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New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
WOUNDED IN ACTION.
Three Americans Injured-Twclve
Deaths From Pneumonia

Washington, Jan. 31.- General
Pershing reports the wounding or
three American soldiers Private
Carl Johnson, infantry, was severely
wounded in action on Jan. 27. john
sons mother, Mrs. Augusta Johnson,
lives at 500 Fourteenth street, San
Francisco.
Private Phillip T. Hempivicl1, in
fantry was slightly wounded on Jan.
%. His emergency address was
Mrs. Victoria Hempivick, Cambridge,
Mass.
Private Raymond Grover, infantry,
was slightly wounded in action, Jan.
20. His father is Homer Grover,
257 GAINESVILLE avenue, Syracuse, N.
Y. No details were given of the ac-
tons in which the men were injured.
The following pneumonia deaths,
all of privates, were reported:
Miller, Kenneth F., Stamford,
Conn.
Mcsorley, George D., 912 Twenty
second avenue, Council Bluffs. Iowa.
Engdahl, Carl A, 642 Mount Ell
lott avenue Detroit, Mich.
Allen, Walter r., East Greenwich,
r. I.
Rich, Paul, Salem, Ore.
Altrogge, Albert, Clarence Center,
N. Y.
Petrick, Otto H, Wastucna, Wash.
Reynolds, John J.. % West Sixty
fifth street New York.
The following other deaths were
reported:
Klass, Benjamin F., meningitis;
523 West 1920 street. New York.
Cochrane, Frank H, Corporal,
scarlet fever; 1900 Woodlawn ave-
nue., Seattle, Wash.
Williams Morris, Corporal, gun.
shot wounds; MARVEL, Ark.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
BOSTON At WORK IN
FRIGID BUILDINGS
Fuel Shortage Forces JanitOrs to
Take Vacation

Boston, Jan. 31.-With the mer-
grees above zero and a cold wind
sweeping in from the northwest, Bos-
ton went to work today in buildings
lnadequately heated because Of the
fuel shortage which had shut off de-
1iveries to more than 100 places where
thousands of men and women work.
Meanwhile the local fuel administra-
ton made frantic efforts to learn from
railroad officials how soon coal ship
ments might be expected here, for
rough weather outside had delayed
tugs proceeding here with q score of
coal laden barges
1t was believed that the action of
federal authorities in Washington last
night in giving priority to the loading
and dispatchinG of so ships at Hamp-
ton Roads, along with help from the
big bins at the navy yard, would
bring relief before it was found nee
cssary to carry out q contemplated
plan of shutting down all business for
q As hour period. Before receiving
assurances from Director General
McAdoo and DR.. Garfield that New
England would have Immediate help,
James J. StOrroW, fuel administrator
for this district had intimated that It
probably would be necessary to close
every business establishment in Bos-
ton temporarily in order to provide
coal for homes, hospitals and other
institutions.
The lookout at the Hull life saving
station near the entrance to Boston
harbor scanned the seas this morning
in the nope Of sighting coal-carrylg
craft, inward bound.
The "early to bed regulations I'M
posed by the state fuel adninistra ton
are fast becoming q matter of habit
with Massachusetts, people. Members
of the administration said today that
complaints had dwindled percepttbly.
The one disturbing factor appears
to be tie traffic crush mere when the
thousands of stores and office work.
ers make a simultaneous dash for
cars. Before the fuel saving rules
were put into effect this was spread
over a two hour period. Now it is
concentrated in the half hour after S
o'clock and the facilities of the Bos-
ton Elevated railway company are
overtaxed although much added traf-
f1c has been provided
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
INDICTMENT STANDS.
Court Refuses to Lift Ban From
Rintelen.


New York, Jan. 31.-Contending
that Franz Rintelen had come to this
country merely as an emissary of good
will, with no sinister intentions fur
Their than to promote friendly COM
mercial relations between the United
States and Germany, George Gordon
Battle. counsel for Rintelen, in the
United States District court yesterday
asked for the dismissal of the indtct-
ments charging Riutelen and other
defendants with conspiracy to place
bombs on neutral ships. Judge
Howe after devoting the day to hear
ing arguments on the motion, denied
the plea and ordered the resumption
of the trial today.
Counsel for nine of the accused
then announced that their case would
rest. These defendants are Bode,
Becker, Bonford, Boniface, Reister,
wolpert, Won Kleist. Uhde, and Zetfert.
The five defendants who intend to
take the stand are Wilhelm Parades.
Frederick K. Karbade, George Praedel
Karl Schmidt, and Frantz Rintelen.
The motion for dismissal of the in
dictments was based on general
grounds: That the court lacked jur-
isdiction. inasmuch as the ship Kirk
Oswald. upon which the alleged bombs
were found was loaded in Brooklyn;
| that there was no evidence to show
that the defendants carried or de-
| livered the bombs to the ship; that
| there was no evidence to show that
| the article found on the vessel at
! Marsailles were bombs intended to
and capable Of causing any destruc~
! ton.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
MCKIRDY-STEELE

Engagement of Popular Young
Couple Announced at Party Held
Last Evening.
At q party held last evening at
the home of Police Commissioners.
and Mrs. Howard M Steele of $50
Stanley street, the announcement OF
the engagement of their daughter.
Miss Ruth Fl. Steele, to Norman +.
McKirdy of 81 Lincoln street was
announced. The house was prettilv
decorated for the occasion, the colol,
scheme being pink. During the
luncheon baskets on which were at
tached bluebirds holding in their
bills cards on which were engraved
the names Of Mr.. McKirdy and Miss
Steele were distributed. The young
couple are both we'll known Miss
Steele is graduate of the New Brit
ain High school with the class Of
1912. After graduation she studied
music with Professor e. r. Laubin
and conducted a private class later.
Mr.. McKirdy is the son of William
McKirdy, master mechanic for the
Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. He holds
position Of responsibility with the
Corbln Screw corporation He is
member of the A. d. S. fraternity.
Whist was played at last nights
party, Mrs. Allen Colvin OF Hartford
winning the first prize and the con-
ISOLATION prize was captured by Mrs.
II. Corbin of this city. No date has
been set for the marriage.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
REATON 81 CORBIN.
Southington Firm, With Local Stock
holders, Has Annual Meeting,

The annual meeting of the Beaton
q Corbin CO., in Southington, largely
controlled by local capital, was held
yesterday. The following directors
were elected: F. N. Wells of this city,
A. r. Wells, T. F. WEIGH and G. E..
Smith of Southington and Howard a.
Timbrell of this city
F. n. Wells was elected president
and Mr.. Timbrell was elected vice
president, succeeding Willis P. Cor
bin. A. r. Wells was named secretary
and treasurer and Miss M. =. Jones OF
Southington was chosen assistant sec
rotary. The auditor is G. E. Smith Of
Southington who succeeds Mr. Tim
brell.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
MEMBERSHIP DINNER TONIGHT.
Mayor Quiglcy to Be One of the
Speakers at G. of G. Affair.

\ The first membership dinner Of the
re-organized New Britain Chamber
Of Commerce will be held at $50
O'Clock this evening at the Elks hall
on Washington street. That there is
to be cooperation between the or
ganization and the municipal govern
Trent can be seen by the fact that
one of the principal speakers this
evening will be Mayor George A.
Quigley. In the past the lack Of
cooperation has been obvious. Other
speakers will be President E. w.
Pelton, Rev. DR.. G. w. G. Hill and
F. r. Gilpatric.
The annual election of directors
will be be held this evening; blanks
for voting will be issued before the
luncheon. President Pelton, who
recently took up the work, will out
line his plans at the gathering. 1t
has been announced that the New
Britain Liquor Dealers association
has arranged for a membership in
the chamber.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
READY FOR EXAMINATIONS.
Second Exemption Board Prepares
For Work Saturday and Sunday.
Love to all,
FRANK

For Work Saturday and Sunday.
The second exemption board is now
ready to begin the work of examining
between 600 and 100 Glass 1, A, re-
gistrants at the Prevocational Gram
mar school on Saturday and Sunday
mornings. The examinations will be-
gin at 7:30 A. M. Saturday and con-
tinue until noon. On Sunday the ex-
aminations will begin at A. M. The
following clerks have volunteered
their services to assist in keeping the
records:
A. G. Bull Howard w. Draper, Will.
liam Ziegler, Charles P. Quigley, A. N.
Rutherford, Fred McDonough, Fred
Foster, Robert Skinner, Professor r.
F. Harmon, George Kingsbury, Patrick
Riley, John A. Brink, Howard Stearns,
Clarence c.. Palmer, Loren D. Pen
field Richard Covert William Allen,
william e. Curtin, Paul V. Guiber-
son, James G. Henderson, John Ger
Nonni, Carl O. Johnson and Charles
E. Steele.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
I EayEs NEW YORK SCHOOLS.

Brgr. William Fl. Maxwell on Feb. IL
In end his career as city superin-
hdent of schools, q place he has
Ia since 1898, when the present city
created. TIfs retirement Is due
tha fact that his health Is such to
aavsnt him from further assumption
sthe duties of the office. A native OF
Awartown, County Tyrone. Ireland,
Maxwell will be 66 years old on
rich s. If he had been in good
Aalth he would have four years more
\ serve as superintendent before
Mching the retiring age. He has
IN made city superintendent Elmer
N or schools, at the same salary he
5Rv received $4,000 a year, to take
Mect Feb. II.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31

meeting in Chicago. This faction,
constituting a large part of the 200,
600 membership of the United He
brew Trades, contributes large
membership to the Peoples Council
through mem bership in the Work
mems Council, a strongly pacifist Or
ganization. A part of the member
ship of the United Hebrew Trades
has shown rebellious tendencies in
refusing to obey orders of the off,
Gals of the federation.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
COUNCIL AGAIN ADJOURNS.

The ADJOURNED meeting Of the
common council last evening to hear
the report and recomnn endations Of
the special salary committee again
adjourned for another week when
Chairman A. r. Eichstaedt explained
that his committees report was not
yet complete and he wished con-
tinuance until next Wednesday. AL
derman Charles May favored receiv-
ing partial report last. night and
Alderman A. N. Paonessa thought
the same, but on a vote Councilman
Fichstaedt's request was granted.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
CITY COURT CASE HEARD.

Nhe case of Morris Cohn against
Slliam r. Wollman and G. B. and
II. Wollman was tried before
aige j. T. Meskill in the city court
#terday. c. B. and w. II. Wollman
united their debt to Cohn and the
Ter was given judgment of $146
n default. 1t appeared however,
#t William F. Wollman was not
Mlty ana ne was awarded costs
&linst Cohn. Klett & Alling ap-
sred for w. T. Wollman and
&lge B. f. Gaffney for Cohn.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31
MOTHER BLAMEs MOVIES.
ms Court Sons Downfall May BE
Traced to Silent Drama.

A is year old boy was before
sdge J. T. Meskill in chambers this
8orning charged with being a truant
Il both the Sacred Heart school and
\ Deep River school, from which
ran away a month ago. The boys
other said that a desire to attend
moving pictures has caused her
his downfall. Principal A. S. An 4.
BuIewicz of the Sacred Heart school
owed the court keen dagger anu
loaded revolver which he termed
Biaytnings'' OF the boy. The young
Rsr was sent back to the Deep River
1stitution.
Salvatore Cara, charged with nom
pport of his wife and two children,
Bonised to take care of his fam
hereafter and his case was con-
Aued until February on proba :
m,
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31

R3z#s s,l9fsf WeTE
#frectors, Charles e. Caldwell was
aropped as a director and his place
has taken by Russell M. Hubbard.
The annual meeting OF the New
britain Gas Light Co., will be held
N s O'Clock Monday afternoon at the
slFlce on West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-31

Only One ''BKOMO QUININE"
get the genuine, call for full
Inc LAXATIVE BROMO QUI-
NE. Look for signature of e. w.
ROVE. Cures Cold in, One Day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19

SILK crepe de chine
negligees, hand embroid.
cred. Also silk house
robes, with warm inter
Innings. Colors are old
blue. rose, wisteria, red,
pink and light blue.
Prices are 1895, $3.50,
$15.co and $3.50.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
WANT HOUSEWIVES
TO BOYCOTT THE HEN

Chicago, Dec. 1a.-The Cbicaco
"oman's Association of Commerce
announced yesterday at its third prico
Investigation session here maj !,
would ask housewives to stop buviny
poultry until the present high nricao
droped. - 'NeS
Two weeks ago We asked cons,,o
ers 70 sto buying butter and nggs
WIN the result that eggs dropnod ' 81
cents dozen last week and hn,ta 'n
phe cent a pound said Mrs s y
Delayan. president of the assooia
tlon. "''ocia'
"hlle not relaxing our efforts "a
'ofee these prices down still fnrthor
we intend to ask tie public's co.onasa
'lon in forcing similar redpc,jons .,
poultry storage supplies OF which
were increased approximately o ooo
wy pounds during the months Of on,
Tone ana November"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
COME ELEVEN' HELPED
LICK OIL KAISER BILL

Kansas City, Dec. l9.-When the ar
mistice ended the great struggle in
Europe on the 1lJh hour OF the 18th
day Of the l1th month. a woman who
sets great store by her bible sought
the nth verse of the 18th chapter Of
The llt1 book OF the scriptures. 1t
brought her to the first book Of Kings
The nth verse Of the llth chapter
reads
Wherefore the Lord said unto Sol.
ONION. Forasmuch as this is done of
hee, and thou hast not kept my GOV,
enant and my statutes. which | have
commanded thee, will surely rend
thy kingdom from thee, and will give
il 20 thy servant
The woman who noted this coinci-
lence says she believes. and she be-
lieyes the recent Kaiser now believes
that the verse was prophetic.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
PATROL DRIVER
ON CASUALTY LIST

officer Jess Holmes received a bad
cash on the forehead Yesterday while
cranking the police ambulance. He
was thrown forward and struck his
head on the front OF the radiator OF
the car He was taken to Ryburn
Memorial Hospital, where the wound
Was dressed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
a Post Mortem OF the kaiser's Anat
omy.

a Post Mortem OF the kaiser's Anat.
omy.
His head is full Of horrh dreams,
or sinking ships and wOmen's screams
His eyes stand out with greed and lust
For virtues trampied in the dust.
The awful stencil from Flanders rose
To taint the air--,hat hlled his nose
tits ears, rs known 10 all the "Yanks"
Are nothing more than poinson tanks.
His right hand reeks with Helgium's
blood
His left is just peice OF wood
His limbs have shambled DER the dead
His feet bring only pain and dread
His liver is eancered. his heart is
worse
His whole anatomy is a curse
I'm glad twas Billiard was not me
Who wrecked the "kult" OF Germany.
Blu. retribution will come some day
God is not dead. nor gone away.
He will avenge our noble sons.
His sword will fell BArs cruel Huns.
Mrs. j. r Preston,
Mazomanie. Wis.
Subscribe nr the Free 1racer-JournaL
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
TEACHERS TO READ
HISTORICAL BOOKS

springfield, Dec 19.--Books which
the teachers Of Illinois are n rnaa
during The year 1919 were SELECTED
a. meeting Of the Illinois Teachers
heading y circle Board here todov
inc bonfo net in the Offices Of sinner
inlendeili ~ Public Instruction Fran.
c's u. Blair. a majority of the books
VIII be historical, it was said.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
SOCIETY NOTES

The members Of the Woman's Re
lief Corps held a regular meeting yes
terday afternoon al > O'Clock in Odd
Fellows Hall \ large number Of
ladies' attended Four new members
We're initiated into the organization
and plans We're perfected for holding
the annual installation, which Will be
held this year on the afternoon al
New Years day The installing Off
Ger FOR this meeting has not been Sc
lected
- - =
On account of the influenza, the
concert which was TO have been given
at the Pleasant View Luther college
this evening has been postponed indef-
initsly.
s. : 3
Mrs. NJ j. Flanagan entertained
with very pleasant five course din
ner last evening at her home corner
Cornell and Houston streets in honor
of her husbands birthday The din
ner was arranged as a surprise from
Mr. Flanagan. who did not know his
was 10 be celebrated until
he arrived home from his store at
6 O'Clock, and found the guests had
already arrived and the table was
laid for ten cover dinner The F1an-
agan home was beautifully decorated
with Christmas greens, and bells. Al
the close of the dinner big birth
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
. GRAND RIDGE AND VICINITY Z
4 q = q = 4 q q Z q Z q q q Z

Mrs. Ransom Jordan has Tor her
guest, her mother Mrs. Susan Fogle
IF Indiana
Miss Lura Redman was a dinner
guest on Wednesday AT the home OF
Master Elmer Duen Williams on Last
Washington street.
Miss Emma Ehly who is a mission
Try in China. but who is home on d
ears leave Of absence has been i'll
he past several days at the home OF
Ter sister, Mrs. J. " Mulin.
Geo. Fosle and l.. W Antram were
Imong the recent business callers at
The county seat.
School opened in number OF the
districts after being closed for week
owing to the epidemic OF influenza
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Heckerthorne
laye rented farm near Sandy Ford
md vii! move to the same in the near
uture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Kiner Of
Streator spent Friday with relatives
n this locality
Frank Duttlinger was business
'aller in the village on Saturday.
Norman Leightner has been quite
Il at his home west Of town.
Mrs. Harriet Patterson of Ottawa
pent few days the past week with
Nr. and Mrs II. NJ Glazier.
f. b. Williams and c. W. Peterson
transacted business in Peoria last
week.
Mrs. Geo Brown Of Ottawa has
)een the nurse taking care OF Mrs
Mary Anderson and daughter Leotis
Who have been victims of Influenza.
We are glad to report them as much
letter
Mr.. Belle Of Montana has been
ransactine business in this vicinity
he past few days.
John w. Foyle attended the horse
how in Chicago last week.
Miss Lillian Fisher OF Ottawa
pent Wednesday with her parents in
his village
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Woodward of
ottawa visited their daughter Mrs.
sam Calkins and family on Friday.
Clarence Center has been the guest
u his uncle and aunt.
Among those leaving the past week
or the sunny south were Mr.. and
Yrs, Henry Woolenhaupt. Jr. and Mr..
rank Peterson and daughters. Miss
katherine and Mary Best. The
ater three gong to Winter Haven
Ga, Where Mr.. Peterson has a Win.
er home.
Mrs. Anna Carter entertained re.
atiyes from Streator the past week.
Membership Red Cross dues are
Inc this week Anyone wishing to
'ay same may do so by calling on II 1
,. crosby who will give a recent
or same. The entertainment planned
or the launching Of the membership
'alnpaign was indefinitely postponed
m account Of the influenza endemic
prevailing at this time.
Mrs. Ida Hodgman had as her guest
t dinner on Monday. Mrs. Arthur
BAN
wesley Hilton and family have
moved to the Robert Poundstone
ouse northeast of town.
MISS Lue Rhodes spent a day last
week with relatives in this vicinity
Paul Hester has received his hon. 1
faDie discharge from army service
nj is at home now.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19

Ottawa Encampment Ne 30. l. o.
o. =, held one OF the most interest.
ing meetings OF the year "Wednesday
night The patriarchal degree was
conferred in the most impressive
manner by the crack degree stan.
After the work the members retire,
TO the banquet hall. where they IN.
joyed a splendid oyster supper, which
was prepared by Chef Henry D. G.
Lindeman. who surely knows how to
feed the boys Very interesting ad.
dresses Were made By Attorney !. l.
Hanna. who was one - the eandl.
dates, c. B. Tomlinson II Sioux Fails,
s d.; Il. II Sissong OF Peru. Thomas
] Reynolds, W II flilmau. Charles
VI. Halliday and others After the
supper Brother Tomlinson enter
tanned the members By giving them
several recitatiOns, which were appre-
ciated by all, and any me.ber OF the
encampment who was unfortunate
enough not 10 be present certainly
missed very enjoyable evening.
i p 8,
The ladies of the CONGREGATIONAL
church will meet Friday At the church
for an all.day sewing for the Red
Cross A luncheon will be served at
noon, and all husbands o. the mem,
bers invited to attend the luncheon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19

day cake lighted with candles was
brought on the table The evening
was spent in a very enjoyable fash
ion playing cards, and the guests de-
parted AT late hour wishing their
host many more such happy birth
DAYS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
WILSON DENIES HE
|NDORSED LEAGUE
OF NATIONS IDEA
IN REHuke OF NEWS CATERERS
FEES!DENT BRANDS AS UTTER
~ FALSE REPORT SENT TO
AMERICA FROM FRANCE.

Paris. Dec. 19-President Wilson
this afternoon gave out the following
statement;
THE Paris edition If the Chicago
Tribune this morning in a dispatch
ACCREDITED TO its correspondent, ,at
Washington declared that before leay.
ing for France | gave assurance that
| approved Of plan formulated by
the League to Enforce Peace. This
statement is entirely false
Il am, as every one knows. not only
in favor of a league OF nations. bu,
belieYe toe formation of such a league
absolutely Indispensable to the main
tenance of peace But the particular
plan OF the League TO Enforce Peace
have never directly nor indirectly
indOrsed
THE article referred 10 by the
President was written by Arthur Sears
Hennjng, Washington correspondent
of the Chicago Tribune and published
by the Tribune in the issue of last
Tuesday,
Delighted With Reception.
President Wilson gave his personal
Impressions today at a meeting with
the representatives of the American
press of his experiences thus far in
France. Al the same time announce
ment was made that the members of
toe American commission to nego.
tiate peace would meet daily with the
press. The President, in response to
suggestion, said
i have been asked to say few
words in regard to my reception here.
The reception was so tremendous
that | do not know what to say. |
was delighted with it, but | was de-
lighted for special reason, which is
not personal.
i was saying to several of our
French friends that | understood il
and was aware that it was but a sort
because | saw in the eyes OF the crowd
Just the feeling that had for them
of reciprocal feeling.
But that moved me very much be
cause tlat. Of course, meant more than
mere generous cordially on the par,
OF these delightful people. 1t meant
thousht.l. background to the thing
which w very welcome and to come
INTO that SORT of thing in this wonder.
iul CITY made a combination of emo.
tion that one would not have more
than once in lifetime. This il as
Wei as can put it oithand."
Aeademican Lauds Wilson.
PRESIDENT Wilson in talk tbi.
morning with Gabriel Hanotaux dealt
exclusively with the arrangement sfor
'he reception to be given by the
ffe1ch institute tomorrow to Marshal
Joffre. President Wilson will attend
the function He is foreign monor
aFy member OF the institute. NJ Han.
olaux IS Marshall Joifres sponsor be
fore the body.
We talked no politics. said " |
iiahotaux this afternoon. Il do net |
NEEDLE with politics any more
President Wilson is exactly as we !
had anticipated and hoped he wonld !
ne lie has conquered the heart Of
paris by his acability. His charm
ing smile has something so familiar
mat we Immediately feel upon mn
'uaI gemocratic ground. He is thor.
onghly master Of himself
Mrs. Wilson also is very winning"
ADDED the academician. NJ Hanotanv
Is president Of the Franco.American
1olHhlitee which President Wilson &c
expected to visit tomorrow aftornoon
at 5 O'Clock. '''"