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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
APPOINTMENTS MADE.
State Board Of Charities Names Rep-
resentatives for County Homes.

Hartford, July 1s.-The following
have been appointed by the state
board Of charities from its member
ship to represent it on county home
boards:
Hartford and Holland Counties
Mrs Mary Wise of Hartford.
New London and New Haven Coun-
ties-Mrs. F. A. Mitchell. Norwich,
Litchfield County-Dr. E. A. Dover
Hartford.
Windham-Robert H. Fife. Middle
town
Middlesex-Justin B. Holman. Old
Saybrook
Fairfield-Charles P. Kellogg, Wa
terburv
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
RITOLA VS.. RACCHIA.

The case of Frank Ritola VS.. Gu
sippe Racchia, an action concerning
an alleged bill of $34 for groceries,
came up for trial before Judge James
T. Meskill in the city court this af-
ternoon. Lawyer Henry NoWicki ap-
peared for the plaintiff and Lawyer
f. B, Hungerford for the defendant.
The answer filed alleges that some Of
the goods were never bought and that
the remainder was paid for.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
MEN TO MOVE

Officers of the local company I'M
derstood that orders had been re-
ceived at Hartford to have the First
regiment move to New Haven tomor
row to be mustered into the federal
service. Preparations will be made
tonight for the journey, the lot of at
tending to all details falling to those
who failed to show up at roll call this
morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
CORNERSTONE LAID.

Boston, July 1s.-The cornerstone
of the International headquarters
building of the United Society OF
Christian Endeavor, on Beacon Hill,
was laid today. The erection Of the
six story structure has been made pos
sible by contributions from hundreds
of thousands Of young people in near
ly every country in the world
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
KILLED BY AUTO.

Waterbury, July 1S.-Harold Bar
den, IS, died at St. Marys hospital
this afternoon of injury received this
ndnrning in an automobile accident.
He is said to have been riding on an
auto truck when injured. Maurice
Slater of New Haven drove the truck
Which is owned by Steven Koscak of
Bridgeport. No arrests had been or
dered UP to o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
CORN PLENTIFUL.

Chicago, July 18.-Assertions thai
the Missouri crop Of corn this season
would exceed the bumper crop OF
1902 and that there would also be a
big yielding other states led to a
sharp setback in the corn market to-
day after an early advance, which
carried new crop figures to well BEL
low yesterdays finish. Wheat de-
veloped firmness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
PASSAGE OF FOOD
BILL is EXPECTED
Revised Plans Will Be Voted Upon
Soon-Objections Are Thought
Probable

Probable
Washington, July 1S..-The revised
food control bill, designed to solve
the senates troubles over the legisla-
ton, was taken up today with pros
poets of voting being begun during
the day on it's proposals as well as
on other amendments.
A spirited contest was promised
over the bills new proposals for linn
tied government control of food, feed
and fuel and for a special food ad-
ministration board.
Many senators planned to demand
extension of government control to
include iron and steel also and a food
board of five members, instead OF
three as proposed
Despite this however. sentiment
wos general in the senate today that
the revised bill would meet most oh.
5ections and insure its passage. The
measure was evolved in conferences
of senate democratic and republican
leaders.
After weeks discussion in bring
ing to vote amendments to the food
control bill, the senate today tenta-
lively adopted 81 to II substitute
amendment by Senator Pomerene of
Ohio, prohibiting federal agents in
Guiding national defense advisory
members from executing government
contracts in which they are personallv
interested
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
Card of Thanks.
eartfelt

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to kind neighbors and friends
for the sympathy extended to us at
the time of the death of our beloved
wife and mother, Mary l.. Assal We
are particularly grateful for the floral
tributes and desire to express our ap-
probation to the donors.
ALBERT ASSAL AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
.APPRAISALS OF ESTATES,
Reports Show Mrs. CsJnelI Left IS, 400
and Mrs. Erb $4,188.42

Truman L. Weed and Claus A. Lar
son, appraisers of the estate OF the
late Mrs. Jennie Gaylord CARMEL, have.
filed their report in the probate court,
showing a total valuation of $500.
Appraisal! by Harry Morton and
William Kiesewetter OF the estate OF
Mrs. Christina Erb, filed in the probate
court, gives the total valuation OF the
estate at $418842
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18

The funeral of Henry 3. Norton
was held from the Erwin Mortuary
chapel at $50 o'clock this afternoon.
Rev. Henry w. Maier officiated. In
terment was in FairvieW Gem etery.
The bearers were members of Cham
berlain council, Jr. O. L. A. M.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
Mrs. Kitty Saunders Curtis.

The funeral of Mrs. Kitty Saunders
Curtis was held from her late home
No. 10 Emmons place at 1870 O'Clock
this afternoon. Rev. F. Ottman Ward
assistant pastor of Trinity NJ. f.
church conducted the services. Burial
was in the family plot in Scott Swamp
cemetery, Pennington
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
MOTORS SMASH.

Arthur w. Kempton, assistant treas
urer Of the Landers, Frary & Clark
Manufacturing company, alleged to
have been driving down Walnut street
at a fast rate of speed this afternoon,
collided with Arthur Lawson, a motor
cyclist of 461 Zion street, Hartford,
and demolished his machine. Lawson
was unhurt and Kempton has agreed
to pay for the damage to the machine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
CONDITIONS UNCHANGED

Secretary Paul K. Rogers of the
Skinner Chuck company, sad today
that conditions remain about the
same at the factory, where about 100
workmen are on strike since Monday.
The strikers continue to hold meet
ings daily, and are confident that the
strike will result in a victory for
them
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
APPLICANTS FOR PHEASANTS

Hartford, July 18.-The state fish
and game commission has received 1O6
applications for pheasants to be
liberated. There are about four
thousand at the state farm in Madison
to be liberated
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Grace Mary Holmes.

The funeral of Grace Mary Holmes,
the months, 10 days old daughter of
MI. and Mrs. Edward Holmes of No.
356 High street, was held from the
home of her parents this morning.
Burial was in the new catholic ceme-
terry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
QUARANTINE JURISDICTION.
Public Health Service to Be Placed
in Charge of Ports.

Washington, July 1S-The treasury
department is urging upon congress
legislation giving the public health
service quarantine jurisdiction over
the port of New York to guard
against the possibility Of the intro
duction Of infectious diseases into this
country through immigration after
the war.
All the country's ports of entry are
now under the jurisdiction OF the pub
lie health service except New York
and Baltimore.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18

Mighty refreshing-so are our Sum-
mer suits for Men.
Cool cloth, cool shades, and cool
patterns, made to give the wearer the
most possible comfort.
: Summer suits from $12 to $24, and
you could not pick out poor one in
the lot. I
reduced in price to clear out odd lots
come and look them over; we are
very likely to have your size.
cluded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18
Mrs. Mary L. AsSaI.

The funeral of Mrs Mary L. Assal
was held from st. Peters church at
8 o'clock this morning. Rev. Charles
Coppens celebrated the requiem mass.
Burial was in the new catholic ceme-
terry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18

New York Stock Exchange quota
tions furnished by Richter & Co..
chenGe. Represented by e. w. Eddy,
members of the New York Stock Ex-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
HOLY SEE EMPHASIZES FREEDOM
OF SEAS; DENIES AIDING KAISER

Copyright. 1917. ny the United Pre-
NEW YORK. Aug 2t.-Pope
BENEDICT. In a statement Is
sued thru the papal secretary
OF state and the United Press.
today gave the world his
views OF democracy In relation
To the world war as follows:
History teaches us that
form OF government Imposed
BY arms does not and cannot
live.
democracy will receive
such an impulse from the war
that wisdom must prevent II
deteriorating into excessive
forms. such ms anarchy.
The statement was In re-
sponse 10 request from the
United Press that the pope am
plify his appeal for peace With
special reference 10 the Amer
lean demand that the world be
made safe for democracy.
IFS holiness stated that his
reference 10 disarmament and
freedom % the seas were based
directly on President Wilson's
address TO the senate. lie took
every point In his appeal OK.
planning that II was chiefly
based upon the public speeches
OF statesmen OF the warning ma.
lions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
PONTIFF RECOGNIZES RIGHT OF
ALL PEOPLES TO RULE SELVES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE L

public speeches recently delivered by Of the
different begerent nations and from resolutions passed by
their respective parlamentS.
Therefore the statesmen cannot refute them
without conradctng themselves.
Moreover necessary remark conformation
OF damages caused by the that there exception
applying particularly Belgium
"The fifth and sixth points special territorial
which the Holy Father does not and could
propose any definite and concrete solution
consequently he confines himself expressing the
wish said questions shall be examined in conciatory
spirit taking into consideration, far possible any just
aspirations of the people,
The Holy See wishes emphasize the fact that the
appeal was suggested by OF the begerent powers
inspired for the advantage OF any warning nation
Finally the Holy Father said nothing about democracy
and characterization OF existing government because
teaches that form of government imposed by
arms does live and also OF respect for
will OF the people themselves. who, having the right
universal suffrage may choose whatever form OF govern
ment they please.
For the rest the democracy will receive such inn
pulse from the that wisdom must prevent deterorang
into any excessive FORMS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

Rejection OF the appeal. the
pontiff declared. would mean
reversal OF the sentiments pre-
ylously expressed by these of.
ficials. He denied emphAtical.
ly that IL was Inspired by any
warning nation. thus directly
replying to tho charges that
the appeal was made In behalf
OF the central powers.
Explaining why he made no
reference 10 democracy In his
appeal TO the nations. the pope
said he rcirained because OF
the foregoing views and "out
% respect for the free will OF
the people themselves who.
having the right Of universal
suffrage. may choose whatever
form OF government they
please"
Obviously. In response 10
criticism from entente nations
M 10 bis reference TO Belgium
in the peace appeal. the pontiff
declared that 1T is necessary
TO remark that as To condonn.
ton of damages caused by the
war. there Ia an exception ap
plying particularly 10 Bel.
gium.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
PRESIDENT TO RE AD POPE'S new
PEACE PLANS TO CABINET TODAY

~ Uaited Prp.s Lessed wire
WASHINGTON, Aug. "a
Pope eenedict's application
Of his peace appeal will be
read at meeting Of President
Wilson and his cabinet today.
Copies Of the new Vatican
statement, furnished both the
president and Secretary Ian
cling by the United Press, I'M
mediateIy revived peace dlscus-
sion here.
Tho holy sees remark that Bel
GUM must be excepted In his orig
lnal advocacy of mutual condona
tion Of damages by the war. caused
new interest in the popc's pro
posals. The original form Of refer
ence to Belgium In the initial mes
sage was sharply criticized In gov
eminent and allied diplomatic cir
cles.
The vatican's comment on world
democracy aroused considerable
speculation. Some regarded II dis
tinctly a message to the allies "a
abandon intentions to fight until
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
FEDERAL GRAND
JURY WILL TAKE
UP DRAFT CASE

Clarence V. Angove. student at
the University of Washington. Mrs
Francis Angove. his mother. and
l.. |. Neikirk. assistant professor Of
mathematics al the university.
we're bound over TO the federal
grand jury after a hearing Thurs
day before United safes Commits
sioner Robert W. McClelland. In
the first case that has come up In
Seattle of charges of attempted
violation of the draft law.
At the hearing. evidence was
furnished by local exemption
board No 2. and by the Mac
Dougall-Southwick Co. where Mrs.
Angove was employed from 1919
until the middle of July last. II Is
contended that she was not de.
pendent upon her son. and that I'M
truthful affidavits were filed.
Angove testified that he had
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
SEES
FRENCH Win IN
VERDUN DRIVE
~ HENRY WOOD

WITH THE FRENCH AR.
MES IN THE FIELD, Aug. ~.
-Oeadmsn's Nill was aptly
named. From where the for
mer French line was, that 10.
haf way down its slopes. ahead
70 the summit every Inch Of
the ground 10 soaked with
blood Of German defendera
The place 10 . shambles.
Not a blade Of ersss or .
vessiae OF vegetation marks the
awful scene. Bits OF human
flesh have been ground into
the very soil Itself. u 10 as II
some gigantic eonvvlsion had
ground the earth, leaving a
smear OF reddlsh.tinued dust.
A few hundred yards down be.
hind the former French lines. wild
flowers bloom profusely. Their
colorful blooms bring on. even
more horribly the track OF death
above
Shells Wreck Tunnels
The French victory at Dead.
mans nm is n monument TO the
devilishly destructive and accurate
new French artillery. To render
Deadman's Hill "impreFnable." the
Germans had constructed three
tunnels
One named the Grown Prince"
traversed the hill. another. named
bismarck. connected the two
submits. and third. "Corbeaux. g
ran under Goose I'M.
French .milimeter shells
pierced each tunnel In the Crown
Prince tunnel alone were found to
day the bodies OF more than 100
dead Germans. the victims of this
single shell
When the French forces swarm.
ed over they took roo prisoners
from the same gallery.
Pershina Watches Advance
In Corbeaux tunnel. the French
took an entire German reglmental
ltaff. with It's map. papers and ma
terial.
One thing Gen. Pershing. who
Witnessed this particular assault.
particularly emphasized was the
work OF the new French guns. lie
poke particularly about IL to Gen.
Corvisart, whose troops made the
assault later.
Pershing and Corvisart are old
friends. They were together in
Manchuria.
The same new tactics by which
the French artillery. as in the case
II Deadman's Hin. are able to take
he most difficult positions with
insignificant losses. are now being
aught the American army.
Sees French Advancing
Today. standing on the summit
of the hill. saw the French grind.
ually advancing right and left OF
Hill 304 on the left bank Of the
Mouse This region has not vet
been completely captured. over
our heads were constant aerial
battles German airmcn constant.
ly strove to hover low enough to
send splashes of machine gun fire
on the victorious Poilus.
French flyers fought necessarily
TO drive them back. Sometimes
the battle RACED only Few hun.
dred feet aloft There was never
any possibility OF mistaking the
Germans because all their ma
chimes fired flaming bullets. At
one time score of airplanes we're
engaged In deadly combat In the
skies just around where we stood.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

work. was giving up hope OF ever
being well. when my sister asked
me 10 try Lydia +. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound. took SIX bot.
ties and today am healthy won.
an. able To do my own housework.
| wish every suffering woman
would try Lydia +. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound. and find out for
themselves how good II is.'-Mra.
Carl a. kieso. SOC North Ave. Au.
rura. III.
The great number OF unsolicited
testimonials on file at the Pink
ham Laboratory. many OF which
are from time TO time published by
Permission. are proof OF the value
OF Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. in the treatment OF fe-
male Ills.
Every ailing woman in the Unit.
ed States Is cordially invited TO
write to the Lydia T.. Pinkham
Medicine Co. tconfidentiaD. Lynn.
Mass. for special advice. II is
free. will bring you health and may
save your life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
Wo@em's New Coats for Awamnnm
I'm a Splendid Variety of STYLES

m HE new Fall Coats,
l. which are being shown
on the Third Floor in large
variety, favor to a large
degree the long, straight
lines. This tends to give
them an appearance OF
loose, flowing distinction
and comfort. Especially is
this true OF the Coats de-
signed on these lines for
street and general utility
wear.
Many OF the more dressy types.
however. are equally attractive
In their long straight lines. but
in these many low draperies are
used in the barrel effect. The
seasons favorite materials are
Pom Pom. Crystal Cloth. Silver
tone. Velour. Broadcloth. Ker-
sey. Burella and many fancy
mixtures.
Navy blue. black, new browns,
new greens.
Plum. Beetroot. Jade. Fog and
Pekin blue.
The Coats are full As and
so inches long and are
trimmed with fur, plush and
velvet ......... .....
$3.50, $40, SIS, SIS to Sos
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

| abdication OF the kaiser Is forced
II squares. however. with recent
comment by Foreign Minister Bal.
four OF England who said democ-
ratixation OF Germany must come
from within.
His warning against democracy
impetus reaching a stage of an
archism is believed TO have been
uttered particularly for the benefit
, OF Russia.
The presidents friends. however.
declare he does not believe the time
Ia ripe for peace. They point TO his
statement yesterday to Viscount
Ishii at tho proper time" the Of.
forts OF the allies will lead TO n
permanent and serene" peace.
This statement. coupled with the
governments decision yesterday to
increase its aid for Russia's defense
against Germany. was held TO be
plain proof that the United States
has just begun to fight: that now
is not regarded the proper time"
for peace.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
FRENCH ADVANCE IN
vERDUN Offensive

Ny 7 nttfH Frrss Isrnsrd WIre
PARIS. Aug. 24--French troops
advanced more than mile further
today between Avocourt wood and
Dead Mans hill. in resumed fight.
ing of the great Verdun offensive.
The war office announced new
victory. IL was stated also that
French forces now occupy all OF
Hill 304.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

contributed 5000 to his mothers
support in the past year. Besides
attending the university. he had
been employed by the Puget Sound
Traction Light a. Power Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

CHICAGO. Aug. 24.--The hog
market today was st.15 lower than
yesterdays high and 81 lower than
the high mark OF 500. established
few days ago
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

trouble, with So
we're pains In
my back and
sides until | be
cams 20 weak
I could hardly
walk from chair
TO chair. and
got so nervous
| would jump at
I h e slightest
noise. | VAS en-
tirely unfit to
do my house
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
DEV0NIAN Grew OF
65 REPORTED SAVED

By United rre-. leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The
crew OF the torpedoed liner Devon
ian. including 60 Americans, has
been saved, state department mes
sages said today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

We read in the papers that Sc
cret service agents shot at a Wall
Street swindler the other day.
They didn't have enough bullets to
fire at all of them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
MRS. KIESO SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia
<. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound

Aurora. tll--"For seven long
months suffered from n female
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

l.. ~. fOKlvIAIN
Who trains his students to get n
salary. For over 3 years he has
been building Business Ethics and
Business Personality into the stu
dent from the day OF entry into the
Business Course. An individual
school for the ambitious.
SHORTHAND
BOOKKEEPING
CIVIL SERVICE
BUSINESS ETHICS
Northwestern
Shorthand Reporting
School
Arcade Building. Elliott 1881
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24
lFraSer-PatersonCo. '' s::
Girls New Fall Coats
O. to l6-year Sizes.
$3.50. $780, $1,000 10 $500

A LREADY the Junior Sec
"A ton on the Third Floor
is showing an ample collection
Of new Autumn Goats Tor
girls Of 3 to 10 years.
Clever, new styles Of the
Autumn season, in pushes,
zibelines, broadcloths, chev-
lots and fancy mixtures.
Navy blue, brown. green,
beet root, taupe.
All are full-length Coats
with convertible collars, and
many have fur collars and
cuffs; others velvet collars.
Belted, plain, Empire and
loose-fitting styles.
$3.50. $3.50, $1,000, $3.50,
$500 and $500.
Fraser Paterson CO.. Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-24

WE purchased from the makers sew
w eral sample Dressers of which there
are no duplicates. The price concessions
we secured enable us to sell them at
practically factory prices.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-08-03
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GrgdniiatDr Der 2eoglte Of Sutton-
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lit nufrei5en6er @eiie arsge0riidt
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friiberen GongreBmdnue8 9oqmer
bon bier, 6. 6. 8iai8, Charles
@ieie rn6 81. s. @2iaqr, Idrntli6
0ngeiebene Ge6tonn1lte bon 0oben.
port. Sbre 9iirgidnft tpurbe ouF ie
$1,000, 0ieienige bon @u[lace auf
$4,000 feltgeiebt.
Gie bier Qnm1fte Ttellten Bic gle.
~Foroerten 8iirgidaFten, pabranb
Gannce na6 Dem Gount1gefargnis
i'll GttuHipa a6erfiibrt fpttr6e.