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New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
COLT YS. MARLIN
 IN FRIENDLY SUIT
Action Brought to Decide Amount
 of Royalties Due

New Haven. Feb. An attach ment inyolving, several thousand dol- lars. has been placed on the Marlin Rockwell corporations munition fac tory in this city by the Colt Patent Firearms company of Hartford pend- ing the adjudication of disagree ment which has arisen between the two corporations over the payment of royalties on work done by the Marlin company for the Hartford concern.
 The entire factory and land on Will low street from Nicoll to Mechanic street together with the equipment in the factory has been placed under attachment.
 When the Marlin Firearms com pany, of which Mahlon Fl. Marlin was president, sold it's plant to the Rock well interests for approximately million dollars, the plant imme ediately started the manufacture of machine guns for the Allies. The contracts were secured from the Allies by the Colt company and the Marlin Rock well plant engaged in the manufac ture of the guns on @ royalty basis. The method was not on the sub-con- tract basis, it was stated last night by A. F. Rockwell, president of the New Haven corporation.
 Officers of both corporations, nor counsel of the two parties in the litigation would state the specific differences that exist over the royal ties. The / tier will be settled out of court, sd an officer of the Mar lin company last night.
 Vice President Frank C. NICHOLS or the Colt company, and Lewis Sperry, counsel for that firm. verified the suit last night. It was stated by them that a contract existed be- tween the Colt firm and the Marlin company, whereby Colt company agreed to assist the Marlin corpora ton in getting started on the man. ufacture of the Colt gun, 1914 model. The Marlin company was to pay a royalty on each gun manufactured, and additional royalties on all spare rarts made. The Marlin company made certain payments, and the dis agreement between the two corpor- ations arose over the final payment claimed to be due. The suit asks an accounting, and a court order for the recovery of the amount found to be due.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
SOLDIERS WRITE HOME
Sergeant Edward Ogren Writes That Company I Boys Appreciate To- bacco Sent Over to Them.

Mayor G. A. Quigley today received letters from several New Britain men with the American expeditionary forces abroad, among whom were Lieutenant R. w. mberlain, Ser geant Irving J. Dawson of the head quarters company of the 102nd h. fantry, Philip Nelson, private in Company F, and Sergeant Edward Ogren of Company l.. Sergeant Og- ren's letter follows:
 Permit me in behalf of the boys in Company to most sincerely thank you for the tobacco which you sent on to Us through Captain Gris- wold.
 'As the captain is not stationed in the same town with us, he turned the "weeds' over to me for distribution. The tobacco was divided among some ninety odd New Britainites and you can just bet they appreciat- ed it.
 ''When we first hit here the to- bacco situation was had, very bad, but through such people as you and others and those connected with var iCus smoke funds the situation has been greatly improved.
 We don't doubt but that we are perhaps missed some back home and we sure appreciate what the home folk arc doing for us. We some times wish it was so that we could step back long enough to talk to you, but as it is impossible the best we can do is to write our thanks.
 The boys are all we'll and are getting along splendid under what are at times trying conditions, They all send their best and hope to be back with you some day.
 "Very sincerely,
 EDWARD F. OGREN."
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04

especially true among those who had removed their clothes preparatory to an examination and were then com- pelled to wait an hour or longer for their turn.
 Appeal Board Sits Sunday.
 The district medical advisory board, which sat all day yesterday, hanuleo a number of difficult cases and all appeals, either by the doctor or the registrants were passed upon by them. This board is in charge Of Dr. George H. Bodley as chairman and Dr. c. M. Cooley as vice chairman. Other members are Dr. H. F. Moore, superintendent of health, pr. M. l.. Marsh, Dr. whipple of Bristol, pr. Miller of Southington, Dr. Swain, D.. D. S.. of this city, pr. Potts of this city, and pr. George Dunn. This board was called upon yesterday to pass upon 8 numb of unusual cases, chief among which was a case of trachima, the dreaded and highly con- tagious eye disease. Several diseases of filth were also diagnosed by this board, and one physical freak was a man with what one doctor said was two hearts and what another said was d, this case is to be held later with a medical authority in Hartford.
 Chairman Bodley stated today that because some of the members of this board have to come some distance and the experience of the past two days has shown him that there are not enough appeals to keep the board con- tinuously busy he has decided that he will hear no appeals next Saturday or next Sunday morning. Instead, the appeal board will sit at o'clock next Sunday afternoon to hear all appeals from Sa turday's and Sundays deci- sions of the frstbo ard or delayed ap- peals from the second board.
 A5O Ready for Service.
 The secretary of the second exemp- ton district gave out a statement this morning regarding the number of men examined and the findings of the doc tors. A total of ri men were exam ined in the two days of whom 450 were passed as physically fit for gen eral military service. Those disqual- flied mum bered 200 and the rest were classed as ready to do limited service There were only three cases in which it was necessary to postpone the ex- animation.
 Regarding the time when the last 5 per cent. of the first draft will go, the secretary states that he has no official information and knows only that newspaper accounts have set the date at February IS. The list in the sec ond district is all made up, however, and 3S men will go when the time comes
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
A. NJ. ID. ZION CHURCH.

There will be a chicken dinner at the A. M. E. Zion church on Corbin Place, under the auspices of the Preachers steward department, on Thursday, February .21, for the bene- fit of the church. The following arc requested to meet tonight at the par sonage to make financial arrange ments: J. 0. Brown, F. l.. Richardson, and Miss M. Gurley, Mrs. G. H. Stat on, Mrs. o. B. Diggs, Miss M. Green, Mrs. c. Moorehead, Mrs. Bessie Smith Mrs. Mary King, Mrs M. J. Dunn, Mrs Esther Fletcher.
 The prayer meeting will be held at the parsonage on Friday evenings, un- til further notice. The board of trus tees will hold it's monthly meeting at the parsonage tonight. On next Sur- day evening at 7:45, there will be a sacred concert by the choir which will be directed by the organist, Prof. J. J. Williams.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
FRATERNAL NEWS
Washington l.. Morgan Lodge, K. Of F.

Regular meeting of this lodge will be held tom evening at which time the Rank of Page will be con- ferred on a class of candidates. This lodge is making preparations to hold big Pythian night on the evening of Tuesday, February 19, this beins the date of the 54th anniversary of tho order of Knights of Pythias.
 The grand lodge officers are ex pected to bo present on this occasion, also the past grand chancellors of the state have been invited to be present and occupy the chairs of the lodge during the conferring of the Rank of Knight. This will be the first time in the history of the orler in Connecticut that these officers have been asked to assist In their entirety, during tho working of the rank. The Honor Roll of members in tho serv. ice will also be presented to the lodge at this time. The Thrift Stamps are finding a ready sale among the mem bers of the lodge.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
REDUCED 30 NUMBERS

Washington, Feb. 4.-Lieutenant Commander Ernest Friedrich, who, in command of the gunboat Nashville, fired by mistake late last summer upon an Italian submarine in the Mediterranean, was ordered reduced 90 numbers by the naval court which tried him, it was learned today and the sentence was approved by Secre- tary Daniels despite the fact that the Italian government officially inter ceded in behalf of the officer and the naval court made an unanimous recommendation for clemency.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
German Airdrome BoEnbarded.

London, Feb. 4-"Yesterday naval aircraft carried out bomb ping raid on the enemy airdrome at Houttave (Belgium)" the admiralty reports. Many bombs were dropped on the objective.
 During the day, in the course of aerial fighting, one enemy aircraft was destroyed and two were driven down out of control. Two of our machines failed to return"
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Once n Hun Always a Hun.
 (Columbia State.1

Once a Hun always & Hun--except for the addition of more frightfulness and more terrible methods of murder in war. The Germans themselves are responsible, both because of their atrocities in war and their insolent gloating over their ruthlessness, for the bad repute they have among the other peoples of the world. It seems that once a Hun means always Hun. The kaiser himself has suggested that he and his military leaders are iTnitat- ing Attia, and his soldiers the brutal followers of the murderous and shameless narauder.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04

l Sc0ol. It was of red brick two and a half stories high, with a frontags 1 Of forty feet on Massachusetts ave. 1 nue.
 The fro started in the basement near the furnace, apparently had worked it's way up inside the walls 1 and was bursting through the root when it was discovered by a naval officer Students of the naval schooi quartered in nearby buildings were immediately mobilized and, working in squads, went into the part of the basement where the ammunition used in rifle practice was stored The flames were very close and the smoke was stif1ing, but with handkerchief tied over their noses the sailors groped their way to the shell boxe: and brought them all out without ac. cident.
 Books and furnishings of the Bur sar's office and records of the Har- ward Departments of Economies and examination taken by some of the sailors yesterday were saved in the same way. President A. Lawrence Lowell said he believed virtually all documents of importance were re- moved
 Meanwhile the flrenen found that the firemen were making such head way in the wooden interior of the structure that it was impossible to save it.
 Dane Hall was built in 1892, the gift of the late Nathan Dane. an at torney of Boston. It was the first building of the Harvard Law School, but was used for this purpose only q short time. There were several reci- tation rooms in it. At the outbreak of the war part of the building was turned over to the government for use as headquarters Of the Ensigns' School. As the fire completely de- stroyed the interior, the university will now be required to surrender rooms in another building in order that the course of naval instruction may be carried on.
 Officials of the fire department said tonight that they believed the Gre started from an overloaded furnace.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
CURTVS--,JESTFR.

Miss Gertrude Jester, daughter of
 sIr. and Mrs. R. K. Jester of 43 Win
 shrap street, became the bride of Or
 lin G. Curtis, of 78 Lincoln street on
 Saturday morning at the home of Miss
 testers parents. Rev. Warren r. Eooke offlciated and following the cor smony the couple left on a wedding Zip. after which they will reside at & &8 SSouth High street Miss Jester was Employed at Landers, Frary & Clark $ Sffice, and MT. Curtis is a foreman at
 Tho Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
CAPTIVE YANKEES LOCATED
Six Americans, Taken Prisoner on No- vember 13, in Prison Camp at Tuch-
 eI, West Prussia, Red Cross Learns.

Washin gton, Feb. 4.--Six of the twelve American soldiers reported missing after the German trench raid on November 13 have been located by the Red Cross in a, prison camp at Tuchel, West Prussia. according to General Pershing's report to the War Department. They were captured in the first assault launched by the Ger mans on an American sector
 The six prisoners, with two others taken in subsequent action, are:
 Decker, IIoyt D., private; Vim cennes, Ind.
 Gallagher, Daniel B., private; Bloc ton, Ala.
 Godfrey, Herschel private; 70s Ridgeway avenue, Chicago.
 Grimsley, Clyde l., private; Stock ton, Kan.
 Hayburton, Edgar w., sergeant; Stony Point, N. c.
 Kendall, Vernon M, private; Roll, Okla
 Lester, John P, private, Tutwiler, Miss.
 Loughman, Harry R., private; 461 Oakwood Boulevard, Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Mrs. Palllina Bloom.

Mrs. Paulina Bloom. a we'll known Swedish resident, died Saturday night at her home 52 Kelsey street. She was 48 years old. Surviving are her husband, August Bloom, and the fol- lowing children, Mrs. Edward San quist, Philip, Joseph Lawrence, Paul, Leslie, Kenneth and EIvira. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and the Swedish Luther an church. The funeral will be held at ? o'clock tomorrow afternoon from
 her late home. Rev. Dr. $. G. Oh man will officiate at the service and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Mrs. John F. Leonard.

Mrs Margaret Leonard, wife of John E. Leonard of 65 Cottage Place. died yesterday. She was about AS years old. Besides her husband she leaves a son, James Leonard of Phoenix, Arizona, two daughters, Irene and Helen, the latter 8 student at the High school; her mother, Mrs. Catherine Allen, three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Mccarthy, Mrs. Daniel Kehoe and Mrs. Walter Henry of Newark, N. J. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the church of St. John the Evan geliSt.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
BAKER INFORMED OF
 STRIKE AT ST. LOUIS
Chamber of Commerce Wires to War Department Concerning Tie-Up
 In Traffic.

st. Louis, Feb. 4.-Long before dawn today, thousands of people lett their homes on the tramp to factories office and stores on account of the demolation of the street car service caused by strike of conductors and motormen, begun late Saturday night.
 Information as to the situation was telcgraphed to Secretary Of war Baker last night by Paul Bum, sec retary of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce.
 "We felt it our duty" said MT. Bum, "to give the war departm ent imm ediate notice concerning the strike, so that it may know how to proceed with war orders being filled by St. Louis concerns"
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to the many kind friends, neighbors and relatives who assisted us in our re- cent bereavement in the loss of our beloved son and brother, Wilbert We thank the U. s. medical detach- ment the Office force. Stock, Ship ping, Packing and Cylinder Depart ments of R. & E., and all others who so kindly contributed the beau tiful flowers.
 MIR. AND MRS. ALFRED
 JOHNSON AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
JUDGE MANGAN TO SPEAK.
Daily Council K. of c. to Hold Big
 Meeting Tomorrow Night

Judge William F. Mangan will de- liver an address tomorrow evening at the meeting of Daly Council, K of C., when reports will be submitted from the captains of teams engaged in the membership campaign. It is expected that about 40 applications will be acted on. The subcommittee appoint ed to arrange for an open meeting in the near future will make a report.
 Among the business matters to be discussed at the meeting will be the war stamp movement, and it is eX- pected that plan for 0 friendly con- test with other fraternal lodges will be arranged Refreshments will be served and musical program under the direction Of Professor r. F. Har- mon will be given.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Mrs. William B. Webb.

Mrs. William B. Webb, aged 25 years, died Saturday evening at her home, 53 Barnett street. after a brief illness. She leaves her husband, two children and her parents, MT. and Mrs. s. E. Goodridge and two broth CTS. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from her late home. Burial will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
SPEAKS ON RECLAIMED LIFE.

A most interesting account of a wasted life that has been reclaimed was given by John Goode, who ad- dressed large meeting yesterday at the Y. M. C. A. and spoke of his ex- periences. He had spent time in re- form schools and in prisons and drift ed about the country following a ca reer of crime. Whie in the East he became affiliated with a strong poli- tical organization, and while with it, became superintendent of streets. His reform followed soon after and he has devoted the remainder of his life to tho unlift of others
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
pOIICE BOARD ASKS $00,597 .S7.
Budget Includes $3,0oO for New Am
 buIance for City.

The board of police commissioners has prepared a list of tho estimates for the ensuing year, which will be presented to the board of finance and taxation. Tho list contains an item of S3,O00 for new ambulance. An other important item in tho estimates i9 one Of S1,S00 for building inn provements, which call for tho raising of the roof at the present station and making adequate quarters for the pa- trolmen.
 The complete list of estimates IS
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Alexandra Lodge, I. o. D. St. c

Alexandra Lodge. I. o. D. of St George, will meet Wednesday evening at o'clock in Turner hall. All members are urged to attend as busi- ness of importance will be transacted.
 The members will meet on Thurs day afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Marcia Ward, 167 Cherry street to sew for the Red Cross
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Emma IF. Sarvan.

Mrs. Emma F. Sarvan, wife of T. J. Sarvan, of 35 Pleasant street, died at her home at 12:45 o'clock this noon, following a brief illness. Funeral ar engagements have not been made. She leaves her husband and one brother, William Phelps, of Troy, N. Y, and her parents, MT. and Mrs J. Phelps, of Lansingburg. N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
CITY ITEMS

# Bricklayers, masons and plasterers Twill hold a special meeting tonight at #7:3O D. m. sharp, to take action on Athe death of Brother M. w. Willys. < M. J. Burke, financial secretary. # The Women's Foreign Missionary society of the South church will meet sW ednesday at o'clock instead of 80 as previously stated. # Dr. George Cooley, Jr., of Detroit, H#Mich., who was taken ill with pneu- m onia while visiting his father Dr. AGeoNge Cooley, of West Main street, Is 3re recovering.
 A daughter was born at the hospi- eal yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Stefan Radizwon of 31 Lyman street. The #woman was burned at her home last #Thursday afternoon at the same time @that her year old boy was burned. #The boy died the next day. The re- covery of the woman is expected and 8the hew born baby is also expected to #Iive.
 Ernest Parker, who is with the Quartermasters corps stationed at #Governors Island was home for tho sweek-end.
 x Robert Smith and Charles McCar- Ahy were home on a visit from Camp #Deyens yesterday
 A meeting of the New Britain Gas #BT4ight company's stockholders was held this afternoon at o'clock for N he purpose of electing directors.
 Edmund Crowley a sailor. in the #United States Navy was home over sEunday on a visit.
 5 Lieutenant James Dobson was home
 on 9, visit from Camp Devens for the V weekend.
 @ Francis Dobson who is a student If T entistry in Baltimore was home over Sunday on @ visit.
 A surprise party in honor of Miss x Hazel Sullivan was held at her home, 69 East Main street, Sunday after
 noon Piano selections were ren-
 lered by Miss Anna May Bonney. zH Games were played and refreshments x served.
 Notice of rejection has been re-
 eeived by Private Harold Newton wi,o
 oined the twenty-thi engineers of # Pennsylvania four months ago. He
 vas home on furlough at the time
 he received the notice. I l
 meeting at the home of Leonard skurtz of Greenwood street. @ The regular monthly meeting of the N held this evening at $ o'clock in the @ leld thi evening at o'clock in the 2 ralmud Torah hall The report on A# he restoration fund campaign will be
 F Fead- and other important business will @ be transacted. Attorney Saul Bermar E bf Hartford will address the meeting H n ''The Present Crisis"
 The rainfall last month was only
 .49 inches.
 A water main broke on Cottage
 Place last night, necessitating the wa S Ter departme ent working force making 2 tepairs at midnight. Z Tile board of finance and taxation
 will meet at o'clock tonight to hea' K he estimates of the police and fire
 boards and at 9:30 o'clock to hear the x budget of the charity department 5# Hearings will also be given on Wed < hesday and Friday evenings of thi: M veek and also on next Monday.
 The next regular meeting of tn @ Woman's Literary club of Maple Hill
 will be held at the homo of Mrs. E
 D. Hubert on Theodore street E K "Wednesday afternoon Mrs s. Fl
 Holmes will givo talk on the con @ servation of nervous energy in chil
 dren. Musical selections will be ren x iered by Miss Helen Webb, super
 Eisor of music, Waterbury, Conn |& Mrs Hubert will be assisted by Mrs @ b. A. Blair and Miss Nina Blair.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04

CARL YOUNGBLAD, M. S., Graduate Masseur, "A West Main St, Office Phone, 42S-13: Residence Phone. 675-5. Thermolite Bath, Massage, Vibration, Neuritis, Rheumatism, Impeded Circulation. Electric treat ments. Open afternoons and eve- nings. By appointment at your res idence.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
KING ALBERT IN PARIS.

Paris, Feb. fixing Albert of Belgium passed through Paris yes- terday for the south of Franco where he will spend few days with the queen. He called on President Poin- care, who asked him to hand to the queen newly created medal Frances gratitude on behalf of the French government
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Ladies' Auxiliary. N. A. l.. C.

There will be regular meeting of the Ladies auxiliary, No. 104, N. A. l.. C., at the home of Mrs. John Wright. at 128f Greenwood street, on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
s. of V. Auxiliary.

The s. of " auxiliary will hold the regular meeting Friday evening and on Saturday evening, will hold the annual Lincoln supper to which the public is invited. The proceeds of the supper will be devoted to the benefit of the auxiliary.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Charles Twigg.

Rev. Warren F. Cook off1ciated at the funeral of Charles Twigg which was held at ? o'clock this afternoon from his late home so South Bur ritt street. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
w. l.. Morgan Lodge.

At the meeting of w. L. Morgan lodge, K. of P, on February 19 the chairs will be occupied by the past grand chancellors of the state and the third rank will be exemplified by the dates.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
British Raid Enenny

London, Feb. 4.-"Early faSNB a party of our troops raided the e7E mys trenches east of Hargicourt," '" says today's official announcement. ''The hostile artillery was active dur ing the night near Lens and northeast of Cavrelle.'
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
James Todd Lee.

The funeral of James Todd Leo was held at ? o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Samuel Sutoliffe, pastor of St. Marks Episcopal church conducted the service in the Erwin Memorial chapel. Burial was in Fairview cem- etery
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
EdSOn Moses.

The funeral of Edson Moses was held at 9 o'clock this morning from St. Joseph's church. Rev. J. Leo Sullivan of1iciated at a requiem high mass. Burial was in the new Catho- lie cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Ladies Auxiliary A. o. H.

Special meeting of Ladies' Auxili- ary, A. o. H., will be held this eve- ming at o'clock in Electric hall to take action on the death of Mrs, John Leonard of Cottage Place,
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Royal Arcanunl.

The officers of New Britain Coun~ cil Royal Arcanum, will be installed Tuesday evening, by Henry c. Shef- field of Hartford. assisted by John Gray.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-04
Lady Wallace Lodge, D. of $.

Lady Wallace, D. of S., will meet Wednesday, evening. All officers are asked to report early for drill.