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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-12-20
VISITOR BALKS AT
MUD AND ICE BATHT

s With the American Army in
France, Sunday, Dec. 16.-Repre-
sentatives Of the United States food
administration know now just how
the American soldiers in France live.
Last night the party of six split up
and joined different units.
Several ;nits were on practice
marches, and the visitors had the ex-
perience of standing in the rain at
the mess line and eating from the
mess tins without shelter. They were
billetted for the night with soldiers
who were sleeping in lofts and in
rooms of farm houses.
Mud and Ice Bath.
This morning one of the visitors
wanted to wash, and as the sergeant
had been instructed to show them no
favors, he was directed to the near
est muddy stream, where artillery
men were standing in mud and ice,
busy with soap, brushes and frigid
water. 1t appeared to be too much
for one member Of the party, so the
. captain allowed him to share his bill.
let, which had stove.
All members of the party agreed
that even under the most trying cir.
cumstances, and some times without
single apparent comfort, except
possible cigarette, the morale and
demeanor of the soldiers was the
finest possible. Today the visitors
spent part of the time with former
National Guardsmen from their res,
pectiVe home States.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-12-20
PROHIBITION RESOLUTION
PASSES THE HOUSE

Washington, Dec. 17.-Nation-
wide prohibition won in the House to-
and, only the adjustment of a slight
difference in the rsolution between
the House and Senate now stands in
the way of submitting to State Legis-
latures an amendment to the federal
Constitution forbidding the manufac-
ture, sale or Importation of intoXicat-
in liquor for beverage purposes in
the United States or its territories.
The vote in the House, taken after
leries, was 282 to 12S, with the par
ties dividing almost evenly. The mar
gin for prohibition We Just eight
votes more than Il ne ,ssary two
thirds of the mc.lDer lip of the
House required Tor adoption, and
twenty-six more than two-thirds of
those voting.
Close Vote.
Both vets and drys had been pre-
dieting victory all day and it was not
until the last few names had been
called that the anti-prohibition forces
conceded their defeat.
After Speaker Clark announced
the result the victors were joined in
the galleries in such a demonstration
as is rarely permitted in the House.
Former Secretary Bryan, an interest
Ant Il
peared on the floor and joined in re-
ceiving congratulations with Repre-
sentative Webb, of North Carolina,
who had led the fight.
Identical Resolution.
The resolution passed by the House
is identical with that passed by the
Senate last August, except that it
gives the States seven years instead
of six in which to ratfy the amend
ment. Senator Sheppard, author Of
the resolution, predicted Ght that
the Senate would accept the amend
ment tomorrow. He said he had as
surances that the seven years period
would be approved, and he did not
believe roll call necessary.
The Presidents approval is not re-
quired, and the State Legislatures
may act as soon as they please after
the signatures of the Vice President
and Speaker Clark have been attach,
ed to the resolution.
1T will be submitted tomorrow rs
Christmas present TO the Amerc
people" said Senator Sheppard, "and
believe it will be ratified within
three years"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-12-20
SUFFRAGE MAY PASS
THE LOWER HOUSE

washington, Dec. 19.-On a lcst
vote today indicating sentiment in
'ne mouse toward the>woman Suffrage
constitutional amendment, the suf-
iragists polled seven more than a
two-ihlrds' vote. The question was
on on referring suffrage resolutions to
INC new woman suffrage committee
as the sufraeists wished, instead of
'nc elections committee as the anti
suffrH G'sts aivocatel.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-12-20

The retail price of milk in England
has been advanced from Ia to 16
cents quart. The sale and use of
cream has been prohibited, except
for invalids, in fants, and for butter
making.
At children's hospital recently
established by the American Red
Cross in France, an average Of $50
boys and girl are being examined
each day. In conection is a dental
dispensary located in an old kitchen,
with q dental chair improviscd from
wine G.rfc!.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
FOOD CONTROL BILL
 VOTE TAKEN TODAY
Passage Assured When Ballots
 Are Counted After 4 O'Clock

Washington, Aug. 8.-Final action before night on the food legislation was forecast when the senate con- vened today. Adoption of confer ence reports on the food control bill and the bill providing for food sur vey and stimulation of production vir- tually was assured Both reports al- ready have been adopted by the house.
 Debate in the senate today pro- ceeded under an agreement to take a final vote on the food control bill at o'clock. Only few senators were scheduled to speak before the vote.
 As soon as the measure is disposed of the conference report on the food survey bill will be taken up. But little opposition is looked for.
 The two bills will not go to Presi- dent Wilson for his approval before Friday when the house again con- presiding officers of both houses are necessary.
 The war industrial board continued its session today and was expected to announce a definite policy for making pu1 C11dSeS 1IS pIOSIdIl Will uSdA mainly with priority of manufacture and shipment of goods, it is believed.
 Officials have indicated that profits will be kept to a minimum and if producers and manufacturers are un- willing to set reasonable prices, the governments power to commander materials will be invoked.
 The administration intends that the OH ~Ioo -l, Al.s ment in reduced costs for supplies and if negotiations with producers fail of the desired results, the gov ernment will go into the open market and buy for them. The realization, however, that heavy government pur- chases will cause prices to soar with a consequent hardship on private consumers, is causing some concern.
 Consolidation of the $2,006,970 1000 war tax bill will begin in the senate tomorrow and will be kept constantly before that body until disposed of, &C., cording to present plans of the lead CTS. The administrators food control legislation will be out of the way be- fore then.
 The war tax bill will be taken up under a so-called gentleman s agreement for limited debate in an effort to pass the measures within two weeks. Senator Harding is trying to get pledges of 50 senators to join in such an agreement. He already has 30 signatures to the pledge, he announced today.
 Senate leaders hope to have the bill in President Wilson's hands for his signature early in September when it is planned to take congressional re- cess of at least six weeks.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
CXy Mems

The New Britain Turner society will hold an outing at Wiegand's grove on Sunday August IF.
 A. J. Hart has been anpointed ad- ministrator of the estate of Sebastian Kolodziej.
 Spencer H. Wood has been ap- pointed administrator of the estate of Chung Ding.
 The Catholic women's Benevolent Legion will meet this evening in the parochial school hall
 The local freight yard is feeling summer slackness and a regular sw1tcher has been dropped.
 Henry Pessler and Mary Polaski were arrested by Policemen Patrick Quirk and Frank Moore this morning on the charge of breach of the peace
 A transfer of land on Rocky Hill Avenue by William L. Hatch and Charles White to the City Realty corporation was recorded this after noon at the city clerks office.
 Frank Cianf1one has brought suit against Joseph Forchci for $500. The case has been made returnable be- fore the city court on the fourth Mon- day in August. Lawyer A. A. Green berg issued the papers, which were served by Constable Fred Wrinkle this morning.
 Miss Grace Sloan of 23 Hungerford Court telephoned to the police this morning that their dog was acting strangely. The case was turned over to Dr. George A. Crowley who shot the dog, being of the opinion that it had rabies.
 Three Hartford women have started to learn how to control the gates at the railroad crossings about the city The women have passed the eye sight and ability tests and their quick adaptability augurs we'll for women s service all about the city at the gate crossings.
 William F. McEnroe and John B. B. Smith have dissolved their part nership in the restaurant at 34S Main street and the restaurant will be conducted in the future by MT. Me- Enroe.
 There will be a regular meeting of Pride Circle, No. 10, Lady Foresters of America, tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in Judd's hall. All members having tickets on the $5 gold piece are requested to bring them, as draw ing for the prize will take place.
 Miss Charlotte Blanchard, who has been visiting Miss Marie Hinzman, has returned to her home in Edgewood and Miss Hinzman has gone to Lake Pocotopaug as the guest of her aunt Mrs. William Hoffman.
 Frank Sandberg of Plainville was taken to the general hospital from the Trumbull Electrical Mfg. Co.,, this afternoon suffering from injuries to the fingers on one hand.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS.

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the Dis- trict of Berlin in the County of Hart ford and State of Connecticut, on the 8th day of August, A. D., 1917.
 Present. Bernard F. Gaffney, Esq,
 Judge. On motion of Albert Lazarsk1 Of said New Britain, as administrator on the estate of Elizabeth Lazarsk1, late of New Britain, within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the ad- ministrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by adver- Using in a newspaper published in said New Britain, and having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said Town of New Britain, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt-
 BERNARD F. GAFFNDY,
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
TREAT RABIES HERE.
Health Board Will Have Charge Q
 Treating All Patients,

Mayor Quigley today sent to the chairman of the health department, Dr. George H. Bodley, the following self explanatory letter:
 Il hereby designate the board of health, City of New Britain to provide and administer the so-called Pasteur treatment for rabies to such person or persons as may need this treatment
 T deem it advisable to have this treatment administered by the board of health of the city, In order that it may not only be properly administered but also that the city may be able to keep tangible record of the way in which this money is being spent as the city is compelled to bear this ex-- pense.
 You will kindly give public notice of this order"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
= KNOCKED OFF WAGON.
Express Helper Falls When Trolley
 Bumps Wagon.

Larry Scarlan, a helper employed by c. A. Bence, was knocked off one of Bence's express wagons and slightly injured when the vehicle was struck by trolley car on West Main street this afternoon.
 The Bence wagon was going west on West Main street with the intention of turning into South Burrit street. There was a trolley car discharging passen- gers at the corner, but the conductor motioned to the driver to go ahead. As he did so a trolley car in charge of Conductor John Igoe and Motorman Pagan came down the hill from Black Rock bridge on a second track and struck the wagon. Scarlan was knocked off and had his face cut and his left shoulder may be strained. Louis Robtoy and William Phillips were on the wagon also, but were unhurt The police ambulance was called out but it was not found neces- sary to take the injured man to the hospital
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
IRON AND STEEL EXPORTS AT RECORD
Eighteen Times As Much Sent
 Abroad As in 1914

New York, Aug. 8.-Pig iron, scrap plates, of which the exportation ex- cept to the Allies is now prohibited, form an important factor in the tre- mendous growth of exports of iron ginning of the war.
 The compilation by the National City Bank of New York shows that while the exports of iron and steel manufactures as a whole in the fiscal year 1917 were over four times as much in value as in the fiscal year the great articles restricted by the presidents recent order-pig iron, scrap iron and steel, steel billets and steel plates-aggregates eighteen times as much in 1917 as in 1914.
 Total exports of these four great articles, of which the exportation is prohibited, according to the presi- dents recent order, except lin case said articles are destined for actual war purposes or will contribute di- rectly thereto,' amounted in the fis- cal year 1914 to s1O,731,0pO, $11,727,-
 
 in 1916, and again to approximately $19S, S,000,000 in 1917, these figures for 1917 being based upon eleven months actual returns, and estimate for the closing month of the year.
 Iron and steel exports as a whole have made a wonderful growth-by far the greatest in their history-in the past two years. In the fiscal year 1915, the first year of the war ex- factures thereof actually declined, having been in 1914 Gall of which imm ediately preceded the war) $251,- O0O,000, dropped to $226,0OOO0O in 1915, advanced to $621,O 100000 in 1916, and approximately $1,12O,OOO,- 900 in 1917, these being official fig ures for Il months and an estimate for the closing month of the year. In the first year of the war there was, value of iron and steel manufa cures exported; in the second year of the war there was an increase of S4OO,- 100000 and in third year another in- crease of about $500, 100000, bring ing the United States to the head of the worlds list of iron and steel ex- porters.
 Most of this increase in exportation in 1916 and 1917 went to Europe. The total value of iron and steel manufac- lures exported to Europe ini the first year of the war (the fiscal year 1915) was but $92,000,O00, in 1916 jump.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
PRES. WILSON BLAMED.
China's Attitude Business Stroke
 Austrian Papers Claim.

Amsterdam, Aug, S.-Austro- Hun garians newspapers according to a telegram from Vienna which view China's declaration of war as the work of the Entente, especially Presi l. dent Wilson. It is the papers say, aimed at German and Austro- Hun garian business interest in China to oust troublesome trade competitors by furnishing the Chinese with a pre- text for not paying their debts and to rescind railway and mining con- sessions granted to Austrians and Germans, confiscate Austro- German
 capital invested in the country, seize their ships and intern their subjects.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
PATRIOT ARRESTED
William Gray Resents Being Oauo Fool for Responding to Ameri0' Call and Goes Into Action.

Fool for Responding to Ameri01
 Call and Goes Into Action.
 John Sweeney. sailor boy. va arrested by Policemen Wil1iau O'Mara and Dennis Nealon this morn ing on the charge of assault follow ing the complaint of Charles Bren5 necke, a driver for the New Have4 Dairy Ice Cream company. Breny necke complained to the police thad he was assaulted on Myrtle street b. two sailors one of them, he said. wal William Gray of Henry street and, the other one he did not know. 11 developed that Sweeney was the perl son that he did not know and th4 story of the assault shows evidenc9 of considerable provocation.
 James Gray, the father of Willian1 Gray, was in the police court few days ago on the charge of breach oa the peace. He testified that he meS two of the Brennecke brothers who asked him where his sons were. Hs informed them that on of them wal in the United States Navy and that the other was fighting in the British army in France. They told him thai he was a fool to let his sons enlist. He then became indignant and began to beat them up for their lack oi patriotism. Developments today seem to prove that the Gray boy resented he intimation that he was a fool to join the colors and meeting one of the Brennecke boys on Myrtle street, he and another blue jacket attempted to give him another beating.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
Financial
RECESSION SLUMP
 HITS THE MARKET
Steels, Coppers and Specialties
 Under Pressure All Day

Wall Street.-Leading stocks were under general pressure at the active opening of today's market, steels, cop- pers and equipments falling back 1 to 2 points. Motors and secondary specialties made fractionf ] recessions, but rails. marine preferred and to- baccos scored slight advances. Sup porting orders in U. S. Steel and the inquiry for transportation issues re- suited in rallies before the end of the first half hour
 Further shrinkage of prices oc- cured. During the midday trading period, steels, coppers and specialties generally extending forenoon reces- sions on increased offering. Rails also yielded, Canadian Pacific declining over ? points and tobaccos forfeiting much of their advantage.
 Closing-Offering assumed the proportions of liquidating movement in the last hour. losses in important stocks then extending from 3 to 10 points. The closing was weak Lib- erty bonds were quoted at 9962 to 99.52. Sales approximated 6OO,OOO shares.
 New York Stock Exchange ouota- tion furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
 Aug. 8, 1917
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
LESLIE EDDY AT HOME.

Leslie Eddy of 240 West Main street is spending a short furlough from camp at his home in this city. He has been in attendance at the first officers camp at Plattsburg and a few weeks ago switched to the aviation corps Since then he has decided to re-enter the infantry and the second camp. since this would cntitle him to a commission of first lieutenant whereas before he would have been appointed second lieuten- ant "The work is quite hard at tho camp" said MT. Eddy but he believes that it is beneficial to the men in training.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
NORWEGIANS SEE LANSING.

Washington, Aug. S.-Dr. F1dt5of Nansen and other members Of the Norwegian mission made a formal call today on Secretary Lansing. Statis- tics asked for by the state department on the needs of the Scandanavians and Holland shortly will be forth coming. Proposals by Holland for shipments of foodstuffs have been submitted to the state department and the, exports council in turn has submitted counter proposals which are under ccnsidera- tion.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
IRISH CONFERENCE RESUMED
Ulster Unionist Strongly Favors Home Rule Settlement For All of Ireland -Plunkett Secs King George.

Dublin, Aug, 8.-The Irish home rule convention reassembled today. Since it was adjourned July 26 more .sanguine feeling has developed that the conference will have good results Importance is attached here to the interview which Sir Horace Plunkett, the chairman of the convention, had with King George, it being taken to indicate the royal interest in the pro- ceedings.
 All the local papers today give prominence to a letter from Sinclair Lisburn, a leading Ulster unionist, strongly favoring a home rule settle ment including all of Ireland.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08

Rudlaf Peltzen, 164 Center, Russia. Pietro Gracaloni, 263 Myrtle. Italy Joseph Siok, 97 Gold, Russia.
 S. Kokarski, e1 Grcve, Russia.
 Carl Gzrl, Al Broad, Russia
 John Pucilolk, 14 Gold, Austria.
 Carl Henry Schindewolf, Slater road, Germany. .s,
 John Mooshi, AZ Silver. Persia.
 G. zinna, 4O6 Main, Italy.
 Frank Curunski, 23 Horace, Russia. Gustav Maitz, 334 Arch, Austria. l.. Amoruro, IF Washington, Italy. Steve Piskofski, 140 Grove, Russian. Those accepted this afternoon up to 2:30 o'clock were:
 Leon Kauceiwicz, 80 Silver.
 Paul Sutula, 2S Gold.
 Alexander Chisotowski, 162 Grove. Edgar Roy Gritzmacher, 180 Hart. S. Wojaz, 83 Orange.
 John T. Donnelly, 281 South Main. Those rejected this afternoon were: William Patrick Card, 345 Arch.
 John Joseph Nolan, A Olive. Harry S. Appel, 594 West Main.
 Giulio Lauretti, 265 Myrtle.
 Waffle Harry Christensen, 157 South Main.
 NudEleS HI. NedIe, Af l 1IlIllIy.
 Dependents claims, etc.
 Wladyslaw Januskieurcz, 34 Orange, home, sick in bed.
 John S. Soxalowski, BIO High.
 Manuel Atashian, 408 Arch.
 Edward o. Robbins, 2S Church. Clarence D. Conant, 1O3 Camp st., claims exemption because he is a member of a religious sect opposed to war.
 Michael Bartosy, 16 Sexton.
 Samuel w. Menus, GA Grand.
 w. A. Worth, 62 Earl St., Hartford. Afternoon claims because they are aliens were made by:
 Victor Bertini, 400 Middle St., Italy Ignacy Lye, 67 Grove, Russia.
 Frank Kawka, ITO Broad, Russia. Emanuel D'Amoto, 183 Washington Italy.
 Absalom Alkos, 205 Broad, Persia. Gustave Rences, 63 Booth, Russia. Joe Rowinski, 45 Silver, Russian. Sones Zendzianski, S7 Gold, Poland. Mike Kaapa, Ill Beaver, Austria. Jos. Buonafante, 226 Washington, Italy.
 Albert Kozlowski, s1 Lyman, Rus sia.
 James A. Kelly of 219 Vine street has been granted temporary physical rejection and will appear for a sec ond examination on August 21. He has not fully recovered from injuries received in. an auto accident.
 Affidavit of husbands whose dis charge is sought by their wives have been received as follows: John Weber, 103 Glen; John s. Paxaloski, BIO High: Frank Kostrzewa Blake road: Tony Ochankosky, 315 High; Kase mir Jevink, AZ Washington; E. Pera, sos Main; Steven Tyburski, 52 Booth; F. M. steinman, 355 So. Main; Will liam R. Klambt g Wallace.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
BABY FALLS TWO STORIES.

Clinton Vaughn, 21 months old, of 163 Fairview street fell from a second story window this afternoon and was seriously hurt. The child was taken to the General hospital, where it was found that it has a broken leg and possibly internal injuries The child's mother is dead and it's father does not live in the city. Mrs. Mary Wright is the little fellows guardian.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
EX- TAFT IMPROVES

condition of former President Taft, who became suddenly i'll here Monday night, was improved today according to physicians who decided, however, that it would be advisable for him to remain in his room today. He prob ably will leave for Lincoln as soon as his condition permits
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
$25O,OOO SUMMER HOME BURNS.

Lake George, N. T., Aug.-Fire de- stroyed the summer home of George Knapp, wealthy New Yorker, on his Shelving Rock estate here early today The house was one Of the finest places on Lake George. The loss is about $25O,O00.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
Chung Den.

The body of Chung Den, the Chinesa laundryman, who died Monday. the morning after his 18th birthday. at II Lafayette street, will be sent to China tomorrow night for burial in that country.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Catherine Joyce.

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Joyce, wife of John Joyce of 154 Cherry street, was held at St. Jo- seph's church at o'clock this morn ing. Rev. Patrick Daly celebrated the mass The pail bearers were James Donohue and George Fischer son in law, and Bernard, Charles. Philip and Edward, sons of the de- ceased. Burial was in Ludlow. Vt. the body being sent to that town on the 9:3O o'clock train.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-08
NO BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.

There will be no band concert this evening the public amusement con- mission has announced since no band could be secured.