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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
SAD NEWS FOR BOYS,

Boston,, Aug, 3O.-Labor troubles
and difficulty in obtaining material
will prevent the completion of seven
new public schools under construction
in this city in time for resumption of
school on September 10.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30

1T is even said that a free life in
surance policy Of $1,000 has been Of
fered as a bonus.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
MADE-IN-CONNECTICUT
WAR INTERVIEWS

have been
to publish these interviews will Monday
Thursday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
CAMILLE" IS PRODUCED
BY THE POLIPLAYERS
Miss Florence Rittenhouse Scores
in Title Role.

Alexander Dumas Camille" Is the
Poll attraction this week, in which
Florence Rittenhouse, in the title
role, is called upon for the most
strenuous rolo she has played during
the present season.
The audience seemed to be gay with
Camille in her moments of happiness,
and to weep with her in her desola-
ton For the part OF Camille calls
for many quick changes in tempera-
ment, and Miss Rittenhouse met them
with the apparent approval OF the 1irst
nighters.
Camille" tells the story OF a fallen
woman who reforms against heavy
odds only to be driven back to her
former life by the father of Armand.
her new love-" who demands that
she promise never to see his son
again.
Camille falls i'll. Her condition is
aeeravated by the strain OF her VOW
and she is close to deaths door when
Armand, learning the truth, returns
tc her. The final curtain shows Ar
rland in the throes of despair as
Camille expires in his arms.
As Armand Duval, William P. Garlic
ton was seen to good advantage, as
was also Howard Lang, his rival, as
Count De VarvIlle. The rest Of the
company gave able support to their
leaders. The scenic and lighting ef-
fects were beautiful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
FRENCH AND ITALIAN
LABOR men COMING
viii Confer With GOmpers on
Problems Of War.

Representatives OF labor in France
and Italy are expected to come to
washington and participate in con-
ferences with Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent Of the American Federation OF
Labor, and other members OF the
labor committee of the Council Of
National Defense.
Invitations have been sent to labor
leaders in each of the allied coun-
tries to come to Washington or send
representatives here, and 1t Is be-
lieved they will accept.
Secretary Of Labor Wilson last
night entertained the three British
Parliament labor leaders now In
Washington at an informal dinner.
With The visitors, Charles Bowerman,
III. Thomas, and II. w. Garrod were
samuel Gompers, Frank Morrison,
secretary of the American Federation
of Labor, and several other prominent
American labor leaders.
The three Britishers resumed con
ferences with President Gompers and
Secretary Morrison today. They out
lined the policy of patriotic co-opera-
ton adopted by British labor shortly
after the outbreak of war and dis
cussed the changes in industrial con-
ditions to which labor has voluntar-
fly adapted itself since the wal
began.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
RENT OUT SEIZED SHIPS
Portugal Leases Sixty German Yes
sells TO Great Britain.

LISBON, May sixty Of the sew
enty-six German merchant steamers
which were seized in Portuguese ports
when Portugal entered the war have
been turned over to Great Britain at
a rental OF 100000 a year, to be
paid after the war. The belief is that
the ships will then go into PortugaFs
merchant marine. The renting of the
ships to England has caused a good
deal of criticism, since the lack of
merchant ships is sending up the cost
Of living and disturbing Portugals ex-
ports and imports
One of the most serious results from
the lack of shipping is the coal fam
inc gradually affecting the whole
country. The price of coal has risen
from $3.50 a ton to S37 and $40. Never,
theless, Portugal had more foreign
trade last year than it had before the
war. For Lisbon alone the exports
increased last year S14,O00,00O over
the previous year, and the imports
$40, 900 900. The trade with the
United States increased about so per
cent over the previous year.
The submarine danger since Feb
ruary has interfered seriously with
two Of PortugaI's products, wine and
cork, and the English embargo on
Iuxuries has further hit the wine
trade, as England bought more wine
than from France, Italy, and Spain
together.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
TELLS OF PRUSSIAN
RESERVISTS HERE
Congressman Carlin Addresses Ma
tiOnaI University Law School
Alumni.

CONGRESSMAN Charles c. carlin Of
virginia speaking before the alumni
association OF the National University
Law School last night, stated that in
Chicago, before the German invasion
Of Belgium there were $4,000 trained
Prussian soldiers, and 100000 SOL
diers OF the Kaiser in the United
States at the same time.
His address, advocating national
patriotism wrought the members Of
the body TO a high pitch of enthus-
iasm. Congressman Carlin also made
a strong plea for the German-Amer-
leans in the United States at present.
He declared that although there is a
general feeling against them, there
are tens of thousands of them who
would be ready to enlist in war
against the Kaiser and teach him a
lesson in democracy.
Congressman Addison T. Smith,
Justice Frederick L. Siddons, of the
District Supreme Court, and J. L. Sas-
son, secretary of the association, also
spoke. The meeting ended with a
buffet supper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
TAMES ELECTRICITY
Prof. L. D. Bliss Takes 100000 Volt
Shock Before Vaughn Class.


The May meeting Of the Vaughn
Class Club last evening was held at
the Bliss Electrical School, Takoma
Park, where Prof. Louis D. Bliss,
teacher of the class, electrically en-
tertained" about 800 men and women.
Prof. Bliss outlined the history Of
the development OF electrical illumina-
ton, taking up incandescent lighting,
storage batteries, electro-magnetism,
and kindred subjects. With a three
ounce electro-magnet he lifted about
100 times its weight OF iron. The light
ing of a lamp by induction was &C
complished, as was the production OF
rotation in an induction motor. He
also cooked an egg on an aluminium
plate over a cold con, and allowed a
400 OOO-volt high-frequency current to
pass through his body.
An orchestra of members OF the
class OF 1917, under the direction OF
Mr.. Coler, OF Washington, furnished
music, and refreshments were served
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
OFFER SNAPPY BILL
AT B. F. KEITH'S
British Star Heads "Sure
huff" Variety.

There is a rafting good show at B.
F. xeith's Theater this week. Every
one of the acts is good and in its en-
tirety it is a real variety bill.
Phyllis Neilson-Terry, one of Eng
lands foremost actresses, well known
for her successes as support IN
dramas, with Sir Beerbohm Tree and
Sir Henry Irving, stands out as a
headliner. She received ropSGsed
plaudits in giving ophelia's mad
scene from Hamlet" In addition she
sings several songs that charmed her
auditors.
Dainty Marie-"Venus of the Air
the program calls her-lives up to her
reputation. Her act closes tho bill
and the first nighters wanted to
linger.
A comedian who can really sing.
play various instruments and tell a
story that gets over with a punch,
is Frank Crumpit. He was recalled
several times.
Paul Dickey and company presents
a novel playlet entitled THE Lincoln
Highwayman," which is one OF the
best sketches seen here In some time.
A mysterious bandit who uses a motor
car. police, secret service operatives,
a girl reporter and an Irish setter.
figure in the condensed drama which
provides plenty of thrills and has a
climax that scored a hit.
Webb and Burns, a team Of italian
minstrels; Selma Braatz, q clever jug,
gler; Henry Sylvester, and MAZDA
Vance, in q satrical comedy called
Get Out of the Theater," and D'Avig'
neau's Chinese duo. introducing Fook
Lok, Chinese rag-time king, round out
the bill
The Hearst-Pathe News pictorial
opens the program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
TO TELL OF TRENCHES
Harvard Men to Relate War Expert
enees at MeetIna.

Harvard graduates who have seen
the battlefields of Europe will re-
late their experiences at an informal
entertainment at the Willard on the
evening OF June 1, when the Asso-
ciated Harvard Clubs OF the country
assemble for their annual two-day
gathering.
On Saturday, the second day, the
program will include addresses by
President Lowell, OF Harvard; Secre-
tary OF Agriculture Houston, Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt,
Assistant Secretary OF State Phillips,
Charles S. Hamlin. OF the Federal Re
serve Board: Eliot Wadsworth. of
the American Red Cross; Prof. r. w,
Taussig. Of tie Tariff Commission.
and A. W. Shaw, OF the Commercial
Economy Board. The sessions will
close with a banquet Saturday night.
The sessions will be under direc-
ton Of the Harvard Club OF Wash
ington. of which George n. Henning
Is president.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
TO GREET MRS. NEWCOMER,

Mrs. Mary =. MoWhorter, OF Chit
eago. national president OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the Ancient Order OF Hi
bernians, will be the guest OF honor
tonight at q reception given the
ton, by Division No, z OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary 70 the Ancient Order of
Hibernians. The reception will be
held in the KiddsF building, $40
Twentieth street northwest, at sII5
o'clock, The Rev, Peter r, O'Cal'
laghan, rector of the Apostolic Mis-
sion House, Catholic University, and
Judge N n. Doyle, of the Municipal
Court, will speak, A musical program
ILL folleW the address,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
"BEEF TRUST" AT GAYETY
Billy Watson and Living Pictures
Score Hit.

Billy Watson has brought his IA
nous Beef Trust" company OF bur-
lesQuers to the Gayety this week TO
the enjoyment OF a host of friends of
the popular comedian. "Krousemey-
er's Alley and "Rrousemeyer's Chris
tening" are the titles of the two bur
Iettas, in addition to which there
are a number OF beautiful living pic
lures. The music is tuneful, the
comedy swift in action. and the
whole show mounted in lavish style.
In his familiar character Of Philip
Krausemeyer. Watson never appeared
to better advantage. The assisting
company is composed OF Jean Leigh
ton. one of the most popular women
in burlesque; Margie Newell. Eleanor
Revere, Frank Bambard, Billy Mo,
Garry, Jules Jacob, and Billy Bow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
CHINESE DINE HIGH.

According TO a menu card received
by a member OF the British war mis-
sion, the hardships OF war have not
struck China as yet. and the necessity
for economy has not yet been felt. The
menu was used for dinner given by
President Liam Huang on the day fol-
lowing the declaration Of war against
Germany. The dinner was only an
eighteen course AFFAIR including shark
fms and other rare edibles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
CHARGES GoUGING IN FOOD
Former Senator Bourne 6lames
Dealers for Prices.

Charging that "the American people
are gouged," that food prices in this
country are unwarrantably greater
than the price increases OF foodstuffs
exported. and that the spectators
themselves will be to blame IL Federal
food control becomes a reality, the
Republican Publicity Association.
through its president, former Senator
Bourne, today issued a statement
dealing with the high-cost-of-living
question.
The statement refers to a recent
list OF market prices, put into the
Record in the Senate by Senator Gal
linger. Using this as a basis, Senator
Bourne compares the percentage Of in
crease in retail prices compared with
wholesale price increase on exports
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
Garden.

Clara Kimball Young was pictured
on the screen at Moore's Garden
Theater yesterday In q Installation
of Eugene Walters ''The Easiest
Way"
"The Easiest Way" is the story Of
an actress who battles hard to win
recognition but encounters every
where the sort Of underground poll
tics and jealousies which bafne SO
many beginners in theatrical careers.
Surrounding Miss Young is a cast
of uniform excellence, the principal
characters being portrayed by Rock;
cliffe Fellowes, Joseph kilgourS Cleo
Desmond, and others.
THE Easiest Way" will hold the
screen until Thursday inclusive and
on Friday and Saturday Viola Dana
will be pictured in Goods Law and
Mans" Other pictures are shown
daily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
Strand,

The principal attraction at Moore's
Strand Thester yesterday was Anita
Stewart in a perturbation OF Robert
w. Chambers noted novel, THE Girl
Philippa." In the "Glrl Philippa" Mr..
Chambers has taken an atmosphere
charged with secret agents, society in
trigue and oppressive blood lust and
woven into 1t the magic spell Of his
genius.
THE Girl Philippe" with Miss Stew
art will remain the attraction until
Thursday inclusive.
On Friday and Saturday Lionel Bar
rymore will be featured in q mystery
photo-play, THE Millionaire's Double.
1t concerns a millionaire who. report
ed dead, poses as the claimant TO his
own estate and falls in love with a
young woman who poses as his
wife" Other pictures are included on
the daily program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
WAR WIZARD SENDS
OFFER OF SERVICES
Gen. Sir Sam Hughes Wants
to Help United States.

LINDSAY, Ontario, April 2o.-(Dei
layed.) the Honorable Sir
Sam Hughes, former minister Of mill
tia and defense of Canada, the man
who whipped the dominion into shape
for the war, has volunteered his ser
vices and the beneft of his wide ex-
perience and knowledge in anslrs OF
modern warfare to the United states'
In a letter recently addressed 10
the President. OF the United States'
the former minister stated that he
stands ready to assist in every way
in his power the mobilization ana
training as well as the recruiting Oh
the American soldiery.
valcartier, the great Canadian
training camp, the most prodigious
enterprise undertaken by any Of the
allied governments, was the product OF
his brain. General Hughes is now
prepared to assist in the establish
ment of another such institution In
America
In an interview with The Times
correspondent, General Hughes stated
that the turning point In the war
was marked when President Wilson
announced Americas declaration OF
hostility against Germany. He de-
scribed the speech Of the President
announcing that declaration as the
most far reaching political utterance
and the most important state paper
in modern history.
Expect U-BOat Remedy.
The eyes Of the world are on the
United States and the hopes OF Eu-
rope are based upon the native in
genuity Of the American people," he
said. "The transcendency of the
United States in things mechanical,
the facile adaptability and ready wit
OF the Americans, and the high eff
cheney OF American transportation
systems will do more than anything
else for the armies in the field.
I'VE look to America to startle the
world with new inventions and new
machines more terrible than any ever
before conceived. To her also we
confidently look for a solution of the
submarine menace and the consequent
provisioning Of the allies. We have
faith in her genius, curious sort OF
faith which somehow tells US that
an Edison or a somebody else will
soon announce q device which will
render harmless the terror OF the sea.
Would snake Haste Slowly
America should profit by Canada's
experience. Much as I should like &c
see an American column marching
over the fields OF France with 6
sturdy American like Theodore Roose
Welt at its head, still / would caution
against haste in sending raw recruits
While the actual fighting will call fol
a different sort of training than they
can get on this side, still there should
be a thorough preliminary period
which will enable the men to stand it
This is a war Of spades and shovelI
as well as OF guns and cartridges
The Americans should teach ever
phase of it before going over. Above
all they should teach the men to dis
and to shoot 1t might be well L
send over as many seasoned men a.
can be obtained Immediately, but 4
will take many, many weeks OF train
ing to get the new ones ready"
General Hughes and his family ar,
frequent visitors in Washington. Hi
wife, Lady Hughes, and daughter
Aleen, have just left this city for theiI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
INTOLERANCE" GRIPPING
Big Crowds Attend Screen Master
piece at National.

Two large audiences witnessed the
second and third exhibition OF an
tolerance" Griffith's moving picture
masterpiece, yesterday afternoon and
last night, at the National TheH.sr.
Both audiences applauded frequently
throughout the presentation.
Features OF the picture which are
causing most comment are the rather
cynical condemnation of modern
charity, and the fall OF Babylon. The
fall. OF Babylon, which deals with the
coming OF Cyrus and the Intolerance
OF power, is generally admitted to be
the greatest spectacle yet shown on
the screen.
The whole show Is powerful
argument against war and the in
tolerance OF rulers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
LODGES ASSAILANT ENLIsTS
Alexander 5annwart EnroIIs for
ohIeera' ReaerVe Corn.

Regretting his recent trouble with
Senator Lodge, Alexander Bannwart,
Of Boston. has enrolled for the Of
ficers' reserve training camp At
Plattsburg. BannwArt expects to go
to France.
4 short time ago, while with q
peace delegation In Washington,
BannwArt had a fight with Senator
Lodge, and was knocked down. Ac-
eording 10 dispatches from Boston,
BRnnWart says he g. anxious to take
an active part in the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
SET TRIAL FOR THURSDAY
Alleged EmbexzIers to Get Hearing
In Police Court.

The four men arrested by Detectives
Kelly and Burlingame on charges OF
embezzlinR from the National Elec-
trical Supply Company. 1880 New York
avenue northwest, where they were
employed. will be arraigned in Police
Court Thursday morning
They are Robert G. English, twenty
seven, OF 416 Eleventh street north
east; Ernest II. Harding, twenty
two, Of 81 Sixth street northeast; VIII
liam J. Cooper. thi-ty-six. of 1928 New
York avenue northwest, and John w.
Horne, twenty-six, Of 1901 Wyoming
avenue northwest. The latter three
are at liberty on bond. and 1t is ex-
pected English also will secure bail
today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
To Free Your Skin
of Hair or Fuzz
CBoudoir sseretA)

No toilet table IL cnmpists without
a small package OF deIatons. for with
q hair or fuzz can be quickly banIshed
from the skin. To remove hairs you
merely mix into a pasta enough OF the
powder and water 10 oOYer the Objec
tionable hairs. This should be left
on the skin about . minutes. then rub,
bed off and the skin washed, when IL
will be found free from hair or bIem.
iHh, Be sure you get genuine della
tons>-AdVt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
WAGE WAR ON TISzA
Hungarian Leaders Threaten Par
IIamentary Strike.

COPENHAGEN, via London, May s.
The Hungarian opposition leaders
have announced their intention to
wage a sharp war against Count
Tisza and will not desist until the
premier's retirement Is forced, ac-
cordinE TO a dispatch from Vienna.
They will eventually resort to a par
Elementary strike II necessary.
Emperor Charles, accompanied by
the Austrian premier, has embarked
on a tour OF Galicia. TO which con-
siderable political Importance is at
eributed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08

ers. McGarry and Miss Revere nave
a singing and dancing number that
is one OF the hits OF the show.
The chorus is big in numbers as
we'll as in avoirdupois.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
Carpets and Rugs

Highgrade Wilton Rugs in all of the popular MAKES Sucn
as French Wilton Bigow Ardeb Empress and the onepece
Highland Wilton. All made of the best materials and IN the
choicest designs and coorings
A complete selection to choose from.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
SUMMER RUGS
The Waite Grass Rug

You'll find this rug elsewhere in Washington, anu you
only here because deem the strongest most evenly
woven and the best colored grass rug the market IS sizes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
ROUND AND OVAL BRAIDED RAG RUGS

An old idea in rug making improved upon by the of
fresh new materials and bright cheerful colorings. Highly
decorative.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08

General Hughes and his family are
frequent visitors in Washington. His
wife, Lady Hughes, and daughter,
Aleen, have just left this city for their
home in Lindsay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
WOOL WILTON RUGS

You're always sure of goodwearing rug when you buy
Wilton If you need such rug buy of these excellent values
now and you'll regret it. The saving reduction of about
per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
COLONIAL RAG RUGS

The hit-and-ms kind with end borders in all the desira
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

CLARKE, c. E., Randolph Age So
Born in New Bedford. Republican.
Member of the Board of Selectmen in
Randolph 10 years, the last 16 years
being consecutive terms. Entered the
ice business in 1890. Superintendent
for the American Ice Co. Methodist.
Educated in the public schools of New
Bedford. Married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

BRAGDON, WIN. BRYANT, West
brook Born in So. Windham. Age As.
Republican. Member of House in 1915.
General manager Presumpscot. Electric
Co and manager of Westbrook Electric
Co. Congregationalist. Educated in
public schools and in special schools in
Pennsylvania. Member K. p. Lodge;
American Mechanics; Masons. Is jus
tice of the peace. Married
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

BOMAN, CLAES E., Vinalhaven. Age
6S. Born in Stockholm, Sweden. indie
pendent Democrat Member of the
House in 1911 and 1913. Has been Sc
lectman at different times. Ship chand-
Ter and sail maker Educated in Stock
holm. Sweden. T. G. Star of Hope Lodge
No. AZ, p. c. p, Island Home Encamp-
ment No. 80, p. c. Canton Vinalhaven
No. 25, member of Oceanbound Rebekah
No. 81, p NJ. Moses Webster Lodge No.
145. f. and A. NJ, member General Berry
Lodge, X of p, member of Court Vinal-
haven, l. o. Foresters Married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-03

BESSIE. FRANK L., Clinton. Age 81.
Born in Albion Republican, Member
of the House in 1915. Tanner. Free
Baptist. Educated in the common
schools of Albion. Married. Director
Peoples National Bank. Watervillc;
Trustee Maine Central Institute. a
end degree Mason; member st. Omer
Commandery. *. r.. of Waterville:
member Pine Tree Lodge, |. O. O. F..
Clinton
BOYNTON, PRESTON ELWOOD
Liberty. Age 81. Born in Liberty.
Democrat; but Republican previous to
1900. Selectman years; member of
School Board years; Superintendent of
Schools 5 years; ballot clerk 3 years
School teacher 35 years. Retired from
farming years ago. Educated in COM
mon schools, high school and Dirigo
business College. Single.