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New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
MARKED BILLS USED ID CATCH CRATER
Two More Arrested for Accepting
 BribeS in Draft

New York, Aug. 22.-An offer on the part of Lazarus Jacobson, life insurance agent, living at ITO South Third street, Brooklyn, to obtain the exemption Of Joseph Levy, a clerk, of 1855 South Second street, Brooklyn, provided Levy paid $75 in cash and gave up his diamond ring, resulted in the arrest yesterday afternoon of Ja- cobson and Dr. Henry Seligman of TAO Driggs avenue, Brooklyn. Both are locked up in the Raymond street jail on a charge of accepting bribes to ex- empt men of a draft age. Dr. Selig- man was attached to the examining staff of Local Board 52, with head quarters in Public School 50, at Chris topher avenue and Jackman street, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.
 Dr. Sellgman is said to be a subject of Austria-Hungary, and this is now being investigated by the secret serv- ice. Seligman, who has lived many years in this country, appeared at the naturalization bureau in Brooklyn about three weeks ago and applied for his first papers. He had to do this before he could assist in the physical
 
 known that Seligman assisted in the examination of twenty men who ap' peared before Board 54, at Driggs avenue and South Sixth, Brooklyn, for examination. Those among the twen- ty who were rejected will be recalled for examination. More than 150 men will be recalled for examination by Board 52 as a result of Dr. Seligman' s activities.
 When Seligman and Jacobson were arraigned before United States Con- missioner McGoldrick in Brooklyn late yesterday afternoon, Assistant United States District Attorney Henry w. Beer, representing the government, charged that Dr. Seligman has "been concerned in thirty trasactions," and asked that because of the importance of the case that bail be fixed at a large sum. MT. Beer said the government has ample evidence against both men. prisoners in s1O,0o0 bail each to wait the action of the grand jury. Deputy Attorney General Conkling said: 1T want to emphasize the fact that there is no breath of suspicion against any of the regular members of Board 52, and until the arrest of Seligman and Jacobson this afternoon they knew nothing of the crooked work that was going on. The board, when informed that exemptions had been sold. imm ediately and without sug- gestion from any of the higher Fed eral authorities ordered every man who has been rejected for physical reason to reappear for another ex- animation. These new examinations will be made by Dr. Walter Hurley, the medical member of the board.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
PERSONALS

Assessor and Mrs. August Burck- hardt have returned from Christmas Cove, Maine.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Humason are occupying their summer home at Norfolk.
 MT. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Sloper Canada.
 MT. and Mrs. T. W. O'Connor and son Harry are home from a vacation at Block Island.
 Mrs. Catherine Hagarty and Miss McManus of Binghamton, N. Y., are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Hagarty of Beaver street. spending two weeks vacation in the Catskills.
 Miss Loretta O'Connor, stenographer in Frisbie & Co.'s brokerage office, will spend the remainder of the month at Ocean Beach. Charles Witkin,: member of the naval reserves stationed at New Hav- en, is spending a furlough at his home on Elm street.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
HEARST IN THE RACE.
Files Petitions For Nomination as
 New York's Mayor.

New York, Aug. 22.-Petitions des- ignating William R. Hearst as a can- didate for mayor in the democratic primary were filed last night with the board of elections by Hearst fol- lowers in the city. Although only l. 800 names are necessary to petl- ton designating candidate for mayor, the Hearst petitions contained 3,515 signatures. It was said that the petitions had the sanction of MT. Hearst's lieutenant in New York, l.. J.. O'Reilly.
 Whether MT. Hearst will run in the primary could not be learned last night, as MT. Hearst is in California and his representative here would not say what action is to be taken. Mid night was the last hour for filing pe- titions and each party had it's peti- tions in on time.
 If Mr. Hearst decided to make a fight against the democratic nominee, County Judge John F. Hylan of Brooklyn, it Is expected that the democratic ticket will stand little chance of success at the polls. Judge Hylan has said that, if beaten in the primary he would retire in favor of the successful candidate. The Tam many candidate has still chance to withdraw before the primary in favor of another candidate, but he also posi- lively stated that he would not with draw but leave it to the primary to decide whether or not he was to be the democratic nominee.
 The filing of Hearst petition did not come as surprise, for it was understood that his followers had de- termined to see that he was put for ward as a candidate and then leave to him whether or not he should run. Four petitions in all were filed with the board of education designating MT. Hearst as candidate for mayor in the democratic primary
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
JAIL, NOT THE ARMY
John Told Recruiting Officer He Was Not Married and Wife Refused to He1p Him Out.

There is a question in the minds of
 some men. whether 1t is better to be
 in jail or in the army. There was
 none in the mind of John Kyhuczyk.
 before Judge John H. Kirkham in the
 police court this morning son the
 charge of assaulting his wife. Tho
 wife, Sophie, complained to the po- lice yesterday that her husband bit her on the arm Monday following a verbal quarrel. She said that the trouble was that he told her he went to enlist, informing the recruiting of ficers that he was unmarried. Later | he begged his wife to go down to | the officials and tell them that he was l married. She refused to do so and 1 the fight followed.
 She said he does not want to work and she has to go to the factory to support him. The judge asked him 1 if he did not still want to enlist, but he said that he did not. Prosecutor Woods produced documentary evil dence to prove that he had made but | a feeble attempt to join the colors and testifying that he was a bad actor" He was sentenced to jail l for 30 days.
 The case of Frank Carbonik. 1 charged with non-support, was con- tinued until tomorrow morning. Mar garet Kane, tried in chambers, on the charge of being in danger of | falling into habits of vice, was com mitted to the House of the Good | Shepherd.
 l James McLey of New Haven and 1 Abraham Tarrich, also of New Haven l were notified by Policeman Clarence 1 Lamphere to appear in the police
 court this morning for a violation of 1 the motor vehicle law, but there 1 cases have been postponed.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
TROIIEYMEN DISAGREE.
|licting Statements at lnvest1ge ton of Near Wreck.

hw Haven, Aug. 22.-The Public fies Commission investigation Of |near-collision on the Shore Line kric railway at Madison last Sun-
 struck snag yesterday after h. when employees of the company Ie conflicting statements. Dis- .her Maloney declared he ordered |eastbound Shore Line car to stop Fast River siding' and await the tbound car there. Conductor F. tNhe1an and Motorman Merrill, of
 eastbound, say Maloney ordered car to make the siding at Mad
 instead. Conductor Jones, who
 in charge of the eastbound car khe North Branford wreck and
 was standing by Maloney Oil day, says Ma1oney gave the East a~ siding order. It was with these functions in mind that the east Ind car proceeded farther than Lt River and narrowly missed col ne head-on with the westbound
 Madison. The trolley crew of
 cars were examined yesterday.
 he written orders promised by Serintendent Cain to supplant the 5phone system, which was respon- le for Sundays near-wreck, vii! 20 into effect for some time. It \ explained at the Shore Line of- Is yesterday that the installation |the system could not be accom- Bhed in a day, but that it had been Tered already.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
MANY WANT THE JOB.
Residents of Many Cities Would Be O..
 of c. Secretary.

Applications continue to pour in daily for the position of executive sec- retary of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce, made vacant by the resig- nation of A H. Andrews about two months ago. Acting President w. w. Leland said today that careful atten- tion to the selection of an important man to the place is being given. Ap- plicents as far west as Missouri and Texas have applied for the place. Local | conditions are such that a secretary who has both retail and manufactur- ing knowledge is needed, and in se- curing this sort of an executive some time will be consumed.
 l President Leland said today that it is hoped by the executive committee to be able to name the new secretary early in September when the commit tee will meet.
 A letter of sympathy has been sent by the president of the Chamber to 1 Mrs. c. J. White, widow of C. J.
 White. A handsome floral bequest was, sent to the bier of the deceased at the funeral which was held yester- day afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
LABOR PARTY VOTES
 FAVOR CONFERENCE
By Margin of 5000 Members Decide to Send Delegates to Stock
 holm. "r.

London, Aug. 22.-By the narrow margin of 5000 in a vote represent ing nearly 2,5OO,0OO workers, the British Labor Conference yesterday decided to stand by it's plan of send ing delegates to the International So- cialist Conference at Stockholm The vote was attended by turbulent scene. Part of the delegates sang socialist song and others the patriotic Keep the Home Fires Burning" William Purdy, chairman of the British labor party, presided. On the platform were Arthur Henderson, tho former member of the British War Council; James Ramsey Macdonald, ex-leader of the labor party; George Nicoll Barnes, Hendersons successor in the War Council; George J. War dle chairman of the labor party in the house of commons, and John R. Clynes and George H. Roberts, re- spectively labor members of parlia- ment from Manchester and Norwich. Two Russian delegates also were present.
 Arthur Henderson in an address denied that he had withheld delib- erately or Intentionally from the labor conference any information with ref erence to the Russian attitude to- ward the Stockholm conference. Pre-
 mier Kerensky of Russia, he said, had been in favor of British representa- ton at Stockholm. If he (Hender- son) had failed or had erred it was only because of his loyalty to labor. He hoped the conference would not press for the withdrawal of labor members from the government, be- cause that policy, in his opinion, would be subversive to the national interests and the successful prosecu- tion of the war.
 The international situation, MT. Henderson said, might change, and it might be that the various govern ments would desire that the confer ence should be held in Stockholm. Premier Lloyd George had been ir favor of the conference and he might be so again. What was virtue in May ought not to be crime for them in August
 George N. Barnes defended himself against attack and said he purposed to continue to support the govern ment in what he believed would be a successful effort to estab blish freedom in the world. He believed Germany had all to gain and the others all to lose from the Stockholm conference.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
LIGHTNING BOLT
 KILLS ELECTRICIAN
Lloyd K. Bates Stricken at Power
 H0uSee-HOuSes Set Aire

The worst thunderstorm of the year struck this city early last evening. Alter raging for two long hours the thunder, lightning. rain and nall ceased and the toll of the storm was reckoned. The life of one man was sacrificed to the bolts of lightning and damage was caused throughout the city.
 Lloyd K. Bates of Cleveland Tenn, was killed by the lightning while working in the yard of the electric power house on Corbin avenue. He was cutting some dead wire and wished to finish up his work Detore the storm arrived. He was hastening to finish when terrific blast shook the immediate vicinity of the power house and he fell sense less to the ground. Fellow workmen telephoned at once to the police sta- tion to send out physician to aid the man if possible. Dr. G. H. Dal- ton responded and did all in his power to bring the man to life Eff teen minutes later, believing that there was some life extant in the body Policeman McGrawd telephoned for the pulmotor. Fire Chief Dame took it to the scene at once but all efforts to resusitate the man were in vain. The police heve telegraphed to the dead mans parents in Ten nesseee and expect advices on the disposition of the body early this evening.
 The home of George Weyh at Il Grfswold street was struck by a blaz- ing bolt of electricity during the height of the storm last evening. The bolt tore hole two feet square in the roof, at the same time dem olish- Ing the chimney. The fuses of the electric wiring of the house was blown out by the blast. Fortunately no one was at home at the time ex- cept the remnants of the first floor and none of them was injured. The damage has been estimated at about $15O.
 A fire broke out at the home of John J. Voight of 23 Belden street at S:37 F. M., when a shaft of light ing struck the chimney. The blaze was quickly extinguished by the tor rents of rain that were falling
 A curious accident connected with the storm was the striking of a tree on Maple street. A large limb of the tree was cut off by the lightning and the leaves on the limb immediately shrivelled up and turned, brown as after the frosts of late autumn.
 The rainfall was very heavy At Shuttle Meadow a fall of 2.59 was re- corded. The lights which brighten the Shuttle Meadow dam >Rt night were burned out but will be repaired to- day so that they may be in working order tonight and not hamper the guards of the lake.
 The electric service all over the city was impaired and uncertain ffom 8 o'clock until very late in the evening. In some places the lightning service is still in very poor shape and work men are exceedingly busy repairing the damage of the storm
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

proper place in the line and in few minutes Dr. Seligman, he says ap- preached him. Seligman immediate ly began the examination of Levy.
 "I guess you have flat feet haven't you?' the doctor said, according to Levy.
 'I don't think so," Levy replied
 "Oh, yes, you have" replied pr. Se- Hgman, and despite the protest Levy was rejected for having fiat feet. Then pr. Seligman was arrested. The prisoners were subjected to a long examination by MT. Beer, Marshal Power and MT. Conkling, but neither of them would make any admission.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Gy Aen1s

Marguerite Mccarthy of Stan Reet Is confined to her home by
 h Camp No. 3, Sons of Zion, has
 to pay all the dues of the 1rs who are drafted into the ' ess-.-.
 public schools of t1i1s city will for the fall term on Septem Der k Mary's parochial school will Inc same day. niel Fitzpatrick, who left the city in the aviation service a New
 ago has enterd the employ of Engineering department of the T w. Hoffman has resigned from 1ty Guard. He has been ordered port at the naval reserve station " Haven today
 etter from Col. Theodore Roose- has been received by Curator E. ngton Schurr of the New Britain um and it will be added to the tion of letters from great men . being compiled at the Museum. special melting of New Britain No. 957, B. P. O. E., will be this evening at 8 o'clock to take on the death of Joseph s. Ben Ewenty-inch water main burst on Main street yesterday between (ington and High Streets. Super bent Towers set his men repair and the main is now in working lite Rose Camp, R. N. A., will tomorrow evening in Electric All members are requested to be mt as arrangements for the an- outing will be made.
 auto driven by pr. M. L. Marsh k Fred J. Phillips of 291 South street last evening near Central
 Bystanders report that Phil- stepped directly in front of the
 Dr. Marsh reported the acci- after he had taken the injured home.
 beph Robanski of 35 Star street assaulted by fellow workman anders, Frary & Clark's yester- according to a complaint made ke police last night. He was re- kd to Assistant Prosecuting At Ay Joseph G. Woods.
 To building permits were granted Arday by Building Inspector Ruth I'd, one to Adolf Meinhardt to
 q three family frame dwelling InR about $500 at the corner of &r and Broad streets for T. and }ysak owska, and another to Louis 4agist to build a garage on the |h side of Garden street, costing 1t $400.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Events Tonight

Lyceum theater, superior photo plays.
 High class photo drama, Fox's theater.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures at Keeneys theatcr
 Church board and collectors meet in Swedish Lutheran church.
 Andre lodge, I. o. o. F., meets in Vega hall.
 New Britain Camp, w. of w., meets in Turner hall. Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion meets in St. Mary's hall.
 Phenix lodge, I. o. o. F.. meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall. [ St. Elmo lodge, K. of F., meets in Judd's hall.
 Erwin Castle, K. G. E., meets in Eagles hall.
 Carpenters Union meets at 34 Church street.
 Vesta Hive, l.. o. T. M, meets aC PIT Main street.
 New Britain Nest, O. O. O., meets in Electric hall.
 Valient Tent, K. O. T. M., meets Ut 321 F Main street.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
STORM HITS STATE HARD
Lightning Burns Barnes and Churches and Puts Lighting and Ielephone System Out of Commission.

l willimantic, Aug 22.-Much dam l age was done by lightning in this vicinity last night during severe l storm which lasted for several hours. 1 The Baptist church here was struck and the steeple badly damaged, four l ice houses at Eaton's pond were
 burned to the ground with an es- timated loss of $1O,000. The steeple of the Congregational church in l South Coventry was struck. The Will l limantic fire alarm system was burned 1 out and more than 1,500 telephones
 were out of commission. Trolley lines 1 were paralyZed. Windsor, Aug. 22.-During an elec- trical storm here last night barn owned by G. Arthur Loomis, of Wind sor heights was struck by lightning and burned. Extensive damage to tobacco crops was reported.
 Terryvil1e, Aug. 22.-The Russian Orthodox church was hit and set af1re by lightning last night. A large hole was burned in the roof and a chimney smashed by the bolt. Dam
 age was estimated at $500.
 Norwich, Aug. 22,-One of the most violent electrical storms of the season which broke over Norwich about s o'clock last evening put a stop to the playing at the national Roque grounds on Rockwell street.
 Ellington, Aug. 22.-Fire caused by lightning destroyed the barn of L. B. Sykts here last flight, causing damage
 estimated at $12,O00.
 New London, Aug. 22.-This city was in almost total darkness on the streets last night for about two hours after lightning had burnt out the 750
 K w. engine at the power plant, sev- eral hundred telephone lines were paralyzed, and trolley cars were stalled on the suburban lines during 1 a heavy electric storm that began about o'clock, Rain fell in tor 1 rents for almost two hours, flooding 1 cellars in some parts of the city
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
who is of the most reputable physicians in this city.
 Levy Used As Decoy.

Levy Used As Decoy.
 The information which resulted in the arrest of Dr. Seligman and Jacob son was given to United States Mar shal James M. Power last Friday night. Marshal Power allowed Jo- seph Levy, who acted as a decoy for the government, to tell how he was approached by Jacobson, who prom ised exemption on the payment of $200. Levy is physically unfit, but he was informed that unless he paid the bribe he would probably be certi- fled for service. Levy was posted for examination by Board 52 last week, and on Friday morning he was ap- preached by Jacobson.
 You have been called for exam ination, I understand" Jacobson re- marked after greeting Levy.
 "Yes, I have. what about it? re- piled Levy.
 "Oh, nothing very much except that for $200 I can get you exemption" " Levy says Jacobson told him.
 Tt is not necessary for me to pay for I will be exempted anyway. as am lame," replied Levy.
 That makes no difference at all, and you will have to come across if you want exemption," Jacobson re- piled according to Levy.
 All right, I will think it over," Levy answered, and he arranged to meet Jacobson near a Williamsburg barber shop on Monday night About this time Marshal Power was in- formed about what was going on, and he sent a deputy to take Levy to his office. Marshal Power then told Levy to keep his appointment and be care full to remember everything that was said at the barber shop conference and to agree to pay for his exemption. Monday night Levy met Jacobson and the two went to the barber shop. Dr.. Seligman was in there, according to Levy, and Jacobson told Levy to re- main outside while he went and talked with the doctor. When Ja&ob- son came out he said:
 ''Well, Levy, there is nothing to it.. You will have to get the money" Passes Marked Bills. II don't know whether I can scra pc up $200 or not, but I will do the best I can," Levy said and he agreed to meet Jacobson at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Levy reported back to Marshal Power and was given ten marked s10 bills and one s5 bill. Levy met Jacobson at the appointed time. Not far away were Detectives Peter Thornton and John Maser of the Brooklyn detective bureau.
 Have you got the money was the first question Jacobson asked. II have $75, and that is all I can raise" replied Levy. Jacobson looked at Levy's hand and noted the diamond ring.
 What about that ring? What can you hook that for?" he asked About $45," Levy replied. "All right give me the $75 and the ring, and we will call it square and I will see to it that you are emepted," :" said Jacobson.
 Levy handed over the money and the ring and the detectives put Jacob son under arrest. He was taken to detective headquarters, and Lavy, act ing under orders from Marshal Pow CT. proceeded to the board headquar- ters to be examined. He took his
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
WILL FIGHT "TON'' WATSON.

Macon, Ga, Aug. 22.-City and county authorities have given notice that they will not permit assembling of the so-called state convention or ganized by Thomas E. Watson to pro- test against the draft law here Thurs. day. Both city and country have declined use of public buildings or
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
ZEPPELIN BROUGHT DOWN.

London, Aug. 22.-British light naval forces destroyed Zeppelin airship yesterday morning off the Jut- land, Denmark, coast, says an official communication issued this evening. The communication adds that there were no survivors from the crew oi the airship.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

to expedite and bring successful con- clusion to the campaign.
 If you have a son or kinsman or know some young man who. has no parents and is in the service fill out one of the blanks and return it either personally or send 1t by mail to the Editor of the Herald.
 .Put vo11r shoulder to the wheel"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

The campaign which the Herald has been wag1ng for several weeks has thus far met with commendable suc- cess. About 300 blanks have been re- turned but not until the last name is in and the list has been completed should there be any abatement. Each and every patriotic man and woman should put their shoulder to the wheel
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

grounds. The city police and the sheriff say they will suppress the meeting anywhere in the county. The United States marshal is being urged to ask for the use of troops, if need be.