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New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
GEORGE GORMAN IS
 CONSUL OF WOODMEN
New Britain Man HOnored at State
 Convention Election

Slxty-f1ve delegates representing as many councils of the Modern Wood men of America, assembled at Elec- trtc hall at o'clock this morning, for tho state convention of the order to be held in Chicago in June. As was prophesied George H. Nye of New Haven and John Hynes of Hartford were elected first and second delegates respectively, but the place as third delegate was contested for by George Moore of Middletown, c. s. Bates of South Norwalk and George Eckert of Bridgeport. MT. Moore was chosen for the place after a ballot had been taken.
 The convention was called to order with State Consul George H. Nye of New Haven occupying the chair. The usual roll call was held and 15 dele gates were found missing. Routine business was transacted and the elec- tion of officers was next held, the fol- lowing being chosen:
 State Consul-George German of New Britain
 State Clerk-Thomas J. Gibney of PoQuonock.
 Worthy Advisor-George Allen of Danbury.
 Banker-George A. Stark of New Britain.
 Esquire-Charles Hopkins of stam- ford.
 Rising votes of thanks were ten- dered the retiring state consul. George H. Nye and the retiring clerk. W. A, Hayes, of Bristol for the efficient man ner in which the duties of the officers have been transacted during the past three years.
 Stamford was chosen as the con. vention city in 1920, the order meeting once every three years for convention Resolutions were read at the meeting endorsing the manner in which the administration has been carried on during the past term. State Consul-elect German Is one o1 the most popular members of the order in this city, and has done muct for the furtherance of the lodges 1T this city. He is married and is ar employe of the Stanley Rule & Leve company.
 The opening event of the convention was held last evening at the Hote Beloin, when a banquet was rendered the delegates by the general commit | tee embracing the various camps il this city. Among the guests wer Mayor George A. Quigley, ex-Mayo l Joseph H. Lawlor of Hartford. Judg B. F. Gaffney and ex-Mayor Georg
 M. I4anders. MT. Landers preside' as toastmaster Remarks were givel
 by Mayor Quigley, who welcomed tn 1 delegates on behalf of the city, MT | Lawlor and Judge Gahney. Abou 100 persons were in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
AUTOMOBILE CENSUS.
Gov. Holcomb Wants Ldst of All Mo-
 tor Vehicles in State:

tor Vehicles in State:
 The automobile census cards which have been sent out by the direction of Governor Holcomb by the Auto mobile Department at the state cap itol the owners of motor vehicles in Connecticut asking for certain infor- nation relative to the use of such cars by the state or nation in case of an emergency are being received at the state library where they are be- ing arranged and their contents made available for service in time of need. A general desire and willingness to do everything necessary are evident in all parts of the state.
 In view of the questions which are being asked each day by motor ve- hicle owners of the state the automo- bile census bureau finds it advisable to issue some general explanation as to the purpose and intention of the questions asked on the blanks sent out.
 It Is the desire of Governor Hol. comb to obtain concrete information concerning every licensed motor ve- hicle, including electric vehicles, in the state and a declaration of the owners willingness or unwillingness, ability or inability, to offer for the use of the state in case of an emer- gency his car or cars in one or more of the classes designated on the back of the card. Where owners have already offered their cars to local l home guard transport corps and or | ganizations of a similar nature all ! that is necessary in such cases is for the owner to fill out and return to the Automobile Census Bureau, State Library, Hartford. the blank with g description of his car and state on the
 face of the blank the specific branch
 of service to which his car has beer I offered. Such prior registration will
 in no way conflict with the registra. ton asked for by the governor on the
 blanks sent out by the Automobile ! Census Bureau.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
RICHARDsON-MURPHY.
We'll Known Couple United in Mar.
 riage at St. Mary's Church.

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 Wallace F. Richardson of 16 Di- vision street. son of Officer and Mrs. Andrew J. Richardson, and Miss Mary Agnes Murphy. daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Murphy of SIT Elm street, were united in marriage with a nuptial high mass at o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church. Rev. John T. Winters officiating. An drew Richardson. a brother of the groom. was best man and Miss Helen McAloon was bridesmaid
 The bride was attired in; faun colored gown. with a picture hat to match, and she carried bridal bouquet of white roses. The brides. maid wore palm beach suit with hat to match, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. A reception was held at the home of the brides parents after which the couple left on a honeymoon trip through New Hampshire and Maine. The groom is member of the supernumerary police force.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
WHERE WE STAND.

3nder the first general order ctinE the permanent organization xhe Connecticut Home Guard New
 an's company is placed in the first itAry division of the state. The ITS state Is divided into six miii- H sdistricts, the> first district con- Iiaa the towns in Hartford and nAnd counties. The first regiment, vnich New Britain's company is a i1 is comprised of four orsanisa- from Hartford, two from Bristol, Ane each in. New Britain. Berlin. EGfIbury. Windsor Locks, South sshestesrs East . Isartford, Plain-
 rarlAinstan. icoliinsville. south- ssn ana Coventry Thus it. is seen the companies are relatively A to each other and can be 8Si.ed ata any siven place in short
 NO one knows just what will
 E optcops of the military ar
 sments < ai now being formulated at
 .nston. In the event that troops Int abroad now or at some dis " Hate the Home Guard will be aksd Supon to take the pisces Of all ss who leave for the front: The ponsabilities are and will beskreat; E tte men who have offered their gaces for this work may be de- lded upon to uphold the American dttion If necessity. calls New ltain.s company has already mani- VI It's spirit. We know where we rld.-in the front ranks. k
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
FIRE DOES s1oo DAMAGE.

Damage estimated at about $100 re- suited from fire at the home of Will liam Beckett of 188 North street shortly before o'clock last night, the flames starting in a second-story hall way and eating their way to the attic before being checked. There was ain alarm from Box AZ, North and Oak sterets, which was responded to by Engine companies l, 3, and with Hook & Ladder Co. No. i. Firemen checked the flames before they reached the roof.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
ON FORGE TEN YEARS.

Yesterday was the tenth anniversary of appointment to the police force. for sergeant George J. Kelly and PolicS- man J. A. Carlson. Policeman Kelly was appointed to the force soon after Deing detailed as roundsman. was advanced to a aNsergeancy and is now assigned to desk duty at police head quarters during the dog watch. from midnight to a. m. A. F. Connor was appointed to the depart- ment on the same date but is no long, CT connected with the department.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
EXPORT COMMERCE
 DECLINES IN APRIL
Difference Was s7,562 in Ton
 mage, Official Figures Show

New York. May 2.-Fewer ships and correspondingly reduced tonnage amounting to 37,562 cleared from New York for foreign ports in April, but inbound commerce increased.
 According to a compilation made yesterday by s. w. Hamilton, Deputy Collector in charge of the Marine Division of the Custom House, and published with. the permission of the treasury department. 383 vessels. with a total tonnage Of 1,o43.466. cleared for foreign ports Tn April, compared with 396 vessels, aggregating a ton- mage of 1,081,O2S in March-a loss of 13 vessels and 37.562 tons. In Feb ruary. the first full month of German unrestricted submarine warfare, the record was SIS vessels cleared, these represented a tonnage of 911, ,74S. The January clearances were set down at 393 vessels, the tonnage of which reached 1.00S,9S6.
 All told, AT vessels arrived in April, with a total tonnage of 1,142,282, against 39S in March, with, a. tonnage aggregating 1,053,240. In February, when German undersea ruthlessness started, incoming vessels numbered only 33S, with 8 tonnage of S74,127, and in January the entrances totaled 41s vessels, the tonnage of which amounted to 1,13s,507. Altogether, SS0 ships entered or departed from New York for foreign ports in April, their total tonnage being 2,185,74S, against 794 vessels, and a tonnage of 2,134.26S moving inward and outward in March.
 The custom house report showed that 107 vessels flying the United States flag departed from here in April, against 125 in March. 9I in February. and 93 inf January. Out bound American tonnage fell from 319,972 in March to 27O,921 last month. Although American ships sailing from here in March outnum- bered British vessels for the first time in any month probably in the history of the port, the outgoing British mer- chant marine made recovery to first place in April, with a record of 40 vessels and a. tonnage of 493,63O.
 Records of arrivals and departures in April by nationalities, exclusive of 16 American vessels of 39,42S tons, which cleared for Porto Rico. were as follows: . Arrivals-American, 121; tons, 317,- POP. British, Al; tons 4S4,O5S. Bel
 gian, 6; tons. s1s,829. Dutch, "A: tons, 54,567. French. 12; tons, 44,1s4. Greek, 2; tons. 4,65s. Italian, 5; tons, 22,037. Scandinavian, 104;, tons, 132,355. Spanish, IA: tons 25,221. All others, IS; tons, S8.2z6. Not included
 here. however, were two vessels of 7,458 tons from sea in distress. One l was British and the other Dutch. Departures-America 1O7; tons, 270,321. British, 148; tons, 493.e3O. Belgian. 6; tons,. 26,660. Dutch, IF; tons. 3s,517 French. g; tons, 31,73s.
 Greek, ?; tons, 12,o04. Italian. 8; tons 31,606. Scandinavian, Il; tons, 96,- 944. Spanish, 10; tons, 20,S25. All
 others, 10; tons 27.224.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
Ert,sr oF KnEPrcsG ,la KING.

..rocracies suffer from graft; .archies from lavish expenditures public funds by royal families. Rach Ks the more malignant form of Ste may readily be determined en the specific case of Nicholas manon is considered. When the lax was actively in command of the 5ssian throne. and therefore 9f the 6aian exchequer. he required the little sum of $2o.o0o.0oo every to keep his house in order. kst WAS his spending money. ad- nced by the Russian people nuaehcld expenses were paid from slt amount. | Automobtles apd horses, eourse. came under stable expenses. sese two items advanced the bill ach the Rpssian people had N pay by ssnas. j iDoo,oQD rubles. m these things in mind, 1t is hardly
 wonder, the Russians are re- 7ing over the riddance of the nanoff rubbish.
 EoyaI families. asia rule, do not fr their expense accountss on their ses, They do not have to render
 rcount of their stewardships. It lonly after Nicholas and his tribe 1S put out of business that an in- efigattOn proved what money he |yent each ,yearSon the up-keep of his fJnily. As the Hohenzollerns and the a1sburgs are doing. business at the iii old stand 1t Is probable the IMosic peoples have not the slightest
 Of what it costs to keep these ex- SA1aAt ornaments. If the truth
 daWns on these people we may oet to see the Kaiser Init the saw.
 trail.s The money 1t takes te 15 him going for any given yea,
 6 probably finance the seventh
 m loan. What with his elab'
 SV4lhelmstrasses and other man sca4tersd throughout the i'm TIT realm 1t must cost the Germar 15is aayEhers in the neishborhoot 1orty, rsiIlinns of dollars, . year te drchase sundry little things for tn. S40l.enzollerns. Considering that tn. President of the United States get. Hlong fairly we'll on less than $l00.0o(
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
CONSERVATIVES IN MAJORITY.

Boston, May 2.-The balance. of power in the convention to be held on June to revise the state consti- tuition will be held by delegates en- dorsed by both factions in yesterdays election. Returns with four districts missing showed that 123 delegates considered as conservatives were chos- en as against 90 pledged to vote for the submission to the people of an order for the initiative and referen- dunn.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
METHoDIsrs TO DINE.

The men of the Methodist church in Plainville will attend a banquet to be served in the church parlors this evening at 7:3O, instead of tomorrow night as was originally announced. The speakers will be the pastor, Rev. w. A. Goodell, Rev. S. E. Lawson of Darien, formerly of this place. and Harry A. Castle. The latter will give a review of Methodism in Plainville since that denomination had its local origin to the present day.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02

In the stress of other things 1t may not have been noted that old Gener- alissimo Venustiano Carranza was yesterday inatalled as Constitutional President of Mexico. He is now of- ficially the successor of the late ire eater victoriano Huerta. usurper of the chair of Francisco Madero. It took a long time to somcially inaugur- ate President in Mexico: but 1t was worth the trouble, all things consid- cred. Carranza may not be brilliant Chief Maxistrate, but he Is at least a regularly elected one.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02

The Tricolor. The flag of France is blue and white and red; Red for the blood her hero sons have shed, White for the stainless hands they lift :, on high. To the blue glory of the stainless sky. Lo, where the Marne. a sluggish serpent winds, The happy warriors sleep in quiet trance;
 that binds
 France. Snow-white the wings of avions as they fit, Daring the foe and tempting cir cumstance: 4 Snow-white their pilots records, too that knit All sons of Freedom to the flag of France, One spar of blue, mid storm-clouds rent in twain, Is pledge for shrouded suns rekind- ling glance; A pledge, the golden deeds upon the Aisne, For sonsiof Freedom and the flag of France. The flag of France Is blue and white and red; Red for the blood her hero sons have shed, White for the stainless hands they lift on high To the blue glory of the stainless sky
 / FRANCES c. FAY, in the New York Times
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
spring Suits at H. O, r.

In a large advertisement in this issue the Hartford One Price Clothins Company, 114 Asylum street. Hart ford. shows to the people of New Britain what excellent merchandisss they are offering at prices that putsi the best of clothes within the reach of all. This concern, which is the we'll known house of A. Katten q Son brides itself on the fact that they are absolutely certain of giving bargaina in the best of clothing because they. have made very careful study of this proposition for so long period that they are experts in the line. There isn't any day in the year but what they are in the closest touch with the largest dealers and alwaya take advantage of opportunities by which they can benefit their many customers. Whenever they make an exceptionally good deal their patrona get the benefit. And their customers know this from the many times the fact has been demonstrated in ths past.
 In today's issue they announce fine line of ready -to-wear suits, made in the most approved manner 8ellins from $11.9S to $35. They are all made in wonderfully attractive fa- brics and handsomely tailored High school suits for boys, long trousers. ages 15 to 19 years, are to be sold from $11.S8 to $25. Graduation suits. in fine blue serge, in both long and short trousers are selling from 3750 to $15, and from $15 to $2750.
 The boys department on the second floor in charge of Myron Katten, who, is an expert in fabrics, is stocked to the brim with choice bargains in all lines. There are wonderful oppor- tunities and one visiting the store should not miss seeing the display there. In the ladies department are loads on loads of coats. Dresses for afternoon, party and evening wear, in silk and serge, of which there is a big stock formerly priced at $1S.50 to $32.5O are offered at the hat price of $15. It will pay both the men and the women of this section to visit this , store tomorrow for they 1 will reana large benefits by doing so.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
WOMEN AS q" CONDUCTORS
Boston Elevated Road Win Probably Replace Men Called to Colors With F.,r As,dens.

Boston. Mass. May 3.-Women as conductors on the cars and trains of the Boston elevated railway are a. possibility of the i,nmAdiate futi,seas 1t is announced. The call to the col ors already has taken large num- Der of men employees from the com pany's service. and under the selectA i've draft bill 1.500 additional men probably will be forced to leave the company for military duty.
 The cornpahy has been unable tn procure equipment needed for repairs, and steel rails ordered weeks aEo re.l main undelivered. It is possible that the operation of a part of the lines will have to be suspended because of the lack of coal ss
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
Our Flag.

Dur flag on the land and. our flag X on the ocean
 An angel of peace wheresoever 1t goes: $Hobly sustained by Columbia's
 devotion,
 The angel of death 1t shall be ks to our foes!
 True to its native sky
 Still shall our eagle fly, Fasting It's sentinel glances afar:
 Though bearing the olive branch, Still in It's talons staunch the bolts of the thun-
 ders of war! IT. BUCHANAN READ.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
KING URGES ECONOMY.
George Addresses Proclamation
 His Subjects in England.

e London, May liking George has signed a proclamation exhorting the people to lessen their consumption of wheat and to practice the greatest economy and frugality in the use of all other kinds of grain.
 The proclamation urges the popu- lation to reduce the consumption of bread in their families by at least one-fourth of the quantity consumed in normal times.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
A sPEECH POSTPONED.

von -Hollweg. the Im- perial Chancellor of Germany. was to have addressed the Reichstag tomor- row and attempt what was understood to mean a repetition of Germany's peace proposals advanced just before Christmas last year. At that time the nations of the earth were fooled by the German peace proposals. Exper- fenced now, 1t is not likely they will be dragged again into the maelstrom of German duplicity. Any new peace proposals will be taken at their face value.-an attempt to hood-wink the people within Germany. first, and all those outside the empire who are gull hble enough to fall.
 Eminent German journalists have. in their discussion of the world situa- tion, pointed out to certain members of the Reichstas, that Germany can not make terms of peace with a com plement Of enemies that stretches to every quarter of the globe. Having missed the real chance of ending the war when President Wilson's aid was sought Germany must now settle down and prepaf to make terms of peace dictated by hersenemies. Either that, or she must conquer her oppon- ents and thus gain the upper hand in determining upon what basis the war shall end. The only alternative Ger many now posseases is to give guaran- tees which have been demanded by the nations fighting her, and that Ger many cannot do under her monarchial form of Government. The Kaiser will submit to no arrangement whereby he will be wiped from the throne. Un- less the people of Germany arise In their might and tear tho purple of his shoulders they must light on, even if it be losing fight, so long as he de- termines to wage war.
 It does not require the gift of prophecy to see that any speech the German Chancellor might make to 1 the Reichstag In May will be delivered for. .the same purpose as his speech to
 the Reichstag in December. History has . way of repeating itself. The December speech is fresh enough in l the minds of statesmen to furnish g l warning. It's aftermath is even more vivid. Instead of peace there was ar outbreak of ruthless submarine war fare the like of which the world had
 never known. Writing peace note ] with one hand, the German govern
 naent with its other hand wrote in
 structions to its submarine command
 CTS to .'sink on sight,. Won Beth
 mann-Hollweg swell to postpon
 his speech scheduled. for tomorrow t
 Ia more hitting occasion.'
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
F. X T. ASSOCIATION. ANNuAL.

The annual meeting of the Lincoln street school Parents and Teachers association will be held tomorrow evening. Commissioner Mclean of Hartford, one of the home garden committed, will speak. There will also be musical program. with songs by Frederick Latham, piano selections by Frank Barger and a solo dance by Hazel Sampson.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
c. W. B. l.. STRONG FINANCIALLY

e. w. B. ID. SIFSONG FINANCIAIIY. !.
 Because of apparent misunder- standing and numerous inquiries rela- tive to the status and future of the Catholic women's Benevolent Legion in this city. Mrs Margaret Forsyth, president of the local organization. states that it is in no way connected with the c. B. l.. in this city, Is in 2 prosperous financial condition, carry ing on a campaign for new members and has paid all of it's obligations within two weeks of the time that claims have been presented. Also that the organization Is in strong and prosperous standing generally.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
FTRE DRIVES GUESTS OUT.
More Than 200 Flee From Hotel vic-
 t torfa. Chicago.

I. toria, Chicago.
 Chicago, May 2.-More than 200 guests were driven from their beds to the street early today by fire which broke out on the fifth floor of the Victoria hotel at the corner of Clark and Van Buren streets. The damage was small and no ono was injured. Guests in three other hotels nearby were aroused and much excitement prevailed for a, time. :..,
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
FACTS AND RANCHES.

With bread at 15 cents a loaf and cheese at 35 cents a pound. those who live on a certain poetic ration must look for economy in kisses.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02

The gun that sunk German sub. marine had been named Teddy Roosevelt.'' The colonel got into tn, war even if he had to do it by proxy New York American.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
cd to take their men and guns wit tl1eni.--South Norwalk Sentinel.

cd to take their men and guns with theni.--South Norwalk Sentinel.
 And then, too, Tive got to weed the garden" makes a much better excuse for staying home from church than 1T promised Jim I'd play IS holes with him this morning-Boston Tran 'er'pty
 ''vittles, Valor and Victory is the satisfying slogan offered by John T. McCutcheon of the Chicago Tribune as the national war cry.-New Haven Union.
 We known who will NOT be Q can- didate for the Democratic nomination for president in 192O-Champ Clark. Hartford Post.
 The farmer who shall make two blades of wheat or two ears of corn grow this year where but one grew last season is the farmer who will best consult his own interest and the interest of his section and country Norfolk Virginia Pilot.
 As a side show the Mexican com- plication Is hardly worth the price of admission. The action Is so slow and to keep awake.-Kansas. City Journal.
 :. X man who has more luck than sense seldom admits it.-Atchison Globe.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02

The last German retreat wasn't quite % victorious" They neglect-
New Britain herald., 1917-05-02
SELF HELPS FOR NEW SOLDIERS
 SOON TO BE CALLED INTO FIELD

Advice Which
 Eligible For Amertca's Leedons
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