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New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
FIRE FATAI TO TWO.
Firemen Killed by Auto and Citizen
 Burned to Death.

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 21.-Two lives were lost and one person was badly burned as the result of a $5.000 fire in a combined store and tenement house at Ludlow. an adjoining town early today.
 Alexander Rogers, fireman, was run over and instantly killed by an automobile fire truck, and John Mis- talecz, an occupant of the building, was suffocated. Joseph Cohen, who owned the buildir g, returned to se- cure valuable after getting his fam ily out, was overcome and found in the building two hours later, badly burned.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
OVERCOME BY GAS
Bremen Do Valiant Work in Reviv- ing Unknown Man at 91 Booth Strcct-Takcn to Hospital.

The police were called this after whose name could not be ascertained was overcome with gas in his sleeping apartments. Chief Noble and Fire men Gilligan and Woods accompanied the patrol with the pulm otor and suc- ceeded in reviving the stricken man sufficiently to have him removed to the New Britain General hospital for further Urea tment. It is believed that the man had been drinking and acci- dently turned on the gas.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
co. D REACHES ENGLAND
Part of 1O2d Regiment Composed of Bristol Men Cross Ocean Safely May Train at Britain.

Information has been received here that Company D of the 102d Regi- ment, and a part of the headquar- ters company have already arrived safely in England and will probably go into training either at Basinstote Or gn Salisbury Plain. The machine gun company is also reported as hav- ing arrived in England. Company D is made up almost entirely of Bristol boys and members of Company D of the old Second regiment.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
CONFERENCE FIGHT
 HALTS TAX BILL
Senate Provision for Assessing
 Intangible Assets Responsible
HOUSE MEMBERS OBJ ECT

War tIeOltS Bill Adopted Ill HOuSC
 and Awaits Only Presidents Sigma
 ture-Hearing on Fixing Price of
 Iron and Steel.
 Washington, Sept 21-Members of the ways and means committee at a meeting today with the house con- feres on the war tax bill were told that the presence of big business agents demanding retention of senate allowances of good will, patents, and other intangible assets in determining the capital of business for taxation purposes, was responsible for the fail ure of conferees to agree upon the definition of capital the big point in controversy.
 Early in the conferences, house conferees declared, the senate con- ferees appared willing to waive the provision of their bill tO make allow ances for these intangible assets, but they have since changed their atti- tude. House memb bers still are hold ing out against making the allow ances, however, and a majority of the ways and means committee is sup porting them in their position.
 After explaining the situation to the ways and means committee the house confrees returned to confer ence. It was said the outlook was poor for an early agreement on the excess profits section
 War Credits Bill Passes.
 The eleven billion dollar war credits bill conference report was adopted to- day by the house and the measure sent to the White House for the pres- dents signature. The senate acted yesterday.
 Agitation in congress, for eXten sion of government price-fXing author ity to iron and steel and their pro- ducts, provision for which was stricken out of the food control bill in con- ference, was renewed today when hearings were begun by a senate in- terstate commerce subcommittee on the bill of Senator Pomerene of Ohio. It would extend federal power to fix prices to the iron and steel trade similar to the food regulation provided by congress.
 The hearings were regarded as pre- liminary to an effort toward passage of the Pomerene measure, probably at the December session of congress.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
READING HERE TO AID U. s.

ation of the visit of Viscount Read. ind, lord chief justice of England now in Washington on a special mis- sion, the British embassy has in formed the state department that the viscount, because of his close con- fidential relationship with the present war cabinet, has been sent as an envoy from cabinet to convey such information. particularly regarding financial matters, as may be thought useful by the United States.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
GERMANIA SUPPRESSED
Leading Organ Of Catholic Center Party in Berlin Ordered DiscOn- tinucd By Government.

Stockholm Sept. 21.-Dispatches from Berlin say that the newspaper Gernania has been suppressed by the German authorities until further mo- tice. Germania was the leading organ of the Catholic center and stood mid way between the anneNationist wing represented by the Cologne Volkes Zeitung and the ErZberger school It represented such a powerful influence that the action of the censor appears to be decidedly daring.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
ALEXIEFF BREAKS
 OFF WITH kERENSkY
Files Resignation as Chief of General Staff of Russian
 Army

>trograd, Sept. 21.-Gen. Alexieff has esigned his post as chief of the genel staff under Premier Keren- sky, tA-- commander-in- chief of the Russian forces, according to news paper reports today.
 The resignation is said to be due to differences With the premier, the latter insisting on the removal from headquarters of all officers under sus- picious complicity with Gen. Korni- loff.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
TAIN CONNECTICUT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER PAGES
STRIKE DEADLOCK
 AT SAN FRANCISCO
Employers and Employees Unable to Agree After Conference Last
 ing Through Night

San Francisco, Sept. 21-Negotia- tons looking toward a settlement of strike of 25,OOO members of unions affiliated with the Iron Trades Coun- Gil, who walked out a week ago for higher wages, were deadlocked early today, atter an all-night conference between representatives of the men, their employers and federal media tors.
 Washington, Sept 21.-Members of the special commission appointed by the president, of which Secretary Wilson is the head, to investigate labor troubles in the west, today were preparing to leave for Pacific coast Tn addition to the shipyard strikes, the commission will inquire into re- cent deportations of workers and charges of the American Federation of Labor that Arizona employers sub- sldized activities of the I. w. w.
 Lynn, Sept. 21.-The shoe factories which were closed last April, throw Ing 12.OO0 workers out of employ ment, will find much smaller num- Der ready to return when operations are resumed next Monday under the agreement reached this week. Many of the operatives have found employ ment elsewhere
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
sFG1rZER DRUG co. CLOSED.

Through Lawyer A. w. Upson, the Samoset Chocolate company have brought suit for $10O against the Selt- ger Drug company of Main street and Deputy Sheriff A. P. Marsh has closed the store. The writ is returnable be- for the city court on the first Mon dav of October.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
NscNAR STRIKE CONCILIATOR,

Washington, Sept. 21.-Gavin Me- Nab san Francisco lawyer, today, was appointed special representative of the federal shipping board in nc gOtiatiOns looking to settlement of the strike of iron workers in San Fran cisco ShipNards.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
BRITISH VESSEL SUNK.

New York. Sept. 21.-The British steamer Vienna, ALTO tons, chartered by the French line has been sunk while on a voyage from Rrest to New York it was learned at the French line offices today. No details Of the vessels loss were Obtainable.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
LIBERTY BONDS PASS PAR

New York, Sept. 21.--For the first time since Liberty bonds were listed on the stock exchange in June when the securities sold at a light premium during the initial week of their Of fering they went above par today, reaching 100.02 on small ransactions.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK.

An Atlantic Port, Sept. 21.-The American steamer Susana, previously reported sunk by a German subma- rine in the Mediterranean has ar rived safely at a foreign port. accord ine to cable adviccs received by agents here today.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
 WEATHER.

Hartford. Sept, 2l.-Forc- east for New Britain and vii .'i.ity: Cloudy, probably oc- ;'aSiona' showers tonight and Sstn'NiaH. Not quite so warm tonight.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
DRUGGIST BANKRUPT

H. Lewis Scltzcr, Main Street PEar-
 nacist, Has Liabilities of $13,6O1
 and Assets of $2,lOO.
 Hartford, Sept. 21.-H. Lewis Selt- ger, who conducted a drug store in New Britain, filed petition in bank ruptcy in the IT, $. district court to- day showing liabilities of S13,6O143 and assets of S1.200 stock in trade and $1.20O in fixtures and soda foun- tain. Of his debts S7.SS6.43 are un- secured. 3,900 are on notes and S1,- 750 arc preferred claims. His peti- tion shows that most of his borrowed money came from his relatives and the Commercial Trust company in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21

Continued on Tenth Pagc)
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Shirts ST, $1.5O, So

Sensible, useful, practical there is
nothing you can give the men of your
family that will be more appreciated
The great range of styles and the
high qualities at prices that are most
modest will make your dollars go
farther than you thought.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07

Attractively boxed for gifts are all
the little necessities of daily use,
such as belts, hose supporters, sus-
penders, cuff buttons, arm bands and
many others of like nature. These
are Quality Goods and the attractive
packing is mot charged for or where
ii has TO be the cost is very slight.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Shoe Polish Stands
$1.OO

Just the right height to use COM
fortably, covered with carpet to look
well and make a good seat when
closed with a box for the polish and
brushes they make useful gift.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Umbrellas

1t is cheaper to buy an umbrella
than spoil suit or hat but far nicer
to have nice one given you for
Xmas. Put an umbrella on your
Xmas list.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Clocks

For years have sold clocks and more clocks
until now our clock sales are very large. This
&Has Showing some especially fine ma
hogany clocks at prices ranging from $3.50 to $500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Sewing Stands $1.98

These made to set the floor wherever
the wishes. Light in weight they easily
moved about. Two deep baskets for the sewing
thread &C., lined with cretonnes that be easily
replaced when soiled, they are the ideal sewing
stand at a low price.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Nut Bowls $1.OO

These most attractive. Made of natural
wood and fitted with the cracker and six picks
they make a gift that is useful and attractive.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Watches

The famous "Ingersoll' line is here
waiting to do it's bit in your pocket
Many different models at prices from
$1.35 to $1,000, all are guaranteed by
the makers for a year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Serving Trays $1.OO

Pretty wood serving trays of the size mos
used, 11x17, with brass handles, they are splendi
combined with water sets Or cake sets gifts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Mems Hats

Styles that suit all ages, qualities
that wear at prices that please. If
you are not sure of the size we will
gladly exchange after Xmas
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Hose, 3 pair for SOC

Mems medium weight black hose
that are real bargains at this price.
We are doing our best to make your
Xmas merry by keeping the prices
down.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Automobile Gloves

Lined auto gloves with wide cuffs
at $3.50. Unlined gloves at from
$3.50 to $3.50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Pen Knives

We mean good knives, knives that
are made to hold an edge and wear
for years. We have that kind at 75c
and $100 each, and they will be very
acceptable on Xmas morn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Fountain Pens

Eagle" fountain pens are we'll
known and liked, moderate in price
and can be had either in the self-till-
ing or with solid barrel and filler.
Prices from $100 to $500. .. ....
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-07
Handkerchiefs

Plain white hemstitched hdkfs. at
from sc to soc. Initial hdkfs. at 15C
and Csc. All at prices for less than
they are worth today.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09

1t is understood here that Gene
raj Pershing and his staff, with
his force of orderlies, will proceed
to France without delay. The war
department is anxious that Gene
raj Pershing shall get down to
business as soon as possible.
His first work in France will be
to confer with the French authori-
ties, and then to establish his
camps where his troops are to be
trained as fast as possible. 1t is
stated in the war department here
that General Joffre has been as
signed to do everything possible
for the United States expedition.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
One Week on Ocean.

General Pershing sailed from a
United States port more than a
week ago, accompanied by the
members of his personal staff and
a force of orderlies detailed from
the Second cavalry. The person
mel of his staff has not yet been
announced as yet. He will have
with him in France when the ar
rangements can be completed a
division of regulars and a regi-
ment of marines, according to the
official announcement previously
made by the war department. La
ter additional forces are to be
sent across.
1t already has been made plain
in the war department that select
ed units of the National Guard.
which is to be called into the Fed
eral service within short tint,
are also destined for duty in
France. Naturally there will be
no announcement of pust what
these units will comprise, neither
will any details be given of the
of the Pershing division
other than what has already been
announced.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
War Mission Agrees With Govern
ment That Many Aliens Are
Needed to Prevent a
Shortage of Labor

Washington, June S-General
Gughelmotti, military attache of
the Italian war mission will re-
main in this country after the de-
parture of the mission to super
wise the operation of a plan de-
signed to solve the problem aris-
ing from the uncertain status of
Italians of military age in this
country. The question, raised up
on the entrance of the United
States in the war, is one of the
most important discussed by the
mission with American officials.
Italy will not bring up the ques-
tion of whether these men should
serve in the Italian army, it is
learned, and there will be no regi-
ments of Italo-AmericanS sent to
the front. Through General Gug-
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
General Pershing

ovation on their arrival. A spe-
cial train was in waiting for the
party. 1t was due to arrive In
London at 3 clock this afternoon
eve are very glad to be the
standard bearers of our country
in this great war for civilization, !"
General Pershing asserted. "To
land on British soil and receive
such a welcome is very significant
and very deeply appreciated.
''We expect soon to be playing
our part-and l hope it will be a
very large parton the western
front. "
Pershing and his staff worked
hard all the way across preparing
plans for their work in France.
Capital Confirms News
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
B., r. g. p. RY. TO EMPLOY Wo-
MEN.

The Buffalo, Rochester & Pitts
burgh Railway has decided to en-
pioy women wherever possible.
The past policy of the company
has been to employ men in all
classes of work, the only excep-
tions having been an occasional
station agent or telegraph opera
tor.
AT its Dubois shops the COM
pany has established an employ
ment bureau, contrary to the US
ual practice under which hiring is
done by department heads, hiring
for all departments will be done
by man trained in this work. He
VIII make IL point to keep IN
touch with the men in their work
and if an employe seems to lack
fitness for the particular task to.
which he has been assigned, the,
employment agent will see that he
is transferred to other lines of
work until the place for which he.
is best fitted is discovered.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
Belgians Ordered Not
to Pick Up Literature

Havre, June IA fine of 10000
marks and three years imprison-
ment are the penalties imposed
by the German authorities on Bel
gians who dare pick up proclama-
tions or objects of any nature
dropped by Allied aViators in in
vaded territory. The inhabitants
are forbidden to approach any fly
ing machine that may be obliged
to light in Belgian territory and
are obliged whenever an aviator
lets fall any object whatever to
notify the burgomaster, who, In
turn, must report Immediately to
the kommandantur.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
WON'T RECRUIT
ITALIANS HERE

ielmotti, however, the Italian gov
ernment will endeavor to recruit
here as many of its unnaturalized
subjects as it can.
Settlement of the point came
about as the result of an apprecia-
ton by the mission of the Ameri-
can governments viewpoint.
The United States felt the mis-
sion was informed, that if all It.
ahans considered of military age
by the Italian government were to
be sent back to their native land
the labor problem here would be
seriously accentuated. The Ameri-
can government emphasized the
point that the men who come
within the scope of the United
States conscription law could not
OF necessity serve under the Ital-
ian colors, while the others would
contribute more efficiently to the
economic needs of the allies by re-
naming here.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
POPE THREATENED,
CEASES AUDIENCES

Rome, June Pope Benedict
has suddenly suspended all public
audiences. His act is reported to
be due to the fact that many
threatening letters have been re
ceived. At a recent audience, it
is declared, war-crazed man at
tempted to attack the pope. He
was seized by guards.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining uncalled for in the In
diana pOstoffice June 2, 1917:
Ethyl Bailey, Mr.. Robert Bren-
nan, Mrs. Elizabeth Beer, c. Bar
thel, Mrs. Lille B. Buterbaugh,
Miss Alice Callahan, Mr.. David
Davidson, Mrs. Bette Edwards,
Mrs. Bette Edwards, Mr.. Giavan-
nj Fico, Mr.. S. K. Plowman (as-
sessor), Grace Risinger, Miss Kate
Stephens, Mrs. Web Sutter, Mr..
F. NJ Simm, James Williamson,
Mr. Francis Wissinger, Mr.. E. G.
Young.
When inquiring for letters in
this list please state that they
were advertised, giving date.
HARRY w. FEE, P. M.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
DRILLING FOR GAS ON
AN INDIANA co. FARM

The Peoples Natural Gas. Co.,
of Pittsburg, is drilling for gas on
the Bert Dixon farm, near the
Conemaugh U. P. church in Cone
maugh township, Indiana county.
The company has pipe Line with
in a quarter of a mile of this well
and has gas piped from the line
for fuel for their boiler and light
for the drillers on the night shift.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
GEN. PERSHING NOW
In ENGLAND
American Commander And Staff get
Big Welcome By British Upon Arrival

BRITISH PORT, June 8-Major
General John j. Pershing, COM
mander of the first American ex-
peditionary force to France, arriv-
ed in England today, accompanied
by his staff.
He reported pleasant trip and
expressed the utmost astonishment
that the news of his departure had
been so successfully suppressed.
4 thought the whole world
knew about my leaving the Unit
ed States" he declared.
Train waits Party
The American army chief and
his staff were given a tremendous
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
Capital Confirms News

Washington, June S-Reports
reaching Washington today that
General John j. Pershing and his
staff have landed in an English
port, en- route to France, were ac-
cepted as true by war department
officials. In the absence of a re
port from General Pershing him
self, however, it was said that no
statement regarding the comman-
der or his plans could be made as
yet
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
INDIANA WOMAN STUNNED
WHEN BOLT STRIKES HOME

Mrs. 4. A. Stuchell was stunned
Wednesday evening when her
home was struck by lightning.
She is recovering today. Other
dwellings in the town were struck
but no serious damage was report
ed. One and three-quarter inch
es Of rain fell here Thursday with
in an hour.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
Hell Made in Germany"
Declares Billy Sunday

New York, June 8-"If hell was
turned upside down, you would
find made in Germany stamped
on the bottom" is Billy Sundays
latest attack on the kaiser. "Ger-
many will be crosseyed before she
is through watching what we are
doing" he said.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
CIVIL SERVICE TEST JUNE %

I. S. Civil service examination
%, 1917, to fill vacancy at Creek
%, to fill a vacancy at Creekside
and Homer City and other vacan-
cies as they may occur on rural
routes at postofices in the above.
named county.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
EDITOR MOORHEAD DIES

Joseph Moorhead, aged IS years,
died Sunday at his home in Blairs-
vile after a lingering illness. The
deceased was a veteran newspa-
per man of this county, having
been editor of the Blairsville En-
terprise for 80 years He was a
veteran of the Civil war, having
served in Co. A, P. V. I. He is
survived by three children, Rich
ard E., George R. and Mildred
Moorhead.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
DECLARE
THEIR INDEPENDENCE

Rome, June 5-Albania has de
clared her independence, the for
eign office announced yesterday.
She has chosen Italy as her pro-
tector.
Albania for years has been one
of the most troublesome countries
in the near East. She is one of
the chief bones of contention be-
tween stria-Hungary and Italy
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
Third Ward Has Highest
Total; ITO Men Are Listed

Complete returns from the vari-
GUS registration districts indicate
that between 5000 and 1000 men
istered for conscription in Indiana
beteen the ages of q and 81 reg
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09
OVER 5000 ARE REGISTERED
In INDIANA COUNTY

county Tuesday. Following are
the totals compiled by Sheriff
Harry Boggs:
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1917-06-09

Best stores advertise in The
Patriot.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-13
CARMAN TAKES GORMAN
FOR RIP Van WINKLE
Headquarters Clerk Tries to Use Trans.
fer Two Years Old.

Thev slipped one over on Johnnie Cor
man. clerk to Inspector Grant. in charge
OF the bunch OF sleuths on duty at police
headquarters. 1t happened yesterday aft
ernoon when German was returning
from luncheon.
Clerk German was on a street car of
the Capital Traction Company. but be-
fore he got through with it he formed
the opinion that he had been riding with
enc of the rookie cons" who have been
put to work by the officials of the WASH
ington Railway and Electric Company.
The facts OF the matter are that Mr..
German was handed a transfer punched
for east or west at Seventh and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest and he want
ed to get to police headquarters. The
transfer was perfectly all right except
that the date Sept. 8. 1875" was stamped
clear and cold across the front of 1t.
Have to have another fare for this. :
said the snatcher of tickets when Mr.
German had changed cars. You must
be a second Rip Van Wrinkle, ain'l
you?''
Johnnie paid the fare.