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New Britain herald., 1917-03-05

Attorney M. ID. Saxe, for the defense.' asked for the long continuance so that there would be no doubt about the complainant being present. 1t be- ing contended that it was an tnJus- tice for Julius to have to lose days pay without cause.
 John Sowa of 69 Franklin street was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined $5 and costs for assault upon Michael Capek and Michael Kapka of 115 Winter street. As- sault charges against the latter were dismissed, 1t being shown that Sowa. not unknown to the police. was the aggressor. Sowa called his brother. Joseph, as witness. The latter said the three were under the weather" and that, knowing. John of old, he expected trouble and got behind a telegraph pole. when it started so that he would not see it and be forced to appear as 8 witness,
 Domestic Fight Over Baby.
 Domestic troubles of Mir. and Mrs. Ablord Demanke over their seven month old son were aired and re- ferred to Probation Officer Connolly to try and adjust them. Demanke, WIiV lives dt ,1j4O NOTln MalH street., Hartford, and is employed as waiter in a restaurant in that city, gained much sympathy because of his testi- mony, how his heart yearned for com panionship of wife and baby but was unable to placate her and again have a home. They have been living apart several months, it was testified. De- manke testified that he came to New Britain Saturday and took the baby to a priest to have 1t christened. He said that his wife did not appear, although he understood that she had been notified. Yesterday he went to the home of relatives, MT. and Mrs. A. F. Barrows of 574 West Main street, where the baby is being kept, to see it. Mrs. Demanke happened to call also and there was trouble. Policeman Frederick Wagner was sent to the scene and made, the arrest. Mrs. Demanke alleged that her hus- band tried to get the. baby by force and hit it's head against door This he denied. With \ his voice showing intense feeling. Demanke tes- tified that he had tried. and was willing, to do anything to have their domestic troubles adjusted.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05

dent of the Chamber of Commerce ' of the United States. who will be the principal speaker at the annual ban-
 quet of the Chamber, which will be held at the Efks club, March 20. IL required considerable hard work on part of the committee to secure PIes-s ident Rhett, and because his speak ing dates were so numerous, the date of the banquet was postponed sev-
 eral times, to make conditions con <
 venient for him. New Britain is the
 only city Tn, New England which will
 be privileged to hear him, and
 number of prominent members OS,
 Chambers of Commerce from several
 large cities, have signified their in-.
 tention of being present at the af-
 fair. zs5
 President Rhett is one of the fores.
 most business men in the South. As
 lawyer by profession. he has contri-
 buted considerable time and attention
 to the development of his city. He
 has also been connected with bank,
 ing interests for many years. serving ! as president of the South Carolina Loan and Trust company for fifteen years. He is considered one of the; leading figures in financial history in his state. He is President of the Peoples National bank of Charles ton.
 .,.- Identified in a prominent manner, with the workings of the National. Chamber. President Rhett became thoroughly acquainted with it's needss and when John H. Fahey of Boston retired from the presidency in Feb ruary, 1916, he was the unanimous choice for the place. At the fifth. annual meeting in Washington. D. e., last month he was reelected. Secretary A. H. Andrews vouches for the wonderful capabilities pos sessed by President Rhett. having been fortunate in being present at both meetings where he was chosen to the high office and later addressed the gatherings.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
CITY DRUG STORE
 IS BURGLARIZED
Dope Ficnds Suspected of Breaking Into Pharmacy i'm the
 North End.

Believed to have been dope fi9nds unable to obtain narcotic drugs through legitimate channels because of the rigid enforcement of the Har- rison law. burglars paid visit to the City Drug store at 487 Main street early today, secured $7.4O from the cash register and substantial amount of stock, including 8 number
 of highpriced razors. Traces were
 found to show that the visitors had
 made 8 thorough search of the drug
 supply. They were not successful in
 their search for narcotics because this
 supply is kept apart from the other
 drugs and securely locked. Entrance
 was gained by cutting through a panel
 of the rear door and. through this
 hole, unfastened the catch. Detec-
 tive Sergeant Samuel Bamforth is in-
 vestigating.
 Reporting that he had discovered
 an unidentified man in the act of
 trying to climb through one of the bedroom windows at his home at 29 Harvard street shortly before mid- night Saturday night. Joseph Do-
 bruck hastened to the house of En- zine Co. No. 5 and sent in a hurry call for police assistance. Police man William O'Mara investigated but was unable to find any trace of the intruder. Dobruck said that the vis- itor hurried away. when he saw that people in the house had been awak- ened.
 John Loskosky of 120 Arch street reported to the police that he was held up and robbed of $25 Saturday nikht while on his way home. He said that two men were responsible but was unable to give more than meagre description of them. He was advised to return and make his com plaint when he had quieted down suf- fciently to give a coherent account of his experience.
 Mrs. John McBriarty of 544 Stanley street informed the police that a man was about her home acting suspicious ly early today and feared that he was there for no good purpose. Police men William Strolls and Thomas r. Woods were sent to the scene but found no trace of the visitor.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
QUICK WATSON-THE NEEDLE.
 - ----- q Exponent of A. Conan DOyleIl Theories Visits City Hall,

The suspicious actions of an un. known man who demanded permission; to SCOUT City hall from top to bottom in search of clue to the firebugs caused Charles Higby, the elevator man, to summon the police yestefs day afternoon. Chilled at head. quarters, the man said he was an amateur detective bent upon earning the $5,000 reward. He also intimatedl that as soon as he has collected this bit of change from New Britain he will 20 to Hartford and accept their
 donation of $1,000 for the firebug's apprehension.
 The police were convinced that the. strange man was not dangerous and permitted him to go his way. i
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05

Carlson. T. J. Meskill, Helena Doerr' Howard Loomis. Anna fltzseraio' Matilda Zimmerman, William Cullen, Mildred Clark, Myrtle Porter. James Grove, Donald A. Bristoll, Charlotte Trader, Bertha Kiesewetter, viota Nelson. Irene Sullivan, l.. B. Mallory, Myrtle Dunham, Mrs. James Skene' Ethel B. Mount, Agnes Dalton, James Tierney and Minnie Gritzmacher.
 Early this morning the Misses irene Loomis Vera Schade and Anna Fitz- gerald and H. W. Briere were at the office preparing the detail for the weeks work. It is estimated that all ready 15.o00 properly made out blanks have been turned into head quarters, and that several thousand more will be received today ana to- morrow.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05

Relatives from this city. Boston, Springfield. New York, Salem. Mass, and Bridgeport, attended a family re- union Saturday night at the homo of MT. and Mrs. D. J. O'Brien at 4S2 New Park avenue, Hartford. There wAs an informal social time with mu- sical numbers, a turkey supper and games. There was an attendance e: thirty Miss Gertrude O'Brien and John Riley were among those taking part in the musical program
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
REV. CARLOS E. JONES
 FILES RESIGNATION
Assistant to Rector Bodlcy at St. Marks Church Is to Return
 to Middle West.

Rev. Carlos P. Jones. for the past
 three years assistant to Rector nafry IT Bodley at St. Marks Episcopal church, has rendered his resignatio-l
 which will take effect on May anu ] after the completion of his duties VIII return to his home in the middle west. After six years experiences m
 the ministry, Rev. MT. Jones came to , this city on November 30, 1913, ana during his work has shown willing ness to do his best in manner that has been highly pleasing to his con- gregation.
 Rev. MT. Jones was born in Inde- pendence, Ohio, where his relatives make their home at the present time. After his initial training he came east and entered Trinity College in Hart ford, graduating with the class of l19O5. After graduating from Trinity he entered Berkeley Divinity school. in Middletown and graduated from
 there in 1907. MT. Jones studied un- der the late pr. Samuel Hart and yes terday morning delivered a memorial address on him in which he spoke Of Dr. Hart in the highest terms.
 While in Berkeley MT. Jones often preached in surrounding towns such US East Berlin and Southington. Aft CT completing his studies he returned west where his first parish was m J-e- Mars, Iowa, and he completed hls
 longest stay at Wauwatosa which IS
 just outside of Milwaukee. In addition
 to his regular duties as pastor he haa charge of the charitable institutions or
 the town and handled his work Tn a very efficient manner. It was from Christmas. 1915. until
 Easter, 1916, that MT. Jones showed
 his real ability as a pastor for dur
 ing that time he was in complete
 charge of St, Marks, Rev. MT. Bod
 ley being in the south. He received
 much praise for his fine work during
 the time his superior was away. His
 coming to this city may be traced to the acquaintance he formed with MT.
 Bodley when they were students at
 the Faribault Shuttuck Military school.
 Rev. MT. Jones is also the scout-
 master of Troop 12 of the Boy Scouts
 and much credit is due him for the
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
WINTER LOATH TO DEPART
storm King Rages Over New England and Wind Hurries Along at Forty two Miles on Hour.

Boston, March 5.-New England was in the grasp of one of the most severe storms of the winter today. With the exception of the south eastern coast, where rain was general. the storm ragged flercely during the early hours with a terrific northeaster blowing at the rate of Az miles an hour.
 The wind was considerably high last night. Many points reported more than foot of snow the storm being especially severe in Maine.
 Six inches of snow had fallen in Boston at o'clock this morning and it continued as the day advanced. While the wind added to the discom- fort, the weather bureau record showed Q minimum temperature of 90 degrees in this city Northfield. Vt, usually the coldest spot of New Eng land reported IA, while Nantucket's minimum was 32
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
Hibernians Hear Reports.

Excellent reports concerning the annual concert and ball of Rev. w. A. Harty Branch. A. O. H.. which will be held in Turner hall, Thursday evening, March 15, were presented at a meeting of the society yesterday afternoon by the committees arrang- ing for the affair. Ten candidates re- ceived the initiatory degree and nine applications for membership were re- ceived. Short addresses were given by County Financial Secretary Law renee F., Mangan and Thomas J. Smith Vocal selections were con tributed by Thomas Murphy and William Fogarty.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

Candidates for appointment to the supernumerary police force and call list of the fire department will be given an opportunity to take the civil service mental tests at meeting of the local commission tomorrow night. It will be the first meeting of the civil service commission in several months. A meeting of the safety board is expected later in the week to make appointments. Be- cause of the civil service commission session there will be no meeting of the safety board tomorrow night.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
Some Big Items.

Some of the biggest items which will be sought from the finance board are: Schools, $349,640; street depart ment, $13o,0o0; street lighting, $33,- 900: state highway. @7,500: street sprinkling, $16,00O; permanent paw ing, .$24,O00: parks, $i,7OO; sewer maintainance, $125.O0o: catch basins, $2,50o; charity, $6O,200; fire depart ment, $111,49O; police department, S79.792: incidentals. $13,860: water department. $145,O00.
 Meetings Tonight.
 Tonight at o'clock the finance board will hear the school depart ment; at S:SO o'clock, the health de- partment; and at p. m., the New Britain Institute. A..
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
w. l.. Morgan Lodge, K. of F.

The business session will be called to order promptly at o'clock. Re- ports will be received from the so- cial and all standing committees. A class of candidates will be initiated in the rank of page. It is expected that William J. Fuller, superintendent of the insurance department will be in attendance. All members interest ed are requested to attend.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
FRATERNAL NEWS
Daughters of Scotia.

Lady Wallace lodge, No. 24, D. Q.
 S., held regular meeting on We'd nesday. Nine candidates were invit- ed. Visitors were present from Hart ford and New Haven, including the grand secretary of the order. Mrs. J. D. Wildman, of Victoria lodge, No. 1.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
Open House at ssTabs." !"

The pool team representing the Wallingford T. A. B. society. with 8 number of 'adherents. came to this city Saturday evening, where de- feat was administered by the local Y. M. T. A. & B. society cue wielders. Following the contests, an open house was held during which a varied program of musical and vocal selec- tions was rendered and refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05

reorganization of that troop when the movement in the city declined a number of years ago. He also had charge of thes other activities of the young people and was director of re- hglous education, although he did not hoid that title. MT. Jones has noth- Ing Tn view at present and his plans will be formed after his arrival home
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
RIFLE CDuR BANQUET.

The New Britain Rifle club will hold it's first annual banquet in Turner hall on Friday evening when Principal l.. F. Slade of the High school will act as toastmaster. The speakers will he Captain Saunders and Major Church of Hartford and Col. wv. Bullen ot .Ahia oi}x. XII
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
NOTED SPEAKER AT
 CHAMBER BANQUET
Pres, ,Rhett of (. of (. of U. s. to
 Address Gathering

The officers, directors and members of the New Britain Chamber of Com merce are unanimous in their ap- proval of the selection of k. Good wyn Rhett of Charleston, s. C., Presi-
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05

CITY'S INCOME IS
 ESTIMATED $l67,7l0
Finance Board Starts on Budget
 Tonight

Tonight the board of finance and taxtion begins it's arduous task of re- ceiving estimates from the city boards and from them preparing the city's the tax rate. Practically all of the estimates are already in the hands of the finance board and today the list including the estimated income for the year was compiled. This estimated
 inc0mo is a q fo110wS. 7 rj
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
Sir Francis Drake Lodge.

Sir Francis Drake lodge. Sons S6f St. George, will meet on Thursday evening, when the secretary and treasurer will make their quarterly reports. The degree team will have a rehearsal.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05
$167,71O
Total $16' Health Department Needs.

The estimates for the health depart ment have been completed with the exception of the salary for garbage collector, which will not be known until all bids are open tonight. The estimates as they stand at present are:
New Britain herald., 1917-03-05

Special Appropriations Fund.
 Included in the special apr.opria- tions fund are the following items, others to be added later,
 Items Last year Asked
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 10, 1917
Richmond Planet The Execu-.
Two committee Of the Sunday School
ana Is. Y. p. u. Congress will meet
win the First Baptist Church, Mem
pnis' lehh.' Rev. Y. o. Fuller, pas
tor, December g. 0, 1917.
The object OF this meeting is to ar
range n program for the next session
OF tho Congress 70 lie held i'm Calves
'oh' Iexas, next June, and to transact
oher important business that pertains
to the welfare of the congress.
each member of the Committee ia
urgently requested to attend this
meeting. If you find 1t impossible to
attend kindly let us have a letter
from you containing whatever suggss
ions you feel disposed to mako to
tho Committee. an
D. w. Cannon, Pres
NJ, ii. IT,. Sims, 8
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
NOTICES!

Tho regular Union Meeting of the
various Tabernac,es Of tho G. G.. A.
0. Brothers and Sisters OF Love and
Charity will be held at Prices Hall
Monday night, November 10, 1917.
All members are requested to be
present
by order OF DR.. Albert A. Tennant
District Grand Deputy; Thomas Min
or, Assistant.
At the last meeting held Septem-
Der II, tho following named officers
were elected: Thomas Minor, w. S.:
Sister Mary Durphy, w. Vice; Broth
or B. l.. Cousins, w. Rec. Secretary:
Brother w. J. Garrant, w. CHAPLAIN :
Sisters Eliza Ross and Sarah Worde,
w. Conductors; Thomas Minor and
Mary Durphy, Associate Deputies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
n Band OF Calanthc Organized.

Lynchburg, Va, November "a
band OF thirtythree children was or
ganized here by Mrs. Anna Taylor,
of Richmond, Va, G. w. Mother of
The Bands Of Calanthe OF the State
Of Virginia. The band was organized
through tho efforts of Mrs. Emma
Garland, assisted by Mrs. J. B. Evans
and Mrs. Lizzie Jackson. The band
was left in charge OF the Matrons,
Mrs. Emma Garland, senior and Mrs
Lizzie Jackson, junior. Seven more
children will be added soon. The
name Of the new organization Is Palm
Band.
While here Mrs. Taylor was en-
tertained at the residence Of Mrs.
Garland.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
THE COLORED ORPHAN ASYLUM
NEEDS FUNDS.

From the gifts from some of the
citizens Of Richmond, Va. donations
from several Churches and Sunday
Schools and a small appropriation
from the city of Richmond, the man
agement Of the Friends Orphan Asy
lum has managed to bring it thus
far. For a few years past our
friends have been helping US consid-
erably by sending us donations on
Thanksgiving Day. The Board of
Directors and Matron will be very
grateful to you for any amount you
may sec proper to give to the home.
Yours truly,
w. T. JOHNSON, Pres.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
THRED FUNERALS Ar WOODLAND
CEMETERY.

There were three funeral at tho
new Woodland Cemetery Hast Sunday
afternoon. The sight was inspiring.
inc first to arrive was thaJ OF tho
wiie or Mr.. John Han.lin Smith Of
Il W. Baker st. Funeral Director A.
ID. Price in charge with Master Dong
las Price officiating and the next was
'hat or young girl from South Rich
mond with Funeral Director Robert
Z. Scott in charge. Then came the
funeral of Carrie Wilson with the Val
icy Burial Company in charge. Tho
latter was most gorgeous affair.
me remains wero in drop couch
state casket covered with light pearl
gray plush with satin trimmings.
The body wrs siroudcd in blue silk
white lace trimmings. The white
enamaled extension bar handles
completed the effect. Since he open
ing May 80 1917 there have been 1O1
IN crments in this popular cemetery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
DIR. BROOKS AT EsENIGzEK.
Special Thanksgiving Services VIII
BE Held ut Ebenezer Baptist
Church.

Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D. will
preach special sermons at the Ebe-
nezer Baptist Church, Judah and
Leigh streets, Thursday, November
20, at Noon and at eight-thirty P.
M. Thanksgiving Day. There will
be special music On this OCCASION
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
We have many things for which
to give thanks this year and we
should put forth every effort to make
this real day Of thanksgiving unto
God for tho blessings which He has
vouchsafed to us as a country, nation
and Race.
The offering OF the day will be
given to charity as formerly. DR..
Brooks needs no Introduction to q
Richmond audience and while the
service Is to be held at the Ebenezer
Baptist Church 1t Is to be the Com
munity thanksgiving services. Let
the people como out in large numbers
and hear this distinguished divine.
WILLIAM II. Stokes, Minister,
EbeneZer Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
Organ Recital at EbeneZcr.

A grand organ recital at the Ebe-
nezer Baptist Church, Monday night,
November 10, 1917, by Prof. Leonard
Haze Higgins. He is one Of our
youngest and greatest professors Of
music in the State, showing a mas
terful display OF execution and reg
istration. Come and hear this Won
derful player supported by some of
our best locaN talent, Nine. Sivilla
Ellen Briggs, Miss Leila Lewis, Mrs.
Louise Tilton Dean and Mr.. Benia-
min T.. Dean. Admission, 25 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
THE CRACKED DOOR.

ELLEN Graham pointed out to the
editor upon the occasion OF his visit
the bullet hole over the bureau, where
one OF the DULLES had entered the
plastering. Upon examining the door
others were found. Chris Jackson
had said that he looked under the
door to the room leading from the
down stairs hallway and thas he had
also looked through the key hole and
through a crack in the door. Upon
Continued On Fourth Paea.l
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

the room in which Chris. Jackson oil
legged that he had caught his wife in
an improper relationship with anoth
CT man. Ellen Graham said, you
see, Mr.. Mitchell, l partly raised
Florence from little thing. She
came here to see me. She was IN this
room combing her hair. We were
about to have something to eat. A
man was sitting In the other room
there. He had come here to get me
to do some washing for him. l told
him / couldn't as l had all of the
work l could do.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
a Girls Patriotism.

The above subject will be ably dis
cussad Sunday, November 18th, $40
p. M, at the Sharon Baptist Church
by Miss Katherine II. Halves. ALI
girls and parents are urged to be
present. This meeting Is held under
the auspices OF The National Protec-
tive League for Negro Girls Inc.
Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, National Supt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
a Young Funeral Directory.

Douglas Price son OF Funeral Di.
rector A. d. Price officiates regular
ly at funerals now and is the young
est funeral director in this country
being few months more than six
teen years Of age. Having been train
ed In the business since his earliest
childhood he performs his duties
with the suave diplmatic bearing of
a veteran and will unquestionably in
crease his popularity amone the firms
patrons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
TIL SUPREME
COURTS o.. ClSION
u Full Statement of the Reasons
for the Opinion.
Justice DAY Delivers the Mandatez=H Unauiuous
S0nclHsi0ns7A Great Victory for Human
Rights and Property.

The Segrega zion Cases pending be
fore the Supreme Court of tho United
states we're brought by the authority
and support Of the National Associa--
ton for the Advancement of Colored
People. In cooperation with this
movement, Editor John Mitchell, Jr.,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
THE SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

Counsel for the Association Then de
cided to have him file Jhe supplement
airy data from this state. This was
made essentially necessary as City
Attorney Fl. r. Pollard had filed an
illustrated brief, showing he prospect
ty Of the colored people of Richmond
under the Jim Grow Car Laws. Mr..
William A. Jordan and his committee
were especially active and photogra
pher George w. Browns services
were secured to show the other side
Of the controversy. The result Is
shown by the decree of the Supreme
Court of the United States. We have
been able to present it to our readers
at this time through the courtesy Of
thar able legal luminary City Attor--
ney II. r. Pollard, Sr. Here it Is in
its entirety:
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
No. 33.-October Term, 1917.
Charles II. Buchanan, Plaintiff in