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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
Financial
READING IN ROLE
OF MARKET PILOT
Takes Spotlight Away From u. 5.
Steel, Which Gives Up Point

Wall Street-Rails and specialties
were the strong features of the outset
Of today's stock dealings the former
being stimulated by reports of A.
forthcoming substantial increase in
freight and passenger rates. Read
ing was active, changing hands in
round amounts at an extreme ad-
vance of two points. Other coalers
also pacifics, were from u to a point
higher. Sumatra tobacco and Indus
trial Alcohol rose IL and points
respectively and Studebaker and Colo
RADIO fuel gained l to IL. U. S. Steel
made new maximum Of 1903 e. Lib
erty bonds were irregular.
CLOSING.-Furt heaviness of
L. S. Steel caused moderate reactions
1r the last hour but these were large
~ overcome. The closing was
strong. Liberty 3 LIS sold at 9S.82
to 1884, first As at $3.50 to $3.50 and
second As at 1854 to $500
Sales Appropriated $500 shares
Liberty 31ss sold at $3.50 to 1894,
first 4s at $3.50 to $3.50 and second
as at 1854 to $3.50
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
LARGELY ATTENDED MISSION.
Prayers for Soldiers and Sailors Every
Evening at ST. Johns Church.

The mission in progress at st.
John the Evangelist Catholic church
is being largely attended every morn
ing and evening. The sermons by Rev.
William J. Santon are greatly enjoyed
and prove most instructive. A feature
of the evening service every night is
the prayers for the soldiers and sailors
and for an early peace. Congrega-
tiona1 singing is held. Thursday even
ing the subject Of the sermon will be
Maria ge''
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

end in impairing the splendid morale
Of our troops at a time when every
thing possible should be done to
raise it.
Il have therefore decided, fully
realizing the consequences to myself
that my duty as Il citizen must over
ride my duty as soldier and I ask
that parliament will order an inves-
tigation of the statements have
made"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
AITOS COLLIDE

Automobiles driven by Walter Dona-
hue and George Rudman collided at
the corner of Main and Winter streets,
yesterday. Rudman signaIled that he
was going to turn down Main street
and Donahue collided with the auto.
Donahue says that Rudman did not
signal that he was going to turn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
CERTIFICATES ISSUED.

Three High school students, Ber-
nard KranOwitz and Charles Hall
berg seniors, and Luclla, Townsend,
sophomore, have received certificates
indicating that they were selected as
first honor pupils in the Junior Four
Minute speakers for the recent Lib
crtv Loan drive. Their names have
been recorded at Washington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
Helen Huffman Miller.

Helen Huffman Miller, the six
month old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred J. Miller of PIT Shuttle Meadow
avenue, died this morning. The
funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Rev H. W.
Maier will fficiate and burial will be
in FairVieW Gem etery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
NEW PHYSICAL DIRECTOR.
George f, Pfcrsick of Springfield Y.
NJ. c. A. Training School the Choice.

George E. Pfersick Of the Y. NJ.
G. A. training college has been chosen
as assistant physical instructor at
the High school and will enter upon
his duties Monday. He succeeds Mr..
,Bierce, who served since Director
Moorehead left on his leave Of alb
sence to go into the army. Mr.
Bierce enters the employ of the Stan
ley Works.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
GAIN IN L. O. RECEIPTS.

The quarterly report at the post
office shows total receipts of $780,
1896 in comparison with s46,s36.e9
for the corresponding months in 1917,
The gain this year was S137O2
This sum does not include receipts
collected for the War Savings Stamps.
which have been enormous.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

be remodelled into a three family
house.
Prizes of SO in gold will be awarded
pupils of the Grammar school by the
W. c. T. Z. at o'clock tomorrow at
ernoon in the auditorium Of the school,
for the best three essays. All men,
bers and friends of the w. G.. r. u. are
invited to attend.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Burns Club Going to Elm City to
Administer Annual Defeat.

Trouble is brewing for the Gale
DOMAIN club of New Haven for to-
morrow evening the Burns club of this
city will make it's visit to the Elm
City for the annual carpet bowls
match between these two prominent
Scottish organizations. ....'..--..-.
About % members of the Burns
club will go on the 5:39 p. m. train.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
OLD OFFICE WINS.
New Office Team at Stanley Works
Bites the Dust

Two baseball teams have been or
ganized among the employees Of the
Stanley Works office. One represents
the new office and the other the old.
There is much rivalry between the
two teams and the first game was
played last evening at Walnut Hill
park, the score being 6 to 2 in favor
of the old office. The lineup was as
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
Observation-Disclosures

Joseph b. Turton Of IA Hawlzing
street and Mrs. Agnes Middlemass oi
the same address will be married this
afternoon at 5 o'clock by Rev. DIR. G..
w. G. Hill. They will be married at
IA Hawkins street where they viii
make their future home.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
FOR SOLDIERS, AID.

The recent whist and dance given
by Isabella Circle. n. D. of l., at the
Flks club, for the soldiers and sailors
tobacco fund. netted $210. This sum
will be turned over to the proper
Dc;Jtjes
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

FOR SALE-Victor photography and
80 records, $40. Inquire 447 Arch
street 1St bell. as 5-S-1d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

Rabbi Wise. South Church. Thurs
day night,-adVt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

TO RENT-Rooms for light house
keeping with all convenience. Also
single room. 90 South High street
2dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

New York Stock Exchange quota
tions furnished by Richter 6 Co.,
members of the New York Stock Ex-
change.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

NOTICE-Mlle. f. A. Blanchette, 395
East Main street, announced that
she has resumed dressmaking. Tel
2234-2 ES3d al
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08
PREMIER Will
RIP OFF Lid

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-08

Dear -----
"Received YOUR most welcome let
ter of March "a and was very glad
to hear from YOU | am getting along
good as usual and in the best of
health. 7 am living in a cave at
present only a few kilometres back Of
the firing line. 1T surely is a great
life living in a cave, although | don't
seem to mind it. It is very damp and
wet and another thing we cannot go
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
FUN With MUSIC At
COMMUNITY CHORUS
Director Barnhart Has Big
Time at First of Ten.
Weeks Rehearsals
URGES ALL PRESENT
TO SIGN AS MEMBERS

After Harry Barnharts second ap-
pearance in the High school auditorium
last night, there was little doubt Of
the ultimate success OF the Community
Chorus Of this city. Commanding in
appearance, magnetic In personality.
and ioyial OF countenance he had the
whole gathering OF more than 1000
voices doing exactly what they We're
told as nearly as alhey could. from a
few minutes after until 40 o'clock.
Barnhart IS 90 lead the Community
Chorus every Tuesday night for ten
weeks
open your mouths. girls. hf sang
out in his rich baritone. You can't
sing with your ears Then with
sweeping gestures he seemed 90 draw
music from all parts OF the big ban by
the magnetism OF his finger tips. Dress
ed in his uniform. distinctive as that %
sone-leader at Camp Upton. y. Y. he
later peeled on bis coat. and with his
sleeves rolled up 90 the elbows. ne led
the chorus. first from the platform and
then leapng down. from every part
OF the floor. lie seemed 10 arrive al
the needed spot at the psychological
moment" first helping the tenors. ther
leading the bassos. then swiftly turning
b (Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
bEIBSLDT On THE
Lost Santa marie
Wilmington Boy On Delin.
quent List, Among Real
Heroes of War
WILL GO BACK TO
EMERGENCY FLEET

Joseph Leiboldt, formerly OF No. 1917
Tatnall street, this city. who was
placed on the delinquent list by Board
No. Exemption Board. no. having
answered to call Of the colors sur
prised officials OF that board yesterday
when he reported The young man ex-
planned that he was at present a mem-
Der Of a crew Of a vessel at an Atlantic
port and desired to be registered in the
Emergency Fleet
When questioned as TO whether he
had ever seen a torpedo, Lieboldt said
that he was a member Of the crew of
the L :. ship Santa Marie, which was
torpedoed on February %, and related
his experience. The young man said he,
with the other members OF tho crew
were at dinner when the vessel was
struck and he jumped from the stern
Of the vessel as 10 plunged down be
meath the waves.
The sailor said that before he jumped
ne grabbed a life belt and with thi:
around his waist he stayed anoat ?.
hours, when he was picked mp by q
rescue party. Not one man on the YES
sci was lost. although The Santa MART
sank within 10 minutes after beln.
struck.
Leiboldt took the matter lightly an'
when informed that he had been in th
water a long time, replied, We'll, ] dil
swim one time IS miles"
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
ARMY DRY-ZONE' LAW
.SHUTS15OOTEXASBARS

DALLAS. Tex, April i7.-The saloons
in virtually all Texas cities Of more
than 5000 population have closed their
doors for good as a result Of Che law
enacted at the special session OF the
Legislature prohibiting the sale Of liq-
uor within ten miles Of any army camp.
Attorney General LoOhey put a final
dash on the hopes Of the optimists
when no interpreted the law to mean
that any place where an airplsne lands
or where any military work Is being
done was a military camp within the
meaning OF the bill. As a result. ex-
cept for some very small places too
isolated 10 count, saloons, which. as in
other western cities. have played an
important part in the social and eco
nomic existence OF the communities,
had their last innings yesterday.
The closing was uneventful Texas
had prepared and many have an ample
supply laid by. saloons did a rushing
4 business in the last few days
About 1900 saloons closed The few
7 that remain will he done away Will
when the statewide act passed at thi
j last legislative session becomes efiec
tive.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
DR.. WHARTON HEADS
NAVY TRAINING WORK

Dr. Charles ~ Wharton. of Dover,
state senator football coach. and for
mcr athletic director OF The Norfolk
Naval station, has been appointed field
secretary OF naval athletics by Tie Navy
Department Commission OF Training
Camp Activities. he has been dircc-
tor Of physical training a. the Nor
folk naval base recently.
Or. Wharton and Walter camp. who
is Commissioner OF Navy Athletics. ex-
peci to visit Wilmington IN the near fu-
iuro 90 urge ,he Introduction OF the
naval course of calisihgnics in the pub
he schools They also will address the
student body az Delaware College I'm adj
yocacy Of that system OF selting-up'
exercises.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
WAR REVIEW

The German thrust against Npres
itself appeared to he developing to-
lay.
In consequence of the enemy pres
sure in the center along the Lys
British troops have been fOrced to
retire from advanced positions on
the northern lank. east Of NpreS,
Haig reported today. This indicates
the first tightening Of the British
lines for the defense Of Ypres itself.
From this front. the fighting has
spread 10 the east and northeast Of
Npres, extending nOrthward Of the
Ypres- Confines canal for the first
time since the German drive started
In Flanders April 3.
The British commander said there
was increased artillery activity in
lhe Passchandaele sector. This Is the
sector generally known as the"Npres
salient" Passchadaelo is siN miles
northeast Of Ypres. Inclnded In this
salient arc such historic places aS
seillebeke, HooDe. Zonnebeke, BiNs-
rhOOke. NJ. julien and the Menin
Road. The northern end OF the
salient swings around the western
edge Of H0uthulst forest.
5 Nprcs has always wlthstood the
{ Germans and has been tho confer Of
some Of the bloodiesi fighting Of the
war n is regarded as doubtful that
; The enemy will attempt 10 take il by
a frontal assault.
Tho cannonadinn reported in this
scr TOR may pr2saOe an attack which
{ vii be in the nature of a demon.
stration 10 prevent British rein.
iOrcements being sent from this par
Of the front sOuthward TO the from
between Wychaete and Meterne.
Hindenburg Is also expected I,
continue his efforts 10 drive west
ward from Mettern and northwest
ward from Merville against Hare
brOuck.
Increased activities in the SalOnici
sector were reported in an Onicia
statement today, which describe,
minor success by Greek and BritisI
forces.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
Liberty WORKERSARE.
Called 'HURDERERS'
Women'S Loan Committee
Tells of Hostile Reception
at Arden Colony
TAKE CARE OF THE
ARMY YOURSELVES"

They called us murdcrers They
said we sent the army over 10 the war,
now ve could take care Of it ourselves
without their help said a member Of
the Women's Liberty Loan Campaign
Committee. reporting TO the meeting at
the Hotel dupont this morning when
she told Of rude and anti-American
treatment which committee said they
had received from certain persons al
Arden. when the committee went there
10 solicit Liberty Loan purchases from
the colony OF Single Takers and So
cialists.
The committee spokesman said that
a boy went ahead OF them on bicycle
spreading the news OF their coming and
what they wanted. and they met with
rudeness everywhere. They also
charged that anti-American literature
/ is being printed and circulated arounC
| Arden and that the farmers arounC
complain OF this greatly. The womcI
OF the Liberty Loan Committee though
/ the Arden cOlonlsts ought 10 be re
| ported 90 the government for their ac
tiyitles In this line.
Prank stephens was one OF the me
whom the committee said showed
hostile sentiment towards the bond
and argued with the women Ne
the father OF Don stephens, who We
convicted ia United states Court
This city. for falling to register FOR n
draft. and whose appeal Is now ponoI
, In the higher courts.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
SHIELD OF HONOR
in ANNUAL SESSION

The annual meeting and election OF
the Shield OF Honor is being held to-
day at the organizations quarters. No.
s3i Market street The chief business
will be transacted this afternoon, The
report Of the grand master. j. W. Hath
away. was read. showing the effect Of
the war upon the order.
Among prominent visitors from other
cities present are William Arnold, OF
Baltimore. supreme master of the
United STATES; Thomas NJ. Van SAINT. OF
Baltimore. supreme secretary: Elmer p.
Strang. OF Camden. y j.. past supreme
master: William Caspcrson. OF Camden,
past grand master OF New Jersey, and
Melvin NJ Wells. junior supreme mas
ter. who has been deputized 90 install
the new officers.
Tho report OF Ferd Clement grand
secretary. shows six subordinate lodges
the total membership being $40 The
total receipts were siS.60i and dis
+ bursements. Si7,ssO. The order has $40
/ 6ij invested.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
RIVER STEAMBOATS,
NOT TAKEN OVER

In a recent proclamation by the gov
ernment i'm which was stated that all
coasivise steamers were 20 be taken
over by the government there has been
quite a bit OF misunderstanding as TO
whether or not this order included the
passenger and freight steamers IN the
Delaware river and Chesapeake Bay be
tween Philadelphia and Trenton to the
north. and Wilmington, Baltimore, etc.
30 the south. Captain J.. II. Garrison, ct
The Dolphin Line. said
Although the government has taken
over the cOasiwise steamers, this proc
lamation does not In any way include
our line or any inland waterway line
$50 are maintaining our schedule be
tween Philadelphia, Trenton and points
north The value Of river shipping can.
NOT bc underestimated during thes'
lines az freight congestion and the gov
crnment would hardly hamper us IL
any way from doing our bit
2. =. Groves. OF the Ericsson Line
also stated that the Ercsson Line wa
not affected by the recent goyernmen
order and That their boats we're run
ming between Philadelphia. BettertoI
and Baltimore as per schedule.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
PASHA IS Executed
FOR HIGH TREASON
Traitor TO France Probably
Shot Before Military
Squad
HAD HOPED FOR
REPRIEVE UNTIL LAST
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, April i7.-Bolo Pasha convict
ed Of high treason, was executed In the
courtyard at Vincennes today He was
confident Of a reprieve until last even
ms
Bolo's execution probably look place
before a firing squad, as that was the
method understood to have been recon-
mended by the tribunal before which
he was tried.
Paul B0l0. who received title 0f pasha
from Abbas Hilmi. former KhediVe Of
Egypt, was arrested September 20 1917.
charged with receiving money from Ger
many for use in spreading peace propa-
ganda in France His arrest was bought
by disclosures made in the United states
regarding his activities here early in
1916. lie is alleged 90 have obtained
100000 here, which was deposited in
this country by the Deutche Bank OF
Berlin.
Placed on trial February g. 1918, BolC
was convicted ten days later He ap-
pealed, but his sentence was affirmed
Connected with the Bolo affair are
Z Joseph CalliauX, former Premier
Charles Humbert, former senator, ant
I Fernand Monier presiding Judge of th'
highest court in Paris
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
By the United Press

BY the United Press
LONDON, April l7-"Ea of YPrss in consequence Of the
along the Lys British troops holding forward posi-
withdrawn line, deliberately and without inter
the enemy Field Marshal Haig reported today
"South Of opposite Boyeles (seven miles souh)
line wasco completely restored.
"At Baeul body Of German infantry in close formation
caught under close and suffered heavy casualties We
also took a few prisoners
enemy develop attack of Robecq
yesterday after bombardmsnt but the advance
broken up
Repeated hostile attacks north of Baleu yesterday afternoon
and evening repused with loss to the enemy.
Souh Of the SOmme, hostile artillery FIRE increased cond
erably this morning
Advancing parties caught under FIRE Of Ypea
yesterday afternoon old positions and destroyed
By the United Press
LONDON April 1.-THE fighting the Flanders front has
spread norward saant the entire half
Of the wedge the Of bloody combat accord
ing to Field Marshal Haig's night report
Wychaele the norheaen sloDss Of the famous Messnes
Ridge, is the hands of the They have also obtained
footing IN Meteren, a mile Of Baileul
Haig reported Increased artillery activity both sides the
Passchaendee sector"
On the northern flank of the Picardy 'front.' fighting
under around BOyees miles south of Aas where the
Germans attacked yesterday.
The German War Office merely reported the capture Of Bail
leL and the sOrming of the Wychaete Hghts
The French communique described violent
ing the vicinity Of Montddier, but infantry
there
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
BURY MAN WHO LOST
LIFE In RECENT STORM

LEWEs, Deh April flames Con-
roy. an electrician from Philadelphia on
board the steamship Harry B. Garner,
was the only one 10 lose his life by last
weeks storm near Lewes. Conroy's
hody was found about a mile from
Broadkiln Beach. where the steamship
is laying high and dry today. so far up
the beach that 10 Is possible TO reach II
on foot. The remainder OF the crew are
STAYING with sfarmers near there, and
expect TO pull the steamship on.
The steamship Rescue is on a shoal
near Lewes. but the probabilities are
that il will be pulled OF without SER
ious damage
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
another million
CUT OFF COUNTY s
LOAN ALLOTMENT
Workers Today Center
Drive on Industrial Plants,
and Enthuse WOrkmen
MAKE SPECIAL Effort
TO WIN FLAG EARLY

Encouraged by the fact that more .
than a million dollars had been sud
scribed 10 the Liberty Loan campaign
in the hrst three days Of this week, in
dustrial workers today concentrated
their efforts 20 pushing the drive 4
among the establishments with greater
energy, in order that there might be no
falling down this week in the special
effort made 10 obtain the honor Tag.
An unusual strong effort was made at
the Hllles & Jones plant at the noon
hour. Onlcisls OF the Loan Committee
addressed the workmen in the machin-
cry department while a committee from
the Rotary Club confined their efforts
10 the foundry workmen.
Tomorrow there will be special meet
lngs at the Delaware Leather Com
pany.
At one Of the plants visited by mem
bcrs Of the Liberty Loan Committee
Yesterday, Il was learned that the man
agement was preparing 90 raise the
wages OF their men on Saturday and
that in tho envelopes containing the
increase would be placed Liberty Loan
literature, advising the men 10 utilize
the added pay by subscribing TO the
loan. A meeting will be held at this
plant on Monday
Liberty Losn workers are constantly
meeting with incidents In their canvass
that are out Of the ordinary. At one
bank this week one man bought $500
worth OF bonds, paying cash for them
The worker who waited upon the man
noted that he bore a name that sound
ed like a Hun name. So he inquired
and learned that the man had been born
In Germany and had served his allotted
time i'm the Germany army.
he came TO this country when still q
young man. became naiuralized and has
no sympathy whatever for his native
land. lie told the loan worker that b,
has had three brothers killed while
fghting for Germany against the AZ
lies. and that fact has added TO The bit
terness he feels against Germany and its
ruler.
last night a man and a woman ac
companied by a little child a couple o.
years old. entered the Liberty Bank an,
sought information about buying bonds
The mother wanted a bond for thl
child. she was informed that ther'
must be some one responsible for tn
bond, so 10 was finally agreed that IN
bond should be bought In her name anl
she could give It to the child when /
had been paid for.
That satisfied the mother and on be
ing given a Liberty Loan button sig
nifying her purchase OF a bond sh
pinned this on the child's dress AM
with her husband left the bank wei
pleased.
Ke,plng record Of Liberty Loan sub
scriptiOns is a task that requires IN
utmost patience and care. For thi
purpose a clearance division has bee
established in connection with the Lii
erty Bank This department is in charg
CONTINUED on Page Eght)
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
MISSIONARY PAGEANT.

a missionary pageant under the direc-
ton Of Ms Hopes and Mrs. Samuel
Roiph will De given in West Presbyter-
ian Church tonight, under the aus
piccs of the Women's Missionary So
cieiy This Is their semi-annual meet
ing one Of two nights IA the year that
the session sets aside the weekday
prayer meeting for this event.
Evening journal., 1918-04-17

enemy
The weather is damp and cold suo
the ground Is muddy
BRITISH RECAPTURE BATUM.
By Tho United Press.
CONSTANTINOpLE via London. April
A.. Baium was captured Monday By
the British, % was officially announced
ced Today.
"Deputaiions of civilians welcomed
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Evening journal., 1918-04-17
nAlEsz srccEEns czEnNIN.

AMSTERDAM April i7-Baron stephen I@iosz fermor
AstroIunaan foreign minister been appointed successor
,o Count Czerniu Who resigned from That onc, ol'Nn- 81"
ren, exposure of Emperor Karls letter sxs. wa
reported here today from Vienna