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Bolsheviki. who captured it more
than a month ago from the Ukrain-
ian Rada, which later made peace
with the Teutons. Berlin's announce
ment of the capture of Kiev was
made just as Russia and Germany
agreed to peace terms and since then
there have been no reports of mill
tary activity in that region. In five
days Germany has forced peace
terms on three different governments
Russia, Rumania and Finland. The
mitted to the German terms in order
to gain military aid against the rev.
olutionists. who hold much of south
ern Finland along the Finnish gulf.
With Finland and Esthonia under
German suzerainty, the Gulf of Fin
land is taken from Russian control
and Great Russia has less than 100
miles of coastline along the gulf.
HumillatInE Terms Imposed
Although the Germans apparently
will permit King Ferdinand to con-
tinue to rule Rumania, the victorious
enemy has compelled his victim to
agree to humiliating terms. Impor-
tant wheat, oil and salt concessions
are to be given Germany, which is
to control the Rumanian railroads
for fifteen years and is to have a
most favorable trade agreement with
Rumania, which loses the Dobrudja
and control of the Danube.
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much haste in reporting the affair.
According to the story in the
hands of the police, the contractor,
considered wealthy, had made sew
eral unpatriotic utterances and had
expressed implicit faith in German
righteousness. He is married and has
family. He has been a resident of
West Park for fifteen years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-08

This machine is made by the largest and
best sewing machine makers in the world.
1t is designed for perfect comfort Has indi-
vidual Locksttch and Hemstitch features.
In this club the model illustrated sells at
the very low price of
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC
Health Department to Have Charge
of Special Clinic Established i'm
Room SO, Booths Block.

The new Tuberculosis Clinic of the
Department of Health was opened
today in Room SO, Booths block, at
$50 p. m. when a number Of pa
tients were examined. The clinic is
under the direction of the Board OF
Health and it is supported by the
tuberculosis Relief society which has
given valuable assistance for its es.
tablishment and maintenance.
The main object Of the clinic is to
take care of early and contact cases.
These cases are very often durable if
discovered early enough.
In addition, a very complete elm
ical and social record system for the
patients and their homes has been de-
vised which should give valuable in
formation for the prevention of the
spead Of the disease.
The Board Of Health desires that
the physicians of the city take per-
sonal active interest in the work to
be done and consequently, have in
vited the physicians to take part In
the actual conduct of the clinic. So
far, seven physicians have signified
their Willingness to assist. The direct
or of the clinic is the superintendent
Of health.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
LOUISIANA OIL WE'LL
MAY BE A GUSHER
p. Corbin Heads Company in Which
Local Capital is Invested
Incorporated for $2OO,OOO.

New Britain investors have organ
lied a stock corporation and will sink
an oil we'll in Louisiana. The new
corporation is known as the White
Line Oil Co., and is capitalized under
the laws Of Connecticut at 100000.
The property where the investors will
drill for a gusher is in Caddo Parish.
La. Several oil wells, having album
dant fowage of oil, are in that vicin-
ity. A mining engineer recently Wis.,
tied the property and has filed a re-
port in which he expresses opinion
that a good flow of Oil will be Sc
cured. The stock is closely held and
there is no intention to open subscrip-
ton books. Philip Corbin is the
president of the new company.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
HEALTH DEPT. CRUSADE.
Especial Drive Being Made to Clean
Up All Back Yards.

For the past three weeks the de-
partm ent Of health has been engaged
in a campaign for the cleaning up
of the yards in the city. Already al
most 1900 yards have been inspected
and many Of these have been ordered
cleaned. The department of health is
endeavoring to have the cleaning
done in such way that there is as
little dust as possible created, for
dust contains disease germs
The time j. here when the owners
of stores must screen their doors and
windows and so prevent the entrance
of the early flies; for the fly loves
filth and carries disease germs with
him wherever he goes.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
ORDNANCE LOSSES REPLACED
British Provide for Guns, Machine
Guns and Ammunition Captured or
Destroyed During German Offensive

London, April 25.-The British
have lost nearly 1000 guns, between
1000 and 5000 machine guns and
the total manufacture of ammunition
of between one and three weeks, since
the present battle in France began,
Winston Spencer Churchill, minis
ter of munitions, told the house of
commons today. All these losses have
been made good.
The munitions ministry, said Mr..
Churchill, placed at the disposal of
twice the number of guns lost
destroyed in the battle in France.
There now were actually more serv-
iceable guns as a whole and more of
virtually every calibre than there
were when the battle began, he said.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
RUSSIA PROTESTS ADVANCE,
Brest-Litovs& Treaty Only Another
''Scrap of Paper

Washington, April %. - Protest
against the advance of German
Ukrainian troops into the Crimea in
violation of the Brest-Litovsk treaty
has been sent by the Russian govern
ment to Germany. A dispatch re-
ceived at the state department from
Moscow says the commissariat of
foreign affairs has telegraphed the
German foreign office that informa-
ton reaching Moscow indicates Ger
man-Ukrainian troops have passed
Perkeop and are advancing on
Skimferopal in the Crimea. The COM
missariat, according to the dispatch
then says:
Even according to ex-parte state
ments the Ukrainian government Of
the Crimea does not form a part of
the Ukrainian republic. The advance
Is complete violation Of the Brest-
Litovsk treaty as it is into territory
OF the peoples Soviet republic. 1t is
a threat to our Black Sea fleet.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
LECTURE ON ALLIES.

with Our Allies in the Great War"
illustrated with 100 large colored
views of England, Ireland, Scotland,
Wales, Belgium, France, Russia and
Italy, These views obtained at consid-
cradle expense and trouble, have
never been shown before in this city;
many Of them are exceedingly beauti-
full, and all are of great interest. This
lecture is the first Of a series to be
given Sunday at p. m. upon the war
at the Universalist church on Hunger
ford court. These lectures, of great
educational value and interest, are at
tracing large audiences. They are
free to all.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
NEW DODGE TO DODGE DRAFT,
Men Register in Essential Industries
and Then Change Work.

New Haven, April GA warning
to registrants in the district was is
sued by the Second Connecticut Dis
trict board today against a practice
which has been detected of regis
trants who, having been given de-
ferred classification because they
have employment in essential indus
tries, are entering other lines Of
work. 1t is pointed out that regis
trant who deliberately does this and
fails to notify the board of the
change is liable to punishment for
misdemeanor.
Action is to be taken shortly
against certain men who are known
to be working at other non-essential
industries and who have final CLASH
fication cards issued by the respective
boards on their persons, according to
Patrick F. O'Meara, secretary of the
board. There are $1,000 registrants
in the district
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
CITY ITEMS

J. B. Thwing of Hartford was at
the Y. M. c.. A. last evening to talk
with young men interested in Y. M.
c. A. war work. Several have applied
for admission to this branch and Mr.
Thwing will return here later for
their final decision.
Bring your Panama straw hats
now. Conn. Hat Co.-advt.
Ex-Congressnlan and Mrs. Thomas
l.. Reilly of Meriden are the guests of
their son and daughter in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur e. j. Reilly of Camp
street today.
Final cleanup at Cooley & Troup S.
Advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
RABBI WISE COMING.

Rabbi Stephen A. Wise of New
York, regarded as one of the most
brilliant orators in this country to-
cay, will speak in this city early next
NJ onth. Rev. DR.. G. w. @. Hill, who
has been arranging a series of public
patriotic meetings, has secured Rabbi
Wises promise to visit this city and
he will probably speak here on FRI
day evening, May. 10. The meeting
will be at the South church and will
be public. No admission will be
Charged. ..
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
TURN OVER WOOD.
Growers Agree to Price Prevailing on
July 80, Last

Washington, April 25.-Wool grow
ers in conference here today with the
war Industries board agreed to turn
over to the government the entire
wool output of the United States at
prices based on the price prevailing
for washed wool on July 80 last.
In accepting the governments pro-
posal the growers avoided having
their product commandeered. The
government will take all wool pro-
duced and now in warehouses and
Will distribute what Is not required
for the army and navy to dealers for
civilian needs.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
LOCAL BANDS GENEROUS.
to Give Their Services
Gratis When Soldiers Come.

The various local bands have gen
erously offered to give their services
gratis on May 3 and 4, when the Camp
Devens soldiers return to this city for
an entertainment, parade and dance.
The musicians will take part in the
parade on May and will furnish mu-
sic at the dance to be given In the
armory on May 8.
All members of the various bands
have agreed to this plan and an aug
mented band of about SO pieces will
take part in the parade, while a IA
or 15-piece orchestra will furnish mu-
sic for dancing.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
MARINES CASUALTIES 274
''Sea Soldiers" Report 81 Killed, Off
GERS Wounded 4, and Enlisted Men
Wounded 236-One Co. Loses 21.

Washington, April 25.-Marines
fighting in France have had a total
of 274 casualties, marine corps head
quarters announced today. The cas-
ua1ties were divided as follows: Off
GERS wounded 4, enlisted men killed
"a and enlisted men wounded 236
One company lost FL men killed
and 14O wounded out Of total of
$50 men,
rnent that the marines are taking an
active part in the fighting. They
were among the first soldiers to go
to France but it had been understood
they were being used for police pur-
poses back of the fighting line.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
STATE FOOD SITUATION
George M. Landers' Iieutenants Re-
port Progress on Crop Production.
Employment of Woman and Bows.

Hartford, April 25.-Reports of the
progress being made by all depart
ments of the committee on food SUD.
ply, Connecticut State Council of De-
Tense, were heard this afternoon at
the Hartford club.
Arthur Howe and Col. Louis r,
Cheney reported on the use of BOYS
for farm labor as provided through
the medium of the Boys Working
Reserve. William G. Cheney made a
special report on Jail and prison la
Dor for use on farms. Mrs. j. w.
Alsop of Avon presented q report
dealing with woman labor for use on
me farms as provided by the Wom-
ans Land Army of America. Samuel
Russell, Jr., of MiddletOwn, chairman
of the livestock department, reported
on the importation of cattle into the
state by his committee, five carloads
having been brought in within the
last two weeks. Senator Hemenway
reported on the home garden situa-
ton of the state and F. M. Peasley
upon poultry activities. Mrs. Sam
uel Russell, Jr., of Middletown and
A. J. Brundage of the Connecticut
Agricultural college described the
progress made by the Junior Food
Army which had already enrolled
over 10000 boys and girls. Prof. w.
l.. Slade, Jr., and I. G.. Davis of the
Connecticut Agricultural college re-
ported on small grains and seed corn.
David Elder reported for the state la
Dor bureau upon the possibility of
securing man labor for farms through
the means Of a state organization.
Allan w. Manchester, county agent
of Litchf1eld county, reported on the
survey as conducted in his county and
the use which he had been able to
make of the facts secured through it.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
GAS MASK GIRLS DINE,

The girls working in the gas mask
department at the Russell & Erwin
Mfg. Co. gave a dinner yesterday noon
at the factory, where the tables were
decorated with American flags Pa
triOtic remarks were made by MeSsrs.
Cooney, foreman Of the departm emit,
O'Neil and King. The last two are
from the Philadelphia gas mask
school of the army. Each girl pres
ent was given a small American flag
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
"SHELLPROOFv' MACK TO SPEAK.

''Shellproof' Mack, a recently re-
turned soldier from France, will
speak tomorrow evening in Jr. 0. U.
A. M. hall under the auspices of the
odd Fellows Building associa ton.
Mrs. r. w. Egan and her two sons
and F. w. Latham and children from
the Children's Home will furnish the
entertainment.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
TROLLEY STRIKE ENDED.

Detroit, April 25.-The strike of
$500 motormen and conductors of
the Detroit United Railway Co., which
tied up street car service here since
yesterday morning, was called off
shortly before noon when the car men
voted to submit their differences with
the company to federal mediation.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
CALL STRIKE FOR MOONEY.

/, Seattle, April 25.-The state GEN.
trail labor council voted early today to
call a general strike here for "a
hours May /, according to official
announcement as a demonstration for
Thomas ]. Mooney. sentenced to hang
Following his conviction on the charge
Enf numbering one of the victims Of the
parade bomb explosion.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
FAREWELL FOR DRAFTEEs

DAILY council, K. of c., will hold
a special session this evening at which
time farewell reception will be ten
dered three of the members who de-
part tomorrow with the drafted men
for Camp Upton, L. 1.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
WILL CONVENE HERE
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Chooses New Britain for Convention
City in 1919.

Atlantic City, N. j., April 25.-The
Patriotic Order Sons of America, 1T
it's annual convention here, chose New
Britain, Conn, as it's next years con-
vention city.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25
REDMOND ESTATE S2s.SsO.

the Irish leader who died recently,
left an estate of 5,776 pounds
New Britain herald., 1918-04-25

Fresh British troops, packed In |
light railway cars, being rushed to the |
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-11
Daimler Motor Works
Are Bombed by British

London, March IL. British avi-
ators bombed the Daimler Motor
works at Stuttgart yesterday. The
oiIlclal announcement says:
On March 10 Germany was again
DIoLnbed by our planes in broad day-
Rght. on this occasion the Daimier
tMoLor works at Stuttgart were at
TONS OF bombs were dropped Sew
eral bursts We're observed on the
railway station where a stationary
Three burts were observed on 81
munltlon factory southeast of the
town, and other bursts on the Daimler
works and buildings around.
dostlle machines made a weak at
tempt to attack our formation over
an objective, but withdrew on being,
attacked. All of our machines re-
turhed except one, which had engine
Just before recrossing our lines on
the homeward journey.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED - For cash. second
Magazines. Novels, Wild West. NinE
| Carter. Jesse James, etc, in good con-
dition. Aurand's. 925 North Third
street.
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Lewistown Naval Officer
Killed on British Ship

Lewistown, Pa, March IA tel
egram to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Childs
announced the death of their son.
Senior Lieutenant Earl f. Childs, OF
the Navy. No particulars are known
other than that he was assigned to
submarine LIZ, and q letter received
by his mother said: Il am proud
or having navigated the LIZ 1900
miles through storms without sights
Tor longitude. We are in the sub
marine zone indefinitely. looking
death face to face. but that is to-
be expected. It's a great life. and.
great game we are playing; the
odds are high, but so are the stakes"
Lieutenant Childs is a graduate Of
Annapolis, class of rs, and is sur
VlVed by his wife in Brooklyn, par
ents here and one brother in the
Army.
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WANTED - Secondhand safe
large size-.in good condition s1o
North Eighteenth, or call Bell 1871
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Harrisburg, Pa.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
Letters of Administration on the
estate of George A. SALESMAN, late of
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa, de-
teased, having been granted to the
undersigned residing in Harrisburg,
Pa, all persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims
will please present them for settle
ment to
UNION TRUST COMPANY OF PENN
SYLVANIA.
Or Administrator.
JOB J. CoNKLIN,
PAUL G. SMITH.
Attorneys.
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GARAGES
ACCESSORIES AND REPAIRS

NOW is the time to purchase live
rubber filters and save the cost of
extra tires and tubes. Sold by C. E.
Anderson, sol North Eighteenth.
City. Dial 545S.
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FOR SALE

No. 222 s. Fifteenth Street - Frame
S-room house, with all modern inn
provements, and well located.
Price ..........'...,. ...$2, 500. 90
No. 1925 Zarller Street Two-story
brick house, with six rooms, bath.
front porch, side entrance and paved
street. A good investment.
Price ........... .......,.$2, CSC. 90
No. 1885 Spencer Street - Very de-
sirable Groom brick house, with
steam heat, electric light, porch
front, side entrance and drive alley
in rear. Price ..........$2,S5O,O 90
No. 1851 swatara Street - Groom
brick house, with all improvements.
front porch, paved street, immedi.
Price ........'.'.'... .$3, 000. 90
No. 1929 Regina Street - S-storv
brick house. with s rooms, bath. fur
mace, gas, front porch, side entrance.
A bargain at ............$ So, 500. 90
No. 15S Royal Terrace - Modern .
story Groom brick house, well To-
Gated and now rented at $4,000 per
month. Price 500. 90
No. 1903 Walnut Street - Groom
brick house, and with all modern inn
provements, facing beautiful Reser-
Voir Park. Price .....$3, 600. 90
No. 121 n. Eighteenth Street - Cor
ner ten-room brick house. with
steam heat close to two street car
lines. Price .$4, 500. 90
]. T.. GIPPLE,
No. 1851 Market Street
Member Harrisburg Real Estate Board
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Harrisburg, Pa.
NOTICE

NOTICE
Letters of Administration in the es-
tate of j. Curtin Weiriclk, late of
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penn
sylvania, having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted TO
the said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment, and those
having claims or demands against the
estate of the said decedent win make
known the same without delay, to
BESSIE WEIRICK,
Administrators.
ROBERT SUCKER,
Attorney,
Russ Building,
Harrisburg, Pa
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FOR SALE
AUTO OWNERS
Compare Our Tire Prices.
2Sx3 Non-skid Tires, $1,000

All other sizes.
II. Il. ESTERBROOK,
Dial 1890. 912 N. Third St
STERLING TIRES AND TUBES.
5000 MILES. FREE REPAIRS.
MARKERS STERLING ACCESSORY
HOUSE. 1909 MARKET ST.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
North Eighteenth Street, No.
33-If you want an up-to-date
dwelling in the best section of
the Hill at SLAUGHTERED
PRICE, inspect this and phone
us at once. Owner left city.
Steam heat: paved street. Pos
session soon. A Rare bargain.
BACKENSTOSS BROS,
Russ Buildings.
ember Harrisburg Real Estate Boa
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ROOMS FOn RENT

ONE, TWO OR THREE unfurnish-
cd rooms; gas and electric lights; use
a bath. Apply Fourth and Muench.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-11

TWO furnished rooms for light
housekeeping, or four men boarders:
all conveniencess use OF bath. Apply
~ North Seventeenth street,
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Possession to these Properties can be
obtained April l
~ story single stucco dwelling, with
all improvements; located at 1906
Manada street, Cloverly Heights.
Price, .............. .SS,OOO.OO
$50 Hummel street; good 9-room
brick, with all modern improve
ments. Price ...........,S3, 10000
1922 Green street; 3-story' brick; .
rooms and bath; steam heat; Offer
ed at the right price.
1921 Market street; Groom brick
dwelling; gas; electric light; fur
mace heat. Price. .$3,SOO.OO
1925 Chestnut street; 3-story brick
dwelling; s rooms and bath; gas and
electric light; steam heat; brick
garage on rear of lot; attractive
at ................ ......$4, $4,000
221 Maclay street; 10-room brick
dwelling, with gas, electric light,
steam heat; lot, 21x112.
BRINTON-P CO.,
Second and Walnut Streets.
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Diamonds Bought for Cash; appraisa-s
for estate. z Il. Caplan Co, zoe Nj,
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE - Diningroom and Res
taurant Business. Good location and
doing a good business. No competi-
tion near. j. Il. Gipple, 1851 Market
street.
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ROOMS WANTED

FOR men working on Government
work at Middletown and New Cum
berland.
File name, address, number of rooms
and rate at
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.,
200 Dauphtn Building,
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ROOMS FOR RENT

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
RENT = Second or third floor, APP
ply 14S8 Nerth Sixth street.
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FOR RENT - Two furnished or un-
furnished rooms, with heat, light and
bath; use OF phone, II. +. Esterbrook-
SIz North Third street,
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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
HOUSES AND APART
MENTS

GACELLENI dOOS6o AMI ASAHT-
MENTS
Are offered you at Carlisle for $500
to $4,000 per month; also a number of
homes without improvements as low
as $500 per month.
Committing service between Carlisle
and Harrisburg is especially adapted
for workers in Harrisburg and VII
cinity. Travelling accommodations in
Guiding the G. V. II. r., the Philadel-
phia Il Reading and the Valley Trac-
for forty-slx trips by rail; the time of
travel of the eighteen miles about
thirty-five minutes. The best of educa-
tional advantages for your children
from kindergarten to college degree.
Carlisle is the city beautiful. You
will be delighted with the splendid
recreational and living facilities.
Phone OF address. Real Estate Ex-
change, Carlisle Chamber of Com
merce, Carlisle. Pennsylvania.
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DON'T be a rent payer all your
life We have several houses with
improvements that can be bought
with small cash payment, balance in
monthly payments. III. G.. Pedlow, 8
South Thirteenth street.
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FOR RENT. APRIL - 1903 North
Second; 3-story brick; eleven rooms
and bath; electric lights; steam heat;
everything in first-class condition.
Apply 213 Pine street. Bell phone
2139.
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CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNITURE
Bought at highest casn prices ana
sold reasonable. s. Eefkin, 4O7 RroaI
street. Bell phone 1850.
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LARGE, furnished room on third
hooh also TIVE unfurnished communi-
eating rooms, on first noon or entire
nrst Hoort references Apply ELL
North Sixth street.