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New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Orators Are Busy
In Buenos Ayres
German Propaganda Is Car
ried On Under Cuise of
equity" League

BUENOS AYRES. Sept, GORE
spondcnce Of The Associated Press).-
German propaganda here has taken in
the form of we'll organized campaign
of street corner scapbox speakers,
haranguing against the Allied black
lists. The speakers base their argu-
ments on the high cost Of living. which
they trace to these blacklists.
Evidently o large number of speakers
lave been engaged, for in ali parts of
the business district and az all hours
there are small groups Of listeners
around a speaker who is mounted on
Il wooden aoapboX. And as he moves
from; one conner to another he is fol-
lowed by q mounted member OF the
Security Squadron.
These speakers arc advertised as
being members OF the "Liga Pro
cquidad,' which might be translated
league has an Office near the business
centre. Over the entrance to it is d
shield that was so prominent during
the Luxburg neutrality campaign, but
which had disappeared, the shield CT
the Pro Neutrality League, SO designed
as to make the Office appear to be an
Office of the Argentine government
The shield is the same size and shape
as those which designate government
Offices, bears the same kind of letter
ing and has in it's centre the Argen-
tine national coat Of arms.
Last year this shield guarded door
way at one of the busiest corners in
the city and at the head of the stairs
was the neutrality office, which was
maintained with German funds, sup
piled largely through the newspaper
"La Union" AT the head of the stairs
it now guards the Office of the "Pro-
Justice League" organized to stir up
illfeeling among the Argentines on
the argument that the Allied black
lists are responsible for the high cost
of living.
The only newspaper in the city sup
porting this league is "La Union" the
newspaper for which Count Won Lux
burg, the former German Ambassador
here, asked and obtained German
government subsidy of ten thousand
pesos a month.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
win President Wilson's recognition OF

win President Wilson's recognition Of
his government.
Mr.. Flores made the statement after
he had received a report from New Or
leans that Mr.. Bryan soon was to sail
for San Jose, the Costa Rican capital.
Calling attention to the fact that
President Wilson has refused to extend
American recognition to Costa Rica
since Tinoco took over the government,
Mr.. Flores expressed the belief that n
new drive for recognition is to be
started He said that he and J. Rafael
Qreamuno, who was secretary of the
Costa Rican Legation in Washington
under the Gonzales government, have
received private advices from San Jose
indicating that Mr.. Bryan already has
interested himself in Costa Rican af-
fairs
Mr.. Flores also said that letter had
been sent TO Mr.. Bryan on October
protesting against his giving aid to the
Tlnoco government.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10

The favorite method OF attack has been
to assume that the President either
went into the war out of mere personal
desire to see Germany beaten and
without any other adequate cause, or
else he was pulled into it against his
will by big American manufacturing
and financial interests.
Thus, the President was abused with
out stint. The idealistic tone of his
messages, however, finally told upon
the views of the more moderate Ger
mans. Whether it was merely the
pressure Of economic distress, lack OF
bread and failure of military hopes. OF
whatever other cause, the fact is that
a great change has come over the feel
ings OF the Germans toward Mr.. viii
son. They have evidently come to feel
as is evident from their newspapers
and the words Of their public men
that the opening to peace for them
could be more easily made through him
than BY appeal to England and France.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Kite Balloons HEN 8
Hunt for Submar;D.

oN ooAhu AMERICAN y.
STRo@YER, oyer AMERICAN popr V
FRANCE, Nov. 9.-Kitn M n
towed at sea by destroyers !. 0allosas
the odd devices used 10 ~ = one Il
hunt for Hun submarines IN IL
brings down the balloon :. winci
twelve feet of the deck. so - ~, ,wisas
observers. throwing ont aas hs
ladder. descend for their usns, ,sseess
at a change of watch. ;Sl W;sal MEAS
wire cable leading to the sss .a,a ns
telephone wire BY whisS ,ost b
the deck. '''ea Wit
The American naval aeron.,..
doing splendid work in tho Sy.s AUS an
and Ensign r. J. Barnes hsss ss, .sss, ssss
ilshed new record for S rsms'sS ssssS
in the air in kite balloon 'Aaiass
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10

to the position of first rate power.
The succeeding epresentatives of
the house were not above the average
until William I came to the throne, in
1861. Under the tuteiagc OF Bismarck
he became German Emperor, the throne
10 which William IL succeeded in 1883
and from which he has just abdicated.
William II is the nineteenth in success
sion from the first Elector of Branden-
kvro
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Bryan as "Peace
Envoy" of Tinoco

Alfredo Gonzales Flores, who was the
regularly elected President of Costa
Rica at the time General Federico
Tinoco became Dictator, following the
b!oodless revolution of 1917, stated yes
teraay that William Jennings Bryan
has been retained by General Tinoco to
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10

the real greatness of the House Of
Hohenzollern
Brandenburg the Hohenzollerns set
about subjugatirg the rest of the
Brandenburg nobility to their will In
1913 the Elector John Sigismund be-
came through marriage Duke of Prus-
sia, ard under his son, Frederick Will
lam, the Great Elector, Prussia- Bran
denburg became the leading state of
Northern Europe. His son, Frederick
lll of Rrandenburg, became the first
King Of Prussia, with the title of Fred
erick !, being given the throne in fNo1
to secure his adhesion to the Emperor
Leopold in the struggle of the Span
ish Succession.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-10
Prussia Rises to Power

Now came the most acquisitive. il
rot rapacious, of all the Hohcnzollerns
10 the present time. This was Fred
crick the Great, who brought Prussia
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
MANY ELIGIBLE BUT
FEW ARE CHOSEN
Crab Club Is Recently Organized With
Fl Members; Edward JAMS
wick Chief Crab.

A new club was formed at a ban
quet held December s at the Turks
House in Tariffville. This club is to
be known as the Crab club, with q
membership Of 21 members only. The
officers Of the newly organized club
that were elected were: Chief crab,
E. l.. Janswick; little chief crab, Louis
Fodt; treasurer, Herman Schmarr,
and secretary, Ike T. Hills. Entertain
ment committee, George Hoffman
Herman Schmarr and John Lanahan.
The club is composed Of the follow
ing members: Edward Janswick, Her
man Schmarr, Otto Schmarr, Louis
Fodt, albert Marks, Fred Collins,
George Hoffman, j. Kramer, John
Lanahan, Charles Keller, Thomas
Clerkin, Ike T. Hills and Ralph Jams
wick.
It is the plan of the newly organized
club to have social gatherings every
month. President Janswick has an
nounced that the members will put on
a show or entertainment some month
during the winter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
WANTS SERVICE men
TO KEEP INSURANCE
Should Take Advantage Of Low
Rates Offered by Government

New York, Dec 9.-Induce Ameri-
cas- 100000 soldiers and sailors to
retain their government insurance af-
ter leaving the service was the advice
given to the Association of Life Insur-
ance Presidents today by John B.
life insurance companies of this city.
He spoke at a thrift conference of in
surance men.
Mr.. Lunger said that the soldiers
and sailors should change their
present temporary term insurance to
the permanent Or level premium form
as soon as their circumstances will
permit. This privilege. he said, ex-
tends for five years after the end of
the war.
He pointed out that under the law
money lis to be taken from the treas
ury to pay the excess insurance NOR
tality due to war over and above that
provided by the peace rates which the
government charges the soldiers" Mr..
Lunger estimated that there have
been $4,000 deaths in the American
fighting forces since the government
plan went into effect and that the ul-
100000. OF this sum he estim ated
there would be an excess war insur-
ance mortality of 100000 to be
paid from the public treasury in addl-
ton to $3.50, 100000 paid in premiums
by soldiers and sailors.
"The public should understand" he
added, that no new method has been
found by the government to lower the
cost Of life insurance, but that the
low premium charged our soldiers
and sailors is made possible by the
patriotic contribution of public funds
by congress. Without the aid of
these funds the governm ent would of
course be obliged to charge adequate
rates, as the life insurance companies
are obliged to do.
1--WE occasionally hear discussed the
possibility of the government taking
over the institution of life insurance
Government ownership is purely a
red flag remedy. 1t is unnecessary
and unAmerican. In my humble judg-
ment the American people will not
adopt it as an established policy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
TRANSPORTS DUE TODAY

comfort (A1nerican hospital,)
pa Quiberon Nov. %, 4o1 men.
sTercy american hospital.) from
deaux Nov. "a, 3sS men.
IBERIA {Ameriean,) from Brest
~ 27, IS officers, 1851 men.
bregenian Cam ePican,l from YER
! Nov. "a, / officer, 3 men.
Fenadores QAmerican,) from YER
Nov. 30, S42 men (medical
|es not requiring special attention;)
sacks of mail.
Aseanius (British,) from Liver
u Nov. 20, IA officers, 1927 mem
Empress of Britain (British,) from
Eerpool Nov. 80, 76 officers. 1850
h.
biamese Prince (British,) from
serpooI Nov. Is, 39S men (surgi-
cases.)
Due at Boston.
Eanopic (British,) from Liverpool,
". 20, So officers, 1867 men.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Mrs. Eliza Rollins.

Mrs. Eliza Rollins. aged So, died at
the New Britain General hospital last
night. Mrs. Rollins is the wife Of
Samuel Rollins of 81 Black Rock ave-
nue., and besides her husband leaves
several sons and daughters. They are
William. Harold, Burton, Ethel, Mrs.
Emil Leopold and Mrs. n. Sharpe.
With the exception of the last named,
all reside in this city. Mrs. Sharpe is
a resident Of Maple Hill.
Mrs. Rollins was born in England,
and came to New Britain when q
young girl. She lived in this city for
over 40 years. Frater1ally she was a.
member of the Star Of Good VIII
lodge, and Daughters of St. George,
and a member Of the South church.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 1:30 from the house
and at o'clock in the Erwin Mortu-
airy chapel, Rev. DR.. G. w. c. Hill Of
floating. The services in the home
will be private.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Financial
Minor GAINS ARE
RECORDED At CLOSE
Steels, Equipments and Tobacco
Show a Little Action

Wall Street, 1eise a. m.-F4rmness
accompanied the early DEALINGS on the
stock exchange today, events over the
weekend being indueive to g. more
hopeful feeling. Speculative issues
were most conspicuous, however, Beet
Sugar and Industrial Alcohol rising
one to three points, respectively.
Steels and equtpm ents were sustained
by the strength of u. s. Steel. Beth
lehem Steel and prominent coppers.
Rails also improved on the lead OF
Southern Pacific.
Wall Street, Noon.-steels. tobac
cos, oils, coppers and distiIline is-
sues formed a very large percentage
Of the mornings light turnover, gain
Ing one to three points. Marines and
several OF the prominent motors also
were actively represented but showed
persistent heaviness. Studebaker los
Ing almost two points. Changes among
rails were divided betwe eninvestment
and speculative issues, some Of which
advanced one to two points. Utilities
especially local fractions, denoted
further pressure. No improvement
was made by Liberty bonds the fourth
las recording their lowest price at
$3.50.
Wall Street. 1880 p. m.--Marine
Pfd, strengthened during the apathet-
1c noon hour on reports of favorable
progress of the negotiations for pur-
chase by the United States govern
ment Oils and coppers also extend
ed early gains but rails and indus
trials were almost at a standstill.
Wall Street Close-Minor steels,
equipments and tobaccos at gains of
one to two points lifted the market
out of it's narrow rut in the final hour.
The closing was firm. Sales approx
mated $4,000 shares.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
TWO MORE WOUNDED.
Paul Sapho and Guiseppi Stramigion
On Casualty List.

Private Faul Sapko, formerly of so
Gold street this city. has been severe
ly wounded in action. He was wound
ed November IL. He was drafted
and left with q quota from this city
on September 20, 1917. He was q
member of Company D, 3t2d Machine
Gun Battalion which was IN the 18th
division at Camp Devens. His rela-
tive in this city is Joseph Sapko of
216 Curtis street.
Guiseppi stramigioli is reported
wounded. degree undetermined. In
France on September s. The war
bureau has no Information which
would aid in Identifying him as a
New Britain soldier. His friend was
given as Joseph Blidi.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

DON'T FORGET Those
men WHO WERE LEFT
Governor HOnors Soldiers and
Sailors Who Didn't Get Over

Hartford, Dec. Ex-Governor Mar
Gus H. Ho1comb issued a. statement
today reminding the people of Con-
necticut that when they greeted and
honored soldiers and sailors who had
seen active service, not to forget
those whom the fortune of war had
kept In this country.
"It is perfectly natural and emf
nently fitting that our people should
accord every welcome and honor to
the soldiers returned from overseas
and to the sailors who have been on
active duty" Governor Holcomb said.
These men have earned the eternal
homage of their state, their nation
and of mankind, and for them no re-
ception can be too warm-hearted, no
honor too great.
But when extending to these he
roes, many of whom have paid the
price of their patriotism in their own
blood, their true need Of praise, we
Of Connecticut must not forget the
thousands Of other soldiers and sail
ors who were kept in this country by
the fortune Of war. Though these
men were denied the privilege of act
i've service, they discharged their duty
precisely as did their more fortunate
brothers in arms. To see fighting
was the most cherished desire of their
hearts Had their wish been granted
they would have measured up to the
highest standards of the American
fighting man. Fate decreed that their
duty must end at home stations. Let
us remember this. Let us see to it
that these men receive the honor
which is their due"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
AILROADS CAUSE
| MANY FATALITIES
} Killed-OthGr Records Of
Utilities Commission Report

hartford, Dec. According to the
ssnth annual report of the public
titles commission filed today with
kernor Holcomb, there were during
last fiscal year 5,965 accidents
sneeted with the operation of pub
service corporations in the state.
hre were 201 persons killed and
A3 injured. The accidents we're adj
ed as follows: Express corpora
hs, "a; gas, 100; railroads, $3.50;
let railway, 2,018: telegraph and
fphones, II; water, one. The fatal
occurred with corporations as fol-
is: Gas and electric companies, Z;
roads, 1876; street railways, So.
Fhere were 1856 public service cor
Eations in the state, Is of which
Re not operated. Twenty-seven were
etrtc, II gas, IA gas and electric,
express, eight railroads, 20 street
ways, four telegraph, ten tele-
me and 80 water companies.
The commission states that the
5ght and passenger service of rail-
Ids we're rendered under adverse
eumstances and were very poor, but
Il considering the conditions with
kch the companies had to contend
Vas remarkably good" and was &C
tied by the public. On account Of
II conditions no attempt was made
eliminate grade crossings during
year. The report states that the
Iount of money invested in street
etric railways in this state was
No, 100000. The companies were in
financially unsound condition. and
10 for the efficient operation of the
Hperties sufficient capital cannot be
kacted. During the past two years
be Of the electric street railway
npanies has been able 70 pay divi-
Ids or to meet operating expense
y fixed charges.
Concerning competition with the
Snpanies by automobile and jitney
vice, the report says something
kht to be done to equifaTbly appor-
a the burdens and to definitely
1T the competitive rights.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Memorial for Soldiers.

A mem orial service was held at the
Swedish Lutheran church at o'clock
yesterday afternoon for two members
of the church who died in the service
Arthur ]. Anderson, killed in action,
and Hjalmar Carlson, who died Of
pneumonia in a French hospital, were
the heroes honored by the service,
which was conducted by Rev. Dr..
S. 6. Gilman. Two new gold stars
were added to the service flag. There
are more than 1870 members of the
church in the service, the largest
number of any Protestant church in
New Pritain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE.
5bs Are Determined to Secure 500
Members in 1919.

president Thomas Grove, of the
M. T. A. and B. society, has ap-
United a committee to take care of
b membership campaign which is
ing conducted by the society, and
committee will call meetings this
eek to make plans for a membership
i've. William A. Forsythe, financial
cretary of the society, is chairman
the committee and has as assist
It's the following: John w Riley,
hilip ScAeyd, William Scheyd, Thorn
Meskill, Charles Mcnamara, Eu-
he Bork owslzi, Frank Riley, Merwin
hmason and James White.
|The campaign slogan Of the COM
httee is 900 Members in 1919" and
is hoped that this number can be
buried in a few months. Twelve ap-
ications were received at yesterdays
Getting and six applicants initiated
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
SAX OFSKY MAKES HIS
ESCAPE AT TOWN HOME

Charles SakofslSy, who was sent to
the Town home from the police court
a few weeks ago for observation, es-
capped this morning. @. T. Kihbe, su-
perintendent of the home, notified
Captain Grace of his absence and re-
ouested that the police be on the look
out for him. About an hour later
Sakofslzy walked into the police sta
ton and gave himself up. He was re-
turned to the home. SalSofsky is be-
lieved to be demented and is under
observation to determine whether he
can be sent to the Middletown asylum
or not.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
CITY ITEMS

Tonight 1880 to 8 .. IN, Mems
Hose, 2 Prs. for 26c. not more than
8 pairs to a customer, at Besse-
Leland s-advt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav A Hart of
325 Church street celebrated their
25th wedding anniversary yesterday.
Many of their relatives were present
and they were the recipients of many
beautiful gifts. A purse Of money
was received from relatives in New
York city.
Sergeant Dwight Skinner of the
Signal Corps has been given an hon
crable discharge from the army. Ser
geant Skinner was formerly scout
master in this city.
Lieut. William r. KERN of the
chemical warfare service has re-
turned to Washington. D. c., after
spending q IA day furlough at his
home on Sexton street.
First Glass Machinists' Mate Clar-
ence Kelley is spending furlough in
this city Kelley, before entering the
service was associated with his broth
or in the auto repair business in the
Iatter,s garage.
Herbert Baker, son of Mrs. Ella E.
Baker of go Stanley street sailed on
December for France on the T. S.
s. President Grant
Open tonight. Xmas presents ga
lore. John A. Andrews &c Co.-advt.
Second Glass Radio Operator Clar-
ence Bacon is spending a, furlough in
this city. Bacon recently returned
from trip overseas.
Seaman Raymond Walker has re-
turned to Pelham Bay naval training
station. He spent the weekend at
the home of his parents on Dwight
street.
The S. A. r. c.. at Rensselaer, col
lcge will be disbanded December %,
and James McDermott, Edward Sc
crest and Walter Kenney Of this city,
students at the college will be allowed
to return to their homes in this city.
McDermott will return In January to
complies his course in electrical en-
gineering.
Tonight 1880 to 9 p. m, lot of 25
Mems and Young Mems Overcoats
$3.50 each at sse-Leland s-advt.
Sergeant James A Sullivan has
been discharged from the army at
Camp Devens and returned to his
While in camp, Sergeant sullivan won
! the cross country run for Camp Dew
ems.
Open tonight. Xmas presents ga
lore. John A. Andrews & Co.-advt
The board of health will hold reg
| ular meeting tomorrow at which time
bids will be received for the proposed
addition to the municipal slaughter
house. The contract will probably be
| let at the meeting.
William Steiner and Gustave Wing
| err, stationed at Pelham Bay were
| at their homes over Sunday.
Private Frank Schmidt has been
| honorably discharged from the army
| and returned to his home on Church
street. He was stationed at Went
! worth Institute, Boston.
sergeants William Weir and Guy H.
Pace Of Portland. Oregon, now sta
| toned at New London, with the L. s..
| Marine Corps were the weekend
! guests of Miss Ruth Backus.
James H. Steele of '1o2 Pleasant
| street is recovering from a successful
| operation at st. Francis hospital.
Miss Dorothy Flenke Is critically
| pneumonia.
Mrs. William Frey of 232 Chestnut
! street is suffering from influenza and
| bronchitis.
Tonight 7:S0 to p. M, $500 Negli-
gee Shirts, 2 for 500 at Besse-
| Leland 's-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Anna TIL. Osberg.

Anna Henrietta Osberg, aged %
years, died Saturday evening of pneu-
monia after five days illness. She is
survived by her mother, Mrs. Hilda
Osberg. The funeral will be held at
the home Of Alfred Larson, of To
Roberts street, at $3.50 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. Rev. Nimrod o. Ebb.
Of Bristol, will ofticiate and burial will
be in Fairview metery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Card of Thanks.

[ wish to extend my heartfelt
thanks to the kind friends who as
sisted during the illness and death of
my beloved husband, Melchoir FRAU
mig. / wish to thank the Cremo
Brewing Co. and the Brewers union
and the Workmen's Sick and Death
Benefit society.
MRS. MARY ZRAUNIG.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Mrs BENJAMIN Cutler.

Mrs. Benjamin Cutler, aged %
years, died Saturday night at the New
Britain hospital of pneumonia after a
short illness. She Is survived by her
husband and six children--Francis
Jenny, Anna, Florence, Morris and
Abraham Leo. The latter is but two
weeks old. Mrs. Cutler also leaves
her father and four brothers. The
funeral was held yesterday afternoon
at 1 o'clock and burial was in Beth
Atom Gem etery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
DIED.

into rest in New
Haven, Saturday, Dec. 7, 1918.
Margaret, widow of the late Frank
J. Beny in 52nd year of her age.
Funeral service will be held in Err
win Mortuary Chapel at Fairview
cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, Dec.
10, at 2:30. Friends are invited to
attend.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
COTTON MARKET REPORT.

Washington, Dec. Cotton ginned
prior to December 1 was 1868, 124
running bales, including 134,150 round
bales, 1910 bales of American
Egyptian and 25,741 bales Of Sea Is
land, the census bureau today re-
ported. Prior to December last year
total ginnings were 9,713,529, includ-
ing 1852 round bales and 77,755
bales of Sea- Island.