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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19

will be given by members OF the
Christian Endeavor. A supper will
follow the entertainment.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
kcnsington Congregational church
announces that q rehearsal of the
troupe which had been selected to
present Christmas entertainment at
the church next week will be held to-
morrow afternoon at the church at
$50 o'clock.
Funeral of Joseph Pisty
The funeral of Joseph Pisty was
h ED this IN orning from the Russian
Orthodox church at $50 o'clock.
Burial was in St Mary's cemetery,
New Britain.
Berlin Briefs.
Local Fuel Administrator f. w.
Mildrum reports this morning that
The fuel situation in the town of Ber-
lin has slightly improved as the local
coal dealers are in receipt of another
carload and two more cars are on the
road.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Ken
sngton Congregational church held
their weekly sewing meeting this af-
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. n.
johnson.
] ne Lanes H1U society OF the beT-
lin Congrega tional church held their
weekly meeting at their church par
Tors yesterday afternoon.
Erwin Whitman of the +. s. army,
stationed at Fortress Monroe, is
spending short furlough at his home
in Kensineton.
w. w. Whitman, the local garden
err, who has been suffering with a Sc
we're attack Of pneumo 1ia, is slowly
recovering.
The Ltbeay minstrels of Kensing-
ton held an important meeting last
evening at the home of Michael Hart.
George Steweu of East Berlin has
gone to Milton. Me, on his annual
hunting trip.
The regular meeting Of Troop 5,
Boy Scouts, will be held tomorrow
evening at the home Of Scoutmaster
L. r. Goodrich at $50 o'clock
The Berlin Boy Scouts will hold
their regular weekly meeting tomor-
row evening a their rooms at 7:3y
o'clock.
MOTTO dies Jazz Orchestra,
Grange hall, Berlin tomorrow eve
ming 12-1S- 2dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
BELGIUM MUST BE- FREE
French Critic Declares Belgium Must
tIso Have Solid Military Frontier
Seeks Territorial Restoration.

Paris, Dec. 19.-'The lesson of the
war must not be lost says the Matin
in an editorial today signed by Major
De Civreux it's military critic. BEL
gium must be free with solid military
frontiers. Present artificial boundar-
les can no longer be maintained"
The writer advocates that part of
Dutch iceland and the south bank of
the Scheldt become an integral part
Of Belgium. He declares also that
Maastricht and the surrounding
pocket Of Dutch territory should be
restored to Belgium.
IF compensation is necessary" he
adds, "Holland can look for 1t in the
country touching the Rhine or the
neighhorirg river Ems"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
BOY OF Is ADMITS
SALOON ROBBERY
S257 Found Hidden AT Grandview
Heights-S7O Still to BE
Recovered.

John krawicz, aged IS, has admit
ted the theft Of S257 Of the 1894 stol-
en- from Clemens Kalkowskis Main
street saloon a. few days ago. Kra-
wicz said he took the money from 8
boy who had stolen 1t from the sa-
loon, but he did not, himself, go into
the saloon. The money was hidden
at Grandview Heights and Detective
Sergeant Richardson recovered 1t yes
terday. Krawiez charges the theft OF
the missing $40 to the other boy. He
Will be In court Saturday morning on
the theft charge.
The boy is now on bonds to appear
before the next term of the superior
court, FIe was sentenced to the re-
form school about three weeks ago,
and an appeal was taken. Attorney ?.
f. McDonough represents him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19

one, This happened off the coast of
ireland July 80.
We landed in Liverpool August l
without losing a boat. On August >
we marched to Notify Ash, an Am
crican rest camp in England and staid
there one night and pulled out the
next morning, and went to another
rest camp.
Smith then tells of all his expert
ences up to the time he wrote the let
ter. They We're very interesting as
can be seen by reading the first part
He concludes by saying:
Send this letter to Meta as this is
Dads day and we are only allowed to
write to our fathers. Our next move
will be south we expect and I will
see you all soon. [ am sending you
letter that I wrote in England but
wasn't allowed to send, so I'll put it
in with this one, seeing / still have
it. Your son,
EARLE
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
REAL YANKEE CHRISTMAS
FOR SOLDIERS OVERSEAS

New York, Dec. 19.-Young Women
Christian Association workers in
France and French and American
girls and American soldiers whom
they will entertain--many thousands
in number-will have a real Yankee
Christmas. Pageants, singing of carols
and lighting of Christmas trees will be
features of the entertainment in all
reCrea ton centers, hostess houses
and huts said q cablagram received to-
day at headquarters of the organiza-
ton here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
LADY OWLS ELECT
Ncftie SaInlow Chosen President At
Annual Lodge Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the
Ladies Nest, No. 1919, Order of Owls
last evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year;
President--Nettic Samlow
Vice president--Nellie Hurlburt.
InVoca tor--katherin Walsh
FINANCIAL secreta ry--Eileen Green.
Recording secretary--Mildred HER
pc.
Treasurer-Clara Paulson.
Warden-Annie Claughsey.
Sentinel--Irene Walsh.
Picket--Anna Hutton
trustee for one year--Mary F'oran.
MusiClan-Irene Foran
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
f96 KILLED IN PARIS.
Total Number of Victims of Bonn
bardments Is 613.

Paris, Dec. 19.-Figures are now
made public for the first time regard
ing the number OF persons killed ia
Paris by German air raids AMI long
range cannon.
In 1914, 45 bombs were dropped. In
1916. 70 bombs, 62 OF them on March
20. fell on the city. In 1915, the en-
envy employed 81 bombs against
Paris, and in 1917, Ii. During the
last ten months OF the war there were
1,211 casualties from 396 bombs.
Airplanes and Zeppelins dropped
22S bombs on August 8, killing two
persons and injuring 392.
The long-range cannon fired 1853
shells iato Paris, killing 1876 and
wounding AIT. On Good Friday
more than 100 persons were killed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
Furnishing PR0FITEERS
Six Firms in -Four States Convicted in
Single Day--ComDcllcd to Contrib
uto to Red Cross.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Conviction
of six firms in four states in a single
announced today by the food admin
istration as evidence that violation of
it's regulations is being dealt with Sc
verely in the various states by repre-
sentatives or the enforcement divi-
sion. The penalties for the violations,
which occurred in New York, Texas,
Oklahoma and Arkansas, consisted or
suspension of business and compul-
sorry contribution to the Red Cross
and other relief organizations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
NEW DIRECTORY OUT.
Estimated Population Of City Is Now
SIS, 1854.

The city directory for 1918 has
been published and the estimated
population of the city is 55,9S4. The
growth of New Britain in the past few
years has been remarka BILE. Accord
ing to the census of 1910 the popula-
ton Of the city was 43,916 and the dt-
rectory population was 45,4o. These
figures show a gain in population of
10,5o4 in eight years. The directory
summary is as follows:
Names in 1917 directory (in-
Guiding remoVals) 1852
Names erased in preparing
1918 directory ......,.... 8,117
Names added in preparing 1918
directory Observation-Disclosures. 4,147
Names in 1918 directory Ga-
Guiding 627 removals) 24,882
Increase OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1000
Change of address ............ 2,543
Total number of changes. $500. 0,433
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19

SeasonabIc Entertainments - pisty
Funeral Today-Brief News Items.
Chairman G. w. Stevens, of the
christmas Roll '~'all in Kensington, an
Rounces that kensington has now at
aimed a total of $500 per cent. Of
he quota, which is $500. The soil
Ritors have nearly completed their
house to- house canvass and COM
bIete report is expected soon. Mr..
Stevens. as chairman of the general
Il committee, again reminds the public
II hat there will be no factory canvass
Ind requests that all families in Ken
Rington Join the Red Gross Roll Call
when the solicitor makes the call.
Rev. Samuel \. Ffske, chairman Of
1 he Berlin and East Berlin districts,
States that the solicitors in his dis
\ riots have brought in total of 1925.
n complete report of the weeks work
AFill he made Friday evening at the
meeting of the general committee and
solicitors t. the home of Rev Mr..
*FizRe The next meeting of the Ken
kington committee and solicitors will
De held tomorrow evening at s o'clock
@t the kcnsington Grammar school,
md oil solicitors are urged to have
their reports com pleted.
Nearly every house in the COM
snunity is now decorated with a, Red
Gross service flag, and it is urged that
bill working persons in every family
#nroll themselves in this great or
kanization and have a 100 per cent.
membership star on their service flag.
Grange Entertainments
At the meeting of the local Grange
Hast Tuesday evening it was voted by
the executive committee than an old
Fashioned entertainment be ce1ebrat-
jed bv the local grangers at the
sGrange hall in Berlin next Tuesday
8eveAing. This old-fashioned Christ
smas entertainm emit will not only be
given to the children Of the town but
8to the older persons as we'll Mrs.
Edwin Adams. secretary of the local
AGrange. motioned at the last meet
aine- that a Christmas tree and u San
la Claus be had for the benefit of the
little ones and that a program be ar
ranged by members of the Grange.
BFaNowtng the entertainment din
her will be served at the Grange re-
|ception rooms.
To V7restlc in Boston.
AL Ventures the local grappler, will
Iwrcstie Young Monday tof Boston at
tho Grand opera House in that city
Tonight James McCarty the local
lmans partner has been scheduled to
meet another Boston srappler to a
finish in a preliminary bout
AZ Church Programs
The Sunday school classes of the
church in Berlin will
Smeet tom borrow evening at 1880
o'clock and present a short play and
Entertainment, musical program
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
LODGE WANTS TO KNOW
OF SHIP DESTRUCTION

Washington, Dec. IA resolution
asking the state department to inform
the senate whether the American
peace commissioners 'are advocating
destruction of German warships or
other enemy property, and If so, by
what authority, was introduced today
by Minority Leader Lodge, and, with
out discussion, was left on the table.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
ADRIATIC SAILS TODAY.

New York, Dec. 19.-Her depart
ure having been delayed since Mon
day by an accident to her engines, the
British liner Adriatic sailed today for
Liverpool, carrying Henry F. Dawson,
head Of the American Red Cross and
other distinguished passengers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
SAIL TOR EUROPE,

Boston, Dec. 19.--SiXty-s war
workers, who expect to be assigned to
duty with the American army sailed
today for Liverpool aboard the White
Star liner Canopic. The party in
Guided one woman and 35 men en-
rolled by the knights of Columbus
and 81 Y. M. C. A. workers who arr
rived last night from New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
FIRE CHIEF OVERCOME.

Bridgeport, Dec. 19.-Chief George
Wilson and William Pranuka of En-
CINE Co. No. 6 were overcome this
morning while fighting a Are which
caused damage of 1000 to the resi-
dence of Dir. M. I. Horwitz at 986
Stratford avenue. The blaze origi-
mated in the cellar of the building and
the damage was chiefly to furniture
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
WANTS RED FLAG BARRED
AS SACRILEGsE TO DEAD

Washington, D. c., Dec. 19.--In in
Producing a bill to make it unlawful
to display the red flag in the United
States, Senator New of Indiana, re-
publican, said: The red flag move
ment in this country is nothing less
than sacrilege upon the sacred mem
ory of our boys who have given their
all on the battlefislds of France"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
sa3 900 FIRE, IN BRTDGEPORT.

Bridgeport, Dec. ia large gar
bage incineratlng plant valued at
$4,000 was destroyed by fire here
this afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19

Committees are busy with the vari-
Gus branches of our Christmas work,
Chlldren's home Blind Babies home
in Pennington and the Town home
The latter will take form of Christmas
tree celebrations, stockings etc. and
as well good speakers will have sew
eral acts OF vaudeville, soloists, etc
AS many as can are urged to be pres
ent. leaving the center at 80 Chest
nut street line and at the end will be
conveyed to the homo by Mr.. Ktbbe.
Next meeting will be held on Janu-
airy 6.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
FROM CHRISTMAS, OPEN EVENINGS
GIFT 1UGGE TIO.>S FROM SHOE DEPT.
Best O. a ;. the Useful Kind

Yu asly please manwi a o
lake his about house. the
with tunso Pair.
bet grade tina ii surely suit
IL
N o. Me- price a
Indian Mo for BOY fol $2
i1zd broad
Brown Lace Shoes Kn
to o
cf Shoe with low o q
III the famous Broad mad
n1ara Is bela B f
Sorco hepretyu ingso be tundn raml"o rn Infants
p one
in sizes l., 2 and3 of o a
Of washable XIX S O white nubuckS1 and
sand color 70 and
i o
gift
r. all white pin clora figured p
h with Ik s t new o
0d 9h
FIN
o
a Nla pl d o.
each
r C a are o ere
lace rinrd orepla with bon straps Extra values a
ad Each
DOW rat Rrome garme o ere lie
ti bot rl d % s
Eur 81 p pa ma o
o and
are
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19

The flower committee report 13 or
ders Of flowers sent to various homes
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19

Tih In Hc~ven the deed appaarA
Pass l. on.
~i,~trc~-t1Cod chanx
gov er~ Coretnpsts
"'niurs 6 old and whit~
Ten calls have been made upon the
sick and shut in since the last meet
ing.
Two wheel chairs and two pairs of
clutches abe idle at present
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
BERLIN NEWS
GIVES
$3.50; BERLIN S225
Red Gross Service Posters Ad0rn-
ing Many Local Homes
GRANGE ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAIN ENT

christmas Eve Program Is Being
p
CONGRATULATIONS Churches Plan
Seasonabic Entertainments - Pisty
Funeral Today-Brief News Items.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
THRIFT STAMP SALES
Beaton & Caldwell Stf1I Leading i'm
the Factory League Couxtest-Rus-
sen & Erwin's Is Close Second.

Beaton & Caldwell still lead i'm the
Factory Thrift Stamp League race
but Russell & Erwin are crowding
them close for second place. The
standing is as follows:
Per Capita Total
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
Sunshine Society.

l1Avo vcu hSd q
Kindness ah0wns
r aHa It GA.
twas not meant
tor you alone.
PaaA 1t OLA.
List Il t1aVel down
the earn
let II wipe Axn
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19
Church Programs

The Sunday school classes of the
|Congresational church In Berlin will
Inject tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock and present short play and
A musical program
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-19

' ALL eoopsr uFo sD ~ " "
The Washington times., 1918-06-14

YOUNG LADY to work IN once Of shoe
repair shop. H H. HAYES. 20 nth St
y. W. IS
YOUNG LADY at once Parsons DRUG
STORE. 18th ST. and Florida Ave. ". W. ls
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
A Genuine Patriot

The school teachers on the East side
In New York are finding some inter
esting material I'm the manner I'm which
alien parents are saving to aid in the
war. One little girl told her teacher
how "fhe folks Mt home" are going to
help. My father and mother and me-"
she said. tive made II ON n piece OF
paper last night. My father makes
SIS the week. and he pays for the rent
SIS the month, So for coal. 81 for milk
for The bnby. 81 n week for eats. Then
he gets left 81 the week. lie gives my
mother 81 for clothes. he keeps 81 the
week and puts 81 the week FOR the
war savings. He does TINT so long as
the war should last"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
GERMANS PUSHED BACK
italians Capture Bridgehead-
Enemy Driven to Eastern
Bank of Pave River.
TURKS ARE SMASHED AGAIN

London, JanH 2.-Following the mi.
tial drive of the French troops eff
fected on the northern front in Italy,
another reverse has been brought
about by the Italians in a sharp at
tack in the famous Zenson loop ON
the lower reaches OF the Piave river.
Here the enemy has been driven %
h eastern bank of the stream from
positions he had held since the Itai-
ians in the retrogade movement from
the IsonZo made their stand along
the western shore OF the Piave. Thus
has been cleared of the Invaders, ex-
cept far TO the north. where the bat.
tie line runs westward from the
stream through the hill region.
The fighting for the Zenson bridge
head had been Ia progress since last
Thursday, the Italians keeping ener
getically after the foe in order to re
gain The position. which always has
been considered a menace to Venice.
Heavy casualties were inflicted on
NhANhhy W "a AAAAAVA oAAd Inv A
OF the Italians before he was forced
to recross the stream.
The attack OF the French troops in
the Monte Tomba region was exc.
cuteG by three batteries Of picked
troops. The artillery preparation.
which lasted for hours. was intense
and was followed by n brilliant and
!mpetuous charge. The attacking
forces went forward steadily and the
enemy trenches were reached, n great
number OF trenches their occupants
being captured.
British troops In Palestine under
the command OF Gen. Allcnby have
made further progress along the bal.
tie line north OF Jerusalem. the Brit.
lsh war Office announced. More than
1000 Turks were killed aud $50 were
taken prisoner.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
TO ADMIT DEMANDS FOR HEL.P
War Employment Service, Aided by
System of Bureaus-New National
Arrangement Planned.
Soap 25c. ointment Is and SOC.

To meet the rapidly increasing war
demand for labor n new system of
labor exchanges. 10 be known rs the
war emergency employment service, Is
being organized by the industrial serv-
ice section of the council OF national
defense.
l.. {. Marshall, chief Of the sec
ton, that all state councils
of defense had been asked Co form la-
Dor exchanges In cooperation with the
federal department OF labor. Many
s%hipyards We're said to bc In need Of
workers. and I'm the near future the
need is likely 10 be felt equally by mu-
milton. steel. lumber. mining. transpor-
tation and all the other essential In
dustries.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
GERMANS TO REGISTER
United States to List Enemy
Aliens in February.
All Male Subjects OF the Kaiser More
Than Fourteen Ycare Old Must
FIJI Out QUESTIONABLE.

Washington. jan. l. iicgistrutlon
Of all German alien enemies will be
made In the first week OF February.
Rules aud regulations for The regis
truilon were mnde public by the dc.
partment OF justice.
The questionable requires n most
comprehensive record OF encii regis.
trant nnd includes photographs In
quHdruplicate aud finger prints. Won.
on nfe not required % register, but MI
German miles of fourteen yenrs or
more within the United States or its
posseaslona, who have not acquired
full citizenship, must comply with tho
regulations OF suffer the penalties pro-
vided.
The registration viii be- conducted
bS The police nnd postal nuthoritloa
throughout the United Stntes and by
especially delegated authorities nt II
time still To be- designated IN Amerl.
cnn lnsnlnr possessions.
These registration lnWs require that
no allen enemy owe from one place
of abode Ia another within his reglstm.
ton district without u prcmlt,
No enemy allen may change his
plncc of residence from one rcglstrn.
lion district Ia another without lIrat
obtaining n permit from his rogistrn.
ton district making application on a
form furnished by the department of
justice, aud notice must be- given M
once to the Registrar of the district Of
the new plnco OF residence.
Any German subject 10 registration
who does not register or tsea the
registration curd OF another, or mikes
fnlhc statements OF representation,
ehnll hc deemed 90 hive violated the
regulations md mny be- lntcrnod on
punished otherwise,
"Reglhtfnnia are not 60 be- treated
IA persons of evil disposition" the
regulations read, 'nnd the registration
officers nre urged 60 denl with them
N u courteous nnd friendly mnnner."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
Az 20 the Farmers.

The number OF farmers who Will pny
income taxes has not been estimated
by the government oNciais. but II IN
certain they VII form a lnrge percen'
tagc Of the 100000 persons assessed
who never before have paid o., income
Tux. The average farmer ioes not
keep books but If he avails .mself OF
the services OF government experts
who Will be sent TO aid him. IL Will rot
be difficult for him to ascertain the
amount of his net income.
The farmer Is making ont lis return
may deduct depreciation In the value
of property and machinery used In the
conduct of his farm. and loss by fire.
storm or other casualty, or by theft IL
not covered by insurance. Expenses
actually incurred In farm operation
may be deducted. but not family or Nv
Ing expense. Produce raised on the
farm and traded for groceries. wearing
apparel. ETC.. Is counted as living ex-
penditures and cannot be deducted.
Salaries paid by the state or n polit-
lcal subdivision OF the state are \.
empt. A farmer holding the job of
county supervisor, for instance. does
not have TO include his salary IN his -
some tax return
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
SP00R APPEALS TO FARMER
Gives Twelve Arguments for Raising
OF More Live steek-Hiah Mark
20 he Eellpeed.

chicngo, inn l. Accompanying mn
appeal bs John \. ,fpoor, membcr OF
the Illinois state council Of defense,
advancing twelve reasons WHY farm.
ers should raise more live stock rs n
war measure, the annual report of The
stock yards operating company for the
eleven months ending December q
Nas issued.
The report, prepared by the statls-
ticnl department, Indicates that even
the hlgh-water mark of prosperity set
In the local ment Industry during 1916
Will be eclipsed when the twelye-month
figures for 1917 are available.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
:AR'S EXPORTS SIX BILLIONS
United States Record 6roken-Trade
Balance $3.50, 10000. Is the
Official Report.


Washington. Jan. 1.-America's ex-
ports were estimates an the depart
ment of 10 have passed the
$1,000. 900, 600 mark In 1917, n new
high record. Imports were less than
S3.W o 100000. and the trade balance
In faVo- of the United States probably
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
Berlin After Russian Supplies.

Zurich. Jan. The Frankfurter
Zeitpng, a copy OF which has been re-
coived here, prints u Berlin dispatch.
which rays that an importing syndi,
cate Is organizing In Berlin for the
purpose of bringing breadstuffs frora
Rusnia 10 Germany. The German
government is said 10 have a half in
torest In the undertaking.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-01-04
Big FIRE IN NORFOLK. va.
One Killed, Seert Hurt and Loas OF
$4,000 Rsault OF Blaze.

Norfolk, VA Jan, =, Nearly two
blacks la the heart OF Noriolh's buai.
ness district, including the Month.
cello Hotel were deutfo. cd. one man
was killed ana n score moro injured
In q herloB of explosions aud Urea
which both the police and naval ~
thoritiea believe were legendary.
The fire had been checked but Rtill
was Burning tiereely In the ruins. The
loss IN roughly estimated ut more
than 81. 600 900.