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Evening star., 1918-02-24
XIII.
INTO THE CITY OF DEATH.

OReilly's adventures on his swift ride
through Las villas have no part in this
story. 1t is only necessary to say that
they, were numerous and varied; that
OReilIy experienced excitement aplenty.
and that upon more than one occasion he
was forced to think and to act quickly
in order to avoid a clash with some row.
ing guerrilla band. He had found it i'm
perative at all times to avoid the larger
towns, for they, and, in fact, most of the
Evening star., 1918-02-24

(To Be Continued Next Sunday.)
Evening star., 1918-02-24

~ OFFEE JIM. who, like the good
RI brew masters of old. takes great
" !, pride in his product. the quality
- of his coffee, is. also a born story
Evening star., 1918-02-24

OrFesp0huthCe %. 7 ne Stdr.
PARIS, February IA.
rMEROUS Zeppelins have been
brought down in France. If
you have kept tab, you know
almost as much about them as
Evening star., 1918-02-24

Special Correspondence of The Star,
-,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
CLAIMS RAILROAD
IS VIOLATING LAW
Report Made to Mayor Quigley That
Women Gate Tenders Work
Long Hours.

Complaint was made to Mayor G. A.
Quigley today regarding the alleged
practice of the New Haven road in
employing women gate tenders at the
various crossings in this city more
than nine hours per day and more
than 81 hours a week.
According to the complainant, some
of the women gate tenders are obliged
to work II hours day against the
laws of the state and nation" the
writer adds. Furthermore, it is
charged that these women sometimes
have to work until midnight and MANY
Of them are working "a hours per
week.
Another grievance brought to the
mayors attention is the alleged lack
of any sanitary improvements at any
of the gate towers or gate houses
where women are employed. In con-
clusion the complainant set forth that
these conditions have been brought to
the attention of the state labor bureau
but nothing has been done
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
CITY ITEMS

Pay water rent before 31st and
save interest.
Walter Christensen has enlisted in
the merchant marine and because Of
his previous experience has been
given a rating as third mate. He will
train for a commission.
Elmer G.. Hurlbut, general mana
ger of the Vulcan Iron Works, sold
his two family house at No. PAS
Chestnut street today to Mrs. Amelia
K. Weirs of Winsted. Mrs. Weirs is
coming to this city to reside.
Bernard Kranowitz has succeeded
Howard "A. TimbreIl on the New Brit
ain Record staff and will sever his
connections with the Hartford Cour-
ant, where he is a local correspondents,
as soon as his successor is engaged.
Mr.. and Mrs. Justinue Johnson
and Councilman Gustave johnson of
Fairview street mOtored to Newport
Saturday, returning this afternoon
after having visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson's son, who is in the navy.
Philip Quin, formerly leading man
with the Lyceum Stock company
has given up the stage and has en-
tered the clothing business. He will
come to this city on August 10 to
take charge of the Besse- Leland store
as manager
A patriotic miscellaneous shower
was given by the B. and K. employees
in honor of Miss Anna Kerrigan of
Mill street Friday evening. A mock
marriage took place and the house
was trimmed with red, white and
blue. At the opening of the party
the Star Spangled Banner" was
rendered by Miss Kerrigan. Many
presents were given to Miss Kerrigan
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29

a large attendance, as the executive
committee has decided to close the
rooms during the month of August
hoping to resume the work in Sep
TENDER with renewed zest and vigor
Following is brief summary of ar
ticles finished by the Berlin branch:
January, 1917 to July, 1918, hospital
garm and supplies, 1880; COM
fort kit bags, Psi; knitted articles not
including wash cloths, 316; total g.,
1877; surgical dressings made, from
January, 1918, to July, 1918, Is, sos.
Berlin Briefs.
Rev. Watson Woodruff, of Lynn,
will spend the next two weeks at the
home of his father, J. w. Woodruff
of Berlin street.
Miss Mary Schefer has returned to
Chicago after spending a vacation at
the home Of her sister Mrs D. p
Craig.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29

Governments of Don
khan Regions Unite for
to Trotzky and Lenine.

Amsterdam, July pa treaty has
oeen signed at Rostov- on the-Don by
whieh the governments of the Don and
Astrakhan districts mutually recog-
nize their complete autonomy and
promised mutual assistance in the an
nexat1on Of other districts, possession
OF which is considered absolutely nee
essary from the economic and stratagi-
cal standpoints, according to the Kiev
newspapers.
The treaty, it is stated, deIares fur
Their for common fight against Boil
sheVism within. their territories and in
the northern Caucasus. The aim of
these governments. it is asserted, is
the formation of the federal state of
South Russia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
SOME RECEPTION !!
Young Woman From New York On
Vacation Treated to Thrill the
First Day Out.

some reCeptiOnI'
The remark was expressed this noon
by one of two New York young wom-
en- when greeted at the railroad sta
ton this morning by a member of the
police department. One of New Brit
aims finest-and there are several OF
them-was at the station when a train
pulled in on the Berlin branch.
How do you do?" greeted the Of
ficer, smiling sweetly and at the same
time approaching the young woman
Being long way from home and not
averse to a little Irritation the sweet
looking blonde smiled and acknowl-
edged the greeting, adding that she
was pleased to see him.
'Woud you like to take a little
walk 20 asked the goOd-looking officer.
II don't mind" said one, and the
other was agreeable.
They walked-and kept on walking
for a few minutes and when the sign
police station" met their gaze one
exclaimed:
Good night! We're pinched!"
Into the police station they marched
and there they were questioned by
Captain Grace. The big good-natured
captain could scarcely suppress his
laughter when he dove-tailed the
stories the young women had to tell.
In brief the story is this:
The young women In question are
employed in the New York office of a
New Britain manufacturing firm and
this being the season of their vacation
they decided to come to Connecticut.
They had probably read of Chester be-
cause of the numerous arrests there
for violation Of the automobile speed
laws. At any rate Chester was their
choice. Being so near to the source
of their livelihood-interested and
ambitious young women they are
they decided to give the home plant
an inspection. This morning they
made start and while strolling along
the road had a little Irritation with a
passing automobile party, consisting Of
two young men.
The accommodating young men were
willing to give them a lift to Mid
dletown, but though they may have
been twitted for being poor sports be-
cause they were unwilling to take the
day off and come on to New Britain
MiddletOWn was the limit.
The A. Y. M. left the girls at the
Middletown passenger station and
while there the geniality of the quar-
tet attracted the attention of the Mid
dletown police force, who was on duty
at the station. The accommodating
young mon spoke in broken English
and the Middletown police force rec
ognized, or thought he did, the touch
of German in the A. Y. M dialect.
Instantly the MiddletoWn police
force had visions of operations of the
German spy system. He didn't waste
a moment after the train departed,
but telephoned to the New Britain po-
lice that two suspicious characters
We're headed this way and he led to
the apprehension Of the girls.
The young women were permitted to
go on their way.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
FARMERS Meeting
| At STORRS COLLEGE
Practical Demonstrations Impor-
tant Section Of Lengthy Program
FIRE? TELL Mr.. WOODRUFF
ASeleCtmen Authorize Town Clerk to
Call on New Britain Department
for HeIp-Many Soldiers and Sail
oFs Home for Weekend.

Of interest to local farmers will
be the notice which has been sent
out regarding the meeting of the
Connecticut farmers. The session
will be, held in the Connecticut col
lege at Storrs, August 6 to August 8.
The meetings are being arranged by
the director of extension service of
the college. and are to consist of
discussions field trips and demon
STATIONS. On the opening day, Au-
gust 6. and lasting through the fol-
Flowing day will be a gathering of the
members of the Connecticut Poultry
Basso citation. On the 9TH and Sth the
connecticut Dairymens' association
will be in session in the college, and
will make a tour of inspection on the
grounds of the college. The Bee
keepers association will meet on the
8th and 9Th, and the closing meeting
1 Of the conference will be held on the
9th, when the members of the Con-
@necticut Pathological association will
Acome together for their annual meet
Ing.
A number of the local farmers and
dairymen are members of at least
one of these associations, and are
planning to attend the meetings. Val
liable hints on wartime economy
ARbout the farm and dairy will be
4 given through the demonstrations. A
number of well-known speakers, we'll
versed on scientific farming will be
present to address the various meet
Alngs. The observation trips through
i The grounds of the Connecticut Agri-
cultural college should be especially
Interesting and beneficial to those
AWho plan to attend.
: DIR. GriswoId Returns From Trip.
DR.. 1R. M Griswold of Kensington
returned Saturday afternoon from a
seven- days business trip to Buffalo,
New York, and Cleveland, Akron and
Dayton, Ohio, in the interests of the
aAmerican Association for Clinical Re-
search. The local doctor is vice
president of this association. In his
"trip to Ohio, DR.. Griswold was pres
&ent during the hottest two or three
days that this section has had dur
Sing the last 20 years The wheat and
bat crops of Ohio are being harvest
ed, and are in splendid condition, but
The corn is not as far advanced as
I'm Connecticut and Massa chusetts,
and it is the belief of many of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
w. e. PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Answers Indictment of Sending Night
Letters by Train.

New York, July 29.-The Western
Union Telegraph company peaded not
guilty in the federal court here today
to indictments brought last week
charging it with violation of the GRIM
inal statutes which forbids the estab-
lishment of private express service
and the transmission of mail in COM
petition with the government. The
company was given one week in which
to demur or otherwise alter Its plea.
The indictments have to do with the
Western Unions alleged practice of
transmitting by messenger boy many
night letters intended to be sent by
wire.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
OCTOGENARIAN DEAD
FOLLOWING A SHOCK
Mr.. Sarah Elizabeth Brown Dies at
Smalley Street Home i'm Her
SD Year.

| The long and useful life of Mrs
| Sarah Elizabeth Brown, widow of the
| late Charles H. Brown, came to an
end this morning at l o'clock at her
! home 240 Smalley street, following
an illness of several weeks duration.
| Mrs. Brown, who celebrated her 82d
| birthday last October, suffered a para
| lytic shock about ten weeks ago. Since
| that time she had several Shocks the
| last of which she suffered yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. So critical was
her condition from that time on, that
the family physician stated that it was
a matter of only a few hours before
| the end would come. Mrs. Brown,
! until she was stricken, enjoyed good
health for a woman of her years. In
spite of her one affection blindness,
which affected her about four years
ago, when she was stricken totally
blind, she appeared to be cheerful
most of the time.
Mrs. Brown was a lifelong resident
of New Britain, having been born in
the house known to the present gener-
alton as the old Gaffney homestead, In
the Stanley quarters. She was born
on October Is, 1885. She was the
daughter of Hiram and Rhoda E.
(CagsweD Penfeld, both of whom
were born in New Britain, the de-
ceased being truly of pure New Eng
land stock. Both her parents at
tanned a ripe old age, her father liv-
ing long enough to observe his 87th
birthday anniversary, while her moth
er lived to be "a years old. The Pen
field family was very well known to
the older generation and was highly
respected in the community.
Mrs. Brown was a member Of En-
manuel Gospel church and was quite
active until a few years ago in the af
fairs of the church.
Two sons survive Mrs. Brown,
Charles H. Lloyd of Hartford, by a
former marriage, and Robert E. L.
Brown of this city, who resides at the
family residence on Smalley street.
She also leaves four grandchildren
and two at-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the Erwin
Mem orial chapel. Burial will be in
Fairview cemetery, where she will be
laid in the old family plot where her
husband, mother, father and a de-
ceased daughter were laid at rest sew
eral years before.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR
NAT GOODWIN,S PROPERTY

New York, July ga receiver for
the property and effects of Nat G.
Goodwin, actor, was appointed in the
city court here today, Goodwin was
described in the papers filed as "stock
promoter, theatrical manager, moving
picture star, actor in legitimate
drama, etc"
The receivership is the outcome of
Judgment for $1,696 recently re-
covered against Goodwin in suits
based upon notes given in payment
for land near Hemet, Cal, where the
actor has ranch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
THREE SONS IN ARMY
Conrad f., William E., and George
Weinberg Wearing Uncle Sans
Khal1i-HOmc Is ON Dix Street.

The departure from this city to
Camp Devens Of George Weinberg last
week, brings the honor roll of the
Weinberg family to three. The boys
are in the army, two of them having
enlisted and one, George, going to
camp with the National Army.
Conrad F., is at present in active
service somewhere in France. Will
liam E. is in training at Camp
Meade and expects to see service
overseas soon. George, the third to
go, is now in Camp Devens. The
boys are the sons of Mr.. and Mrs. M
Weinberg of Dix street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29

wheat growers Of that section of the
country that much of their product
will not mature at all.
While in Ohio DR.. Griswold was
the guest of the members of the Ohio
State Council of Defense and the
American Association of Clinical Re-
search, and with them he visited the
great Aviation camp near Dayton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29

Leonard w. Labaree of 80 Grove
Hill has been transferred to the
United States Ballon school at Ar
cadia, California. He is now taking
an observation course there.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-29
BERLIN GARAGE

BERLIN GARAGE
Auto supplies, Texas Filling
Station, repairs speciality.
Phone 671-23. George A.
! Ventres.
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
PRICE OF FOOD MUST
BE POSTED IN CAFES

Paris, Sept. "a presidential de
cree directing that the price of food
served in restaurants must be plainly
shown on placards is now in effect in
all parishes of over 5000 inhabitants
throughout France. The decree is in
tended to protect American soldiers
and workers from being fleeced by
restaurants. At the same time it will
be of use to the ministry of food for
the control of retail prices
The Intransigeant tells a story of an
American officer being charged $50
for slice of melon in restaurant
which did not mark any prices on the
menu. The paper points out that the
melon, would cost $500 and would give
ten slices, so that the restaurant made
profit of 450 per cent.
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
WORDS FROM HOME
Statements That May Be Investigated
Testimony of Glenwood Springs
Citizens

When a Glenwood Springs citizen
comes to the front, telling his friends
and neighbors of his experience, you
can rely on his sincerity. The state
ments of people residing in far away
places do not command your confidence.
Home endorsement is the kind that
backs Doan'S Kidney Pills. Such tes-
timony is convincing. Investigation
proves it true. Below is statement
of Glenwood Springs resident. No
stronger proof of merit can be had.
Jerry O'shea, shoemaker, TIA Coop
er avenue, says: "My kidneys began
to trouble me and my back was sore.
Ny work requires sitting in one posi-
ton for hours at time. That mads
my back more painful and it was hard
for me to straighten. I bought Doan's
Kidney Pills and was but a short time
before I felt well again. I take few
Of Doan's occasionally and they keep
my kidneys and back in good shape"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pins-the same THAT
Mr.. O'Shea had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 10
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
Robert HarrOn and

the two girls; Robert Harron and
George A. Siegmann, were under actual
bombardment three times, on one occa-
sion for period covering four hours.
Mr. Griffith had to wear a steel he'll
met to protect him from shrapnel and
a gas mask to protect his lungs during
the taking of many of the stirring
scenes. Many of the most striking
scenes in the film owe their effects to
the remarkable courage of Mr.. Griffith
and his intrepid cameraman, "Billy'
Bitter, who was with him under fire
hundreds of times. Neither Mr.. Grit
fifth nor any of his company received
injuries other than slight wound in
Mr.. Griffith s arm from flying shrap-
mel.
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Items Taken From the Post Published
the Second Week in September
18918)

H. M. Rudisall, late of Colorado
Springs, has accepted a position in the
office of Major DeLan where he will
do stenographic work
Mrs. w. W. Worries Of Canon creek
was a Glenwood visitor this week on
her way home from Aspen where she
had been visiting her daughter for
some weeks past.
Mrs. G. D. Foster and two children
arrived this morning from Ness City,
Kansas, and will spend week visiting
the family of Mrs. Fosters brother
the editor Of this paper. .f..
Miss Rose Campbell, who has been
visiting during the summer at her old
home at Effingham, ILL.,, returned to
Glenwood last week and has taken up
her duties as teacher in our public
schools.
Joe A. I. Claudon spent last satur
day ct Rifle, working up interest In
his new acetylene gas machine. Mr.
Claudon is a hustler and will undoubt-
edly make success in his new de-
partment.
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
tion business is bit askew, or at least
only half what it should be.

tion business is bit askew, or at least
only half what it should be.
Second count: Booze is a monopo.
lizer of transportation in time of need.
The wine and beer business used 47O, 900
freight cars last year. Would those
cars, if filled with coal, have helped
us last January and February? Trans
portation equivalent to sixty 5,000-ton
ships is constantly employed to carry
drink to and fro on the high seas. Is
that common sense when ships are so
much needed for carrying food9
Third count: Booze wastes the labor
of 100000 farmers who spend their
time raising it's ingredients, and the
time of 100000 other men who manu-
facture and dispense it. While such
facts stare us to shame, we hear the
echoes of much used phrases: "Useful
and necessary employment, "Short-
age of labor' and Insufficient help
for harvest Why should such words
echo in the ear?
Fourth count: Booze purloins the
wages of the workingman to the tune
of $780, 100000 annually. This would
have met the First Liberty loan and
the change would have built a fleet Of
uperdreadnaughts. The return in rev.
enues is $2,250,000. We spend six
dollars to get one dollar, plus penitcn-
tiaries, asylums and mutilated eff
cheney. Profitable, isn't it3
Americas opportunity has come to
make her profession and her life one.
By a ratification of the national pro-
hibition amendment in SO states, we
can conquer this terrible waste and
take a long step toward victory over
Teuton imperialism. Elect men to the
legislatures and local offices who will
vote for ratification. A man who will
make booze or vote for booze is a con-
scienceless obstructor not traitor!
Yours for victory -Conservator, in
Grand Junction Daily News.
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
GROCERY STORES
TO CLOSE SUNDAY

Food conservation has elutcheA an.
other tradition Of long standing and
made 1t give in to modern win-ths-vaS
methods. ri r4.. err- .g.
Beginning with September l. An
grocery stores, meat markets, dsAsA-
tessen stores. bakeries and other retail
stores handling groceries. meats. bak-
cry goods, ,dslicatessen. dairy. or farm
products will close on 6undays, anA
after O'Clock On Saturdays and
o'saock other days OF the week and
holidays. ''.hsrrar 100 vim. ---r
NJ Thh ruling DOES not include ahops
n whioA Ice creams, candy and fresh
nflS' are told. nan 5iif'- -.-''
'0pTbs Sunday closing plan Of ths
Unitsd States foed administratisn has
bssn endorsed almost unanimously By
ali the retail dsalers In Colorado. That
this measure will not only conserve
food. but man power, equipment, fuel.
gasoline and oil 10 the feeling of high
state food officials.
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
SOME FACTS CONCERNING
"HEARTs OF THE WORLD

"Hearts of the World,' which will
be shown at the Orpheum theater three
days starting Friday, Sept 81, matinee
on Saturday and Sunday, was eighteen
months in the making. . ...
The production is not in any sensr
a war play, but love story of the
great war, with the conflict serving as
the grim background.
The battle scenes were taken on the
battlefields of France by permission
and with the assistance of the British
and French governments.
Mr.. Griffith and many Of his prin-
cipal players, including Lillian and
Dorothy Gish and Mrs. Gisb, mother Of
The Glenwood post., 1918-09-14
RIFLE NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Place and son,
last Saturday and expect to- be here a
couple of weeks visiting relatives. Mrs.
Place is sister of Joe Whit and aunt
of Mrs. Roy Mayors.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. House, Rev.
Hutchins and Mrs. c. A. King re-
turned Thursday from the Methodist
conference at Delta. They report a
delightful trip and an excellent con
vention.
Miss Louise Lacy left Saturday
morning for Grand Junction. She ex-
poets to teach in the Fruityale school
the coming term.
Mrs. C. w. Fravert left last week
for Portland, Oregon, where she was
called by the serious illness of her
mother. Later, word was received that
her mother passed away. Mrs Fravert
will have the sympathy of all her Rifle
friends in this sad hour.
Mrs. Westerman and C. W. Fravert
were down from Glenwood Tuesday.
Mrs. G. B. Donell returned last Sat.
urday night from her trip to New
York.
Mrs. Jas. McLearn received the sad
news Sunday of the death Of her
brother, Colonel Jude Gary, in France.
Col. Gary died of wounds Sept 2. Thus
another brave man has fallen in battle
Mrs. McLearn has the deep sympathy
of everyone.
Miss Lala Elliott is the new clerk at
the postoffice, having gone to work this
week.
A splendid time was had by all at
the "Home Coming" day exercises at
the Christian church Sunday. The day
was more than full as the Garfield
County Sunday Schools held their con-
vention in Rifle on that day. Quite a
number from neighboring towns were
in attendance. Each session was en-
joyed by quite large crowds.
Henry Recen of Breckenridge is Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Frank Cook, this
week. He expects to leave soon to
serve Uncle Sam in this great world
| war.
c. B. Coffin and family have been
enjoying visit from Mrs. A. ]. Smith
and Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Goodenow OF
Ord, Nebraska. Mrs. Goodenow and
Mrs. Smith are sisters of Mr.. Coffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.. Leffingwell and
children of Grand Junction have beer
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Roll Hutchings
for. the past week.
L. G.. Coffin and wife of Elgin, Okla
homa, left Monday morning nfter
visit of q week with Mr.. Coffin Z
brother, @. B. Coffin. a#.Us
Mrs. Zack Higgins mother, Mrs
Weaver, who has been quite sick fol
quite while, passed away on Thurs
day night Of lsst week ut the home o.