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New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
ALMOST A MILLION =.
IN AUTO RECEIPTS
Receipts From Machine Licenses Are
Nearly 100000 Over
Those of Last Year.

Hartford, July 16.-The receipts of
the automobile department for the
present fiscal year up to July IA
amounted to $99O,S21.5S. For the
same period, 1916, they were $7O9,-
425.O1. 1t is expected that the mill
lion dollar mark will be reached.
There has been an appreciate in
crease in the business of the depart
ment since the new law went into
effect The number of jitneys reg
istered since July l was S46 and the
number of operators licenses Sill.
The fee for registration is IS and
for license So. Before this law went
into effect there was no special fee
for jitneys nor licenses for their
drivers.
There has also been marked in
crease in the number of pleasure cars
registered. Last year the entire num-
Der was about $4,000. There have
already been registered this year 54,
GIL and the departm has increased
its order for markers to 10000.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
REGISTRATIONS PADDED?
Brandegee Claims North Has Suffere
in Population Estimates.

Washington, July ia resolution
by Senator Brandegee calling for inI
formation regarding the census buI
reau's population estimates for TIL
army draft was adopted today by TIL
senate without objection after Senato|
Lodge declared the population figurej
for the north were padded" and othe|
senators had complained of alleged inI
justice of the estimates.
Senator Brandegee presented STATED
ments that estimates had been inI
creased for the figures for norther1
states and lowered for those Oh
southern states
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
AMERICAN STEAMER
SUNK; THREE KILLED
One Victim Was Citizen OF U. S.-Two
Members of Gun Crew Injured
Had Petroleum Aboard

Washington, July 16.-Sinking of
the American steamer Grace, and the
killing of three men, one of them an
American, and the injury of two men,
bers of the naval arm gun crew was
announced today by the state depart
ment.
The steamer was owned by the Stan
dard Commercial Steamship corpora
ton, New York. She was torpedoed.
Those killed were E. j. Farrell of
New Jersey, and two aliens named
Van Wyke and Anderson. Five men
were injured by fire from an ex-
plosion of petroleum cargo. Three
were aliens. The two naval sailors
hurt were Hugh Donnelly and George
Wilson,
All survivors have been landed and
the injured taken to a hospital
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
RUSSIANS CAPTURE
TOWN OF DOV|NA
CONTINUED From First Page).

vicinity Of st. Quentin were broken
up by our fire. South Of Corbeny
several detachments of shock troops
attacked our small posts. After a very
spirited engagement the enemy was
repulsed. On our part we made pro-
gress south of ALLIES and took pris-
oners.
In the Champagne after a very vio-
lent bombardment in the region of
Mont Haut, the Germans hurled i'm
portant forces against the positions
were captured July IA. Our troops
resisted with energy and tenacity the
attack of an enemy greatly superior
In numbers.
At Teton the efforts Of the enemy
were without success. The attacking
forces which suffered heavy losses,
were not able to cut into our lines.
At Mont Haul there was violent
action which continued through the
night The enemy, who succeeded at
first in recapturing a large part of
the ground we had won, was hurled
back by our troops in brilliant
counter attack. Certain trench ele-
ments are all that remain in the
enemy's hands,"
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Union Mfg. Co. .102' 1Ob
Niles, Bement-Pond en- los 154
Scoyille Mfg. Co. 500 $40
"COL." TAYLOR TELLS
HIS TRUE IDENTITY
Ri
Numerous Cabarcts Too Much Il
Chicago Insurance Man-With-
draws Robbery Charges.

Chicago, July 16.-"Colonel ThomAl
Taylor" is not rich distiller OF KEN
lucky, but an insurance agent q
Chicago. He admitted this today q
the Bridwell hospital where doctor|
were administering treatment follow
ing round of visits to numerou
cabarets, in company with a numbA|
of Chicago people.
He admitted further that he had nd
been. robbed, despite charges which n
made against five persons whose head
ing is set for tomorrow. He HOPED
also, he said, he will be able to sett4
damage suits for $4,000 started 81
three of them against him. The Ell
onerated persons are: Thomas; 4
Wickes, son of late vice president q
the Pullman company; Mrs. Wicked
Mrs. Clarissa Conger, William F. KIND
q real estate man and Laura Hooper.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
1000 PHEASANTS RAISED.
Game Farm at Madison Has Been
Shorthanded.

Hartford, July 16-John NJ. Cra AMP
ton state superintendent Of fish and
game, said today that owing to the
wet weather it had been extremely
difficult to care for young pheasants
at the game farm at Madison. He
has been obliged to hire extra help
for the purpose. But notwithstand-
ing the drawbacks he has about 1000
pheasants at the farm which he will
liberate in the course of a few weeks
These birds will be ready for shoot
ing in the fall.
Next Wednesday will be governors
day at the farm. Supt. Champion has
arranged for a reception to Governor
Holcomb on that day and has extend
ed an invitation to the state officers
and others to attend.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Financial
STREET DISREGARDS
Higher CALL MONEY
Irregular Day on Market-Clos-
ing Is Heavy

Wall Street, 1890 a. m.-Last
weeks belated rise in rails was re-
sumed at the outset of today's trading,
the PacificS and other standard trans
portation issues leading the move
ment at gains of 1 to almost 2 points.
Changers and coalerS also were in de-
mand at advances of point and
LackaWanna steel led the equipments
and industrials to higher levels. Mo-
tors, metals and minor specialties were
firm but inactive. Tobaccos and SUI
CARS recorded fractional Improvement.
Many gains were effaced before the
end of the first half hour.
Closing-Disregard the further
advance in call money to 10 per cent.
the market recorded 1 to 2 point raj
lies in the final hour. The closing
was heavy. Liberty bonds were quot
ed at SO 1880 to SO 1880 for regular
lots from par to 80 for odd amounts.
Sales about 100000 shares.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
DESIRE PEACE WITHIN.

Amsterdam, July 16.-It is reported
from Vienna that the German and
Bohemian members of the upper and
lower houses Of the Austrian parlia-
ment have adopted jointly resolu-
ton setting forth their desire for
peace within the country and the pos
sibility of living side by side with tho
Czechs without abridgement of the
national self determination" of both
elements. The resolution says, how
ever, that separate Bohemian con-
stitution would not be recognized.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
PERSONALS

Rev. DR.. and Mrs G. w. G.. Hill
have gone to Amagansett L. I.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana L. Vibberts are
spending their vacation at Westerly,
r. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. M North are So
journing at Branford.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Case of Forest
street left today for Blackha for the
remainder Of the month.
S. G. Freeman of Maple Hill is
spending his vacation at Money
Island.
Former Secretary A. H. Andrews OF
the Chamber of Commerce is at tho
local office for a few days working on
matters of Importance to the organi-
zatiQn.
The following people left today for
a weeks stay at Woodmont: Misses
Marie Steiner, Anna Steiner, Bertha
Day, Ella Schaeffer and Messrs.
Clarence Okenfelt, George Okenfelt,
Fred Wagner, James Sicily and Will
liam G. Steiner. The party will be
chaperoned by Mrs. Anton Haffner.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
City Items

John Pekul has taken out a permit
to build a one family house, 20 80
feet, costing $4,000 on Hunter road.
Harold T. Dipon Of the Savings
Bank, of New Britain has enlisted In
the Quartermaster Corps, National
Guard of Conn.
An agent of r r. Richards Su-
preme Show of the World applied to
the police today for a permit allow
ing the circus to exhibit in this city.
Joseph Bots of No. $50 Main street
has complained to the police that
gold watch was stolen from the
pocket of his vest, which he left hang
ing in a closet yesterday.
B. Kennedy, the proprietor of the
Model Market at the corner of Park
and Maple streets has reported to the
police that his store was entered by
boys last night and about a dozen
boxes of cigarettes stolen.
A. j. Hildebra.ad Of the North e
Judd Manufacturing company office
force, a member of the Stamford
company of coast artillery, was called
into active service today.
Mary Medric Of No. 80 Lawlor
street reported to the police today
that her parents put her out of the
house last night. She notified them
that she is going to live with her
sister hereafter.
.NMiss Julia Dule, Is years old of No.
96 Grove street is missing from
home, according to complaint
100 ged with the police by her mother.
The girl is said to be feet inches
tall. dark complexioned and OF
medium build.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Ellert of
No II Lincoln street are receiving
con gratuiations on the birth of a
daughter at Miss Nagles' sanitarium.
r. Three children were born at the
General Hospital this morning. :,
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Jackson of No. All Church
street, a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Dwyer Of ESQ Main street and
q son to Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Lowell
of NO. $50 East street.
Policemen A. J. Richardson, Patrick
Quirk and Thomas Storey will attend
the state police convention in Norwich
on>'W ednesday as delegates from the
New Britain police department. Chief
William Rawlings secretary of the
association, and Captain Thomas
Grcae, one of the vice presidents will
also attend.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
ENEMY ALIENS MOVED.
Fourteen Taken From Ellis Island to-
Fort Oglethorpe.

New York, July 16.-Handcuffed to-
gether and guarded by federal agents
fourteen Germans classed as danger
GUS alien enemies were today trans
ferred from Ellis Island to the camp at
Fort Oglethorpc, Ga.
Among the men are Karl Heynen,
once consul general in Mexico, r. A.
Borgemeister formerly secretary to.
Dr.. Albert, who represented Germany's
financial interests here, and Erich
Grunert and Max Wilhelm said to be
radio experts.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
CHANG HSUN's TRANSFER.
General May Be Taken From Dutczl
Legation to German Barracks.

London, July 16.-Accordins to 4
despatch to the Daily Mail from Tienl
Tsin diplomats in Picking met secretly|
to discuss the transfer Of General
Chang Hsun from THE Dutch .lega
ton where he had taken refuge, to ths|
German Barracks IL
Apparently a majority of diplomata
think that Chang Hsun, by refusing
mediation thus causing loss of life forj
feited the rights of ordinary political
offenders.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Horny b Norton.

Henry B. Norton, "A years old, died
at his home in Maple Hill at $50
o'clock this morning after long ILL
ness He leaves besides his wife and a
daughter, two brothers, Dr. William E..
Norton, the local dentist and l.. J..
Norton of Maple Hill. He was a mem
Der of Chamberlain Council Jr @. U.
A. M. The funeral will be held from
the Erwin Mortuary chapel at Fair
view cemetery at 2:30 O'Clock. Rev.
Henry w. Maier will officiate.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
STEAMER is SAFlE.

Arrival of KenwOod, Two Months
Overdue, Relieves Anxiety.
Boston, July ia cablegram an
nounced the safe arrival at a port in
central America of the Boston
schooner Kenwood, two months over
due on a voyage from South Atlantic
port, was received by the owners to-
day.
The message, sent by Captain Allen,
gave the first word from the vessel
since Der departure on March II and
relieved anxiety felt here in view of
previous reports that she probably
had been sunk
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
NEW OFFICERS FOR NAVY,
Permanent and Temporary Advanced
mcnt Recommended by Navy Board.

Washington, July 1.-THE navJ
board for promotion of officers, headed
by Admiral Henry T. Mayo met herd
today to recommend the permanent
appointment of one rear admiral, eight
captains and twenty commanders and
the temporary selection recently aul
thorized by congress of four real
admirals, twenty captains and forty1
six commanders. @E So
Those given temporary advancement
will not be qualified for permanent
promotion a"
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Frank Il. Sweet.

The body of Frank J. Sweet. IS
years old who died at the G. A. r.
home in Noroton, will be brought to
this city today for burial in Fairview
cemetery. Sweet leaves two sons,
Frank A. Sweet of Hartford and
Charles Lester Sweet Of West Orange,
n. J. He was a member of Stanley
Post G. A. r. The funeral will be
held from the Erwin Mprtuary Chap
Ell at 1890 tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
CONG. TILSON ENTERTAINS

New Haven, July 16.-Congressman
John Q. Tilson was home from Wash
ington today. He found that burg
lars had called first. They had pack
ed up more than they could carry
away, broken doors off their hinges
and done some other damage in his
house. He is making an inventory.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
FIVE KILLED BY TRAIN,

youngstown, O., July 16.-Five un-
identified section men were killed by
a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie passenger
east Of here, today, when they alight-
ed from one train and stepped inl
front of the other The men >wero1
employed by the Pennsylvania Rail-i
road company. ,
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
John j. Bruen.

The funeral services of John j.
Bruen of New Haven were held at the
Erwin Mortuary chapel at o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Rev Samuel
Suttliffe officiating. Mr.. Bruen leaves
a wife who formerly was Miss Flora
Bath Of this city
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Alexandra Lodge.

Alexandra lodge, D. of ST. George,
will meet Wednesday evening in
Turner hall. All members are urged
to attend as installation of officers
and the annual roll call will be held
q The next meeting to sew for the
Red Cross will be held at Mrs. P. Mar
don's, at 80 Columbia street, on
Thursday. July 10, at 2 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
ATHLETE IN ACCIDENT.

John Scharff, local baseball player
reported to the police this morning
that, while riding his motorcycle on
West Main street he collided with
Louis Tarsky, a boy who was riding
q bicycle, just in front of him. Both
young men we're thrown to the pave
ment. Tarskey is said to have been
unhurt but scharff received a sprained
ankle
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
TROOPERS THROAT CUT.

Globe, Arizona, July 16.-Private
Cassidy of troop of U. S. cavalry on
strike duty here was found on the
railroad track near Old Dominion
mine early today with his throat cut
and his body lacerated by a freight
train The coroner has begun an in
NeStigation.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
REIMBURSEMENT OF HOURS.
Winchester Arms Makes Announces
ment Affecting Iaborers

New Haven, July 16.-Readiustment
Of working hours which effect an in
crease in wages to practically all the
employees was announced by the Win
chester Repeating Arms company to-
day. The shop employees on the day
side will work ten hours and receive
their present eleven hours pay, while
the night force which has worked
twelve and a half hours will work
only eleven hours for the same wage.
The company says it will endeavor to
eliminate variation in time schedules
and methods of pay which have de-
veloped during the growth of the
plant
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
SUF,FRAGIST PLANS.

Washington, July 16.-Plans for a
convention of the National American
Woman Suffrage association to be
held here in December, about the
time congress convenes, were dis
cussed at a conference today between
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, president
of the association, Miss Mary Hay Of
New York and local suffrage leaders.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
NEXT LIBERTY LOAN.

New York, July ia meeting Of
the governors of six out of the coun-
try's twelve federal reserve banks
will be held here tomorrow lat which
it Is expected questions relating to the
distribution of the next Liberty Loan
will be taken up.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
GERMANY MAKING PLANES.

London, July Let is reported in
an Exchange Telegraph despatch from
Lausanne that no more Zeppelins are
being made at Friederichsshaven
Thousands of workmen who hitherto
have been employed in building air.
ships are now said to be engaged in
the construction of large number of
airplanes.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Mrs. Michael NauehtOn.

The funeral of Mrs. Michael Naugh-
ton was held from ST. Mary's church
this morning with requiem high mass.
Rev. William A. krause was the cell
ebrant, Rev. Patrick Daley, deacon
and Rev. John r. Winters sub deacon.
The interment was in ST. Mary's new
cemetery. Rev. John T. Winters read
the burial service at the grave.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Raids Take Place.

London, July 16.-The following
was issued today at the war office:
Hostile raids were repulsed last
night when the loss to the enemy
northwest of les Croisolles and in the
neighborhood Of Armentires We
made a successful raid near. Oppy. A
few prisoners were taken by u.s.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
A, f.. Of r.. Orders Return,

Butte Mont, July 16.-Metal trades
unions whose members comprise the
metal trades council Of Butte voted
yesterday to affirm the action of the
council in ordering all men affiliated
with the American Federation of La
Dor to return to work in the copper
mines Tuesday morning.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
CAMPAIGN BEGINS.

New York, July 1.-THE campaign
Of the National Security league to-
arouse enthusiasm in the war will
begin today in eight of the states of
the Union. Other states probably will
join the movement which is the out
come Of conference of the school Of
speakers held at Chautaqua recently
when representatives from twenty-five
states attended.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
AMERICAN Miners
MALTREAT PRIEST
Continued From First Page).
secretary of the organization said he
had heard nothing of the report.
Single WcaVerS.

Seattle. July 16.-The order for a
strike by the Northwest Industrial
shingle Weavers' union issued July
will go into effect today throughout
the state. The men demand an eight
hour day and improved working con-
ditions
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16

TO reimbursement Of five rooms.
Modern, second floor, inquire 9S
Columbia stree<. 7-16-2dx
FOR SALE-Cheap, second hand mo-
torcycle, Harley-Davison. Apply at
once, John Burke, Pennington road,
Berlin, Conn. 7-16-3dx
WANTED-Drivers and clerks. In
quire Adams Express Office. Rail-
road station. 7-16-3dx
FOR SALE--One Overland touring
car, equipped with self starter and
electric lights and demountable
rims, with one extra tire. Can be
seen at M. Irving testers show
rooms corner Park and Elm streets.
7-16-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
British Repulsed,

Berlin, July 16, via London.-Three
attempts made by the British yester-
day morning to re-capture the posi-
tons won by the Germans at Lom-
baertzyde, on the Belgian front says
an official statement today. were re-
pulsed with heavy losses to the at
tackerS.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
FRATERNAL NEWS
Stella RCbekah Lodge.

Regular meeting Of Stella Rebekah
lodge will be held Friday at o'clock.
Past noble grands will hold picnic
at the home of Mrs Sharpe, Kensing
ton, Wednesday, July IS. All men,
bers going will leave on the 2:10
trolley from the center.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
BAR SILVER.

New York, July 16.-Another record
point was reached here today in bar
silver when 81 IA cents an ounce was
quoted in the market.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Ladies' Auxiliary, U. S. w. V.

The members Of the Ladies Auxil-
iatV, U. S. w. ". and their friends
will be entertained Thursday after
noon from to 5 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. Sykes, 10 Broad street, Plain
Vile.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16

Fifteen members of the Alpha So
ciety are having a house party at
Northwood cottage, Milford. Mrs.
Chem berlain is chaperoning the party.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
30 SWEENEY DEAD.

Seattle, July ia message from
Washington today announced the
death there of 30 Sweeney of Seattle
assistant secretary of the interior.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
PARK TAKEN OVER.
Navy Department Now in Possession
of BROOKLYN Tract

New York, July 1.-THE navy de-
partment today formally took posses
sion OF a city park in Brooklyn, where
about 10000 sailors and marines,
now on various German liners and
other ships in the navy yard will be
housed.
An armed guard was thrown about
the park and the work Of transferring
the men to their new quarters will
begin in a few days.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16
Phe1lix Lodge.

Ph1k lodge, No. 81, I. o. o. F.,
will Wednesday ,,' evening in Jr.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16

New York Stock E. change quota
tons furnished 10y Richter & Co.,
chenEe. Reoresentcd bv E. W. Eddy,
members of the New York Stock Ex-
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16

I There will be a special meeting OF
Chamberlain Council this evening to
take action on the death of Henry B.
Norton.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-16

Buy an Indiana truck.-advt.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-19

NFFv YORK. n. Y, Feb. 1s.-Stead
ily rolling back the German forces on
the River Ancre. the British are now
within two and three quarters miles
Of Bapaume, and less than thirteen
miles by direct road from the bach
door Of Arras. one Of the keys Of the
western front. and Of the bIoodiest Of
all the salients on that bloody front
That the German commanders on
this 'front.' realize the danger Of allow
ing the British to hold the ground
thus gained was evidenced yesterday
by the fierce efforts they made to re
gain the lost positions Time after
time they launched attacks which
melted TO nothIngness under the bar
rage fire of the British guns. or dash
ed themselves to pieces against the
now thoroughly consolidated Allied
trenches.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-19
in war ARENA
DERBY TELLS BRITISH MUST
YET MAKE MORE SACRIFICES

LONDON, Eng, Feb. IS-"There
are three vital things which Great
Britain must have In order to com
plete the victory that Is now before
US, men. money and munitions" said
the Earl Of Derby, secretary of state
Cor war. in q speech delivered at Boil.
ton yesterday. Money and munitions
have now been supplied IN large guam
titles. leaving only men to be secured.
Men We must have. We have not yet
completed the army we must have to
complete our victory.
The war lord expressed the opinion
that the most critical period of the
war Is Just ahead and win occur dur
ing the next few months. Il would
be false friend to you II I did not
warn the country that the war is far
from over. It will be long continued
struggle. much more bitter in the
months TO come than II has been IN
the past" he said.
1Our motto Is to Stick 1t out and
TO stick II out to the bitter end, al
though that may mean that the people
Of England will feel privation before
we are through. II Is necessary that
we stick IL out. even though we may
suffer now. because through what we
do now the future generations will
be given freedom from the horrors
that have been experienced during the
last two and . half years"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-19
Daily Program of Carnival

MONDAY, FEs RuARY 10

- MONDAY, FEB RuARY
= p m.-Bal Of All Naions-Palace grounds =
TUESDAY FEB RuARY :
mHawaian Pageant-At Kapioani
= S15 ma Night in Hawai-Bjou theater
4 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21e
mEibicus Shown
= site the Young Hotel. Admission 25 \
= m.-Army and Navy Service Bal-By invitation
=
Band concertPaaee grounds military
= wafian Band Reserved % cents
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY % =
WAsHINGToNS
$3.50 MILITARY ReyewThe biggest
anywhere in the United States Reserved
= 1880 mSwimmng Meet-Frst
Alakea street Reserved seat ST.
mJapanese
= Reserved
= mMasked Ba-In N H.
= mission 81. Boxes of six seats, IS additional
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY
1880 mChldrens FesvaAt
= mDhectors BALM G. H. Armory.
= SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 81
1870 mSwimmng meetPart2
= street. Reserved ST.
mwaer PageantPiers T.
\ - EVERY FOR SIX DAYS !
= ~, MORNING TO MIDNIGHT -x, -..ss. 4
The Seven Scenic Wonders
the PanPacc Pavilion,
= Young Hotel =
Carnival Circus animals freaks
dance hall and modern electric usions the African Dodge the u
y a.
= +<*++ 49,