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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
New Books Received
at Public Library June Is

Bolton-Famous leaders among men.
Dowd.-Polly of Lady Gay cottage.
Lauder, Harry.-A minstrel IN France
the unique book Of the war. Its tragic
sides, its lighter side-all of it-seen
through the eyes of one of the worlds
greatest artists, patriot and father,
who has given his son to his country s
cause. This book will be especially in-
teresting to. those who heard Harry
Lauder last winter.
Lihcoln.-The postmaster. Another
new book by an author so many enjoy.
Montgomery. = Anne's house Ct
dreams. A continuation of series.
Rice.-Calvary Alley. A new book by
the author of ''Mrs. Wigs of the Cab
bage Patch" and promises, to be equal
ly interesting.
Whitehall of the North. A dra-
matte version of "Conjuror' house
Van Dyke.-Poems of Henry Van
Dyke.
For The Children
Darton.-A wonder book of beasts.
Hall.-Weavers and other workers. A
story about wool.
Marzials.-Stories for the story hour.
Parkman. Heroines of service.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
Germans Violate Treaty

London, June 10. - The Germans
have started offensive operations in
Russia, in violation of the Brest-Lit-
ovsk treaty, according to a wireless
message from Petrograd this afternoon
They are reported conducting hostili
tiles on a front from Valuika to Zhu-
kovk. taking three villages in the ncu-
ltral zone.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15

London, June l5.-The fourth phase
Of the German offensive, the drive
southwark from Min.didier and Noyou
apparently was at an end today.
The Germans have made no appreci-
able gain here for three days. Their
greatest gain is in the center, south
OF Reye, where they are just north of
Antheuil, representing an advance of
about five miles.
Considering the number of men en-
gagged the enemy S losses and his mea
|ger progress, this drive is regarded as
a costly failure.
The French war office reported live
ly artillery fighting in Hangard wood,
on the Amiens front and between vii
lers-Cotterets forest and Chateau.Thier-
ry on the Marne front.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
Twilight Baseball.

San Francisco, June 15~-Twilight
baseball will be offered to San Fran.
eiseoans beginning next week, Coast
league magnates announced today. Here
after the Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri
day games will open at $3.50 O'Clock
Salt Lake will be the first team to meet
San Francisco in the cleaning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
Active on the Marna

Paris, June l5.-Artillery fighting
along various sectors of the Disc and
Marne fronts and patrol activity was
reported by the French war office to,
day.
!" Between Montdidier and the Disc,
south of the Aisne, west of Rheims and
near Champlat and Blidny there was
artillery activity" the communique
stated. French patrols took prisoners
in the Champagne region.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15

age was reported by Field Marshal
Haig today.
A successful local operation north
of Bethune last night netted more than
sixty prisoners" the statement said.
San attempted enemy raid against
one of our posts in Aveluy wood was
repulsed.
"We took few prisoners and three
machine guns in successful night raids
in the Villers- Bretonneux sector"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
Artillery Active

With the Americans yn the Marne,
June 15.-(4. p m.)-Both American
and German artillery was active north
west eff Chateau-Thierry today. The
boches threw a large quantity of gas
shells into Bouresches and the vicinity.
There were no infantry actions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
IS TOTAL LOSS.

st. John, N. F., June 15.-The Gun.
ard liner Aseania, aground 15 miles east
of Cape Ray was considered a total
loss today. She is rapidly filling with
water. All hands were saved.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15

on others and explains their ability tc
move reserves 50 freely.
Artillerymen are attacked with tear
gas which puts them out of action fol-
the time being and allows the Ger.
mans to rush their infantry over with
out fear of barrage. American army
officials are now giving more serious
attention to the gas problem and are
progressing favorably.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
Draws on White Russia

Amsterdam, June 15.-Recognizing
that the battles on the west front are
critical and decisive, the kaiser has or
dered the transfer of German forces
from White Russia to the west front.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
For The Children
NO MEETINGS IN DUBLIN.

Dublin, June ia proclamation is
sued today prohibits all public meet
ings and professions in Dublin until fur
ther notice.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15
Some British Raids

London, June 15.-Raiding operations
in which the British had the advant-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-15

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New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
AND NOT A CLUE IN SIGHT.

The much talked about petition of the War Savings Stamp committee will be presented to the common council tonight It was handed this afternoon to City Clerk A. l.. Thomp- son to lock up in his safe until the council opens, with especial instruc- tions that even the prying eyes of the alderman from the Third Ward shall not have a squint at it in ad- vance, as his proclivities for mussing over the council business in advance are well known. Reserved seats will be issued to the spectators gallery for all who wish to hear the petition read, that is they will be reserved for you if you get there on time to get one. It behooves every member of the council to be present tonight. IS it will be apt to be taken as a rcfleC- ton upon his loyalty if he isn't on hand to vote on the petition. In case any city father is unavoidably detained, it might be well for him to send in an explanation of his absence, so it can be read by the city clerk at the time the petition is preSneted
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
Budget Nearly Completed.

A meeting of the finance board was held last night in the office of the town treasurer and the board worked on the budget, which is nearing Comple- tion. With the exception of a few minor changes which will have to be made in the part already drawn up, and the addition of a few items the budget is completed and will be given out for approval, perhaps at the next meeting of the board.
 Berlin Briefs.
 The registrars will be in session at the Berlin town hall from 9 a. m. to , D. m. Thursday.
 J. M Blake has moved from New Britain to Berlin, and will occupy a. tenement in the home of Postmaster A. B. Goodrich.
 Miss Minnie Thompson is the guest of her aunt in Northampton Mass. day.
 Henry l.. Porter, the only local member of the Sixteenth Connecticut regim ent. attended the convention of that organization in Hartford yester- day.
 There will be party for the mem- bers of the primary department of the kensingtOn Methodist Sunday school tomorrow afternoon at 3:30.
 Through a misunderstanding it was announced that the French Army band would pass through Berlin street Thursday afternoon of this week and that residents of this section should display American and French flags on that day. The band will not pass through this town until Friday after noon when the flags should be dis played as requested.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
k-EIILY-HEISLfN,
Ncit known Couple Married Today
 At St. Joseph's Church.

Peter Kelly and Helen HeSin were united in marriage at St. Joseph's church this morning by Rev. Patrick Daly, pastor of the church, with d nuptial mass at 9 o'clock. Following the ceremony reception was held at the home of bride on Cherry street, and the couple left for a two weeks honeymoon which will be spent in Boston. Upon their return to this city they will reside in their new home at the corner of Lake and High streets.
 The bride was attired in a gown of white georgette and white char mouse and wore a veil. She carried a shower bouquet of white bridal roses The bridesmaids gown was of pink satin and pink georgette. She wore black velvet picture hat and carried pink roses. The couple were at tended by Miss Rose Heslin, a. sister of the bride, and MT. Patrick Kelly brother of the groom.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
REC0NSTRUCTING MEN
Maimcd New Brtainitc Being Taught To Write with Left Hand at Wash ington Army Hospital.
Special to the TTerald.)

Washington, Sept. 1S.-The case of a Connecticut soldier now taking course in physical reconstruction at Walter Reed Memorial Army Hospital this city, is attracting attention at the Capitol. Representative Young of North Dakota told his colleagues of the case which he described as cease A" as follows:
 '"Chts man is 25 years old; was born in Russia: arrived at Ellis Island inn migration station five years ago, not able to read or write in any language, not even his native tongue. He work cd as a polisher and grinder in a shop at New Britain, Conn. He speaks English fairly well, but never learned to write it. He enlisted with the Ninth Infantry on July Is, 1917; went overseas and was injured in such a way that his right arm had to be amputated. He was brought to Walter Reed Hospital and enrolled with the first class in academic work. I was told that the task of learning how to write the English alphabet was very difficult for him, and also learning how to write English words with his left hand. His progress in June was slow, owing to the double
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
VETS DAY IN COURT
Warriors Bold And Those Who Have Taken Many Schooncrs Over the Bar arc Present.

Present at the roll ca'I in police court this morning were Alfred Casey, late of his ma jestE's First, Battalion Irish Guards, and pr. Joseph C. Coutermachc who compaigned in Cuba and the Philippines 20 years ago. They were casualties at the hands of John Barleycorn.
 Casey has been in the country three months, having been discharged from the British army because of shell shock and a shattered knee He was at the first and second battles of Ypros. One of his brothers was killed beside him at Ypres and an other was taken a prisoner and died in a German prison camp, presumably of the hrutaliticS inflicted upon him. For two years and ten months he fought the Huns and he said this morning he would like to join the American army. i've tried and been rejected, so ] guess I'll have to try his majety's army again." he said.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
HAVING AN @ $ DEFEND ON

problem, but his interest was main tanned by carefully selected assign ments in which he saw daily progress. ftls progress in July and August has been exceptional. Samples of his work show his present development. His interest is such that he had an attendance record of 100 per cent lie has obtained a good training in elementary spelling and arithmetic, ana he goes back to society literate and confident instead of illiterate and distrustful of himself"
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
Brief Items.

Miss Ethel Prior left today for the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston, where she will resume her studies.
 Ralph Williams has resigned his position with the Stanley Works in New Britain.
 George Skinner has resigned his position with the Meriden Journal. WANTED-Good second hand gun. 113 Broad st, Plainville. 9-1S-2dX FOR SALI1-Two young English set
 ter dogs ready for fall training;
 from registered stock. w E. Baker, PIainville. Conn. 9-1S-1 q
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
NEW FACTORY RUNNING.

The new factory addition to the New Britain Machine company, located on the Berlin branch road, on the old Stanley farm. is now practically com pleted and yesterday the power was turned on for the first time. The con- struction of the plant, which was only started during the summer, has been ra mid
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
STEAL THRIFT STAMPS.

John Strifensl1y of 57 Lafayette street complained to the police this morning that his store was entered som etime yesterday afternoon through a side window and $S worth of Thrift Stamps was stolen.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18

Casey spent ton vea asss5s4
 explanation of how h6 s74zs # be drunk yesterday 3le safg N N as A2 was not used to drinking the presc Y3s5 quality of American whiskcy. or in fact any whisl1ey, and it put him out. FIc was given a chance to take d pledge.
 When Joseph C. Cou1ermarche was called upon to explain how if happen cd that he was drunk yesterday he admitted that he was a university graduate, as his language indicated, despite his dsh~vclloh apDearunce. - am a graduate of the dental de- partmcnt of tho Baltimore Medical College. l fought in tho Spanish American war and in tho Philippines. For the past month I have been working at Winchestcr's in New Haven." said the doctor.
 How did it happen that you were selling lead pencils on the streets, ycstcrday?" asked the prosecutor.
 "I was temporarily brokc," he answered
 The bank clerk from the Riverside Trust co. was late getting to court and a subpoena was issued for his appearance in court tomorrow morn ing to testify in the case of George II. ScOfCld, who i& charged with is suing a cheek without having the funds in the bank to meet if. The case against ScoGcld was adjourned.
 Guy Glass was fined the costs of arrest and prosecution for operating d motorcycle without proper markers
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
Entries for Agricultural Fair.

A notice appeared in last nights Herald stating that all entries in the Plalnvillc Agricultural association fair must be sent in by September 17. OW
 Ing to the hurry in which the plans were made to get the fair out of the way before the Liberty Loan drive be-
 gan, the committee has extended the date to the morning of September 20, and all ntries must be mailed to Will nam J. Foraa of II Pine street by that tlne. Although the date on the en- try blanks is September 1 ', the public
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
Send Out Qucstionnaircs.

The work of sending out question: naires to last registrants was begun today by the local draft board. The men to receive them first will be those between the ages of 19 and 36, and the others will be sent out inn mediateIy afterwards As soon as the qucstlonnaires are returned the work of classification will begin.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
Seymour Goes to Georgia.

Among the men who left Plainville this morning for Camp Greenleaf. Ga. was George F.. Seymour. A small crowd was at the station to see the boys off, even though the rain made it unDlea Sant
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
Hearing on Donahuc Estate.

Cards have been received from Robert Currie of Broad street an nouncing his safe arrival overseas.
 Mrs. Ellen Glynn has received a card from her son, Vincent D. Glynn, stating that he has arrived safely overseas. He enlisted in the medi- cal corps a few months ago while at tending the Catholic University of Washington, and was transferred to Camp Mill, l.. l., several weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18
LEAVE BERLIN ON
 THE WAY ID BERLIN
BunCe and Hult8ren Leave for
 National Army Cantonnent
STATE GUARD OUTING

TOT FIcIu Day Late lmS MOntn~-
 Budget Committee Discusses Ei-
 nanccs, Nearly Ready for Action by
 Voters.
 Two local boys, Lewis Bunce and Camp Greenleaf. Ga. The boys made up Berlin's part of the quota for the Second County Board of Hartford, and boys from Plainville, Avon and Farm ington accompanied them.
 The Berlin war board took them out for a farewell party last night, taking them to Hartford with @ few of their friends, where a splendid dinner was served and they were the guests of the town at a theater party.
 During the evening short speeches were made by members of the war board and the two draftees responded Before the boys left Berlin they were presented with leather money belts, q gift of the war board to every man leaving the town to enter the service The party was conducted to Hartford by Chairman Charles F. Lewis.
 State Guard Field Day.
 The Berlin company of the Con- necticut State Guard is making plans for a big field day late this month Tt the reservoir of the Mattabassett Fishing association. The plan was in troduced at the last drill of the guards and as it seemed to have the approval of the officers and men, a committee has been appointed to look into the matter further and definite steps will be taken when the plan receives the sanction of the higher officers of the guards. The committee is composed of Lieutenant Carter, Sergeant John son. Sergeant Stevens, Corporal Fow- Ter. Private Georgint and Private Co bey
 The plan of the day as spoken of at The meeting of the guards last week is < to take the men to the reservoir Sat nrday afternoon September 2S and to remain there until Sunday afternoon, #the 18th. The Mattabassett Fishing Association has allowed the use of x the clubrooms for the guards to use as sleeping Quartercs and the men will #ne quartered there. Their meals will De cooked hy the company cooks and @tney will be under military discipline.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-18

is requested to disregard that state ment and enter their products as soon a possible.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
BRITISH REPEL GERMAN
RAID AT ARMENT|ERES
Attacks on Ypres-Comines Canal
and Broodseinde by Enemy
Also Prove Futile.

LONDON. February 25.-The official
statement from the British headquar-
ters in France and Belgium today SAYS:
Early this morning hostile raiding
party was repulsed with loss east of
Armentieres. The enemy's artillery has
shown activity southwest of Cambrai
and in the Messines sector"
The report from Field Marshal Haig's
headquarters in France last night says:
Fifteen prisoners, including an on
Ger. were captured in an unsuccessful
raid by the enemy near Broodseinde this
morning. Several others of the raiding
party were killed by our fire
EARLY in the morning the enemy at
tempted raid on two of our posts in
the neighborhood of the Ypres-Comines
canal. but was repulsed each time. We
had no casualties.
The hostile artillery was active dur
ing the day at a number of points along
our front. particularly in the neighbor-
hood of the Souchez river and southeast
OF ArmentiereS"
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Germans Raid Belgian
Front; Drop Famous Air
Fighter in Sky Battle

By the Associated Press.
HAVRE, February 25. - The Germans
are multiplying their local attacks on the
Belgian front, but these are considered
simply feelers. There has been some
lively fighting. and the Germans have
been driven on in every case by the use
Of grenades and rifles.
The Germans have suffered considerable
losses on the User front without having
been able to reach the Belgian lines.
Lieut. Thierry. who holds the best fight
ing record in the Belgian aviation esca-
drille. was brought down Saturday in a
fight with four adversaries and fell inside
the enemy's lines behind Woumen.
Thierry had the destruction Of ten enemy
airplanes to his credit.
The foreign service committee of the
Aero Club Of America recently voted to
confer the special war medal Of the club
on Lieut. Thierry.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
80ciee|R

they have as their guest Mrx swartley's
mother, Mrs. Peter Mougey Of Cincinnati
Mrs 8. p. Gilsey Of New York Will ar
rfxe next week for a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Swartley.
Mrs. Errett Wallace Of Chevy Chase has
as her guest MrA William B. Brendlinger
OF New York.
Mrs. Herbert Hoover. wife Of the food
administrator, and Mrs Robert A. Tart.
daushter-in-law Of the former President:
Scouts at Washington from 8 to 10 o'ceock
this evening at the Girls Club OF the food
administration, ITO I street All Gtri
Scouts who have como to washington
within the past year and all those who
are interested in the scout leadership are
especially welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8. Reynolds Hit have
gone to St Augustine, Fla. where eney
are stopping at the Ponce de Leon.
Mme Hauge was hostess At = large dim
at her residence in Massachusetts, ave-
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward T. stotesbury.
who are at Palm Beach, Fla. were among
the guests at a dinner given on THURSDAY
night by Mr.. and Mrs William Randolph
Hearst, in honor Of Mayor and Mrs. John
F. Hylan Of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Marquand enter
tanned Mrs. jackson Fleming at dinner
Saturday evening at their home in
street.
Prince and Princess Cantacuzene. who
arrived in this country from Russia few
days ago, have gone to Florida to join
Evening star., 1918-02-25

their children. who have been with their
granddaughter, Mrs. Frederick D. Grant.
| since the early autumn. They spent some
| time with her at Washington before going
with her to her winter home In Florida.
Princess Cantacuzene was formerly Miss
Julia Dent Grant.
Mrs. Benjamin L. Jacobson. wife OF
Capt. Benjamin l. Jacobson. U. s. A.
is making short visit to her mother.
Mrs. Hough, at the Cumberland apart
ment.
The Army Emergency Committee. OF
which Mrs. Albert L. Mills is chairman.
will hold an important meeting tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. Mackay-Smith, 1925 18th street. At
this meeting, which was scheduled for
| several weeks ago and unayoidably post
ton of this committee becoming an aux
iliary of the Red Cross.
The members of the committee are most
! appreciative of the generosity Of tho man
ballroom. where all former meetings have
been held. Rauschers bathrooms were
leased a few days ago by the government.
which necessitates the holding Of future
meetings elsewhere.
Mrs. William Payne Thompson of
New York is the guest for short time
of Capt. and Mrs. Perry Belmont.
The guest of honor at reception
given yesterday afternoon at the Beau
| Arts Club, 1413 H street, was Mr.. Theo.
]. Morgan, the well known landscape
is on exhibition at the arts club.
Among the guests present were: Capt
, Hume, U. S. n, and Mrs. Hume; Pay
master Small. U. s. NJ. and Mrs. Small:
Mrs. Morgan. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy l. Neu-
hauser, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Sutphen, Miss
Harold, who presided at the tea table;
Miss Horton, Miss Hetneld, Miss Viz
Miss Anice Page Cooper. Miss Elisabeth
Guest Keech. Miss Anne Fuller Alb
| bott. Lieut.. Commander DR.. Hetfeld.
U. S. N: Capt. Hughes. U. S. A.; Mr.. NJ.
W. 6. Chiffon of New York. MI. Leav-
enworth Kershaw OF Takoma, Wash. /:
Mr.. Rudolph de Zapp. and others. A
buffet supper was served. Tho decora-
tions were in Japanese.
Pa. is visiting her sister. Miss Bald
win.
There will be a meeting Of the medi-
cal branch. Army Emergency Commit
at 10 o'clock. at the Highlands. Mem
bers and those interested in this work
are invited to attend.
Mrs. John W. Connolly. wife Of the
chief special agent of the Southern
railway. left yesterday for Charlotte
N. c.. where she will remain indefi-
nitely. owing to the transfer of Mr..
Connellys Office from Washington to
the new headquarters of the Southern
railway at Charlotte.
Before leaving the city. Mrs. Con-
nelly rented her homo In Girard street
to Representative and Mrs. Key Of
Ohio.
Mr.. John W. Connolly. jr.. who 10
still at college. is spending the late
and Mrs. Will Connolly. at Alexandria.
Mr.. Vaughn Connolly, the younger
son, has entered as a mid-year stu
dent at a military academy.
| Miss Maud l. Davidge attended the
dinner given Saturday evening at the
Baltimore Country Club by Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas Huntly Gordon
A distinguished audience heard the
| lecture Of Mr.. g. Richard Fuller on
] Saturday evening at the reeidenee Of
Mrs. C. NJ. Ffoulke for the bsaeft Of
KranalA. EadiAR lzaiyann IEnsA tlanSR
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to the
health department in the Last twenty-four hours:
william J. Havenner. 20 years. 621 7th street
southeast.
Andrew s. Prowen. 70 years. o. s. Soldiers
Home Hospital.
Thomas ]. Fenwick. e. years. 40 Canal street
southeast.
Lillian NJ. Finley. IL years. 8 Foxhail road
Margaret T. Fuger, II years. 1e46 18th street
northwest.
Benjamin s. Albaugh. 40 years. sibiey Hos
pital.
Daniel J. Lavender. Is years. Providence Hos
pital.
west.
Thomas J. Narshau. So years, 81: G street
southwest.
Clarence Jefferson. 1 year. 1913 Church street
northwest.
s.lie r. Hunter. Is ysars. GarSeid Hos.
pital.
Rosstta Jones. neaths. 81 n street ssuth.
west.
Viola Hilis. 10 days, Ma8se1 saaA. AnsAt.
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