davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
CHy Aerns

<, An excellent organ recital was given this afternoon by Organist J c. Beebe of the South church.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Reynolds o1 Detroit, Maine, are visiting relative: in this city, having made the trip by automobile.
 Word was received yesterday by the relatives of Charles Breen, who was operated on last Tuesday for appendi~ 4itis at Camp Devens, to the effect that he is expected to recover.
 Members and friends of Unity Re- bekah lodge, I. O. O. F., will spend a social afternoon with Mrs. c. Tom lin of 29 South High street, Thurs day from until 5.
 Lewis Sulick, son of MT. and Mrs. Martin Sulick of 2O4 Washington street, who enlisted in the United ,, States navy last Saturday at Hart ford, left Monday for Norfolk, Vir- ginia.
 There will be a meeting of Doric Council, No. "A R. and s. M., to hold a stated assembly this evening at 7:30 o'clock sharp. On October 12, at a Special Assembly, Hamilton Council Will be present to confer the Royal Master degree on candidates and the Select Master degree will be conferred by the local council.
 Programs of an entirely different nature from those carried out last year have been arranged by the Wom- ans club for the coming year. Miss Mary Allen of Springfield, Mass, will be the speaker at all of the meetings and her topics will have to do solely with current events The first meet ing will be held next Tuesday after fioon and meetings thereafter will be on alternate Tuesdays.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

will probably mean an inaccurate crcditing of customers who make c. o. d. payments, careless handling of the money itself, disputes over the amounts turned in by the driver. and trouble for tho management in turn ing over collections to the co-operat- ing merchants. The accounting sys- tenn need not be complicated.
 Fourth. there should by all means, the board declares, be a competent executive in charge of the work. Above all things needed for the suc- cess>of cooperative system Is good management.
 The fifth suggestion is that when a cooperative system takes over de- livery work for any merchant. under the usual plan of fiat charge per- delivery, it should be clearly under stood that all deliveries are to be handled through the cooperative sys- tenn and that there are to be no sepa- rate deliveries by the merchant. In a number of towns the board found that the system had failed because certain merchants had made a prac- tice of turning over the long and more expensive deliveries to the CO., operative system and using boys to deliver goods to customers within a few blocks of the store.
 The board is continuing it's lnves- tigation with a view to making avail able still more complete and compre- hensive data on the subject. It is now prepared, however, to supply ad- vice and information in some detail to associations and individual mer- chants who are considering the es- tablishment of a cooperative delivery system. Inquiries may be addressed to the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defense, Washington, D. c.
 Since the board last June recom- mended cooperative delivery systems its correspondence has indicated a wide and growing interest in. them. It is now working, either through the State Councils of Defense or direct ly, with business men in a consid- erable number of communities, in es- tablishing such systems or increasing the number of merchants participat- ing in those already established. While the boards recommendation on cooperative deliveries originally referred only to small and medium sized cities and towns subsequent in vestigation has indicated that they are equally practicable and advantag- eous under certain conditions in even the largest cities.
 The recommendation was issued as war measure. Its primary object was to help make it unnecessary for delivery men who join the army and navy to be replaced by men who are needed in munitions making, farming, shipbuilding, railroading, mining, or some other vital industry
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
DISCLOSURES MADE
 BY SEC'Y OF STATE
(Continued from First Page)

l presidential campaign O'Leary, as | president of the American Truth so- 1 ciety telegraphed the president that 1 he and many other Americans would not vote for MT. Wilson on account of his international policy. Tho presi- dent replied from his summer home at Shadow Lawn under date of Sep- tember 29, 1916: Your telegram re- ceived. I would feel deeply mortified to have you or anybody like you vote for me. Since you have access to
 many disloyal Americans and I have not I will ask you to convey this mes-
 sage to them.
 "(Signed)
 WOODROW WILSON" It Is possible that the persons named were unaware of the recom- ! mendations involving them that were made by the German foreign office and the publication of the correspond ence probably will elicit some explan- ations from these persons
 If the state department has further information on this phase of the sub- ject it has not yet given any intima- ton of the fact. An interesting state ment in one of today's telegrams is the reference to the embargo confer ence which the German government understood was about to endeavor to secur majority in congress favorable to Germany and the declaration that this conference, "requests further support" suggest inquiry into what measure of assistance and of what character, already had been advanced to that organization by the German embassy here. .esS<,
 Count von Bernstorff evidently felt absolutely secure in his dealings with these people as well as with the Irish pro-German propaganda in view of his assurance to the foreign office that there was no possibility of their being compromised, a contingency which had evidently given some con- cern to the home authorities in Ger many.
 The desire of the German govern ment, to avoid Americas entry in the war, to avoid to any excesses on the ] part of German agents in this coun- try in carrying out their program of
 destruction that would lead to a
 break with America is evidenced by the strict injunction that in the at tacks upon the railroads the embank- | ments and bridges should not be | touched. Apparently it was realized ] that otherwise passenger trains might
 be wrecked, involving loss of Ameri-
 can life, as many Americans patronize
 the Canadian railways. As the pur-
 pose was to cut off supply of muni- l tions and food from the Allies in Flu ! rope it was probably thought this
 could be accomplished without going
 to the extreme of destroying bridges and entertainments.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

In years to come, descendants of the members of exemption boards will. no doubt highly prize the certi- f1cates which have been presented to the boards of today by Newton D. Baker secretary of war.
 Above is reproduced one of the of- ficial certificates, that issued to John w. Allen, chairman of the board in the second district of New Britain. All other members of the two boards have received similar documents, es- tablishing their official connection with the selective draft act. Tho members are: First district, A. F. Corbin, chairman; James J. Watson, clerk; Dr. T. Eben Reeks. surgeon; second district. John w. Allen, chair man; Stephen Robb, clerk: Dr. D. w. O'Connell, surgeon.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
POSTAGE RATE CHANGES.

In an act recently passed by Con- gress the following changes have been made in postage rates: Upon all first class mail postage shall be charged at the rate of 2 cents per ounce or fraction thereof. This inn plies to postal cards and letters only. Postal cards that formerly could be purchased for 1 cent will now be rated at cents and the charges on a letter mailed from the local office and classed as outgoing mail will be assessed at cents. This new amend rnent does not include local delivery. A letter to be delivered within the city limits will continue at the old rate of postage. The new amendment is to go into effect November 2.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
STEALS PROPERTY.

Correspondence of The Asso. Press.)
 Mexico City, Sept. 28.-Properties the value of which will reach several million dollars, held in the names Of private individuals have been taken over by the government on charges that in reality they belong to the Catholic church and that the persons in whose names they stand are pre- tended owners. Under the new con- stitution all church property becomes property of the nation. The proper ties are located in the state of Puebla, Durango Michoacan and Jalisco.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

Although criticism of the board 5 deciolons Is certain to crop out be- cause of tho nature of the work, those who are quick to find fault should reflect that the mon are working at high mental and physical pressure and the Eorvc strain is intense, all of which contribute to their falii5i!- ity Mistakes have been made and probably will be made in tho future, but with tho aim to reduce these mis- takes to the minimum, the boards will succeed in their great undertaking. The public should remcm Der ti1ot all are serving without pay, giving their time to their country often at per- sonal sacrifice. Ill addition to that, they are filling positions in which the work is of a d!sagreeabie nature and for which they will receive little thanks. Republics are still ungrateful.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
WRONG IMPRESSION
Bulgar Prisoners Have Idea British,
 Captors Would Murder Them.

SaptOrS Would Murder Them. Correspondence of The Asso. Press.)
 London. Sept. 25.-As evidence that the Germans have taught the Bulgar fans that their lives will be forfeited If they are taken prisoners by the Brit sh, tn efollowing extract from let ter by British officer on the Saloniki front is published by the Daily Tele- graph:
 When we rounded up sixty Bull garians in an attack recently the poor wretches were utterly terrified. Two or three tried to drown themselves in pool, while others knelt on the ground making the sign of the cross and waiting an assaSSin's bayonet thrust or worse.
 "One who was a real sportsman kept his. head and made a desperate effort to escape. very nearly getting shot, until he saw it was useless and fling Ing down his rifle, surrendered to an officer. Beside this officer Tommy stood watchfully in case the Bulgar was up to any nasty tricks, and the latter seeing this attitude and taking him for his appointed murderer, with ! dramatic gesture threw back his head and barred his chest. He opened hA shirt with both hands, then faced the soldier with the bayonct whom he supposed to be waiting for the officers S word to run him through.
 Tommy's method of easing the tension was rapid. He brought out his packet of cigarettes and offered one to the Bulgar.
 Y Up to this moment the Bulgar had been as brave as a lion, but the offer of the cigarette in place of the end of in Aais outlook. He gave gasp and she bayonet was too sudden a change :at down trembling, unable to light the cigarette at the match which the sol- Her was holding ready for him.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
FOR POLICE FUND.

The junk which was collected dur ing the past year at the police sta tion was sold yesterday and the money received was added to the po- lice pension fund. With witness fees Which had been turned over to the fund during the year and the money received from yesterdays sale, $6291 was collected. Police officers con- tributed enough to make the total s63 which will go to the fund.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
TREASURE BOX.

Correspondence of The Asso. Press.)
 London, Sept. 24.-An iron box containing $23,OOO in silver sent for the relief of the Serbian army after it's march across country to the Adri attic, fell into the sea at Durazzo when being landed. Announcement of the loss was made by a war office official in giving evidence before the commit tee of public accounts. Divers were sent down in an effort to locate the treasure, but failed to find it.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
LIBRARY FUND ROOMS.

The campaign being waged here for the purpose of raising the necessary $3,5OO, this city's share for a million dollars for million books for the American soldiers at the front has been so fruitful that it is safe to state that within the next few days the cam paign will be brought to successful close. Promise has been received for part of the amount and the solicitors are going to make energetic efforts to bring the indicator to the marked spot before the week is over.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
CITY COURT CASES.

A short calendar session of tho city court will be held on Friday af- ternoon. The following cases will come up for assignment: Armour & Go. against Peter Wrona, J. D. Cooper for plaintiff. M. D. SaXe for defend ant, answer; Mary Zuk against Mich ael Jazierski. Klett and filling for plaintiff, B. F. Gaffney for defendant, motion to reopen interlocutory judg- ment, entered October 5; George Eger against Richard w. O'Gorman, J. F.. Cooper for plaintiff, M. D. Sake for defendant, pleading or default.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
Financial
FURTHER SLUMP
 IN PEOPLES GAS
Other Gas Stocks, Too, Are Added
 to Weak Utilities

Wall Street.-A further slump of 7 5-s points in Peoples Gas to A on suspension of the dividend was the overshadowing feature of today's early dealings on the stock exchange. Ohio Gas dropped 1-2 points and Laclede Gas 2. Changes elsewhere were mainly downward, coppers, ship pings, oils, tobaccos and the general war group sustaining losses ranging from substantial fractions to 21-2 points. U. s. Steel hardened at the outset but yielded later with allied industrials, and rails were irregular
 Consolidated Cas- Brooklyn Union Gas and Columbia Gas were added to the list of weak utilities. declining 3-8, 4 3-4 and 2 points, respectively. Unsettlement soon extended to the entire list, steel reacting from 106 to 13 1-2 with gross declines of to points in other steels and equip ments, coppers and specialties. Texas company supplemented yesterdays T. point decline with a further break of points. Rails were under less pres- sure though various investment shares lost 1 to points. Bonds were heavy, but the Liberty issue held at 99.72 to 99.78.
 Rises in which no important part exceeded point accompanied the lighter operations of the intermediate sessions. These were of brief dura- ton, however, steels and other ac- tive stocks soon falling under lowest levels of the morning.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
Y. NJ. q. A. NOTES,

The first Bible class fellowship sup per of the season will bc held at tho Y. M. C. A. on Monday, October 20. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske. pastor of the Berlin Congregational church, will bo the speaker. The Sunday afternoon meetings will begin on November i. The address will be delivered by Rev. George W. c. Hill, pastor of the South Congregational church.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
NEW LEGATION.

(Correspondence of The Asso. Press.)
 Tokio, Sept. 27.-Japan is planning to establish legation at Buenos Aires on account of the increasing Japanese interests there. Argentine affairs are now handled by the lega- tion at Chili.
 Also, in view of the growth of Japan's trade with South America, it is likely that several new Japanese consuIates will be established.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
NIcNULTY IMPROVING.

Michael McNulty who had a close call from electrocution yesterday while at work on telegraph pole on Elm street, was reported as improved at the New Britain General hospital this afternoon. It was also reported that nothing has been done in regard to amputating some of the fingers of the badly burned hand.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Edward KilduH.

Edward Kilduff of Holmes avenue died this morning at his home follow ing an illness of about a months dur f ation. He is survived by his wife and seven children, and several brothers and sisters. The funeral arrangements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
PROBATE COURT NOTES.

Thomas Mooney was appointed ad- n1inistrator on the estate of Henry Mooney and Matthew Kennedy was appointed administrator on the estate of Margaret Kennedy by the court of probate today.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
PHILANTHROPIST DIES.

Stamford, Oct. 10.-John Clason, a farmer who in 1892 gave the bulk of his possessions, about $45,OOO, for the founding of the Stamford hospital died today on the farm where he was born 92 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10
FACING FUEL SHORTAGE.

London, Oct. 10.-The German stato railways are faced with Q great shortage of fuel and drastic limitation of traffic has begun, according to re- ports reaching here.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

Don't wait for old winter to get you.
 Select your overcoat now, while everything is to your advantage variety, assortment, new styles and patterns.
 Here are the new belted Trench . coats-they are "the'' coats of this season, SIS to $50.
 Plain coats in regular and ulster styles $16 to $35.
 Union and two-piece underwear in medium and heavy weights.
 Local agents for Stein Bloch & Shunlan clothing.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-10

New York Stock Exchange quota tion furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
OVERDUE MEASURE OF ROAD
REAcTioNARiEs FINALLY
MAKES APPEARANCE.
VOTES
AGAINST IT CLAIMED
Fr.- # Highway Commission Con-
fident Of Winning Over Others Be.
fore Bill Comes to vots-Frisnds Of
Good Roads Turnout State Organ.
izins-To Bring Pressure.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 16.-Strong oppose
ton is developing to the Pitt-Johnston
road law not only among legislators
but others out over the state. The bill
was introduced in the house yesterday
and referred to the highway committee.
1t was several weeks overdue as It was
expected early in the session.
In the house it is claimed that there
are fifty-three votes which are I'M
swervingly against the bill and twelve
votes doubtful. Efforts on the part of
the opponents of the bill are now being
concentrated on these doubtful MEM
bers. 1t is being predicted that many
Of them will be won over to the side Of
the opponents of the bill.
Friends Of Commission Organize.
Friends of the state highway COM
mission are organizing in the counties
from which these doubtful members
come and will hold meetings within the
next few days to discuss this bill and
a proposed amendment which will be
introduced in the house by Represent
alive Lee Elwood. An effort will be
made to explain both measures and
then the people from these communi-
ties will be asked to write to their rep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
Rier Rierson,is Of sssImond, Made De-
PENDANT n, Damage Suit.

Special to Times -Rep0Dalcan.
Belmond, Feb. 16.- Suit has been; filed
in the district court for the February
term in which FRier R1erson, of Bel
;mond, is sued for $4,000 damages by
Mervin Lee, by his next best friend
Thomas Lee, The plaintiff alleges that
on Oct. I, 1915. while riding horseback
near Olof. Rier Rierson was driving his
automobile at b high and reckless
speed, in excess Of twenty five miles
per hour. ,and that the defendant ran
his automobile, upon the plaintiffs
horse with great violence, throwing the
plaintiff from his horse; that he suf-
.fered permanent injuries to his head,
stomach, spine and back and that he
will continue to suffer pain in the FL :
ture as e result. The plaintiff asks
Tor damage in the sum Of $1,000.
An additional $4,000 is asked in Count
two, the plaintiff stating that on Oct.
9, 1915, the defendant started proceed
ings in Justice Purdy's Office against
him accusing him Of running his horse
into defendants automobile; that the
plaintiff was arrested, and thereafter
released by order of the district court;
that he had committed no crime, apd
suffered great humiliation by reason OF
his arrest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
GRAY HAIR BECOMES
DARK AND BEAUTIFUL
TRY GRANDMOTHER'S OLD FA-
voRITE RECIPE OF SAGE TEA
AND SULPHUR.

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea
and Sulphur, properly compounded,
brings back the natural color and lustre
to the hair when faded. streaked or
gray. Years ago the only way to get
this mixture was to make it at home,
which is mussy and troublesome.
Nowadays we simply ask any drug
store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" You will get large bottle
of this old time recipe improved by the
addition of other ingredients for about
so cents. Everybody uses this prepare
ton now, because no one can possibly
tell that you darkened your hair, as 1T
does ii SO naturally and evenly. You
dampen sponge or soft brush with it
and draw this through your hair, talk
ing one small strand at a time: by
morning the gray hair disappears, and
after another application or two, your
hair becomes beautifully dark, thick
and glossy and you look years younger.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
is a delightful toilet requisite. 1t is
not intended for the cure, mitigation or
prevention of disease,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
resentatives and senator's as regards

resentAtives and senator's as regards
these bills. -y ~
1t Is now being urged against the
Pitt-Johnston measure that 1t Is a one
man commission and gives too much
authority to the commissioner. 1t is
further urged that 1t will prove cost :
ly plan in the end inasmuch as the one
supervisor, with limited means at his
command, will not be able to supervise
the work OF the roads OF the state and
there. will be no check on supervisors
who are inclined to extravaganza or to
promote their own selfish interests. 1t
Is declared that the highway commits
sioner will have but little authority,
that his position will be that of a SUI
pervisor 1t Is being urged further
that the present highway commission
plan has proved efficient and should be
sustained, possibly with a few amend
ments to the laws under which the
commissioners work.