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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
ST. JEAN SOCIETY ELECTS.

st. jean De Baptiste society held
its annual business meeting and cleo
ton of officers for the year 1913 ut its
hall on Church street last night The
following were elected to ONCE:
Chaplain, Father Coppens; assistant
chaplain, B. Brisonout; president, iAl-
cid Dairy: vice president, Joseph Cote:
financial secretary, Cyril Routhier:
corresponding secretary, A. La
Flamme; treasurer. Napolean Gengra:
sergeant-at-arms, William Truedclf.
The installation Of officers will be held
at meeting on the night Of January.
8. 1t was voted to keep open house
on New Years Eve at which a social
and entertainment will be held.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
American Property.

Berlin, Dec. 81, via London.-The
property of Americans in Germany
has been placed under tho trusteeship
of the German government. There
Is no intention, however, to confiscata
property or to infringe on the per-
sonal rights of the property holders.
The federal council has empowered
the imperial chancellor to authorize
the appointment of administrators, or
trustees. for American commercial in
terests and private holdings in Ger
many as reprisal for the govern
mental administration Of German
property in the United States. The
German action primarily aims at
preventing the illegal sale and trans
fer of property and contemplates
neither conf1scation nor infringement.
Americans will not be restricted in
the use of their incomes or the con-
duct of their personal freedom and
are permitted to leave Germany un-
der conditions similar to those of sub
jects of neutral nations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
Premier Lloyd George.

London, Dec. 21.-Although allied
hopes had not been realized because
of the Russian collapse, Premier Lloyd
George told the. house of commons
today, the Germans had not been able
to quite hold their own in the west.
He declared it was useless to pre-
tend that the hopes formed at the be-
ginning of the year in regard to the
military situation had been realized.
At the beginning of the year the Rus
sian army was better equipped than
at any period OF the war, and its col
lapse was not due to unskilled leader
ships or lack of morale on the part of
the troops.
I'VE should have been able to bring
army so as to inf1ict a decisive de-
feat on them" he said.
On the western front the Germans
had been beaten in many battles. He
declared they had lost 100000 pris-
oners, valuable ground and hundreds
of guns While the campaign in
France has not realized the expecta-
tons formed there had been military
successes which he ventured to say
would have permanent effect on
the future of the world. The premier
said he referred to the capture of
Bagdad and Jerusalem adding:
These two great events added more
to the prestige of Great Britain
throughout the world than any event
in the whole course of the war. A
good deal has been said about side
shows but Great Britain owes a good
deal to these"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
CITY ITEMS

You'll do better at Wilson's.-Advt.
John e. Cairns of New London was
xsSvisitor in this city today.
All the popular brands of cigars in
sS1oxes of los, 25's and sos at Nc
n Donough's, Church St.-advt
Donald Gahney is home from Yale
for the Christmas vacation.
&x dollar Wooden Trains at Mills
Hardware Store.-advt.
The payroll of the water depart
ment for the past week Is $4O6.82.
Boys Automobiles at Mills Hard
NGre Store.--advt
SJoseph Richardson, son OF Detec-
we Sergeant Andrew J. Richardson.
Mt the New Britain General hospital
koday, where he underwent treatment
1pr the past nine weeks.
T@y Banks, registering 1-3-4-5
Coins at Mills Hardware Store.-advt.
Captain Salvatore Maietta will be
lfthe guest OF honor 1t a reception and
ldance which is to be given by the
Scleventh Regiment Bersaglieri, OF
which he is the organizer. on New
VARS Eve at Turner : hall.
Iynch's orchestra will furnish The
4ausic for dancing.
The street department payroll for
4ae past week is $718.13 and the
n Gewer department payroll is $567.55.
Children's desks at Gladding's, 4
u Ghestnut street.-Advt.
A son was born at the New Britain
n General hospital last evening to Mr.
4 and Mrs. John Johnson OF An
drews street.
Tomorrow at Wilson's, all SO neck
wear, 35c, 5 for $1.-Advt.
Building Inspector A. N. Ruther-
bord addressed meeting of the
Meriden Chamber of Commerce last
evening on the subject Of THE Tene.
sment House Law" ~
AM New satin and lace Hats. Seibert
EN-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
Theatrical king
HELPS his BOYS
Adeino Yanni Of Hartford One Of
Polls Best Men
Especial to the Herald.)

New Haven, Dec. 21-Coneratula-
tons have been pouring in on S. z.
Poll, the theatrical man, upon the
opening of his new theater in this
city. Mr.. Poll prizes among his con-
Sratulatory messages some from "his
boys" These youngsters have been
with him for years, and in many in
stances started i'll as program boys or
ushers.
Take, for instance, Edward V. OAR
ling, or Eddie" as he Is known to
the legit, and vaudeville performers
also by tho biggest theatrical man
ayers of the country. It was only
a few years ago that Darling, now the
chief booking agent in the Keith
offices in New York, undoubtedly the
largest Office Of its kind in the coun-
try where stars are made, likewise
unmade, was running about in knick-
erbockers. He "got a job" at Polls
theater in Waterbury, and from the
first. took" Mr.. Poll, as is usual,
took an interest in this latest en-
ploye. and as he showed ability, helped
him along. Gradually, Darling went
up the ladder one rung at a time,
until now he is recognized as the
most capable Of all officials in the
man. His brother, Al Darling, is man
York, and he, too, graduated from
Polls theater.
Louie Sagel, millionaire, was an
usher for Mr.. Poll. AS an usher,
Sagel could "ush.' He worked hard,
long, and faithfully every day, and as
nothing escapes the eye OF Mr.. Poll,
young Sagel was given a more respon-
sible position. He is at the main Of
flee in this city now. and to look at
him one would never think that few
wears ago he was the little chap that
was wont to say This way, please"
at Mr.. Polls theater. Instead of
"This way, please" it is now ITO the
office, Billy" as he settles back in his
limousine.
There's another example in Hart
ford where Faithful work brings sue
cess" That is Adelmo Vanni, man
>axer of Polls theater, who has been
with Mr.. Poll for some years.
was sent up to Scranton four years
SEQ to manage the theater in that
citv. Business was not to the liking
OF Mr.. Poll, SO he switched managers.
He took the manager from Scranton
and placed him in Wilkes ?Barre, and
scnt Vanni to Scranton. Business be-
can to pick up, and after it was es-
tablished Vanni was sent to another
city. Hartford is one of the most i'm
uortant theatrical cities in the state,
and each and every one of S. rs men
want to get there. But the worth of
Mr.. Vanni prevailed, and he is there
and making good. The ability, of Mr..
Vanni is known throughout the Poll
circuit; and he is always on his job.
Once a year the Boys" gather at
Mr.. Polls home at Woodmont, and it
is at this time that the plans of the
wear are mapped out. It is also at
this time that many Of the faithful are
remembered in the way of a promo
tion- This yearly meeting is one that
is always looked forward to.
Il am,'' said Mr.. Poll, always anx-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
AIRCRAFT FACTORY
1900 Skilled Worlmen Needed in
Philadelphia to Help Government.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The air
craft factory at the Philadelphia
navy yard now completed and in
operation, needs Immediately 1000
skilled workmen of all kinds to bring
it up to capacity production. There
are places for machinists of all
grades, sheet metal workers, wire
workers, wood workers, and many
women also can find employment.
The navy department urges that
skilled workmen of all kinds register
with the board of labor at the yard.
The new plant will produce only a
portion of the flying boats needed for
the navy, but-used extensively for ex-
perimental work on new types Of sea-
planes
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
WILL WATCH OUT.
Germans Not to Benefit by Trade
Built Up by Americans.

Washington, Dec. Elm licenAinet
American manufacturers to use et1F-3
my-owned patents, the Federal Trade
commission is using every precauti.,.1
to make sure that after the wer Gers
man producers will not reap the BEN
eft of the trade which has been built
up here. Such was the explahAtinns
today of provisions in the recently To-
sued licenses requiring that tho drugs
to be produced should be given q new
American name by which they will htEs
known in this country. IS
''If we continued to use tho Ger u
man name,' said c. NJ. Mcdonald. In
charge of licensing the enemy-owned
patents, I'VE merely would be cone
Quoting their business for them DUR.
ing the war"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
Special Session

Paris, Dec. 21.-The chamber Of
deputies will hold special session
Saturday to discuss Deputy PEASANTS
report on the decision Of the Commit
tee of Eleven to suspend the i'm
munity OF former Premier Caillaux
and Deputy Loustalet. It is under
stood NJ. Caillaux and Deputy Lou
stood M. Caillaux is preparing
a three-hour speech in which
he will expound and defend his
policy before and during the war. M.
PEASANTS report concludes with these
words:
VA From the foregoing facts there are
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21

sufficiently grave Prescriptions against
Deputy Caillaux as a result of his
having during the war worked for
the destruction Of our alliances, thus
aiding the enemys progress, which is
a crime,
The report Of Deputy Paisant in
the name Of the committee points out
that the committee of eleven was not
empowered to investigate whether
Deputy Cailiaux and Louistalet were
guilty Of the charges brought against
them of what jurisdiction was appli-
cable to them, but merely if the facts
alleged were sufficiently grave to
necesedtate the opening Of legal pro-
ceedings. In deciding to authorize
the investigation demanded by the
government, the committee now will
determine the question of culpability.
Former Premier Caillaux is quoted
by the report as protesting against
the accusations, as untrue and affirm
ing his patriotism as shown by
speeches at Manners. Mr.. Caillaux
declared the man who at the present
moment would for personal ends pro-
pose a traitorous peace in defiance of
alliances and treaties would perjure
French honor and commit a crime.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
GERMANS REJECT
PEACE PLANS
CONTINUED From First Page).

Haase. This is the first time since
the foundation of the party that it has
had direct intercourse with the Ger
man government.
Study for Peace.
Amsterdam, Dec. 21.-A German
government bureau for studying ques-
tons relating to peace has. been
opened in Berlin. DR.. Karl Heller
rich, former vice-chancellor, is at the
head of the bureau with Privy Coun-
cillor Albert, the former commits
sioner to the Panama. Pacific exposi-
ton, as his assistant.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
sHIPBUILDING PLAN.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Inquiry into
the progress of the government
shipbuilding program was begun by
the senate commerce committee to-
day with Chairman Hurley Of the
shipping board as the first witness.
The committee has called upon Mr..
Hurley to be ready with the informa-
ton desired as outlined yesterday by
the committee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
BODY IDENTIFIED.

Stamford, Dec. 21.-The body of a
young man found beside the tracks
of the New Haven railroad yesterday
was today identified by Robert Mum
son of New York, as that of his son,
Alexander McKem Munson. A card
on the body identified him and Mr..
Munson was communicated with. To-
day he made the Identification, defn-
lite. rt@a* aF>7| ,.tS%7
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
Secret Treaty.

Petrograd, Dec. 21.-Under the
heading Secret treaty between Japan
and Russia for joint armed demonstra-
ton against America and Great Brit
ain in the Far East" the Isevestia
publishes what it says is the text of
the secret treaty drawn up last year
providing for joint action by Russia
and Japan to prevent any third coun-
try from achieving political domin-
ance in China.
The treaty dated July 5, 1916 runs
for five years, automatically extending
itself until a year after one party ex-
presses a desire to- annul it. It Is
signed by Sergis Sassonoff, then Rus
sian foreign minister, and Viscount
Motono, Japanese foreign minister.
The treaty stipulates that "the
agreement shall remain deep secret
for all except for the contracting par
ties" 1t opens with the statement
that it is designed to supplement and
strengthen the secret treaties of 1907,
1910 and 1912.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
NEW YORK GUNA1AN SENTENCED

Philadelphia, Dec. 21.-Vincent
Sgueglia, alias Jacob Butch Mascia,
New York gunman. last night con-
victed of second degree murder for the
killing of Policeman George A. Eppley
in the Fifth ward political feud on
September 10, was sentenced to Is to
20 years imprisonment
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
BEFORE FEDERAL COURT.

@F1artford. Dec. 21.-At the resump-
ION fthe trial of Herbert H. Arm
song, of New London, in the U. s.
.3Mrt today, the accused took the
nd IN his own behalf. He Is
!. Urged with conducting a disorderly
: use within Ave miles OF camp or
Z 4 in which are United States SOL
hrs. Specifically, it refers to 1Os
r1Aana aty0k New London. a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
Runnanian View.

Paris, Dec. ply. Antoesco, the
Rumanian minister here, has issued
the following statement concerning
the situation on the RufmanfAn front:
The armistice was simply 4 meas
ure of military order imposed
through the Rumanian front being
entirely enclosed within the Russian
front. 1t would be mistake to make
n political deduction from 1t. Ru-
mania intends to remain faithful to
her alliance to work until the end
with the Allies"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
STRUCK BY TRAIN

Danbury, Dec. Fisherman Pearl.
70 years old was struck by train on
the Central New England railroad
here while on his way to work as q
section hand this morning and lay In
the snow until discovered by some-
one passing along the track. His
injuries may result fatally
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
SERBIAN MISSION.
Arrives in Washington and Escorted
by Troop Of Cavalry.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Serbin's mil
itary mission was received here today
with much ceremony. Escorts o<
cavalry and a party of American off,
Gals, headed by Secretary Lansing
met them. Later the mission was re-
ceived by the president and presented
an autograph letter from King Peter.
Tonight the president will entertain
the mission at state dinner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
. DIES In ROOMING HOUSE

Danielson, Having Lived There for
n .
ETwenty-six Years.
fDanielson, Dec. 21-Count Edouard
Emile Auguste Sargent d. Hendecourt,
~ years old, a member of a promi-
N0nt family of the old French
sn1bility. died in a boarding house
here today. He came to Danielson
Rout e26 years ago and had worked
"a mills and on farms, going under
the name OF Edward Sargent.
He was classmate at a Jesuit COL
lege in Amiens, France, of Count Boni
de Castellane. His father was a ma
jer on the French general staff dur
Ing the Franco Prussian war, and he
himself was an ex-off1cer of French
Eeuave regiment, and saw seven years
e8rvice In Algiers and China. His
Ather, Countess Hendecourt, died
shout a year ago. Word of his death
As sent today to a sister living in
~ krsailles, France. ..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
sBEATHS AND FUNERALS
Edward whitney Bassett.

n Edward Whitney Bassett, aged 83
years, died yesterday at his home in
$East Berlin. The funeral, which will
he private, will be held tomorrow at
IL o'clock. Besides his wife, Mr.. Bas-
ss1ett leaves son. Benjamin w. Bas-
spett, and one grandson Edward Lewis
y DAssett
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
SPILLS 500 IN STREET.

An office boy from one of the local
business houses accidentally dropped
a bag containing 800 worth Of
change while emerging from the
Trust company this afternoonh OfHf2
Ger Fred Wagner held the crowd back
while the younEster picked up the
scattered coins, $40 worth or whIGh
had rolled in all directions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
LADIES AUXILIARY, o.. O. g

Ladies' Nest. No. 1919. Order OF
Owls, has elected the following offi-
GERS. President, Nettie Samlow: Woe
president, Margaret Walsh; invocator,
Nellie Hurlburt; recording secretary,
Mildred Hjerpe; financial secretary,
Edith Middletown: treasurer. Clara
Paulsop; sentinel, Mary Taylor; truss
tee Mary Foran
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
TRUMPORE DIES.

New York, Dec. 21.-William L.
Trumpore, of Stain Island, who de-
signed many Of the floral decorations
used on various occasions at the White
House in Washington, died today. He
was about so years old.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21

CARL YOUNGBLAD, M. S.. Graduate
Masseur. "a West Main St., Office
Phone. 42S-13; Residence Phone.
675-5. Thermolite Bath, Massage
Vibration, Neuritis. Rheumatism.
,Impeded Circulation. Electric
treatments. Open afternoons and
evenings BY appointment at your
residence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
Catherine Louise Dow.

The funeral Of Catherine Louise
Now will be held from the home of
kar parents. 1913 Main street. at 3
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21
20 HELD UP
Five Armed Negroes Meet White
Miners as They Leave Their Work
and Rob Them.

Alton, ILL.,, Dec. 21.-Forty white
workmen at the plant Of the Federal
Lead company here were held up and
robbed by five armed negroes as they
were leaving work today.
The men were paid yesterday and
said they had been robbed of sums
ranging from SO cents to $40.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21

ious about my boys. know that in.
all my theaters have efficient work
ers. I want to treat the public right.
and I want to treat my boys right.
That is the only thing to do
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-21

New York Stock Exchange quota
uons furnished by Richter & Co.,
members Of the New York Stock Elk
change.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-16

Come out TO ALDERWOOD MANOR Sunday or
any other day that best suits your convenience See
with your eyes the wonderfully attractive demon
farm with its model poultry houses, the young
iibert orchard just sending forth ITS first young
shoots and green leaves and buds the handsome and
inviting Social Hall and Educational Building the beau
tifuy planned lawns and gardensl
Here IS before you the initial unit-the first
step as II wcrc-in what is destined to become one OF
the greatest industries in the United States. Filbcrt
Culture. Mir 4. A. Gutenberg will be here to explain
in practical and interesting manner his expe-
ricncc in filbert growing. covering period OF
twenty-five years in Western Washington. Mr. Quarn-
berg permanently in the service of the Puget Mill
Company here teach you and others how TO grow
filbert profaby the rich and ideally adapted
soil at ALDERWOOD MANOR
Ii you are more interested in poultry. Mr.. Wgmore
will take you through the model poultry houses. said
be the practically complete in existence -Four
thousand little chicks and five hundred blooded
Leghons under his charge there to demonstrate
the success OF poultry raising at ALDERWOOD
MANOR. \ few minutes talk with man who knows
his subject thoroughly will convince any doubling mind
that the day OF the TWO-DOILAR III EN- has arrived
dollars profit per hen per year.
No will urge you to buy land at ALDERWOOD
MANOR. While settlers the rich
set apart for the community. you must express
sincere desire live the New Life OF the Land along
lines forth in the plan outlined in the printed ltera
ture. We want successes only here failure is out OF
the question however it do your part willingly and
fairly. The company stands ready always to help and
encourage those who acquire life OF compare
tive and independence yet do not know just how
to begin
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-16
DATE OF DEATH

90 settle an argument, will
you kindly state thru your columns
when and where John Bunny, film
comedian, died7 UNo.
A.-John Bunny died in Brook.
Ign. n. Y. April &c. 1915.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-16
U, S. DEVELOPS
PUBLIC camp
NEAR ROCKDALE

DEVELOPMENT Of public
camping ground has Just been
started BY the forest service
on the Sunset highway. near
Roekdale. a crew OF men 10
now AZ work clearing up lndl.
vidual camp sites, repairing a
norton o. the old Snoqualmle
pass road, which Will run thru
the camping ground. installing
water system. and preparing TO
take care Of large number Of
visitors during the coming
summer.
The camp is located SO miles
from Seattle so that II viii I'M
be popular for week end
and SUNDAY tours, II viii also I'd
- great convenience TO tourists
making cross-state trips.
A similar camp site was In oper'
alton az Eagle Creek. on the Co
mmhla Highway. IS miles out Of
Portland. during the last year 1,
proyed 10 be immensely popular
with the public as some $4,000 pco-
1 lie registered
Another development Is also
contemplated near Scenic. on the
cascade Scenic highway. as soon
rs IL Is opened for travel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-16
GOOD BLOOD

Blood will tell. Blotches and
blemisheS. like murder. will
out. unless the blood is kept
pure. Its purity is restored and
protected by the faithful use OF