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The Nenana news., 1917-01-27
CANVASSING BOARD
 MISTAKEN LAYOFF

Juneau: The canvassing board. which has been engaged ill making the official count of the votes cast at the late elec- ton has taken an adjournment, pending the receipt of missing returns. The re- suit of the count is still uncertain.
The Nenana news., 1917-01-27
PITTSBURG BLAZE
 CAUSES BIG LOSS

Pittsburg; Fire this morning swept through the retail district ill this city, and caused damage amounting to more than g, coo, coo before 1T was finally con- trolled.
The Nenana news., 1917-01-27

The John Lee property on A street be tween Second and Third, was sold dur ing the week to A. D. McMillan for a substantial advance over the original purchase price.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-06

College girls from all parts of Lam
casaire and Cheshire volunteered TO
snerd their holiday this year moss
gathering in Shropshire. They sleep
under canvas and lead camp me-
The photograph shows two .stalwart
girls Of the camp dressed in their out
door attire, which includes smocks,
nuttees and breeches.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-06
eood.by Leather Shoes.

The leather shoe is becoming so ex-
pensive that 1t will soon be out OF
the reach of all but the rich; therefore,
according to Andrew II. King, writing
in MetalIurgical and Chemical EngI-
neering, its place is to be taken by
shoes with soles Of rubber and uppers
OF canvas. The properly made rubber
sole, into which ground cotton waste
and leather dust are Incorporated. win
outwear two or three leather soles and
will not slip on wet pavement.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-06

In the shadow of the lofty noun
tains of the Carso at this impressive
white altar of snow priest is cele-
brating a military mass. His congre-
CATION Is made up of Italian soldiers,
who are battling in the snow-clad
mountains to wrest lands peopled by
Italians from the dominion of the Aus
TRANS. A broad ray of the sun was
shot down through the snow-covered
mountain peaks and has beautifully
illuminated the altar In front Of Which
the priest is praying.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-06
War weddings Decline in Glasgow.


War weddings are on the decline, II
one is to accept the figures regarding
irregular marriages in Glasgow as con-
elusive. In 1915 all records We're
broken, the number of couples whose
weddings were legalized by the sheriff
exceeding anything hitherto known.
Last year there was drop, though
the total for the year was still consid-
cradle, and far in advance Of normal
times, The present year shows fur
thert decrease. One day, for instance,
there were 80 civil marriages in the
county buildings, bringing the total
for the year SO far to LAO. At the
same date last year the total was
1,760.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-06
SOME PosTscRlPTs

A Swiss railroad has installed cleo
trio locomotives powerful enough to
haul 340-ton trains up steep grades.
An Illinois inventors combination
coat and vest has the usual fronts for
those garments but only one back.
A Massachusetts woman is the pat
entee Of nm easily handled mosquito
net and support to be placed over
beds.
Paris dentists have found that sour
milk cures some diseases of the mouth
and gums heretofore difficult to com.
bat
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-06

There are ten joints in New York
inventors table which can be folded
more compactly than most such de-
vices.
A patent has been granted for mems
shoes with cuffs turned down ut the
top TO enable them to be pulled on
easily.
Folding vestibules for automobile
doors have been invented to protect
persons entering or leaving them from.
rain. n
The Dominican Republic is harvest
ing a Recommending tobacco crop that
+ lis expected to exceed 2S,750, O00
pounds
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-10-06
natnhes scarce In ENGLAND.

brave allegation Of profiteering in
notcbes at the expense of the public,
accorllne to the London Chronicle,
was r,aae against wholesalers and re-
,o 1 Nv an official OF match fac
t t kecently. He explained that the
, e,Is eauses of the present shortage
were the stoppage y ~ j, .'p s., sa.,
.os f0feign supp'ses anu VIZ
nents Of the army.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
WOMEN PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE.
Auxiliary to A. o. HI. Will Help United
States in Every Possible Way.

The Ladies Auxiliary. A. 0. H., at
the regular meeting last night voted
UNANIMOUSLY to support President Will
son and pledged their allegiance to
the United States. The members
voted to help the government in every
possible way and their first work will
be for the benefit of the Red Cross.
At the next meeting on April 81
the members will hold a public whist,
the proceeds from which will go to
the Red Cross fund in this city.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
CASE is RE-OPENED.
Another Hearing Ordered in Suit Of
CanteTOwitz VS.. Bonvzek.

Another Hearing Ordered in Suit of
CanteTOwitz VS.. Bonvzek.
The case Of Harris Canterowitz vs..
Teofil and Mariana Bonvzek has been
re-opened, motion by Attorney M.
D. Sake having been granted by Judge
John II. Kirkham in city court yes
terday afternoon, and assigned for a
hearing at 2 o'clock the afternoon of
April "a. Action was originally
brought last December by Cantero-
witz. who claimed a commission of
$50 as a result Of the sale Of their
farm in Pennington by the defend
ants. Attorneys Klett and Aliing
originally appeared for the defend
ants but later withdrew from the case,
attorney M. D. SAKE taking over the
defense. At the hearing yesterday.
Attorney Sake claimed that Mrs Bon
week was i'll for four weeks and I'M
able to- secure counsel because Of
inability to leave her home. There was
judgment by default entered against
her and her husband in the sum Of
$15O.26 and the collection Of the
amount turned over to Constable
Fred Wrinkle.
Constable Wrinkle and Abraham Re.
viz testified yesterday, the latter say
ing that he had seen Mrs. Bonvzek,
that she claimed she supposed her
interests were represented and that
she would have taken steps to have
them represented, otherwise. Attorney
Frederick b. Hungerford. for the
plaintiff commended that Mrs. Bonvzek
Is g. representative OF certain type
who do not realize the seriousness Of
legal procedure and are negligent in
some Of their dealings. Judge Kirk
ham took that ground that, if the
defendants are willing to pay SIS for
covering the costs, he would be will
ing to reopen the case and allow a
further hearing on its merits.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
MAY SELL FIRE HORSES.

The lone pair of horses owned by
the fire department, stationed at
headquarters on Commercial street
and reminders Of the days before
motorization, is expected to be a
memory before the end of the month.
A number of prospective buyers have
inspected the animals and several
offers have been received. Among
those inspecting the pair have been
several said to be connected with the
government service and the belief is
current that the animals will be
bought for use in artillery or cavalry
service. Upon being exercised daily,
the animals have attracted much at
tention because of their sleek and
lively appearance. Chairman Edward
G. Babcock Of the safety board is in
charge of arrangements for the sale.
In the requisition of the board for
the coming fiscal year, provisions are
only made for the keep of the animals
during a brief period.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
R0BBED WHILE HE SLEPT.
TOR Loses $50 As He. Reposed at
Hotel Bronson.


Weeping bitterly and SO hysterical
Ne had to be soothed before he
Va be understood. Charles Braz Of
Injury visited police headquarters
morning to ask official aid in To-
Ing $50 that, according to his
~, had taken wings while he
fully slept at the Hotel Bronson
might.
liter he had been sufficiently quiet
to tell a connected story he ex-
lned that he works hard for Ed
ID Seeley of Roxbury, had saved up
$50 from his hard-earned wages
decided to take a little vacation.
cAme to New Britain yesterday to
the sights When he went to
he. explained. the money was in
pocketbook and the pocketbook
closed. He was nearly. Frustrated
u he awoke this morning TO find
pocketbook EARNING emptily be-
his surprised and indignant gaze.
WAS turned overto thea detective
eau for consideration
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
TRACES HIS wife
and ADMIRER HERE
Colored Couple Bound Over to
June Term Of Superior Court

More. than four months detective
work by an outraged husband, during
which he sought to trace his faithless
wife and her paramour, finally being
enabled to do SO through a letter by
her to an acquaintance, eliminated
before Judge James r. Meskill in po-
lice court this morning In the arraign-
ment Of Robert Morris and Mrs. Ella
Williams, both colored, charged with
misconduct. Pleading guilty. and Of
fering no defense, they were held for
the June terms of superior court in
bonds of $500 each. Throughout the
proceedings, Alexander Williams Of
lao East Broadway, New York city.
formerly janitor of the apartment
house at 544 Bedford avenue, Brook
lyn, where Morris was his assistant
until about four months ago, when he
disappeared with Mrs. Williams, sat
and gazed at his wife with sorrowful
eyes. He had given up his lucrative
and responsible position in the search
for his faithless wife and the one who
had broken up his home. His work
of vengeance was accomplished. He
against them in the superior court
trial.
Nemesis of the guilty couple. Will
liams traced them to New Britain. ar
irving in this city yesterday and To-
eating his wife at the home Of Miss
Priscilla johnson, colored, on Corbin
place, where the couple had been liv-
ing as man and wife. Morris had Sc
cured work with the City Coal & Wood
company.
Because the Hartford dealer from
whom he claimed to have hired the
automobile minus proper license
markers is still out of the state. the
continued hearing Of Frank Morgan,
of "a Chestnut street, Hartford
charged with operating a motor We
hicle without an operators license and
proper license markers was further
continued until next Saturday Prose-
cutting Attorney Klett asked for the
continuance on the ground that he be-
lieves the dealer, who allowed the au-
tomobile to be taken out in the con-
dition noted by the arresting police
man. should be made responsible also.
He said that the Hartford authorities
had notified him that the dealer will
have returned to the state next week,
Charged with intoxication and
breach of the peace, the latter includ-
ing the discharge Of revolver NJ a
house on Lilac street, Michael Adu-
SAINTS. colored, was sentenced, to sew
enty days in Jail. i
Earl Penney, aged II years, of 431
street, Hartford, was al
lowed to go under suspended judg-
ment, upon payment of costs of $7.42,
after arraignment of charges alleging
operation of motor vehicle without
an operators license.
Stanley Kaminski Of 23s Washing
ton street, Michael Gaezeck Of 1879
Chestnut street and Simon Zegieski Of
81 fremont street, minors charged with
being implicated in the theft Of about
5000 from Adam Kaminski, father Of
the first named, were arralgned in
reprimanded and placed on
They were taken into Gus
tody in Waterbury and returned to
New Britain in charge Of Detective
Sergeant Samuel Bamforth.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14

The Rural New Yorker" probably
the best agricultural publication in
the country, says: "The best and
most profitable farming in America
today is based on the liberal use Of
commercial fertilizers. and this will
be true more and more in the future"
Therefore every farmer who orders
his fetilizer from S. p. Strople, the
hay, flour and feed dealer, 113 Church
street, will be in good company. Mr.
Strople sells A. A. c. Fertilizers and
has a valuable pamphlet on the SUBJ
tect which any farmer may have freA
for the asking.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
City Items

II Dr.. G.. w. Vivian, Porter and Dy-
on bldg, So Main St.-advt.
The drama committee of the Y M.
Ia A. & B. society has sent notices
local persons with musical ability.
eviting them to become members of
The Yankee Prince cast.
8 Henry shupack will return to the
nfversity of Pennsylvania tomorrow
ter spending the spring recess with
rs parents ION Hawkins street.
n Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Otis and
ughter haverreturned FROM a trip
I&-Newport News. Va.
civilian a. and Mary Cusack have
ahsferred property on Howard street
Charles II. and Hulda Freedell.
Property on Wooster street has
len transferred by G.. L. Barnes to
I1liam North.
4tes1dents of Slater Road have pre-
kred a petition which will be pre-
nted to the council at the meeting
Iyxt Wednesday evening asking that
- board of public works Immediate
Ii repair this road, which is said to
& In almost impossible condition.
k Annual reports will be presented
nd officers for the coming year will
~ elected at the meeting of st.
1ary's Holy Name society tomorrow
|tening.
Il Ms Yet there are about forty men,
prs of the City Guard who have not
Pen sworn into the city service and
ayor Qu.gley is DESTROYS that these
IN appear before him at their
taisst convenience.
Goodness of Aunt Delia's Bread
nj.
kudwig Herman has accepted po-
4l0n in the Office of the Stanley
~ & Level company
daughter has been born to Mr..
sd Mrs. Danie; J. Dougherty OF
Icott street.
There will be a special meeting of
Elmo lodge. K Of p, in Judd's
IA at o'clock this evening. to take
aton on tho death of Randall w.
efcer.
panse -Tansc Cabaret. Novelty en-
fninment and dance April II. Tur-
Hall. Tickets at Settler Drug Co.
edvt.
n son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
stavc H:nt2 on. Sc Smith street at
Britain hospital last night.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
derick Rich of Moodus at New
5tain hospital this MORNING. Mrs.
EAsWas- formerly Of this city.
keuc ceasful whist was held In the
III hall Of the church Of st. John
Evangelist Yesterday afternoon in
ch a substantial sum was realized
contributed to the church. Mrs.
colin Odenkirchen was chairman OF
committee and was assisted by
Edward Dobson.
Ts. James P. OLeary Of As Whit
street is entertaining her cousin.
Charles Norwood and daughter
East Haven.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
BOTTLED COURAGE
in HIS EQUIPMENT
Policeman Suspended Following
Investigation Of His Conduct

Found, according to the report of
tie of whiskey as a part of his equip
ment, .Supernumerary Policeman Har-
nv Anderson, comparatively recently
appointed to the force. assigned to
duty as a special guard at the power
station Of the United Electric Light
and Water company Off Corbin ave-
nue., is under suspension pending an
investigation by Chief William J.
Rawlings. Since Policeman Anderson's
experience Wednesday night with a
''frebug', during which lively chase
was reported with several shots fired,
police officials received dumors that
Anderson was accustomed to take a
bottle of liquor along with him as a
part of his equipment. Last night
Capt. T. w. Grace was informed that
Anderson had a bottle with him when
he left for his tour of special duty.
Sergeant Hart was detailed to investi-
gate, paid a quiet visit to the scene
and, according to his report. Ander-
son admitted having the bottle and
produced it. According to the report,
he expressed the belief that he was do
ing nothing wrong in having It with
him. He was informed that he was
mistaken, ordered to report to Capt
Grace and suspended pending action
by Chief Rawlings.
Following Anderson's report rela-
tive to his discovery of fire Wednes-
day night, pursuit of mysterious
skulker and firing at his fleeing form.
the authorities started a quiet investi-
cation. Rumors relative to Anderson's
conduct on duty reached the ears OF
his superiors and diverted their inves-
tigation along a certain course. It
eliminated last night when CAPTAIN
Grace and Sergeant Hart took hand
in 1t. Anderson has been ordered to
report to Chief Rawlings this after
noon, will be closely questioned and.
upon the result of the questioning will
depend whether charges will be
brought against him before the board
of public safety. The authorities have
not yet divulged the results of their
investigation relative to the visit of the
"firebug'' to the power station We'd
nesday night.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
Dog WARDEN COFFEY
FACES POLICE COURT
Arrested for Alleged Assault on
Pennington Avenue Woman

Sensational testimony. 1t was today
intimated. will be introduced by Pros
ecuting Attorney George w. Klett in
police court Monday at the continued
| arraignment Of Supernumerary Po-
liceman and Dog Warden John Coffey
on charges of having ~brutally as
saulted Mrs. Catherine :Rusick of 8
Pennington avenue last Thursday N
an argument relative to the status of
an unmuzzIed dog. Arraigned before
Judge James r. Meskill in police
court today, the accused entered Il
Plea of not guilty. Continuance was
granted until Monday upon the re-
quest of Attorney Patrick f. McDon-
ough, counsel for Coffey. The accused
was allowed to go on his own recog-
nizance. He was summoned into
court yesterday by Detective A. ].
Richardson. following an investigation
of the charges and report submitted to
Prosecuting Attorney Klett.
1t is alleged by the state that Mrs.
Rusick, who is in a delicate condition.
attempted to demonstrate when Coffey
attempted to take a dog into custody
that had temporarily freed itself
from the muzzle, was verbally abused.
struck in the jaw forcibly and seized
in such a manner that finger prints
could be seen on her throat for some
time afterwards. Whether there will
be serious results from tho alleged as
sault has not been determined. Ac-
companied by several women OF the
neighborhood. who claim to have seen
the affair. the complainant was In
court this morning. One jaw is swol-
len, result, she contends, of the al
legged assault. s*t
Coffey admits that there was a dis
agreement but says that he did not lay
hands on Mrs. Rusick nor verbally
abuse her. He contends that he was
driving along Pennington avenue on
the date in question. noted the UNI
muzzled dog and captured it. Just as
he was about to take it away. he says,
Mrs. Rusick came running along with
the muzzle. pleaded that the animal
be released and was told that it was
too late. He denies that he used
force and says that Policeman George
Moffit was on the opposite side of the
street and saw the whole affair. He
announced the intention today of ask
ing for q warrant for Mrs. Rusick on
charges Of allowing an unmuzzled dog
at large.
Chief of Police William J .Rawl-
ings has taken no action in the affair
and will await the testimony and de-
cisior1 Of the court before doing SO.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
ENGINEERS RESPOND.

New York, April 1.-THE Society
Of Automotive Engineers announced
today that more than 1000 members
had responded to its cali sent out for
the purpose Of classifying the men as
to capability for government service
either industrially or with the troops,
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
COMPENSATION HEARING.

The case OF Tony Asomiki Of 312
High street against the Russell & Err
win Manufacturing company came up
before Compensation Commissioner
George B. Chandler in Hartford yes
terday and was continued until next
Friday morning for the taking of tes-
timony. At that time the testimony
of DR.. George NJ. Flanagan, Asomikfs
attending physician, will be heard: Ac-
cording to the claim, Asomiki wasA
jured January Is while at work.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
rINsTRELs TO REHEARsE.

'OmorrOw afternoon at 8 o'clock,
Recently formed Elks Ministries
hold a rehearsal in preparation
the entertainment to be- given
. Thursday evening in connection
h the old fashioned smoker to fol-
I the regular meeting of the lodge.
members have all practiced the
fturo selections and solos during
week and are in splendid shape.
lick HI. ICorbett has been selected
bet. as interlocutor. Elks from
sfden, Hartford, Middletown and
Etol will be in attendance at the at
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
r. r.. CROSSING UNGUARDED.

The absence of a gatetender at the
Washington street railroad crossing.
scene of the Claughsey tragedy and
numerous near accidents, was report
ed to Sergeant George ]. Kelly at po-
lice headquarters this morning shortly
after o'clock. Railroad authorities
were notified and replied that man
was being hurried to the scene. Su-
pernumerary Policeman Romanda
Szymanski made the discovery that
there was no railroad representative
at the crossing. and notified his SUI
perior at headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
Events Tonight

High class photo drama, Fox's the
alter.
Keeney's theater.
Bazaar. Church of st. John the
Evangelist.
Vega society meets in Vega hall.
Chamberlain council meets in Jr.
o. u. A. NJ. hall.
Kame1 club social, Booths hall. &
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
ALIENS Foor-EAsE FOR THE TROOPS.

ALIENS FOOT-EASE FOR THE TROOPS.
Many war zone hospitals have ordered AL
lens Foot Ease. the antiseptic powder, for
use among the troops. Shaken into the shoes
and sprinkled in the foot-bath. Aliens Foot
Ease gives rest and comfort. takes the fric-
ton from the SHOE and prevents the feet
getting tired or foot-sore. Young men In
every community are using Aliens Foot
Ease in their drills for Military Prepared
ness Drug and Dept Stores everywhere sell
it. CSC Don't accept any substitute. Try It
today.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE RROMO QU1NINE
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
1t fails to cure. e. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. 25c--adyt.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-14
NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER.
Telegraph Will Reproduce Amy Mega
tive and Transfer to Any Surface.

tive and Transfer to Any Surface.
1t Is announced that the Arcade
Photographic studio is to handle. in
New Britain, the distribution of a
new brand of transfer Photographic
paper. known as Telegraph paper,
which will open a number OF. new
and interesting fields to the amateur
and professional photographer.
The peculiar value Of this paper
lies in the fact that 1t may be print
ed. by the printing out process, and
transferred to the surface OF any
object. desired. J. F. Virgins has gen.
eral charge and has transferred the
the local interests to the Arcade
people. The uses Of the paper will
prove numerous.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
PAoNIA.

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The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
lCedaredge Champion

The work of filling the three big
/ Stockham silos was commenced this
week Sixty acres Of corn will go
into these silos.
Word was received at Cedaredge
70 the effect that Mr. and Mrs Chas.
Penny OF Fremont Neb. are the par
ents OF another baby girl. This one
makes seven girls and no boys in the
/ family
! l.. A. Gipe last Saturday closed the
office of the Grand Mesa Water Us
ers' Association in Cedaredge. as the
irrigation season is about over He
will tend to the remainder of the
seasons business at his residence.
After his return from France For
est Frost was surprised by u letter
and papers advancing him to com
nissioned officer. the appointment
to go into effect September i4th.
He also receives considerable raise
in salary and will now get $3.50 per
month
Prof. p. NJ. Condit of Delta. with
Mr.. w. G. Reed were at Cedaredge
last Thursday and Friday. The lat
ter is government representative
investigating smudging on the West
ern Slope. He finds the methods
used somewhat crude and expensive
in many instances, but believes a
satisfactory system of orchard heat.
| ing can be found
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28

overland from Cortez by way of Du-
range and SilvertOn. They have
moved into the house vacated by Rev
Carson and family.
Mrs. w. p. Anderson was depart
ing passenger Friday for her home in
Ohio. Mrs. Anderson has been Wis
iting her sons L. c., w. L. and Wal
lace Anderson, besides other relatives
in the Olathe section for the past
two months.
A number of petty robberies have
taken place in Olathe recently and
so far there is no clue to the perpe-
traitors. The depot and Variety store
were broken into not long ago and at
number of residences loss of
foodstuffs of various kinds is report
ed. 1t does not seem that all this
could be the work OF grownups, but
no one knows.