruiting work when the first call for addition al men came and has not stopped yet. Now that he has aided in filling the companies called he Is doing the same for the ranks of the Eleventh company. u
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

Rock-Run Sweet Corn, large can ...... 16c Ceres California Bartlett Pears, 19c large can Yellow Cling Califoria Peaches 13c, 9 for 25c Unicorn Sliced Pineapple ...... 15c large can Carmelo Sweet Corn .......... large can 16c Armours Asst'd Very Best Soup ...... . 1Oc Elite Brand Pork & Beans in Tomato Sauce 15c Sunbeam Yellow Cling Peaches, large can 26c Tryphosa, all flavors .......... 10c, for 25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

Six Allied hospital ships have been mined or sunk by submarines since the opNninG N1 MesM-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06

Tello all flavors .. 1Oc, for 25c Stuffed Olives 10c bottle Premier Salad Dressing .............. 10c Sterling Brand Pink Salmon ............. 16c Normanna Kippered and Fat Herring ... 16c Sunbeam Wet Shrimp ... 12c can D & C Pancake Flour " Sc Arrnour's Jelly, all flavors - 1Oc 1-i tb pkg. Carmelo Ceylon Tea B.
 Sour Mixed Pickles s............. He jar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-06
Easter Stockings and Half

Womens novelty silk stockings, all the ne clox effects, black, white, navy, grey Womens pure silk stockings, full fashione black or white. extra heavy quality ..... Women's fibre silk stockings, double sole
 black, white, grey, suede, and champaign Mems pure silk half hose with double sol in black, grey suede and navy .......... Mems silk lisle half hose, full fashioned grey and suede .....
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
FUNERAL OF JOSEPH TOWERS.
Services for County Commissioner
Largely Attended.

The funeral of County Commissioner
Joseph Towers was held this after
noon. Services were held at his late
home on Stanley street at 2 o'clock and
at 2:45 o'clock from the chapel of the
South Congregational church. Rev.
DR.. George w. c. Hill of1iciated and in
terment was in Fairview cemetery.
The funeral services were largely
attended by people from every walk Of
life and the floral tributes were nu-
merous and beautiful. Floral pieces
were received from various fraternal
organizations, political groups and pri-
vate individuals who had been asso-
clated with Mr.. Towers during his
energetic career.
Those who acted as pail bearers
were Senator George w. Klett, repre-
senting the knights Templar; Ernest
N. Humphrey, representing the New
Britain lodge of Elks; William Chel-
sea. from the Red Men; Charles Wig
ellsworth, from Harmony lodge, A. F..
& A. M; Samuel Magson, from the
Sons of st. George; George Todd and
Robert O. Clark, representing the
brick manufacturers, and Representa-
tive Richard Covert.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
AETNA NEEDS MONEY.
Concern Goes Into Hands
OF Committee.

New York, Feb. ia story of the
plight Of another war bride came to
light yesterday with the formation of
a committee of bankers at the re-
quest of stockholders to look into the
financial affairs of the Aetna Explo-
sives company, a concern which has
taken upward of $30,O0O,OOO of war
orders from the Allies and the career
of which since the beginning of the
war has been more or less checkered
The company again, as thirteen
months ago, is now badly in need Of
additional working capital
The committee has engaged a firm
Of expert accountants to go over the
company's books to ind out just how
much money is needed. and their re-
port is expected in the next few days
1t was unofficiaily estimated last
night hat the investigation so far had
indicated that about $500 900 would
be needed.
The principal reason which caused
stockholders to form the committee
was tho disastrous movement of the
stock which has caused many heart
aches.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
CITY ELECTRICIAN
CONDEMNS HOTEL
Cooley Inspects Wiring at Bronson
and Says 1t Is Ever-Prcscnt
Fire Menace.

Convinced that the electrical wiring
in Patrick S. McMahon's Hotel Bron-
son at Main and East Main streets is
SO faulty as to constitute highly
serious and ever-present fire menace.
City Electrician George Cooley plans
to bring the matter to the attention
of, New Britain Fire Underwriters
association. Making a thorough ex-
animation of the hotel building today
he expressed himself as greatly sur
prised with conditions and charac-
terized the wiring as one Of the worst
specimens Of such work that he has
been called upon to note. 1t shows
he says, inferior work with indica-
tons that more than one contractor,
or gang of workmen, has been en-
gagged there at different times. He
is of the opinion that all Of the fire
escapes manufactured, if affixed ON the
hotel in great numbers, would not re-
move the menace caused by the wiz
ing. Patrick S. Mcmahon, proprietor
of the hotel, is defendant in a case
now pending before the courts
| charged with failure to provide the
hotel with adequate fire escapes.
The reported conditions at this
building calls attention to what may
consider to be a serious lack of
Regulations covering proper fire pro-
lection in the way of safe electrical
wiring. 1t has also added impetus to
| the campaign to have satisfactory
laws passed setting certain standards
for wiring and to have men engaged
| In this work placed under regulations
| and licensed, similar to procedure
now in force relative to plumbing
and plumbers There are, at pres
ent, no statutes or city ordinances
governing electrical work and Electro
clan Cooley has to issue a permit to
anyone who applies to be allowed to
do wiring.
1t is today Indicated that the city
government, Chamber of Commerce
and other organizations will take up
this question soon for definite action
either to formulate desired legisla-
ton or to support legislation along
this line that may be brought up
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17

: under way. His temporary office in
city hall is scene of bustling activ-
ity. Scores of typewriters in several
Offices and private homes are clicking
off sheets of papers containing names
of individuals to be solicited and the
printing presses at the Vocational
High school are whirring off hum
dreds of copies Of circular letters to
be sent about the city.
Meeting Monday Evening.
The general committee, of which
Mr.. Corbin is the head, numbers
about 400 individuals and they will
organize on Monday evening, instead
of on Tuesday evening as first planned,
in the Grammar school hall. Among
others who will address the meeting
will be Mr.. Corbin, George M. Lam
ders and Joseph Alsop, chairman of
the state military preparedness CEN
sus committee. Rev. Irving H. Berg,
chaplain of the First Regiment will
also speak. These men will outline
the work that is to be done and ex-
plain the methods. Requesting the
members Of the general committee to
attend this meeting, Acting Mayor M.
Irving Jester today mailed copies Of
the following loLLer TO 0aCn.
My Dear Sir
1.-The governor Of Connecticut has
ordered a. military census of New
Britain.
The order is the mandate of the
state, a call and a challenge to the
patriotism of each citizen.
( "It is your patriotic duty to respond,
sacrificing all personal views and in
-
state.
10, 1917, at p. m, at Grammar
school hall.
"Your presence will evidence your
patriotism and loyalty"
Proud to Serve.
Mr., Corbin gave a brief interview
to newspaper men this morning, out
lining future plans that will be car
ried out Said Mr.. Corbin: by
the goNernor, through the acting
mayor, I have been commanded to act
as chairman of this special committee
and I am going to do it cheerfully
willing and proudly, because l be-
leve il to be patriotic duty. I can
not conceive of any man refusing, al
though 1 think there are other men
In New Britain better qualified for the
position than myself"
Chairman Corbin desired that there
be no misunderstanding of the pur-
pose of this enrolment census. 1t
has nothing whatever to do with mil
tary CONSUMPTION or even with volun-
tary military duty. It is simply an
inventory Of the men resource of the
state. Later a material inventory will
be taken. Mr.. Corbin stated that the
Vocational High school pupils are do
Ing all the necessary printing. YOUNG
women volunteers are doing the stem
ography and typewriting work. Boy
scouts are doing messenger and err
rand work and will later assist in di-
recting, folding and mailing letters
And circulars. The New Britain
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New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
PROBE At HALIFAX
!. IS MADE in SECRET
Officials Dumb During Searching
Of Won Bernstorh's Party
COUNTESS REPORTED I'LL
Frederik VIII. Taking Germans
Home, Under Search1ight During
Night and All Small Craft Arc
Forced to Keep OF.

Halifax, Feb. 1.-THE task of ex-
amining the credentials Of the various
members of the German party on
board the northumberland
liner Frederik VIII. from New York
to Copenhagen, was begun today by
corps of Canadian immigration and
customs officers. The ship last night
was taken to secluded portion Of
Halifax hacbor for this purpose. A
small army of officials boarded the
steamship this morning and the
length of time the vessel stays here
Will depend on whether they find
everything satisfactory with the
papers of the German party, which
includes Count Won Bernstorff, form
err German ambassador to the United
States The most careful secrecy pre-
walls as to the operations of the Off
Gals and the personnel of the inves-
tigating force.
Wolf Won Igel Safe.
Reports that it was possible that
Wolf Won Igel, who figured in the rev.
Citations connected with the alleged
plot to destroy the Welland Canal and
reported on the vessel might be
removed by the British naval author
tiles, were without confirmation this
morning. One of the immigration Of
ffcers said no orders had been issued
for the removal of any person from
the ship at present and any action
would be taken only after the party's
credentials had been examined.
The Frederik VIII. was under the
glare of a searchlight from a patrol
boat all night, while this morning the
rules about not allowing boats to APP
proach close to the liner were care
fully enforced.
: Members of the German party were
early on deck this morning, though
their shore view is not inspiring
Jail on one hand and a brewery on
the other. The passengers will under
no circumstances be allowed to land.
They were reported, we'll though
Countess Won Bernstorff is said to be
suffering slightly from nervous at
tack due to the circumstances under
which she has been called upon to
live