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New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
Russians New onensivc.

Z London, Jan. 9, 7:15 a. m.-The Russians are preparing to launch a great new offensive in the Riga sec tor, according to a Copenhagen de- jSpatch to the Exchange Telegra ph eompany, quoting German newspap per on the eastern front. iThe Russian troops are said to be Equipped with great quantities of munitions and backed by large re- serves. Near Mitau and south of Riga the artillery fire is reported to have constantly increased on both Esides during the last few days and to .have now become extremely vio- lent. The weather is frosty and clear and the country covered with snow. The correspondent of the Taeg- Hche Rundschau says that the Rus s ssians attempted a surprise attack on Sunday near the Riga bridgehead. Great masses of the attackers, with white shirts over their uniforms, suc- ceeded during a violent snow in en- tering German trenches on a front of q thousand metres.
 The correspondent says that evi- dently an attempt was being made t.
 break through the road between Mitau and Riga. The Germans, seeing the danger, sent all available reserv es
 into the battle, reaching a pitch of tremendous fury. The two armies
 fought with bombs and bayonets un- respondent, the Russians retreated to
 their previous positions over snow that had been reddened with blood.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
PENF1ELDs DINE TARNowsK1s.
New Ambassador and Wife Guests at
 Dinner

New Ambassador and Wife Guests at Dinner.
 Vienna Jan. 8, via. London, Jan. g, 6:05 a. m.-Count Tarnowski, am- bassador designate of Austria Hun gary to the United States, and Count ess Tarnowski were entertained at a formal luncheon today by Mrs. Pen field, wife of United States Ambassa- dor Penf1eld. Count Tarnowski will sail January IS via Rotterdam for the United States to assume his duties there
 He has taken passage on the Hol- land liner Noordan ana will be &C., companied by six secretaries and ser wants, but Countess Tarnowski will re- main in Vienna.
 The assurance of safe conduct g1v- en by the British and French govern ments have been informal. The only document issued has been a letter to Count Tarnowski from Ambassador Penfield informing him that Great Britain and France had notified Wash ington he would not be molested. Grant Smith, counsellor to the Amer ican em ba ssy, will be a fellow passen- ger with Count TarnowslSi on the NoOrdam.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
RAILROADS ARGUE
 ON ADAMS0N LAW
Open Attack in Reply to Claims
 Of Attorneys for Government
" AGE FIXING STATUTE
Contention Made Act Is Not Iimita- tiOn of Hours of Employment and Is Discriminating Against Other Employees.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The supreme court continued today hearing of the test case brought to decide constitu- ttonality of the Adamson act, with the railroads presenting their side of the controversy. The roads counsel were expected to occupy the entire day with their arguments, leaving Frank Hager man. special assistant to the attorney general, to conclude for the govern ment tomorrow.
 In outlining the railroads attack upon the law, Walker D. Hines, chair man of the railroads general commit tee of attorneys, who opened today's hearing, laid stress upon the carriers contention that the law is not limi- t;.tion of hours of employment but merely d wage fixing statute He de- nied that congress Is given power to fix wages under the constitution.
 John G. Johnson of Philadelphia was chosen to close the case for the railroads. Arthur Miller of Kansas City, attorney for the Missouri, Okla home and Gulf railroad, whose attack upon the law was chosen to test it's natioHal application, will not particu- pate in the oral presentation.
 Discriminating, Is Charge.
 In addltlOn to denying that the law is an "hours of service" statute, the railroads contention also included as- scrtions that it is workable and cap able of enforcement only by judicial interpretation.
 That the law operates to increase the wages of the best paid railroad men and therefore discriminates against those receiving less pay was another line of attack taken by the carriers. It's operation, it was in sisted, would add many millions of dollars to railroad expense, with prob able consequent increase of rates
 The railroad employees, the carriers also contended, are not bound by the law to remain in service and not strike although the law is binding upon the railroads in the mandates enacted when a national railroad strike was threatened last summer.
 The roads counsel insisted that the law cannot be upheld upon any theory and asked that Circuit Judge Hooks decision declaring the law void and enjoining it's enforcement be affirmed.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
POLICEMAN SHOT.
to Arrest Men Burglariz-
 ing Cigar Store.

Norwalk, Jan. 9.--John l.. Roberts, a patrolman of the city of Norwalk, was shot in the head early this morn ing, as he made an attempt to ar rest two men he caught robbing Half ners cigar store in East Norwalk.
 The officers wound is serious. and he was overcome by loss of blood so that he could not grapple with the men and they made their escape. When detected the men had four dress suit cases stolen from Lewis store Christmas night partly filled with cigars and cigarettes.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
sRITAN CONNECTICUT TUESDAY, JANUARY
THOMSON CHOSEN .-
 DIRECTOR OF BANK
President Of Hardware Corporation Selected to Succeed ID. N. Camp
 at First National.

Henry c. M. Thomson, president of the American Hardware corporation, was today elected successor to the late David N. Camp on the board of directors of the New Brit ain National bank, at the annual meet ing of the stockholders. MT. Thom- son has, since his connection with the local manufacturing world, proved his ability both in that line and as a clever financier. He Is from Chicago, Ill.,, and was chosen head of the cor poration when Charles M. Jarvis re- signed.
 The stockholders declared a 1-2 per cent. dividend and with the ex- ception of MT. Thomson the old board of directors was elected. They are: William H. Hart, A. J. Sloper, E. N. Stanley. H. s. Walter, George M. Landers. Charles Glover, John B. Minor, A. F. Corbin. E. Allen Moore, Robert N. Peck and Darius Miller.
 The annual meeting of the direct ors will be held next week when off cers will be elected.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
BERLIN BEAUTY'S" WORTH
No Will Has Been Located and It Is
 Doubtful if Real Holdings of We'll

Doubtful if Real Holdings of We'll
 Known Character Become Known.
 Whether or not Carrie Bennett Pol lard, popularly known as Berlin Beauty" who died last week, left any will is not definitely known, but as yet none has been recorded at the Berlin probate court in this city or in the Granby probate court. will, if one was left. by the deceased, must be filed in the probate court within thirty days after the death of the tes- tator.
 In case the Berlin Beauty" left no will the probable procedure will be for the probate court to issue let ters of administration and have the estate settled according to law.
 While it is popularly believed that the Berlin Beauty" was worth 8 large amount of money, it is said that it is extremely unlikely that her en- tire worth will ever be known. It is said that during her lifetime she was very slack in her financial dealings and oftimes failed to properly record certain transactions. It is also said that certain business transactions that were recorded on paper have been misplaced and lost by the deceased. It is known, however, that she held a number of mortgages, among others being one on the Berlin Grange hall. She is also believed to have owned considerable real estate..
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
SMALL SENTENCED
 TODIE ON GALLONS
Will Be Hanged January 15, 101S,- Protests Innocence in Statc--
 meant to Court.


 Ossipee. N. H.. Jan. 9.-F'rederick L. Small today was sentenced to be hanged on January IS, 1918; for the murder of his wife, Mrs. Florence A.. Small at Mountainview on September 2S last.
 Judge John Kivel asked Small if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be pronounced in accordance with the verdict of the jury, which was returned last night.
 'I have. your honor." said Small. "I know no more about the crime than you do. T am an innocent per- son."
 Clerk Arthur E. Kenison then read the sentence in which Small was or dered by Judge Kivel to be confined in state prison until January 15. 1918. when he is to be hanged. The law in this state requires at least 8 year and a day between the passing of sentence and its execution. The court al- lowed sixty days for the filing of bill of exceptions by the defendant and said that if that was not suff1- cient additional time would be grant ed. ...
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
OBJECTS TO WOMEN
 WORKING AT NIGHT
President Stremlau of State Labor Body Declares Law Must Be
 Made Strfcter,

Meriden, Jan. 9.--Night work of women in Bridgeport munition plants is to be called to the attention of or ganized labor in Connecticut, it was stated by Julius c. Stremlau, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor and legislative agent of that body, to- day Such action will be based upon a report made to the Russell Sage Foundation concerning the the con- dition of women in industry in the various plants in Bridgeport. It was claimed in that report that the law in this state, while prohibiting women from working after 10 p. m., did not prohibit them from going to work early in the day so it was possible for women to tegln labor shortly after midnight. MT. Strcm'eu says that if this is the case there is circumven- ton of the law.
 He adds: Labor supposed when 1t secured passage of laws prohibiting the working of women and minors in nsanufacturing establishments more than ten hours a day or more than 55 hours week, or after 10 D. m. that it had aewed up the whole matter but now the mistake is evident. At this session of the general assembly we will urge the passage of measure to stop the employment of women and minors in manuflcturies after 10 D. m. and before 7 a. m. It will be specihc enough so that no slubtcrfuge may be found. The evils of night employment of women are apparent and 1t Is for the best interests oC the state that the practice be stopped
 NIr. Stre1r1au said that labor would do it's best to secure 4S hour week in manufacture ami mechanical estab- iishm ents.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
Desperate Battle in Rumania.

Berlin, Jan. 9, by Wireless to Say fighting in the val .Ieys leading into the interior of north ern Russia is reported in today's war office communication. Notwithstand- ing the Russian resistance, the Teu- tonic troops stormcd defenses on both sides of the Kasino and Suchitza val leys. Field Marshal Von Mackensen's troops have captured the Rumanian town of Galreaska and taken more than 5,4O0 prisoners.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
Resort to RuSe, Covering Uni ! forms With White Shirts, and Advance in SnoWstorm
,MACKENSEN CONTINUES
 ADVANCE IN RUMANIA
Desperate Battle Taking Place Which
 May Decide Fate Of Defenders Iine on Sercth Rfver-TOwn or sg GAIreasIxi Falls Into Hands of In-
 yaders and 5,4OO Moro Prisoners
 Are Captured.

Field Marshal von Mackensen's drive against the Sereth line .n south ern Moldavia continues to gain ground.
 S Pushing northward from Fokshanl, x the fortress position captured yester- day, Won Mackensen's troops have driven the Russians across the Putna and are now, hammering at new position the Russians have taken up there.
 Further southeast, toward the Danube, the Russians are now begin ming to yield again, according to Ser lin. X In the Moldavian mountains, the advance was chiefly in the kasino and Suchitza valleys. The progress here Is necessarily slow, because of the rugged terrain and the strong defense offered by the Russians. The German report, however, declares that every day new gains are being scored. M One point favoring the Russians in their defense is the superior com munication routes they now com mand. Behind the advancing Teutons the railway lines have thinned out, but in the rear of the Russian posi- tions lies net work of roads over which men and supplies may be { brought to the front.
 g; The total of prisoners taken by the sTeutonic armies in the operations of yesterday and previous day is now re- sported by Berlin as approximately $500 together with three cannon and . ten machine guns.
 While the Russians are continuing their offensive in the region between Dvinsk and Riga along the northern end of the line in Russia they are meeting with no success in the vicin- ity of tho river Aa where their recent gains were scored
 On the Belgian front there have been only raiding operations and artillery duels.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
LAWSON PROMISES TO REVEA| PRINCIPAL IN NOTE SCANDA
ZEPPELIN TYPE AIRSHIPS TO BE
 BUILT FOR U. s. ARMY AND NAVY

a-Ordnance beigerents   
 
  a  Army building completed 14in ch high rifle with noun ting raroa
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
ALLIES ADMIT LOSSES.
French Armored Cruiser and British
 Transport Sunk

Berlin, Jan. 9. via London, 12:46 a. m.-An official statement issued today by the British admiralty an- nouncing the sinking of the French armored cruiser Gaulois and the Brit ish Ivenia previously reported from Paris and London says that German submarine on January 3, sank in the Mediterranean an armed and heavily laden transport steamer of about 5000 tons.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
F.ATHER OF WORLDS SERIES.

Orlando, Fla, Jan. 9.--William Chase Temple, credited with originat- ing world series baseball games, died today at his home at Winter Park, Fla, aged 55 years. MT. Temple owned the Pittsburgh National league club in 1S92-93 and in 1894 donated the Temple Cup" to the winner of the world series games.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
Artillery Exchange on West Front.

Berlin, Jan. g, by Wireless to Say ville.-There was pronounced artil- 1ery activity at long range at numer- ous points along the western front yesterday army headquarters an- nounced in today's statement on op- erations in that war area.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
MIX AT BOYS SCHOOL.

Meriden, Jan. 9.-Coroner Eli Mix of New Haven county was a visitor at the state school for boys today. It is believed that his call had to do with the, charges made in New Ha- ven that boys in the school may have been excessively punished.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
OIL PASSES ss MARK.

Pittsburgh, Jan. 9.-The long eX- pected goal of the oil producer was reached and passed here today when at the opening of the market it was announced that the principal pur- chasing agencies had lifted the price of Pennsylvania crude ten cents a barrel to $3.O5
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
THAW IN TOLLS AGAIN
Bench Warrant Issued Following AL legged Criminal Assault on High School Boy of Kansas City.

New York, Jan. 9.--Harry K. Thaw was today indicted by the grand jury on three charges of criminally as- saulting Fred Grump, Jr.. High school boy of Kansas City. Mo.
 A bench warrant was issued for ThaW's arrest.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
EAGLE LOCK TO INCREASE.

Hartford, Jan. 9.-A petition filed with the secretary of state to the gen. eral assembly announces that the Eagle Lock Company of Terryville, will ask permission to increase it's capital from $1,0O0,OO0 to $5,00O,O OO0
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
GREEK WOMEN ARM
Seize Rifles and Replace Guards on Railroads. Bridges and Passes- Troops May Quit Thessaly.

Athens, Jan. 8, via London, Jan. 9. 6:55 a. m-The withdrawal of Greek troops from Thessaly has strongly been recommended
 Women armed with rifles are re- placing the guards on the railroads, bridges and passes.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
GOES TO NEW LONDON,

Meriden, Jan. 9-Rev. Edwin Flynn assistant pastor of St. Joseph's church here has been transferred, effective Thursday, to St. Mary's church, New London.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
KILLS GIRL AND SELF
Lafayette. R. I. Man Fatally Shoots Young Woman, FIees From House and Ends Own Life.

Wickford, R. l., Jan. 9.-Miss Pearl Moon 1ls shot and killed at her home in Lafayette, near here to- day after a quarrel with Frank Hen drick, Jr., who ran immediately from the house to a nearby barn, where he killed himself.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS
Count Romanones, Premier Since De- cember, 1915, Announces to King Retirement of Entire Ministry.

Madrid. Spain. Jan. 9, via London Count Romanones. who has been premier in the Spanish ministry since December. 1915, today presented to King Alfonso the resignation of the entire cabinet.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
Russian Attacks Repulsed.

Berlin Jan. 3, by wireless to Say ville.-The Russians renewed their at tacks on the northern end of the
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
WEATHER.

Hartford, Jan. Q. For Hartford and vicinity cloudy, continued relatively mild to- night. Wednesday generally fair and somewhat colder.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09
ULTIMATUM TO GREECE
Ministers of Entente Give Constantine Forty eight Hours to Comply With Demand on December 31.

Piraeus, Greece, Jan. 3, via London, 2:45 D. m.-Ministers of the entente powers today handed to the Greek government an ultimatum giving Greece forty-eight hours to comply with the demands contained in the note drawn up by France, Great Brit ain and Russia on December 31.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-09

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The Washington times., 1917-12-18
0. N. GENERAL s
POST IS OFFERED
! CEN. COCKTAILS

Gen. George W. Cocktails, builder
OF the Panama canal. has been Of
fered the post Of QueTJrrmaster gen.
sral Of the army, which Will be va
Gated by General sharpe when he
takes his plsce on the new war
council.
Gen John y. Barrett has been ap-
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
WALLACE REID WILL
APPEAR AT COLUMBIA

Wallace Reid, who Is appearing
with Geraldine Farrar as co-star In
the Aim production Of THE Devil
Stone" which is being shown Al
Loew's Columbia, will appear before
the audiences in person this after
noon and evening.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

pointed chief OF coast artillery sue
ceedInE General Weaver, who goes to
the council
Whether General Goethals has &C
cepted is not known, but 1t Is lnder-
stood that he has been recalled TO
active service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
PERSONALS

Dr. F. W. Long of Tabor, Iowa.
will arrive in Keokuk this evening,
coming from Glenwood. Until re-
Gently DR.. Long has been president Of
Tabor college. He will preach in the
Congregational church tomorrow
morning.
Mrs. Harry F. Bess, of 316 Morgan
street. left this morning for Des
Moines where she expects to spend a
few days with her sister, Mrs. Gale
Parke.
Mrs. Henry Schevers, Mrs. Emma
Parker and Mrs. Richard Cook went
to Montrose today to attend cele-
bration Of the birthday anniversary Of
Mrs. Schever's father. William Fow-
Ter.
Miss Helen Hambleton will leave
today for Decatur, ILL.,. for a weeks
visit.
Mrs. Frank Price and sons, Reeves,
Walter and Ralph, of Mt. Pleasant,
visited today with Mrs. Prices moth
er. Mrs. l. c. Reeves.
Mrs. Alice Lush Of Bristol. Colo,
is visiting with relatives in Koekuk
and Hamilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mills Of Of
tumwa. are expected in the city to-
night, the guests Of Mrs. Phoebe F.
Mills, 610 Grand avenue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
RAILROADS TO
BOOST LOAN
VIII Cooperate With Government In
Giving Publicity to Second
Bond lssue-Posters
In All Depots.

At the request Of the treasury de-
partment, the railroads Of the United
States will cooperate in the pub
licity campaign that is being planned
for the second Liberty loan.
Colored posters advertising the
new issue of Liberty bonds will be
placed in the waiting room of every
railroad station in the country.
Through these posters the treasury
department will be able to reach the
millions of persons who use the rail-
roads and present them with timely
information concerning the second
Liberty loan. The 1,750,000 employees
Of the railroads will also have the
subject called to their attention by
a series of posters that will be
placed in the railroad shops and all
other places where employees as
semble More than s20,000.00O worth
of the first issue of Liberty bonds
were purchased by railroad employees.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
CADILLAC COSTS
LESS in FARM
PRODUCTS
Fewer Bushels. Of Wheat, Fewer
Bales Of Cotton, Now Re-
quired to Equal Cars
Price.

According to data collected by
the Cadillac Motor Car Company,
the price of its cars Is relatively
lower today than 1t ever has been.
While the materials entering In
Ito the car have advanced in cost
from so to 100 per cent, and In
some cases more than 150 per
cent, to say nothing OF increased
labor cost, the price of the car
has not been advanced even on
bcale with the minimum increase
before mentioned.
The data shows that whereas l.
look about 1,750 bushels of wheat
b buy last years car, it now
Rkes only about 1000 bushels.
asst year, 200 bushels Of corn
fould buy a Cadillac. while this
ear ], 400 bushels will do It, Last
Ear 80 bales OF cotton bought the
If; this year about 20 bales
rves the purpose.
And so on, down the line-po-
Toes, pig iron and eggs; beans.
lther and cheese; onions, 1um-
and lard; 1t requires one to
o-thirds less in these products
perform the service they did a
ar ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
At tho HIppodrome.


Bessie Love will make her appear
ance at the Hippodrome theater to-
night in 1.-THE Sawdust Ring" a. new
Trinagle play by l.. v. Jefferson. This
is delightful story of circus life,
showing how little girl, the daugh-
ter Of the proprietor Of three ring
outfit and of mother long separated
from her husband through mis-
understanding, brings about their
reconciliation.
Enid Bennett in The Mothers In
stinct.' is the attraction for Sun
day. shown with Triangle comedy
that Is sure to please.
Special for Monday and Tuesday,
Emily Stevens In 1.-THE Stacker"
written and directed by William
Christy Cabanne. 1t is a patriotic
story that offers Emily Stevens. the
star, the opportunity to thrill the
spine of the nation by emotional act
ing. A society man marries to avoid
going to war only to be awakened to
his duty by his wife. How she
brings about his awakening Is power
fully and forcibly told by Miss Stew
ems and her superb supporting com.
ny.-Advertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-15
kEOKUK MANS
NEPHEW KILLED
Albert Yates, EmpIoye Of the kirks-
vile Electric Company, Electro
cuted Yesterday
Morning..

Albert Yates, a nephew Of e. w.
Mccoy Of this city was electroouted at
k1rkNville, Missouri, yesterday morn
ing about II o'clock when he came in
contact with a live wire. He was an
employe Of the Kirksville Electric
company. and with several workmen,
was cutting wires when the accident
happened.
Mr.. Yates formerly lived at Way
land and leaves wife and one child.
He was about thirty-five years old.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Mccoy and Mrs.
John Walker Of Keokuk will leave
this evening for Wayland to attend the
funeral, which will be held there to-
morrow.