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New Britain herald., 1917-10-08

geant and Mrs. Andrew J. Richard
| son of Monroe street. Mr.. Richardson
| IS employed In a responsible position
| In the government department at
Portsmouth.
A. J. Sloper has gone to Maine to
spend the week.
A case of diphtheria on Silver
! street was reported to the health de-
partment today.
A lien for $4,000 was filed against
| property Of Adolph P. Swanson on
! Osgood avenue by Conrad Cianci
| today
Marriage licenses have been granted
to Oscar A. Gibson and Grace Fraser,
both Of 81 Church street, and Walter
Holden, both of 1913 Arch street.
George c. Rogers, proprietor of the
Aetna Bowling alleys has contributed
50 toward New Britain's share of the
library fund.
Rev. Gustave E. Phil of the Swed-
lsh Bethany church will off1ciate at
the funeral OF the wife of Rev. A. P.
Engstrom Of Bridgeport, tomorrow.
Rev. o. P. Peterson of Worcester,
Mass, assisted by Rev. A. L. Ander-
son of South Manchester, will be in
charge of the mission services at the
Swedish Bethany church. commence
ing Thursday and continuing through
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bates of
Dewey street entertained Captain Bert
Jones of the English recruiting force
in Hartford at their home last eve-
ming. Captain Jones will come to this
city in the interests OF recruiting if
the demand warrants
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
WILL DISCUSS POTATOES.
Farmers Incited to Meet in Mayor
Quigley's Office.

If the plans of Mayor Quigley are
successful, New Britain will secure
its potatoes and other vegetables at a
reasonable figure. The mayor has
called a meeting of all farmers in this
city and adjacent towns at his office
tomorrow afternoon, to discuss the po-
tato situation. He proposes to estab-
lish a clearing house for potatoes
which will guarantee fair profit for
the farmer and also give the pur-
chaser a square deal. If the meeting
results favorably orders for potatoes
will be taken at the mayors Office and
sent to those farmers who are affiliat-
ed with the clearing house. It is pro-
posed to fix price at the meeting and
thus foil spectators, as far as this
section Of the state is concerned.
Mayor Quigley believed the city may
also buy large consignment in the
near future to store for public con-
sumption during the wister.
Another plan being considered by
the mayor, is to request the Grange to
establish produce exchange here and
to store and sell vegetables to the
public.
A special meeting Of the common
council will be held Wednesday night
to discuss the potato situation.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
HOSPITAL CASES.

William Hick, an employee of the
Berlin Trap Rock Co., in Suff1eld, is
confined to the local hospital with a
broken left leg and body bruises as
the result of an accident at the plant
Saturday afternoon.
Edward Romanski, aged eight years,
was struck by an automobile owned
by Assessor James J. Watson Satur-
day afternoon near his home on Hart
ford avenue. The youngster jumped
off a lumber wagon and ran directly
in front Of the automobile. He
sustained an injury to his head and
at the hospital today it was stated
that he was showing signs of improve
ment
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
AUTO HITS TROLLEY,
FOUR THROWN OUT
West Hartford Party In Accident On
Arch Street-Gfrl Removed
to Local Hospital.

Last night at about 10 o'clock a five
passenger Ford touring car heading
north collided with the southbound
Arch street trolley car in front of the
state armory, causing the injury Of
fated machine.
West Hartford, was the driver of the
machine. With him were Nels Nell
son of the same address, Miss Judith
Carlson, II years old, of 16 Wander
bilt road, West Hartford, and Misses
Helga and Anna Hanson, ages 26 and
20 years, respectively, of So Elizabeth
street, Hartford. Helga Hanson is at
the New Britain General hospital, suf-
fering with a severe cut over her right
eye and abrasions on her knees, legs
and other parts of her body. It was
reported this afternoon at the hospital
that she is in very good condition
and has a fine chance for recovery.
It is said by witnesses present at
the accident that Olson applied his
brakes, but another automobile cut
ting between him and the oncoming
trolley caused his machine to skid to
the left, hitting the trolley. The en-
tire front Of the machine was smashed
in, throwing the occupants of the car
to the glass spattered pavement. The
injured were taken to Sweitzer's drug
store where they received first aid
Treatment until medical help could be
secured. Anna Hanson was uncon-
scious for a few minutes.
The only one to escape Injury was
Nels Nelson. The party was on their
way home from church meeting IN
this city. No blame is placed on the
trolley crew.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
YALE UNIVERSITY
HONORS LOCAL MEN
Axelson, Who id With American AM
bulance Corps I'm France, and
Mag Receive Appointments.

W]aS IAcColV0 appointments
Two local young men, I. Arthur Mag
and Iver J. Axelson were among the
| ments given out at Yale University
this week. Mag received a high ora
ton stand and Axelson was given
second dispute for a philosophical
grafton.
Axelson was graduated with the
class Of 1915 from High school and is
with the American Ambulance Corps
in France. He left college early last
spring for military service. While
at the local high school he was a
member of the Intercholastic de-
batting team.
Mag is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
49,. Mag of Seymour street. He was
graduated from New Britain High
school with the class of 1914 and is
now senior at Yale. While at the
local High school he was a member
of the Interscho plastic debating team
and an honor student. Last year he
made the Yale debating team and
took part in the intercollegiate de-
bate against Columbia university. He
was recently elected member of
the Delta Sigma Rho, the honorary
national forensic society. His brother
Edward A. Mag, was last week
awarded a scholarship.
Announcement has also been made
that the entire tuition for the first
year for Hartford County has been
awarded to Albert Arnold James, of
Newington Junction.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
Financial
STEEL REACTS
IN MARKET TODAY
Decline, Too, in Liberty Bonds
From Last Weeks Trading

Wall Street-A decline in Liberty
bonds from last weeks final quotation
of 1914 to 1886 was almost the only
interesting feature of today's early
trading on the stock exchange. Chang
es In standard shares were limited to
fractions, gains and losses being about
equally divided. U. S. Steel and sew
era1 other equipment issues again de-
| noted moderate pressure. SpeciaIties
| including oils and tobaccos yielded 1
to II points and rails were inclined
| to ease.
U. S. Steel reacted to 106 IL be-
fore rallying to 1OS Ia and other
prominent industrials pursued much
the same course. Rails, shippings
and oils also moved with the general
list, advancing from substantial frac-
tions to 1 IL points Local fractions
and International Paper were heavy.
Activity abated on the rise, dealings
in the first hour falling to the small
est total of any recent session. Bull
fish initiative was again lacking but
shorts hesitated to engage in new
commitments. Liberty bonds con-
tinued to sag, the range extending
from 1886 to 1884.
Coppers were the backward fea-
lures of the apathetic afternoon ses-
sion. Kennecott dropped SIS and
others of that group lost material
fractions. Steels and other leaders
also yielded part of their early ad-
vantage.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
SOWNEY rs PRESIDENT.

Captain Michael Sowney of Engine
Co. No. S, was elected president of the
F'iremen's Relief association at the
annual meeting held yesterday after
noon. Other officers chosen are as
follows: Vice President, John G.
Connolly; secretary, Captain Eugene
F. Barnes; treasurer, Assistant Chief
William j. Noble. Edward H. Parker
was reelected member of the pen
sion board which includes the fire
commissioners and Mayor George A.
Quigley.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
INNOVATION IN NEW CHURCH.
Congregational Singing Introduced By
Rev. j. j. Fitzgerald.

Congregational singing has been in
troduced into the Catholic churches of
this city for the first time, the 1nno-
walton being at the church of st. John
the Evangelist. Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald,
the pastor of the church, mas distrib-
uted cards on which are printed well
known hymns and these are now being
sung each Sunday by the congrega-
ton.
Organist John j. Cream is organi-
ling a chancel choir among the boys
of the parish and is meeting with en-
couraging success. He aims to give
the church one of the best boys
choirs in the state.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
WINS DENTAL COMMISSION.

DR.. William E. Norton received
word from the war department today
that he had been recommended for a
commission of first lieutenant in the
Dental Reserve Corps of the army. He
recently passed the examinations. DR..
Norton was also informed that his
services will not be necessary until
the next National Army draft of $780,
900 men, which may not be called into
service until spring.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
SURPRISE FOR KALLBERGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kallberg OF
Lake Boulevard, Belvidere, were
pleasantly surprised by a large num-
Der of relatives and friends on Satur-
day evening. The party was, in real
ity, a. house warming, as the couple
have recently moved into their home.
Mr.. Erickson of the firm of Erickson
& Johnson, where Mr.. Kallberg has
been employed for the past four
years, presented them with a purse,
the gift of the gathering. He spoke
very highly of Mr.. KallberH
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
EDITOR WILL SPEAK.

The first meeting of the Parents
and Teachers association of the Pre-
vocational Grammar school will be
held tomorrow evening. The follow
ing program will be carried out. From
1880 to SIS, teachers will be in their
respective rooms to receive parents.
Commencing at SIS, musical selec-
tions will be rendered by the High
school orchestra followed by a talk
by John J. DAILY, editor Of New Brit
ain Herald on, Unusual Opportuni-
ties for Boys and Girls
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
WHITE SLAYER DIES.

Bridgeport Oct. 8.-Mrs. Maud
Disesa, % years old, Of this city, who
had figured in white slave cases In
this state, died today in hospital
here, where she had been taken from
the Jail. Her husband is now IN
the state prison in Wethersfield con-
victed on white slave charges. ana
Florrie Carrillo is in Jail here on
charges in which Mrs. Disesa was q
principal.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
BURRITT HISTORY Club.

There will be meeting this eve
ming of the "Burritt History Club" at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Horsfall of
Bassett street The meeting is to
take the form Of a reception to new
members. Officers for the coming
season are to be elected and subjects
assigned for the winter work. The
club just finished a successful sea-
son and bids fair to become per-
manent organization.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
TO VISIT PORTLAND.
First Church Bible Glass to Listen to
Bird Expert.

Members of the Mems Bible class
of the First church will go to Port
land next Saturday afternoon, leaving
the church at 1870 o'clock, to meet
John Hall Sage, M. S., one Of the most
noted ornithologists in the state, who
will explain the various branches of
the work. Mr.. Sage has rendered
valuable service to the state in ornl-
biological work.
Invitations have been extended to
E. Birmingham schurr, curator at the
New Pr'..atn Institute, George G. At
well and Eugene w. Schmidt to &C
company the class.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Charles F.. Bonenfant.

charles Francis Bonenfant, aged
81 years, died yeterday morning at
the nome of his parents, Mr.. and
MRS Alexander Bonenfant, 10 Erwin
race. He had been in declining
nealtn Tor long period Of time. The
deceased was at one time a noted
atnlete' participating in local semi
PROFESSIONAL baseball. where he at
tanned much success. He leaves he.
sloes MS parents, four brothers,
fhllp, Alexander T., John G.. and
Alfred Bonenfant, the latter g. men,
Der OF the National army. and a.
sister, Mrs. Belle O'Mara. Tho
funeral Will be held at o'clock to-
morrow morning from st. Mary's
church. Burial will be in the new
Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
MIR. WISE SELECTED.

Isidore Wise of Hartford has been
appointed chairman of the Connecti-
cut Merchants committee as a repre-
sentative of the federal food admins
tration. Mr.. Wise will be in close
touch with Herbert c. Hoover and
others at Washington who are regu-
lating the countrys food supply.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
PLEASANT NEWS.

Il According to information received
from a prominent milk dealer, the
price of milk will not be advanced.
Milk at present sells for - 1-2 cents
a quart, if the purchaser has secured
tickets; otherwise it costs Is cents a
quart. The milk dealer stated that
although the boosting of the price had
been contemplated this will not be
done until December
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
WORKMAN HURT,

Amato Ciancarelli, employed by the
Aberthaw Construction Co. erecting
factory buildings at the Stanley Works
was painfully injured this morning
and was followed to the New Britain
General hospital for treatment. 1t
was found at the institution that the
injured man was suffering from scalp
wounds and decorations about the
body.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
TRIAD CONTINUED.

New York, Oct. 8.-The govern
ment's prosecution of the news print
manufacturers association and seven
individual defendants for alleged vio-
lation of the Sherman antitrust law,
set for today, was deferred until the
November terms of the federal court
here.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
VIOLATED REBATE LAW.

Washington, Oct. 8-The conviction
of the Northern Central railway COM
pany for violating the rebate law IN
connection with shipments Of anthra-
cite coal from Pennsylvania was at
firmed today with the supreme courts
refusal to review 1t.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
Mrs. May A, Malfn.

The funeral of Mrs. May A. Malin
was held this afternoon at O'Clock
from her late home at 10 Green
wood street. Rev. H. I. Bodley, rec
tor of the Episcopal church. officiated.
lnterment was in Fairview cemetery.
Inc bearers were Walter Bodley John
Durn, Henry Bailey, John Drummon,
Fhll1p Marden and Albert German.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
OUR CROPS ANNOUNCED.
Department of Agriculture Gives Out
Figures of Principal Farm Crops.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Forecasts OF
production of the country's principal
farm crops, announced today by the
department of agriculture are Gin mill
lions of bushels):
Spring wheat, PAPA; all wheat,
659,S; corn, 3,210,7; oats, 1,5SO,7;
barley, 201,6; buckwheat, 17,s; white
potatoes, 452,9; sweet potatoes, s7,2;
flax, 11,3; rice, 33,2; tobacco (pounds)
1,243,0; apples, total 1865; apples,
commercial crop (barrels) 21,1; sugar
beets (tons) 49, kafirs, 9S,6; beans.
1873.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
Aaron Parker.

The funeral of Aaron Parker, who
was killed by a train at the passenger
station Friday evening, was held from
the undertaking rooms Of j. M. Curtin
& Co. this afternoon. Burial was in
Fairv1ew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08

The annual meeting of the Charity
organization will be held on Wednes-
day of this week. 1t will PROBABLY be
decided at this meeting who IS to be
successor to Miss Elsie A. OSBORN.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
CALLED TO SERVICE.

Edward F. Dobson, Jr., son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward F. Dobson Of 500
Stanley street, left this morning for
Pelham Bay, N. Y, to report for duty
with the Naval Reserves
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08

New York Stock Exchange quota
ton furnished by Richter & Co.,
members of the New York stock Ex-
change.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-16
AbD|CAT|0N OF RUSSIAN
EMPEROR NOT CARRIED
OUT, BUT DECIDED ON
CORPSE COMES HOME
INSTEAD OF SOLDIER BOY

St. Petersburg. March 16.-While
Mrs. Phillip Graham was attending a
meeting Monday night at Williams
park of the mothers. wives and
sweethearts of the boys of the Sec
ond Florida infantry, who were plan
ming banquet in honor of their
homecoming. Col Webber, at Lare-
do. Texas. was sending her wire
telling her of the death of her young
husband. Sergeant Phillip Graham.
Tuesday night. at her pretty bun
galow home, Ingleside avenue. the
rays from an electric lamp fell on
the crumpled and tear-stained tele-
gram. which read:
Mrs Phillip Graham Serg. Gra-
ham died this morning from acute ne
phritis. Wire directions at once for
disposal of remains. If you want his
body sent home, it will be done at
the governments expense. Signed,
Col. Webber. Camp Hospital Laredo.
Texas
Beside the yellow paper. the con-
tents OF which blighted the hopes OF
an aged mother, a young wife who is
not yet twenty-one years of age, and
caused two babies to cry as though
their hearts would break. was a lat
ter from the young Sergeant Graham
on March 5th the birthday of his lit
tie daughter, Margaret. aged three.
The letter was full OF terms of en-
dearment and he said he was suffer
ing with a sore throat. but he knew
that he would soon be home and he
would be so happy. 81 guess 1t Is
more inconsistencies than anything
else" he said.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-16
MUCH FLORIDA TIMBER
TO BE USED IN BUILDING
SHIPS FOR SUPPLY USE

Washington. March l6 Peter
mined that something shall be done
u relieve present shipping condi-
tioms. due to the torpedoing of ships
by German submarines, builders of
wooden ships. thr, ughout the coun-
try as we'll as Others interested in
tho situation generally. met here to-
day with the Federal Shipping
Pnard. Among these were W VI.
Toner, G S. Baxter, and j. r
Dunn, and Senator D. T. Fletcher.
representing the Jacksonville Cham
her of Commerce, and Messrs. Wat
son and Reese, well known shipping
men Of Pensacola.
While the conference was behind
closed doors. enough was learned 10
disclose the fact that important fea-
lures of present shipping conditins
were discussed as we'll as the lumber
supply for construction Of wooden
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-16
GREAT BRITAIN
HAS NOT YET
RECOGNIZED
new GOVT
WILL HAVE TO GET A CLEARER
VIEW OF THE SITUATION BE-
FORE RECOGNITION is GIVEN
(By Associated Press. }

London, March l6 The abdica-
tion of Emperor Nicholas and the
appointment of Grand Duke Michael
as regent has not been carried out.
although 1t has been decided upon
by the executive power. Andrew Bo-
mar Law announced to the House Of
Commons
Grand Duke Nicholas ranked as
Russia's master strategist. As a big
military figure in the empire which
has Just witnessed successful and
almost bloodless revolution and abdi-
eaton by the emperor. relinquish-
ment Of the throne automatically de-
prives the emperor of the rank OF
commander in chief of the armies.
The heir to the throne Infanta and
Grand Duke Michael. the emperor's
brother, who was made regent, while
a soldier lacks commanding expert
ence. Nicholas, it is reported, has
arrived in Petrograd and probably
viii command the troops There
seems no doubt of the complete sue
ccss of the revolution. Tho army eX-
cept few reactionary officers are
backing the circuit authorities who
are working to restore normal life.
The Duma is the chief factor in shap-
ing the course of the new reeime
"A measure for general political am
uation is bettercd and people are aid
inG in repressing any excesses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-16
Weather Report

Tampa. Fla, March l6. For
Tampa and vicinity Fair tonight
and Saturday
For Florida Fair tonight and
Saturday. except pr badly rain IN
north portion.
Winds for sc Hours Ending at :
n m. Saturday For East Gulf mod
crate south. Fer South Atlantic,
moderate northeast and east, except
saltheast and south on Florida coast.
General Weather Conditions
Rain or snow has fallen in New
England. Elsewhere over the ATTAIN
tic States. fair weather has pre-
vailed under the influence Of an area
of high pressure covering the Lake
r.gion The low pressure area
whicb was over New Mexico and
western Texas Thursday morning
has moved northeastward over MIS-
scuri increasing in intensity. II has
c,used rain or snow over the Missis
sinpi Ohio and Missouri valleys the
southern portion Of the upper Lake
region. and over COLORADO, Utah ana
wyoming. Another center OF 10"
pressure appears ever southern Tex
as but has caused little precipita-
t;on
An area Of high pressure covers
Montana. and has given fair weath-
or over the extreme western States.
7. has caused colder weather over
the extreme western States. It mas
cs, sed colder weather ever the
plains states and Rocky Mountain
ro,ion over the Mississippi am
obio valleys and the Gulf states.
Temperatures have risen.
indications are for fair weather IN
,be vicinity of Tampa tonight and OF
Saturday
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-16

ships The Shipping Board has in
mind the building Ct ships ranging
up to 1000 tons to be used not only
for transportation Ct supplies to 9TH
er nations whose interests would be
identical with thsoe of the United
States in case of war, in addition to
this feature of the matter there was
also under discussion the question OF
erecting large lumber mills in vari
pose OF getting out lumber for ship
nent to different ship building yards.
Senator Fletcher is chairman Of
the Senate committee on commerce.
and although he would not go into
details concerning what was done IL
is said that the two main features
in connection with the present meet
ing are the operating of more ships
from various ports and the material.
IL wooden constructin. much %
which may be had in Florida.
The Beard has in mind standards
of ships ranging up to $500 tons to
be used not only for ordinary en-
r,ercial needs but for transporting
supplies to other nations, whose in
terests would be Identical with the
United States in case OF war.
In building wooden ships unskilled
labor could be used to a large extent
Il, replace skilled labor needed at
other trades in time OF war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-16
D MOVE YET MADE T0PRFvFNT'
A STRIKE, BUT PRESIDENT TO
TAKE HAND THIS AFTERNOON
FLEE IN THEIR NIGHT CLOTHING
FROM FIRE IN WEST COAST INN

81 Petersburg, March Eight
snesls at the West Coast inniled in
Their nights clothes Wednesday
morning at 6 o'clock when fire was
discovered in the building. none TAX
ing time to do more than drape XII
m'nas or blankets over their pa
Jamas or gowns All escaped in
s@icty without the shehtest mmry
ruI many We're carried down ladders
~ the tiremen.
The blaze in the hotel did about
$1,000 damage, wrecking the kitch-
Ell about IL bedrooms and the bal
comics on the west side of the build
ing. How the fire started is not
known. 1t was burning on all four
foors when the firemen arrived and
that the loss was not heavier is due
to splendid work by the firemen.
The business of the hotel will not
be interrupted. Some 80 rooms are
available now and will be occupied
by the regular guests tonight.
breakfast was served in the hotel
next morning. Mrs Carley making
sandwiches and coffee for the guests
Lunch was served in the regular
dining room, which was not dam
aged at all Repairs on the building
will be made at once and the addi-
ton, on the south end Of the hotel
will Se constructed during the sum
mer.
The loss on the building was Gov
cred by insurance Messrs, Carley
and Hunt, owners of the building,
carried $1,000 insurance on the no
tel and contents