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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
CONNECTICUT HAS
48 IN TANK CORPS
Candidates to Be Examined in
Hartford May II and IS

Hartford May 15.-Forty- light
Connecticut mon have been indicted
or enlisted in the Tank Corps of the
United States army through the of
flee of Leo A. I<orper, federal direc-
tor for Connecticut of the United
States employment service and allied
services. This Office was esta blished
under the direction of the govern
ment in cooperation with the Con-
necticut Council Of Defense. In ad-
dition there are now on hand the ap-
plications of between 20 and 80 men
for the Tank Corps, large per
centage of whom will doubtless be
accepted. Further opportunity for
Connecticut men who wish to enter
this branch of the service will be
given on Friday and Saturday Of this
week at the state capitol in Hartford,
when an officer will be at Room %,
korper's office, to interview men ap-
plying for enliStm ent or induction.
Men of draft age are eligible. At
present this is the only service in
the army which is recruiting men
classified under the draft.
The notice given out in connection
with the offering of this opportunity
to enter the Tank Corps says: Men
are wanted with force, stamina, and
initiative who have the physique and
strength to stand up under severe &C
tive service such as is required in
manning the tanks. 1t is especially
desired that mon with knowledge of
mechanics should apply The tanks,
both in offense and defense, have
come to be most important factor
in determining the outcome of the
world war;
Lieutenant T. w. Crosby of the
Tank Corps will be at Room Is,
State Capitol, Hartford, on Friday
and Saturday, May Il and IS, to in
terview men who wish to apply for
enlistment or induction into the Tank
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
STAMPS FOR GOLF PRIZES.
Clubs Decide to Aid Government
Through Tournaments.

Hartford, May 1o.-Golf clubs in
all sections of the state have agreed
to give tournament prizes during the
coming season in thrift and war
savings stamps instead of in golf
balls and others trophies, according
to announcement made today at the
office of the state director of war
savings.
Several days ago a letter was ad-
dressed to 80 golf and country clubs
in all parts of Connecticut, asking
for patriotic cooperation along these
lines. The responses have been COM
ing in to gratifying extent, and State
Director Howell Cheney has been as
sured on all sides that thrift and war
savings stamps will play prominent
part in all tournam ents to be held
this year.
One of the first organizations to
offer its cooperation to Director
Cheney was the New Haven Country
club. T. r Oliver chairman Of the
tournament committee of the club
states that the entire tourname nt
fund of the club will be devoted to
the purchase OF war savings stamps
in place of the usual prizes. Mr.. Oil
yer also says that the golfers have
agreed to keep the stamps in their
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
TO REMOVE CLOUD ON TTrLE.

10 clear title or property MIS-.
Ann Degnan has brought suits in the
city court against Elizur n Smith,
William II. Giddings and Henry p,
Strong and James Shane. The prop
ertv in question is on LaSaue street.
A bond for deed given January 10.
1851, by Elizur \. Smith to William
Ringwood and has never been record
ed as having been released. or Jan
uary II, 1857, the property was liened
by William H. Giddings and Henry T.
Strong against Thomas Carroll. In
August. 1S7-, James Carroll gave a
mortgage to James ]. Shane for So
600 and it has never been released.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
MEAT DEALER AND
HEALTH DEPT. CLASH
Andrews, Swift & Co. Charged With
Selling Veal That Is Not
Stamped by Inspectors.

AS a climax to the controversy be-
tween the health department and
Joseph r. Andrews, of Andrews, Swift
at o'clock yesterday to inform Su-
perintendent H. J. Moore of it's posi-
tive support in the attempt being
made to make the local meat dealer
conform to the ordinances relative to
having meat stamped.
The controversy has arisen because
Mr.. Andrews purchases veal from Il
Vermont farmer and it arrives in this
city minus the entrailS and is sold
without the city, approving stamp.
DR.. MOore's contention is that this viO-
Reeks declared that he is of the opin-
ion that the city has the right to in
sist that the meat be stamped and his
opinion concurs with that of the cor
poration counsel On the other hand,
it is said that Andrews, Swift & Co.
lawyers in Boston hold that no law
is being violated.
The meeting yesterday was sched-
uled to be the annual one at which
officers for the year are elected. but
inasmuch as DR. G.. H. BOdlcy declines
DR.. T. f. Reeks and Dr. Fl. T. Bray
find that their other duties will not
permit them to take the position, def
mite action was deferred. A letter
from Judge Daniel F.. Markha m,
county health officer. was read suT-
costing the establishment Of a vene-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
IN MERCHANT MARINE.
johnson, Gaudette and Mcdonnell
of This City Accepted.

Boston. May 15,-Herbert E. john
son, of 1913 East street. Ernest j..
Gaudette. Of $50 Cleveland street and
Thomas J. Mcdonnell, of $50 Main
street. all Of New Britain, Conn.,,
were among the rs men who yester-
day were accepted at the Custom
House for training for the new
American Merchant Marine. 1t was
a record breaking day for enrolment
in this service, as the largest num-
Der enrolled on any one day prevl-
ously was 62.
Of the big number Of men accept
ed for training yesterday and sent on
board the training ships at East Bos-
ton, 35 were from Massachusetts,, p
from Connecticut, from New Y orl1,
each from New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania each from Rhode Island and
Vermont, and l each from New
Hampshire and from Virginia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15

real clinic in this city, but while the
commissioners favored the plan, they
agreed that it is the duty of the state
officers to gather the necessary infor-
nation.
DR.. Moore said that it is vital, in
the interests Of saving the lives of
babies, that the city take control Of
the milk situa ton. At present this in
stitution Is managed by number Of
philanthropic women who are given
only about $500 per year to eXpend,
and the superintendent thought that
with a little more money the city
could handle the station in a most
satisfa Glory way. DR.. Rocks explained
that it will be impossible for the
health department to assume control
of the station this year, but he added
his unqualified support to the nation
wide plan to save babies lives, and
said everybody in New Britain should
clio his or her part to assist in cutting
down the infant mortality
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15

ton to the French Red Cross by the
American Red Cross, at this partlcu-
lar juncture, would be as effective anu
as much appreciated by the people
throughout France as amy one thing
that could be done.
IF the American people could be in
France TODAY" stated Mr.. Dawson in
q private ca blegram received here,
.thev would leave nothing undone to
contribute to the help and support OF
the French people. In France, as in
italy, Red Cross work is largely ex-
tended toward helping the soldier, his
family, and the refugees. In other
words, the American Red Cross is in
principle and in substance helping
those affected directly by the war, all
of which is essential to keep up the
morale.
zone of the earlier appropriations
for the American Red Cross work IN
France was a contribution of $1,000
600 to be used for the relief of needy
families of French soldiers. This
money, distributed among $4,000 fam
lies, exerted a tremendous influence
in maintaining the morale of the
French army.
According to all the latest reports
reaching here from the other side, 1T
is impossible to over-estlmate the I'M
portance of the work that confronts
the American Red Cross in France and
Italy III the, months directly ahead.
! The war is at an acutely critical
stage Much--aImost everything, in
fact-hangs on the immediate future.
Eventual victory for the armies Of
{ liberty seems to depend on the ability
of the British, French and Italian
! troops to hold back the Teuton hordes,
and on the staying powers of the AL
! lied countries until the United States
Is able to mass it's full, fresh strength
! on the battlefield"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
|ANIELS TO SPEAK
At BRIDGEPORT
eCretary Of Navy Will Appeal
for Red Cross Support

! Hartford, May 15.-Connecticut is
Z II organized and ready for the Sec
bnd War Fund Drive for s1OO,oOo,-
MOO, which the American Red Cross
leeds to carry on which will take
&ace throughout the country next
ASek Those in charge of the work
II Connecticut feel certain that this
I ;tate will do its part for this cause.
plans are already going forward for
kncetings and rallies and other ap-
bea1s to the public for help in this
E}ed Gross campaign. The drive will
ppen on May 20 and end May q.
Secretary Of the Navy Josephus
Daniels will fire the opening gun Of
the American Red Gross second war
May 30 Secretary Daniels will visit
bridgeport on that day and among
Tother enga eements will address Red
Gross workers at the dinner at the
|StratHeld hotel Similar dinners are
to be held in each district as the
'cpening of the Red Cross drive.
The following statem emf from the
Headquarters of the American Red
Cross in Washington has just been
received by those in charge of Red
Cross work in Connecticut.
announcement is made of a gift
Of 100000 francs tS1,750,000) to
the French Red Cross. from the war
fund Of the American Red Cross.
The action involved is one of the
results of the visit to France Of
Henry 2. Dawson. chairman of the
war council and other American
Red Cross officials who have been
inspecting the Red Cross activities
abroad. \ cabled recomm endation
from Chairman Dawson that the
money be made availa BILE hmm ediate-
~ was approved by the war council.
I'm a cablegram to one of his
collea CUES a few days ago, Mr.. DaVl-
son expressed the opinion that every
fling which the American people
could do should be done at this time
to.a ssist. alleviate, and give courage
in France.
THE French Red Cross, a volun-
iarv organization. has been so pressed
for funds that it either had to ge
rooney from some source or curtail its
work. The demands upon il have beer
tremendous and increasing. A thor
o1Ieb investigation of the situation was
made and it was the unanimous rec
onmendation of the finance commit
loo Of the commission to France, and
tbe 2aeads of various departments bes
3b1e to nudge. together with the ex
RECESSION Of opinion Oh the part of th'
French government and competen
French authorities, that a contrlou
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
CITY ITEMS
Humphrey ad. Grove Hill property

Humphreys ad. Grove Hill property.
-adVt.
MIR. and Mrs. IS. G. Norton Of Hart
ford avenue announce the ENGAGE
ment of their daughter, Jennie Eliza
beth, to Leon Hoadley of Connecticut
avenue.
Benjamin ". Calvert of Park street
has enlisted in the Naval Reserve as
radio operator, and expects to be
assigned to Pelham Bay. \. Y. He is
a graduate of the Vocational Hish
school ia do class.
A marriage license has been issued
to Alfred Benson of 29G Arch street
and Miss Jennie Swanson of 81 Arch
street.
Theodore Johnson has sold proper
Buy your seed potatoes and fertiliz-
err at Stanley Svea Grain and Coal Co.
-advt.
Anthony Bojeck of 1902 Sexton
street told the police last evening that
boys took five chickens and killed
them.
A pile Of rubbish in the rear Of M
MilIelslli's block at the corner Of
Main and Winter streets burned last
evening and Engine Co. No. 5 was
called to eNtinsuish the fire.
William G.. Steiner and Charles
Splettstoeszer have enlisted in the
Naval Reserve.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
SUPPORT WAR is
|. 0. 0. F. MOTTO
Grandmaster Chapman Sounds
Keynote at Convention

Waterbury, May 15.-The necessitv
of supporting the government in every
way in the prosecution of the war was.
emphasized by Grand Master George
M. Chapman in his report to the an
nual session of the Grand lodge of
Connecticut Independent Order of
odd Fellows here today. He spoke of
the work which the order had done in|
furthering the food conservation pro-I
gress Of the government and also said
that up to January l of the present.
year 81 lodges in this state had taken
an aggregate of $4,000 in Liberty
Bonds Reports on subscriptions to
the third loan he said had not yet
been received, but the indications were
that the response had been generous
as it had in the buying of thrift
stamps and war savings certificates
The order had furnished 1,20O men
for the country's service so far.
Among his recommendations was
one that an assessment of one dollarX
be laid on he membership for the yea1
July |, 1918, to July /, 1919, to BID
paid January l on the basis of mem
bership on July /, 1913 and on Jus
l. 1919 on the basis of membership
on January | of that year the fund
~ We uScu 70 pay SICK DenG1tS5 as wei
as dues The previous assessment q
% cents per capita which had bee
laid only to pay dues he said had bee
all paid in.
A considerable gain in membershi
in the lodges and Rebekah lodge
had been shown during the year h
said and a generally satisfactory con
dition of the order prevails in til
jurisdiction.
On January / of the present yea
the total membership in the state, az
cording to the report of the gran
secretary William s. Hutchinson
New Haven, was 1881, a net ga
for the year of $50. The membersh
of the Rebekah lodges was $500
net gain of 1877.
The total assets on January l we
81, 6,69S.79 invested funds, $685.
S21.24; invested in regala and 9TH
equipment, s1S0,S77.55; net gain
assets for the year $45, 1920 Tot
funds in the Rebekah lodges amountd
to $641,742.02, with a net loss of s.
1857. Total receipts for the Soldie
and Sailors fund were $6,421 %.
The report of Grand Treasurer 81
ney w. Challenger of Bridgepo
grand lodge showed receipts, for t
year of 81 ,980.13 and expenditures
$7,4SS.99 leaving BALANCE.
$3,491.14. - .-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15

Walter Pohlman is confined to h
home by illness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
STANLEY SCHOOL LEADS
Candy Dealers Reported to Find Sales
Affected as Children Are Saving
for Uncle Sam.

The Stanley school has the lead
this week in the School Thrift Stamp
League campaign With the Niorthend
school a close second The Stanley
Quarter pupils are among the most
enthusiastic young patriots in the
city. The penny candy stOrekeeperS
all over the city are finding that the
Thrift Stamps are making a big in
road on their sales, as the children
are saving and buying stamps with
the money they used to blow in fol
sweets. The school league standing
follows.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
TISK-SERGENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Scrgcnt Of 96
Hawkins street announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss Sar
IN Sergent, to Gecl &c l.. Zisll of As
Woodland street. The marriage Will
take place in June. Mr.. Zisk is a pop
ular member Of the composing room
staff Of the Herald. Miss Sergent is
employed at the New Haven Dairy
as a bOOkkeeper
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
TO TRY FOR COMMISSION.

George Brady, one of the five sons
Of Mrs. Thomas H., Brady to serve
Uncle Sam; has been chosen to take
the officers training course for COM
mission in the Navy. He is now train
ing at Newport Navy Training Station.
Mr.. Brady was a student at Columbia
Law school When he enlisted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15

Corps. Those who wish to see Lieu
tenant Crosby at that time should
make an appointment beforehand by
telephOning Hartford, Bushnell so.
This is 4 fine opportunity for quail
fled men to see active service quick
w.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15
FIREMEN'S VACATIONS.

Lieutenants Fred Smith OF Engine
Co. no. S, and Thomas Higgins of
Hose Co. Nc. left today on their
vacations. Hoseman Oscar Nygren
left on hissvacation also and, having
been drafted into the National Army
will leave for camp at the termina-
ton of his leave.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-15

possession until the end of the sea-
son, so that it would not be possible
for a player to win thrift stamps one
week, and then dispose of them by
thus paying their entrance fees into
the next tournament.
Evening star., 1918-12-16
fourteen Opportunities" Again.

Once more Washington is asked to
accept fourteen opportunities" for
practical, direct charity. The Asso-
ciated Charities presents its annual Hist
of fourteen worthy cases, individuals
land families, for whose support dur
ing the coming year the sum Of $S,7SS
IS asked. This amount is larger than
usual because of the higher cost of
living, but there can be no doubt that
st can be fully subscribed as have all
other sums requested for the same pur-
pose just before Christmas. Notwith-
standing the many demands upon the
purse at this time of year the "four-
teen opportunities" are to be consid-
.ered as paramount claim. This form
Lsf specific provision has become fea-
fture of Washington's annual charity
sprogram. By fully subscribing the
amount required the burden upon the
maintenance fund of the
charity organization is definitely and
materially lessened. These cases have
been as in the past carefully chosen
and every dollar given, whether speci-
fed as for an individual opportunity
or subscribed without assignment to
tho fund at large, goes fully for the
support Of worthy, needy persons.
Evening star., 1918-12-16
Portugars Unhappy Record.

Ever since King Carlos and Crown
Prince Luiz of Portugal were assassi-
mated in 1908 that country has been
in a state of serious ferment. Pass
ing from monarchy to republic in 1910
it has been continually beset by agita-
tions, plots and counter plots, and
now the republican decade ends with
another assassination. President Paes,
who attained that Office in consequence
of q revolution a year ago, has been
slain, for what reason is not yet dis.
closed, and his assassin has been killed
by the populace.
It is most unfortunate that this
crime should be committed just on
the eve Of the peace conference in
Paris, in which Portugal is to partici-
pate. Republican form Of government
has not been a marked success in that
country if the frequent changes and
disturbances are to serve rs an indi-
cation. Just how much Of this trouble
is due to the Vaccinations Of monar-
chists Is not clear, but IN any case the
demae11tie smEimautiHP Pnxtus1tAaa
Evening star., 1918-12-16
Chairman Simmons Notice.

Mr.. Simmons wants the way in the
Senate cleared for the revenue bill,
now started on its journey. He is in
charge Of the measure, and appreciates
the difficulties that exist.
As is known, the bill is sort Of in
terloper. It has no proper place on
the sessions card. It should have been
passed at the last session. But delays
of one kind or another set in, and
it was forced over to the present ses-
aion. = d
Tho importance Of the bin cannot
be denied. It carries a large sum Of
money for definite and pressing pur-
poses, and the government must be
supplied.
At the same time the importance Of
the measures which properly belong
on the card is equally clear. The time
Of the session Of right belongs to the
ARplapEiatiQa bills; and aans
Evening star., 1918-12-16

too much. They, too, carry large sums,
and for q variety Of necessities. The
money must be voted, and should be
voted before March 4.
Whatever time, therefore, is devoted
to the revenue debate win be 90 much
deducted from the time rightfuHy be-
longing to the appropriation bills.
The republicans have decided not
to delay matters on account Of the
item in the measure relating to the
assessment for 1920. They Will con-
tent themselves with protesting that,
and thus leave the responsibility with
the democrats.
But, allowing for this change Of plan,
there is yet material in tho bill for q
good deal of debate; and we may ex-
pect it to be utilized. In fact, notices
of many amendments have been given,
some by senators who have specialized
on taxation and always handle the SUBJ
ject informingly.
So much has happened since the first
steps with this measure were taken,
much curiosity will attach to it until
it is out Of the woods. Its final shape
nobody could hope to forecast. Some
thing further may happen to force
other changes. Some Of the amend
ments to be offered may be adopted.
But, in the main, the people are ad-
vised now of what is coming, and
should prepare to pay. It is not 60
ing to be a popular measure; but
there will be a certain relief in the
consciousness that it is the last one
providing for real war activities. The
war, happily, is now over, and future
tax bills, though large, will relate to
peace times and how to continue them.
Evening star., 1918-12-16
Give Federal Workers Living Pay!

Supplementary estimates have been
submitted by the heads of the depart
ments and bureaus of the govern
ment for salary increases on the score
of the high cost Of living, which, the
chiefs declare, makes it imperative that
the government workers should be
given additions to their compensation.
Even if the war were in full progress,
with the need of strict economy in
jail respects, these salary increases
should be granted. The permanent
staff Of the departments has suffered
seriously from the lack of assured ad-
ditions to their pay, while the costs
of the necessities of life have risen
steadily, remaining high. Further
more, their compensation, save for the
slight bonus granted in the appropria-
ton bills, has remained stationary,
while new workers have been taken on
at much higher scale of pay than
has prevailed for similar services in
the ranks of the older force.
In any event, whatever the policy
regarding the appropriation bills, the
minimum wage bill should be pressed
to enactment at this session. This
measure provides that the government
shall pay no person less than $3 day,
which is by no means a high minimum
compared with the pay scales prevail
ing in the trades and unskilled occu-
pations in private employment. At
present, even with bonuses, the gov
ernment is getting service at much
lower rate than practically every pri-
vate firm or individual. The three
dollar minimum is demanded as a mat
ter Of elementary justice to a large
number Of worthy and efficient peo-
pie, who have shown their loyalty to
the government by remaining at their
posts during the period of wage in
flation.
The other day a plea was presented
to committee of the House by rep
resentatives Of the Federation Of
Federal Employees, asking that all
salaries be advanced at the rate
of 81 a day. While the Nolan
bill provides for minimum wage, this
petition aims at a horizontal increase.
The two should be considered together,
and favorably. The establishment of
the minimum pay will not affect those
in the higher ranks, who need addi-
tional compensation quite as much
as those at the lowest range. By fix
ing minimum and adding dollar q
day to the scale throughout the gov
ernment will be merely doing what
every other employer has done during
the past two years. This petition can
not in justice be denied.