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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15

zA1.LIEo ADD DAILY TO STRENGTH OF LINES
London May 14The correspondent of the International
news service learns auhortatvely that every day the re-
sumption OF the German drive delayed the Franco British
positions are improved better withstand the new
assault. ~ ~
Inc AIMED n command expects the regions of the Lys
anders) and the Montdder sector southeast of Amiens
TO be the storm centers in the coming struggle
General Foch has everything hand Unified command has
proved an unbounded success
The allies strengthening the terrain everywhere The
enemy offensive and tactical work according to high ranking
experts superior to his showing Verdun and his recent as
saus the best efforts he has vet made in this war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15

HUNDREDS OF WOMEN TAKE PART IN RIOTS
LONDON May l4-Ser1ous rotng has occurred Smchow
near Prague Capital of Bohemia according to the Exchange
Telegraph company S Amsterdam correspondent
Hundreds OF women took part the riots and nineen were
"hue LOU more, who protested, imprisoned for
four days without Open revolt is SPREADING brogho,
Bohemia the dispatch says
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15
Auditor IN Furnish Plan

The resolution offered ny Mr. Pow
crs calls upon the auditor to present
the council report as 70 what. in his
opinion. could be done in he shane Of
eliminating expenses and as to hoy
the government can he conducted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15
NATIONAL FISHERIES
ASSOCIATION MEETS
Convention Not Largely Attended. But
Delegates Are Most Representa-
tive and Distinguished.
WELCOMED by MCDONALD LEE
Former Commissioner for Virginia
Extends Greetings to Visitors
President Round Delivers ANNUAL
Address. Calling for Food Saving.


The wartime convention of the Ma
tional Association of Fisheries Com
n1tsStoners. being tho tenth, was not
largely attended when the sessions
began at Murphy's hotel Yesterday
morning. hat the personnel was most
REPRESENTATIVES consisting OF delegates
from many sections of the country.
Mayor Ainslie gave the delegates a
warm welcome. and spoke Of the
great i'm portance of such body par
tiCuIar!y AT this time when interest
is conferred more strongly than ever
IN FISH a. a food
The convention waS called together
by w. Mcdonald Lee. former presi-
dent and former commissioner of
fisheries of Virginia. He welcomed
the body 10 Virginia. and presented
the MANOR. ard EcV. ir William r.
Thompson, Of this city who offered
PRAYER.
NIcc-Frcsidcnt y r Butler. of
Pennsylvania. responded 10 tho vel
come Of the mayor. and the annual
address of the president Brayton a.
Round, Of Providence. Il. l.. was de-
uvered The address. IN part, was
as follows.
1T liz with pleasure that I greet you
at this our tenth annual convention.
This organization was conceived in
the interest of CO operation. mutual
exchange of thought and encourage
ment. The founder Of this assocIa-
ton. Mr. Charles Il Bacon, OF Tren-
ton. n. j.. had met with much dis
couragement and many set backs in
his endeavors to secure that progress
sive legislation necessary TO a full
and adequate development Of his state.
i L. 4pp az II
ing together the various state COM
missions and holding a meeting that
they might compare notes and ex-
change views which would be mutu-
ally beneficial
He had found. in his search for
information regarding the various
shell fisheries that the state legisla-
lures were very much alike in their
treatment of the commissions hay
ing charge OF the fisheries industries.
and feeling very much discouraged in
his efforts 10 secure Improvement and
better legislation. he decided to get
together the shellhsh commissions of
the various states along the Atlantic
and gulf coast and TO exchange 'griefs'
and Law MANS for A strong campaign
for success. and from this desire on
his part. was brought about the crea-
ton of this character there would be
deemed that by forming an organiza-
,ionof this character. there would be
more harmonious and effective
combination of the practical with the
theoretical problems.
Organization Advantageous.
1T was also considered ADVANTAGE
Gus to have an organiza ton OF this
character formed. from the fact that
we not only would be enabled to OBJ
tain an interchange of thought and
advice from the various associated
states, but we would also be able to
federal government,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-15

!tconsinasd on Paxs Thrss.l
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27

from May LIST. I will be at the fol-
lowing places to receive said taxes:
Blue Hills. Schoolhousc, Saturday,
May 18th, to o'clock: Berlin Town
hall, Saturday. May 18th. 1870 to
o'clock; Beckley post office Thurs.
day, May 10th, > to 7 o'clock; East
Berlin, Gaines store, Saturday. May
10Th, 100 to o'clock: Kensington
Jepsen's store, Friday, May 31st, / to
$50, and every Tuesday evening dur.
ing the month of May from ): 80 to
1:30 o'clock.
CHARLES f. LEWIS. Collector.
Town Of i5erIiI
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
FIRE THREATENS.
Fire Fighters Work Fast and Hard
on Hartford Avenue.

The fire in Edward Was's barn on
Hartford avenue, yesterday afternoon.
threatened the destruction of adjoin
ing frame houses. At one time four
houses were burning. The firemen
handled every one of the fires with
their usual skill and with slight dam
age to the adjoining places. Assistant
Chief Noble directed. the men. The
fire almost completely destroyed Wass
barn, owing to the delay in calling the
departm ent. 1t had gained great
Roadway when they arrived. Sparks
carried quite a way. The damage
was about ST 900 and the property at
risk was valued at $4,000.
Callnun Fred Prelle Injured his
thumb while clearing away debris.
His finger was torn by a nail.
The firemen were called to the
Hotel Washington this morning. An
awning was burned.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
CITY ITEMS

If YOU bring your Panama Hat
row, you'll get better satisfaction.
Conn. Hat Co.-adVt.
A Red Cross benefit dance will be
given at Bardeck's hall tonight by
the mem bers of the Austrian Singing
society.
Joe Bodeski of 6 3 Booth street is
reported missing from home.
A. D. S. fraternity of this city will
give a dance May in Booths hall.
All girls who are Interested in the
study of nature, are asked to meet at
the Y. w. G. A, Sunday afternoon at
2:3O to go on a walk for the study of
nature with E. Birmingham Schurr
curator of the Institute.
The fire department was called to
the corner of Lincoln and West Main
streets this morning for a grass fire
that threatened a barn near by.
John McGrath, of Camp Devens, is
spending a short furlough at his home
on Lawlor street
A cantata has been prepared by the
pupiIs of the Lincoln Street school
which will be presented at the Gram
mar school auditorium, Tuesday even
ing. The proceeds from the sale of
tickets Will go to the Junior Red
Cross.
The SVea Publishing Co. of Wor-
cester, Mass, publishers - tho Svea.
one of the largest Swedish publica-
tons in the country, has purchased
the Scandinavia" another Swedish
periodical, and will in the future be
the only Swedish publication in New
England. Joseph Hultgren will CON
tinue to act as New Britain CORES
pondcnt OF the paper in which capa-
city he has acted for the past II years.
resentative Of the Scandinavia.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
100000 over TOP
ON LIBERTY BONDS
Factory Workman Refuses to Buy
And Quits His Job.

over the top and the best of luck"
was Chairman A. J. Slopers an
nouncement this morning, when re-
porting the result of the Liberty Bond
sales to date. The amount reported
tC Boston last night was $1,000, $50.
The sale esterday-Liberty day-was
S344 800. New Britain is entitled to
one of the honor flags for having ex-
ceeded its quota apportionment for
the three issues, and Chairman S1oper
has addressed a letter to the author
tiles in Boston, directing them to send
the flag with the three bars designat
ing the patriotic response of the cit
liens in the purchases in the three
series of bond issues. He expects the
tIa6 will be delivered by May a. when
the bond sa les Will close. and at that
time there will probably be some GER
emony in connection with the raising
of it at the municipal flag pole III
Central Park.
Today the Boy Scouts are conducts
ms their Campaign for the sale of
bends. They were out hustlng, bright
and early. group or them visited
the police and fire headquarters. rs
announcement to go on with the
work. Prosecuting Attorney Kett had
a STRENGTHENING contest to sec whi'h
Of the three boys would get the sale
Of the bond he was ready TO take.
A. Aisenbers, treasurer Of Court
Srinoza, Foresters of america was
ord cred to buy 500 bond by the
court last night.
Four Swedish lodges meeting in
Vega hail have purchased bonds &c
the Value of $500. Andree lodge,
Odd .Fellows, Vega society Tegnor
1o,1
are the societies.
Bond sales at the Stanley Works
to date amount to $4,000 or $4,000
less than the goal set. The factory
will go lover the top
Sales at Landers, Frary & Clark's
Yesterday, amounted to $4,000, and
the ia Glory total to date is $4,000
A big rally was held Yesterday and
Vice President Searlc presided.
President Charles F. Smith spoke and
an address in Polish was given by
Principal A. S. Andruewicz. A man .
to man canvass followed. A worl>-
man in one department refused to
buy a bond and he was appealed To
with all manner Of argum ents, ex-
cepting force. Finally he was given
an ultimatum to buy or get out"
If he would not buy the workmen
said they would not work with him.
He settled the matter by asking fos
his time, and quitting his job. He
will probably leave town.
OF the 1000 employees at the STAN
ley Rule and Level Co.. 739 have
subscribed for bonds OF the third Sc
ries, The amount taken is S51,f00,
the average being in excess of $50
for every operative. Department 20,
has an average or s1SS per man. AL
most every one of the subscribers to
this series purchased of previous is
sues. The amount of subscriptions
taken in the first series by Stanley
Rule and Level employees was SAL
$50, an average of $3s per capita.
In the second issue the amount was
$40 per workman, the total being
$31, $50.
st. Mary's Ladies T. A. & 3. So
ciety has purchased 800 bond.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
..TARS" NOAuN ATIO\S.

Nominations to fill the vacancy in
the office of vice president OF the
Tabs will be closed tomorrow at
the meeting which will be held at $50
o'clock in the afternoon. Through the
enlistment Of James Murphy. president
Of the society. Thomas Grove was adj
Vanced to that office, leaving the Of
flee Of Vicc-p president open. The
names of two members of the organi-
zation have been prominently men
oned-those Of Henry Mcllnroe and
Fred McEnrpe.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
HART SEEKS APPOINTMENT.
VIII Take Examination for Police
LieutenanCy Next Week.

take the civil service examinations
next Tuesday evening for appoint ent
as lieutenant of police citing Lieu
tenant Samuel Bamforth will also take
the examination.
The latter will proba bly, receive the
appointm cnt, the civil service rules
permit the selection Of the appointee
from the three standing highest. 1t
was pretty we'll understood that Act
ing Lieutenant Bamforth would be the
only candidate. Chairman King, of
the police commission, advised Captai in
Grace to remind the sergeants that
Friday was the last day for filing APP
phcations. The contest for the place
may upset original calculat tons.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
RATS AS BIG AS
DOGS IN TRENCHES
Maple Street Boy Says tho Rats Play
Baseball, Using His Head
as Home Plate.

Following are several letters re-
ceiVed From Leonard Gleed OF Maple
street serving in France with the
Canadian forces:
FEBRUARY 2, 1915.
Dear Mother: ] am expecting tn
get leave to England in two or three
weeks, for | had to wait 81 months
for my first leave. | have not got
the parcels yet that You sent me.
suppose you read a lot in the papers
about the Canadians. Well, mum,
they just can't be beaten and Fritz
says they are the fiercest men he Is
up against. We give him h when
he stands and fights but he generally
beats it when he sees the Canucks
coming. lie says we don't fight for
our country, but fight to kill and pick
up souvenirs and YOU can bet your
life the dead are all rolled over and
searched. l guess you'd call it
rotten job. III have to stop now as
I'm writing to Alice today too.
Your loving son,
LEONARD.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27

1GO Caroline Ave, Ogdensburg, NJ.
ri suffered great deal for three or
four Years with Nc,-roHs SIX NraG-
arAe and DYSPEPSIA. Had o take two
to four seidlitz powders every other
day. Tried doctors bran gems
took all kinds of remedies - but
nothing did me good until T used
'Fruit-a-tires' OF Fruit LiverTahIcts.
/ was relieved the first day l used
them. IHtr wadc me 7leX ard KEEP
me 7GrH, and l am always glad to tell
people Of the great things 'Frr1it-a-
tiyes' have done for me.
have many friends in Oedensburg
now using Fruit a lives on my
Iecommendation".
G. f. BESWTICK.
SOC. box, 6 for s.. 80, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent on receipt Of
price, by FRUIT A-TIEL3 Limited,
OGDENGr'rr(. y. !,
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
EENSINGT0N men
GOING TO SLOCUM
ALA Cheastine and Stephen Paul
Sullivan Leave May 1
[ACKETT- MALLEY TRIAL


Town-Matthcw NJ Brown With
ColoI'ed Increment.
Two local men have been certified
\ the local board for division No.
tc go to Fort Slocum on May /.
hey are Salia Creastine and Stephen
Aul Sullivan, both residents Of Ken
|pgton, They will entrain on next
ednesday IN orning at the Plain|ilte
Ipot for the camp with the selec-
Ives from Bristol, Pennington,
|lainville, Southington, and West
artford. Thirty-two in all will go
it'll this increment, and will COM
3se the first group of local draftees
be sent to Fort Slocum. The de-
krture of these two will bring up
g honor roll of the town to nea.rly
/ ), which is a very creditabe one
town the size of Berlin.
Kasica Local Boy.
Pen amin Kasica who was killed in
rance during the battle of Se;cne-
rev, and the account of whose death
|opeared in last nights Herald, was
resident of Kensngton before me
or. Kasica was we'll known here
Idg had many friends in the town
Q lived with his sister on the Red
ov Farm for some time. He was
brn in Poland, and came with his
|nrents to this country when he was
lite young. Soon after the out
-eak of the war, he went to New
|ritain, and enlisted in Company e.
is11n a Il
Live to have the largest company in
q state. He leaves no close rela-
yes other than his sister, Mrs. Ma
|ka. He is the first Kensington boy
be killed in action.
Brown to Go to Camp Deycns.
Matthew M. Brown of this town will
/ to Camp Devens on next Tuesday
|;+h contingent Of colored men
r;ffed by the board for this town.
rown was the only local coIore1 Sc
Live to be called for examination
|, the board about two weeks ago
hen the board was examining the
Iored draftees in Plainville, and he
sscG with a high percentage. With
rovn will go ten other colored
-aftees from this section OF the
ate,
Nackctt -Mal1cy Trial Today.
The trial of John Haclett and
|1omas MallcY which was adjourned
lice because of the illness of the
|torney for the defense, M. d. Sake,
Il /. come up this afternoon at
clock in the Berlin court room. 1t
expected that something toward
king the case will be done this
|fornoon. as already, the case has
Ell adjourned twice. 1t is rumored
|ound town today that there is Il
ssil)iIitv Of one of the accused not
ing on hand today. as he has been
.ssing from town for about week
cooperative Association Elections.
" M Getting of the EarmRrS COOP
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
CONNECTICUT IN LEAD
Nutmeg State" setting Pace for New
England in Sale OF War Savings and
Thrift Stamps.

Hartford, April 27.-Sale of War
Savings and Thrift Stamps in Connec-
ticut now amount to more than
$4,000, 600, according to figures an
nounced today at the office Of the state
director of War Savings. OF this
amount, $2,SS1,000 has been sold
through the medium of the various
post offices, and the remainder
through the banks. -
Figures compiled by the state di-
rector show that Connecticut's per
capita sales are in excess Of $2.25,
placing this state in the lead among
all the commemorative Of New Eng
land. Figures sent out from Washing
ton show that Maine is second in per
capita sales and New Hampshire third.
Bridgeport is now leading the total
sales of the larger cities with a figure
slightly in excess Of 100000.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27

SHOES FOR BOYS
That Fit and Wear.-With stout
soles we offer Lace Shoes for school
wear. 1913 pair.
Butcher Balls with medium toe,
good boys Shoes, $3.50.
Calf Lace Shoes. black ones for
dress wear, narrow toe style with
invisible eyelets, $500, $500, $500
pair.
Tan Lace Shoes. good wearing
ones, Army style, $500 pair.
For little gents there are Calf
Shoes, $500, $3.50, $500 pair.
Boy Scout Shoes, tan, gray and
black, best foot coverings made for
wear, S2.75, $500 and 1915 pair.
Best grade.
Boys Sneakers. brown and white
ones Of extra good quality.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27

Dear Sis Alice: You say that it's
cold over there, we'll, it's cold here
too. 1t has been showing today and
tonight | have to so on outpost from
! to o'clock. | am still doing gas
guard duty and am in n pretty good
dugout, but tho rats (some as big az
dogs) bother me all night. They play
baseball on me and use my head for
home plate till I slam one Of them on
the jaw and send him crashing against
the wall. Then the game stops for
awhile. I'm telling you this because
/ know how YOU love rats, Love from
Len.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
District Of Plainville SIS. Probate



Estate OF John \. Anderson, late Of
PlainVille, in said District deceased.
Upon the application Of John A.
Abrahamson, administrator, praying
that he may be empowered to sell and
COM eJ' certain real estate OF said de-
ceased, as per application on file
more fully appears. it is
Ordered-That said application he
heard and determined at the Probate
Office. in Plainville in said District,
on the first day of May, A. u. 1913,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and
that public notice be given Of the
tendency OF said application and the
time and place of hearing thereon, by
publishing a copy of this order once
in some newspaper having a Circu-
lation in said District, and by post
ing a copy thereof on the public
sign-post in the Town Of Plainvillc,
in said District, at least three DAYS
Before said day Of bearing.
GEORGE r. BY1NGTON.
T,,I
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
JR. RED CROSS PROGRAM
Smallcy School Pupils Will Give En-
terfainmcnt in Grammar School
Hall on May S-Varied Program

ON May s in the Grammar schoo!
auditorium, the pupils Of the Smallev
school Will offer an evenings enter
tainnent for the benefit Of the jun
Tor Red Cross. The first part Of the
entertainment is a characterization,
THE Spirit OF Sacrifice" whose long
ago response is descriptive of the sac
rificc of the ancients when in the
days of Indian rule to appease the
Wrathful spirit who threatened star
walton and plague, the life Of the
chiefest maiden of the tribe was Of
fered. The response of today is y
tableau vivant illustrative Of the
work of the pupils of the public
schools in response to wars demands
The program in full follows:
The Spirit of Sacrifice: The long
ago response. Time: in the days Of
Indian rule. Place: ledge bordering
Niagara Falls. Characters: The
Indian chief, Joseph Bronstcin: the
medicine man, Peter Santi; Seneca,
Cathea Vibberts; braves and maidens.
pupils from grades 4, and j.
Entr' act-Camp and trench songs;
lover There, somewhere in france
is Lily, Keep the Home Fires
Burning, And the Caissons Are
Rolling Along, Keep Your Head
Down, Allemand", The Last Long
Mile"
The Spirit of sacrifice-~Today's re-
Spouse: ForeWord Hilda Besotr.
Knitting, shipping, machine stitching
of pillows, war certificates and drill
of the chiefest of the nation.
Folk Dancing-The kamarinskiai.
Shepherdess Dance, Wooden Shoes,
The Minuet, Norwegian Mountain
March.
prayer for the Flag of Freedom"
Louisa Lom bari; "AlTs Well, Sara
Wask owitz: Extra cts from President
Wilson'S Addresses, Bonnie Wiener,
Peter Santi, Morris koplow IT,
Charles Levine and Emil Wentiard.
Original Compositions-"H I
Earned My Thrift stamp, Louisa
Tombari; "A Conversation Between Y
Little Boy and a Thrift Stamp Eva
Krechevsky; Parade Of the Thrift
Stamps, Bertha Dennis and six pu-
pills from grade "; violin solo, Sim
pie Aven," David Luryca; "Our Boys
Raymond Onwin; Yankee Doodle and
the Spirit of rs. boys from grade
"; Hail and FAREWELL Otto kan1-
insl<v; SONGS Of Nations Ida kram err
and chorus.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27

Word was received by Emil He'd
ouist Of Bristol Of the death of his
brother, Private Eric Heduuist. Of
Company d. 102d Infantry, who was
killed in France while in action on
April 20. Private HeIQuist is we'll
known in Plainville and while in this
town he resided with the Nelson fam
~ Of East street. Heduuist was 20
Years old. He enlisted last summer
i'm Company ID and went to Mexico in
1916. He was With the same COM
pany when it Was stationed at Yale
Field in New Haven.
i1CdQuist took a very active mart
in the social affairs Of the town and
was often seen in the plays which
were given by the local Foresters
Men Get Notices.
Several men have received notices
t. report at the PIainNille railroad
station to go to Camp on April 80
and May 1. Those who will have to
go on April 80 are colored. They
are Charles H. Edmead, Jr., 217 West
Main street and Wilfred A. Hester.
IS Whiting street These men will
go to Camp DeVens.
The men who will depart on May
] are Edmund Adolph, West Point,
Miss; Trooto Nose, 100 Eighth street,
Long Island, n. Y; Henry Ward Tut
tie, Il Crown street. These men will
go to Fort Slocum
Joseph J." Burgess. 62 East Main
street. Will be sent to the Parker
Memorial School, Boston, Mass.
Forest Fire.
One Of the biggest forest fires in
the history Of the town took place
Yesterday afternoon The fire start
ed in Mountain View and swept to
Harris Corner. The fire department
was called out at $50 o'clock and
was kept busy until late in the eve
ming. The tiremen had difficulty be-
cause Of the pine trees which were
situated in the middle of the forest.
ut one time it was thought that
some of the houses at Harris Corner
would be burned and a line of hose
Was connected, How the fire orig
mated is not known. The blaze Of
the fire could be seen for miles
Ball Game Tomorrow
Tom orrow afternoon the first ball
game of the season will be PLAYED at
Aliens field at O'clock The local
team will play the independents OF
Hartford. The game was scheduled
for last Sunday but owing 70 the
rainy weather postponement was nee
essary.
Home Guard Inspection.
The Home Guard Inspection which
was scheduled for last Sunday will be
held tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock
at the field south Of the Plainville
Realty Company on East street. Two
out of town companies will be present
one from Bristol and one from New
Britain. 1t Is probable that a review
ing officer from Hartford Will be
present.
Funeral of Mrs. Corbin
rno funeral of Mrs nnA Cnrhin
New Britain herald., 1918-04-27
THRIFT

lis matter Of Habit.
Most habits are expensive.
The practice Of THRIFT il the very
reverse.
It is the opposite Of INDULGENCE,
but-IT LEADS TO TNDEPEND-
ENCE.
One of the best cures for indul-
gences and exbaVagances is the for
nation. of the habit of thrift. which
leads to the creation Of a bank ac-
count.
Once started, then continued
THRIFT opens the door to opDor
tunity, to contertmcnt. to indepcnd
ence.
START NOW by opening a bank
account with