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New Britain herald., 1918-07-31

Presenting what impressed them as B reflection on the margin of profit al lowed retail coal dealers, the mem bers of the local fuel committee, Chairman James $. North, A. N. Abbe and Ernest w. Christ, today issued a statement showing the cost of coal, md the margin of profit allowed To- cal dealers. The figures show that the dealers are allowed $1.13 per net ton 10 cover the cost of delivery, which she dealers claim is becoming a heavy arag on their purses.
 The statement follows:
 The local coal committee of the United States coal administration has > read with great interest the article ebout the coal situation appearing in tho Herald July 30.
 Feeling that the public is entitled to full and correct information we wish to review the coal situation as we see it.
 There is no question that all busi- ness is being done under many trying . Ind unprecedented conditions, and the coal business is no exception to the general rule nor is this business my more difficult than many others in this regard.
 The interest of the public during inc next month or two, should De Ql- rected to the quantity of coal being received in New Britain, and not espe- tially to delays in delivery to consum- ers regardless of the causes of such Relay.
 ITO get coal actually to New Brit ain is the important thing-and the delivery to customers, while a very aifficult problem is of secondary i'm Portance just now. The coal that is here in New Britain before snow flies Ind not the coal in the mines is the eoal that will keep us from freezing and the delivery to customers can nlrely be taken care of in some way.
 The local coal committee has been careful to interfere as little as possi- ble with the business of the coal Headers and has been ready at all Hines to cooperate with them and re- seive all suggestions.
 That the public may be fully in- formed as to selling prices that have been established we are giving in : formation as to the method used in arriving at these prices; and believe thA1 a careful study of them will 1Gonttnued on Ninth Page)
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
RAILWAY ENIPLOYES MUST
 GIVE IMPROVED SERVICE.

Washington, July Railway em- ployes were told today by Director Gen. McAdoo in announcing details of the wage increase for more than 500,- 900 shopmen that the nation expect ed new energy from the workers in return for pay increases and improve ments in employment conditions and that strikes and other labor disturb ances must be eliminated during the war.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
LABOR BOARD ASKED
 TO END LYNN STRIKE
Secretary Wilson Takes Action In Dispute Between General Electric
 Co.,, and 14,OOO Employees.

Washington, July 31.-The war labor board was asked today by Secre- tary Wilson to undertake settlement of the strike of the 14,000 employees at the General Electric Companys plant at Lynn, Mass. Alleged dis crimination against union employees and refusal of the company to submit the issue to the labor board were said to be involved
 The board now has under con- sideration the controversy between the company and its employees at Schenectady and Pittsfield.
 Quincy, July 31.-One hundred and twenty crane men at the Fore River and Squantum plants of the Bethle- hem Shipbuflding Corporation who struck yesterday returned to work to- day.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
Americans Hold Positions.

Paris July 31Anerican troops maintained position the of Nese which violent fighting according official statement from the war office today.
 he Germans made four attacks against French positions east of OulchyleCateau They repused and the French line held intact
 he french and the Germans carried raids other points sectors the there change general situation at these points
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
Australians Under Fire.

London July 3l The German artillery displayed consider able activity last night the region Nerrs Flanders front taken yesterday by the the KemneI sector the war office announced today active on both sides of the Somme ~
 Prisoners taken i'll raids encounters in tb
 Lens region and north of Bethune ~
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31

heen exceedingly significant. tela- gfaphS Reuters correspondent at the American front in France Tba
 u, iContlnued on Ninth PaGs) .2
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
Allies Gains Significant.

London, July 30.-Although the Allied gains during the past A hours may seem small, sorne of them had
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
WEATHER.

Hartford. July 3f.--Fore- cast for New Britain and vi cinity: Eain tonight; Thurs day fair.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
COAL DEALERS GET
 SI.I3 TON MARGIN Fuel Committee Believes They Can
 Afford to Pay for Delivery MAKES FIGURES PUBLIC Average Cost Per Net Ton in This City $9.Z6, Exclusive of Carting It to Cellars-Expenses Higher in Other Cities.
COST OF COAL HERE.

Cost of white ash coal at mines (per net ton):
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31

oaiiNiil
 during the past two days with s,79&
 couner-attacks against the Allied lnes
 the Allies have gained important ground at vffSA
 Immediately south of Soissons and wesf German lines are strongly held but enemy efforts position 1n the latter have broken
 There to be little doubt Germans treat to the vesle r1ve as soon as possible any possibility making stand north of the Ourcy being seemingly
 In their advance the Americans drove wedge into by movements both east and west of he head of the which lies Nesles Most exposed the opportunity to drive the Germans from region the 0 ~ w m Strong efforts have been made by the enemy check the Allies on the Hanks and seemingly they Attempts tofdrive the French from St. Euphras important point southwest of Rheims the flank deteaed with osses Berlin the fighting front quiet Tuesday and that Allied efforts Monday epued everywhere
 Some of Germanys supposedly best divisions Fourth American boys from the Middle West and States
 naa out1ought them Monday Tn the battle for Sergy valiantly.
 The ridge north of Serev and out ot the villages Of Ser etNees and Nese Bitter fighting took in both places but night only vaor Very few prisoners taken desperate combat E which rag ragged hroughout the entire day ground already taken by the Americans Machine gun ey fire forms the main of the enemy defense German bv the ean,re of II; 99 +o b sy d o % were pToved Cierges
 Determined countering by the enemy during the past 4s h ou a o'ae @ ] a{ the I ean oroIn prhe beevss he before again moving northward It improbable however compelled the strongest sort of rear guard fehtng in Foch apparently believes he can drive the Germans m the Vesle beyond and American step in that direction.
 In Flanders the Allied position has improved further through the capture of Mes by Australian troops Morris is immediately north of Meeren taken by Scottish troops Field Marshal Hag nbbng in Flanders having increasing In the taking of Merris the Australians cap red 69 prisoners and trench and machine guns heavily
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31
Allies I,|| of F
 Cl'OWn Battle

In spite of to check the
 river, today i'm
 French, Britisl1
 to the east Of V eneny's s line and < treat from Ronclae salient between S
 The Allied Iii Rozoy and then 1t of Fere-en- T arden the village of Ne: chores. The Allie lllc1l1 III q QO1Illfldt,
 All around tn during the past tv COunter-attacks az the Allies have ga,
 Immediately $ German lines are position in the latt
 There now SC, treat to the Vesle making, a stand no
 In their advar enemy line and tn Germans back by 1aoI ~f +L
New Britain herald., 1918-07-31

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-08
7'LIE TPIPTn7EvC EIO1IE MA PKFT PAIE
INSURANCE GRIND
BEGINS ONCE MORE
IN MOHALL COURT

Commissioner Of Insurance Olsness
is advised that hearings were resumed
yesterday at Mohall in the Renville
county cases against the National
Union Fire Insurance Co. ut Puts
burg, Pa, in which 1913 Renville cOun-
ty farmers have pooled their dro.th
insurance claims. In cases decided to
date, each farmer has received iudg-
ment for the full amount of his claim
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-08
INSIST ON GETTING
WHAT YOU ASK FOR
Hazen Farmer Dies
in HOSPITAL Here

John KunZ of Hazen, aged IS, died
at 2 o'clock this morning in a local
hospital, where he had been for sew
eral days undergoing treatment. The
deceased was a prominent f.~rmer Of
that section
The body was taken to his home
this afternoon on No. 7, where fun
eral services will be held and inter-
ment made. =
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
MATTY AND COBB DISAGREE
Two Masters al Variance on Benefits Derived by Ball Players in An
 cient Game of Golf.

Christy Mathewson, noted pitcher and manager, today comes with big boost for golf, insisting that golf Is beneficial to any ball player, if not overdone. In passing, 1t is interesting to note that Ty Cobb, noted batsman, Is a great lover of the ancient game, but gave it up last year as he claimed it "dimmed" his batting eye.
 Thus we have the two masters dis agreeing. Both are artists, one in de- ceiving the batter, and the other in "ruining' the pitcher. Ty says the follow through" in golf Is different from the follow through" stroke in baseball, and that the perfection of one will be the detriment of the other.
 Matty already has advised num- Der of his youngsters to take up the game. Cobb, on the contrary, has tried to discourage it among the dia- mond tossers. So there you are.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

their first attention. Started by your panegyric, it's fame will grow, the pub lie will attend, shall get contracts for more plays and l shall have arrived"
 ''Very clever" I sneered, but your play is probably rotten, and I shall tell the public so.'
 'Then I'll tell all know about what has happened on Greens island, and shall hint at lot of things I don't know. If you will agree to like my play I'll promise to shut up and not ask any more questions"
 He looked me squarely in the eye.
 "Does Mrs. Green ordinarily drink too much?' he asked.
 His guess was too near the mark for comfort. took out my knife and cut his bonds.
 Thanks, old man. said the reporter, slowly stretching his aching muscles.
 'sThey are waiting to take you back to Fair View" I informed him.
 'They?" he inquired. "Who are they?"
 All the principal characters in that story you were going to write. By the way, your name is Jones-Clarence Jones-youre an old school friend of mine."
 Any particulars?' he asked, as we walked down to the dock.
 Tt isn't necessary. They won't have a chance to pump you because you are going to be lowed behind the rest in a rowboat."
 'Why is that?"
 "You promised not to ask any more questions, I reminded him.
 At the dock I introduced him per functorily to his fellow voyagers and he took his seat docilely in the row. boat.
 Bill Johnson cranked up his engine, and the Merry Widow started blithely away. When she was a few feet from the dock the engine stopped.
 What's the matter-broke down?" I shouted.
 "No," answered Bill, T yust stop her because you forgot to tal me what for Mrs. Green be on Huntingdons island. You say you tai me, and you forget" "Yes,' chimed in Mrs. Green, "and want to know how ! came to De floating out on the lake during the storm with my red dress on."
 reflected moment.
 "The young man in the rowboat knows all about it," shouted. "You
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

Walter Camp, the Yale advisory coach and football authority, Is hard working member of Uncle Sam's train- ing force in preparing the country's s athletes for war. Camp is stationed at the government aviation school at the University of California, Berkeley, Cal, as an athletic instructor. They say he is of immense aid in putting the bodies of the young aviators in splendid. form, which greatly increases their chances of coming unscathed through the se- were tests required to make flyers capable of holding their own over the heads of foes in Europe.
 Despite the danger, there is fas- cination about flying and daring work that appeals to many American lads, who figure they can learn as we'll as did the men now flying abroad, and see no reasons why the feats of the past cannot be duplicated. Camps long training at New Haven has fitted him we'll for the work he is doing.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

baseball it wouldn't be surprising to find him writing sport. He has the ability and knows good story when he sees it.
 John l.. Sullivan's greatest ambition was to be farmer and when he left the ring he settled down on q little farm near Boston.
 Home Run Baker would rather be considered a successful farmer than great ball player. Hal Chase thinks more of his billiard playing than of his graceful work around first
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

can ask him as soon as you get to the mainland" didn't add that he would not answer.
 MT. Blainey," yelled the reporter as the engine started up again.
 "Yes," replied.
 "The name of that play is The Hon. or of Thieves
 "All right" waved my hand in l farewell.
 The Merry Widow lowed my troubles around point of land at the entrance of the cove and out of sight.
 I smiled to myself as I turned away, and whistled an aria that was partly Puccini's and partly my own in places where I couldn't remember the orig | inal.
 The provisions I had brought from Huntingdon's island were still where had hidden them. I took them with me. If was going to get thoroughly lost at least should be well provi- stoned.
 On my way to the trackless depths of this half mile wide wilderness
 
 earthed some tea things which 1 knew were stored there in a locker. There was a lunch cloth, silver, china, a small caddy of tea and tiny water heater, all of which l added to my pack. Then plunged through the un- 1erbrush into the warm, soft bypaths of the woods.
 T hoI sv, kho as far as I could without coming out again on the other side put down my burden and prepared to abandon my self to despair as comfortably as pos sible. I was rather relieved to find that I had given up hope of finding my way very close to the spring which believe l have mentioned as existing on the island. At any rate should not die of thirst. A fairly flat tree stump looked ex- traordinarily like table when a cloth was spread on it and places for two. There was a cheerful look, too, about the teakettle when the alcohol laml under it had been lit long enough make it send out tiny curly spirals steam. And over all flicker of sun light romped about the table as if the fairy Tinker Bell were touching the dishes to make it magic feast. Idid not eat, though. Instead leis- urely brewed a pot of tea. had ever |-cared great deal about tea before but the aroma of that particular brew will haunt me when other perfumes have lost their savor. I drew up two pieces of fallen tree trunk to serve as chairs and seated my self on one side of the table. My trap was ready.
 Presently there was the sound of breaking twigs in the underbrush near. by. I pretended not to notice. Then Tootles came forth, frisking and wag- ging her tail. petted her.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
PRAISE FOR BOB GROOM

Umpire Billy Evans, who has worked behind Bob Groom a great number of games since he broke into the American league. is of the belief that the former Brownie will be of much use to the Cleveland Indians this sum- mer. It is the opinion of Evans that Groom showed about as much stuff last year as he ever did. Groom has fine speed, corking curve and a most decep- tive splitter, which he uses only occasionally. Evans believes that Fohi will make much use of Groom as relief pitcher since his curve and splitter are often of great advantage in stop ping batting rally.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
sIx-FlNGERED PITCHER

Agitation against the use of the so-called freak" deliveries in baseball will have no effect on the most unusual style Of boxlnanship of Benjamin Pei lowitz. Philadelphia school boy. whose unique pitching is nat ural.
 Pellowitz is fifteen years old. That old saying about the awk- ward boy, His fingers are all thumbs" acts with reverse Eng fish in this case. for it is on his two thumbs that Benny depends for his success in pitching. One is a growth of the other thumb
 Gripping the ball with his two thumbs and first two fingers. Pellowitz discovered that he could control what he calls ''four-fnger" curve that is difficult to hit safely.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

Bob FitZsinlmons wanted to be an animal tra n e r and used to keep a tame lion.
 Bat Nelson and J o Il n n y Evers cherished similar ambitions. Both wanted to forsake the fields of sports and be- come writers. Bat took a whirl at it. but wasn't much of a success. When EyerS quits
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

Taking Jim Thorpe to Texas with the Giants is disease with McGraw.
 Some folks say the Cubs will win the rag. To be Frank, 'tis long time since they've had Chance.
 Pat Moran has Chinese infielder named Tai Tin. He ought to cover lots of ground, being from China.
 Des Moines of the Western league has purchased Outfielder Walter Sand cuist from the Washington Americans.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Economy in Baseball.

Among the new economy rules the National league has laid down is one that forces the players to pay their own laundry bills for their uniforms. Judging from the looks of some of them. many laundry will go out of business this summer if it depends upon baseball for business.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Where the National Shines.

Although the National league may fivyer in the worlds series. it has it ming ante-season games. In the last two years 77 games have been nlaye6- The Nationals won 43 and the Ameri. cans 33, with one tie.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Conway Has Good Record.

Dick Conway, an infielder, with Wor- cester in the Eastern league last sea- son, has been secured by the Boston Braves. He was the Eastern's leading hitter last season, among the regulars. batting 1909 and is said to be coming ball player. His home is in St. Paul, Minn.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Indian Stars on Quintet.

The Carlisle Indian basketball team of Detroit, contains several of the best Indian athletes in the recent history of the government school for the red men.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
What He Knew.

T had to let that young fellow go"
 "What was the trouble? Didn't he know anything?"
 sYes, that was just it. He knew too many reasons why somebody else ought to do the work that was assign ed to him."
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Quits College to Ely.

Russell D. Blakeslee, captain and coach of Pennsylvania States basket ball five this season, has left college to serve in the aviation division of the army.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

Ping Bodie is not Yankee. He's an Italian. Right name. Pizzola;
 Outlook for the MackInen is as bright as a bird's-eye view of Pitts burgh.
 Carlisle Indians will play baseball this spring for the first time in a decade.
 This is the season when every ball team Is pennant winner and the man- ager can explain just why.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Would Delay Track Meet.

Harvard is making an effort ot have the date of the proposed triangular meet with Yale and Princeton shifted from May IS to one week later.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
DIAMOND NOTES

The Robins go South in the spring. to get the kinks out of their wings.
 Mike Mulcahy, who played on the Georgetown nine several years back, is trying for place on the Camp Dev- ems team.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

Hugh Canayan, Worcester Eastern league pitcher, has been purchased by the Boston Braves.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
EVERS WANTED 70 BE SCRIBE
Cub Player Nursed Ambition to Be Something Else.

A lot of great athletes have nursed secret ambitions to be something else.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-11
TO MAKE SURVEY
OF STATE AFFAIRS

With the view Of making extensive
reforms in the State. the State Council
Of Defense has employed the New York
Bureau OF Municipal Research to make
various surveys. The surveys will COM
prise a survey Of the State, Of each
county and Of Wilmington, and Of the
State, county and city administrations,
agricultural and accounting work, pub
lie roads, public health, charitable In
situations, almshouses and prisons.
The surveys, which will be embodied
in a war program, are considered by
The State Council Of Defense as highly
desirable. The expert inventory and
their recommendation will be sub
mltted TO Governor Townsend and the
State Council Of Defense on December
IS and transmitted to the General As
sembly IN January.
The bureau has made surveys In
New York, Massachusetts,, Minnesota,
Iowa, Oregon, Richmond, Va, Column
bus. o.; indianapolis, Ind; Montreal,
Canada; and other states and cities,
In most Of which places efficiency and
economy have resulted from the rec
concentrations
In Delaware the surveys viii be more
extensive.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-11
some DRUGGISTS
Are PROFITEERING
Food Administrator Finds
No Justification for
Price of Some Drugs
QUININE PILLS
25c. A DOZEN

Edmund Mitchell, Jr., food sdmlnis-
traitor for Delaware, declares that some
Wilmington druggists are proflleerlng
NJ the expense OF the sick.
A report was handed In TO Mr.. Mitch
III yesterday afternoon. containing In
formation that one druggist charged
4 purchaser % cents for one dozen
two-grain qulnine pills. ask weeks
ago the same purchase would have cost
10 cents" the report continued. The
raise in price for pills amounts 10 $50
per cent.
Mr.. Mitchell said that some Of the
druggists have raised the price on as
plrin and quinine beyond reason. BE
cause there is a demand for certain
goods, or a shortage" said Mr.. Mitchell,
"g.Vcs no business man privilege TO
raise the price on the goods" 10 Is
understood that some Of the druggists
are also charging unreasonable prices
for the filling Of prescriptions. This
matter also comes within the bounds
OF profteering and the food admins
traitor Is noting all the complaints.
Mr. Mitchell said that some Of the
people can m afford to pay the extra
cost some OF the druggists are plac-
ing upon the medicines now In de-
mand. It so happens that some mem
Der OF a stricken family rushes to a
drug store and II II Is one Of those
who has been taking advantage Of Tire
situation, the price Is slapped on. In
some cases where objection has been
made the clerk or proprietor Is known
70 have said; you can take II or leave
lt. inst as you please"
"Under such circumstances" said
Mr.. Mitchell, everything Is favorable
TO the druggist for getting his higher
price. as the purchaser would rather
pay than argue the point while some
member Of the family lies at home in
a critical condition. and his or her life
dependant upon the medicine"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-10-11
MASONIC GRAND
LODGE COMMITTEES

Committees of the Grand Lodge Of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons OF
Delaware, appointed by tho Grand
Master for the year i9is-i9i9;
Foreign Correspondence Harry J.
Guthrie, IA; Julian Adair, %; A. Paul
Robinson, a; Victor G. Kitchens, a.;
John B. Hutton,'7.
Finance-Samuel G.. Cleaver, Il;
William NJ. Mask, Jr, 90; William II.
Weeks, 20; Haldeman @. Stout 30;
Charles B. Evans, 25.
By-Laws-Edward w. Cooch, %;
Walter w. Bacon, 2; Stuart j. Horn,
fl.
Credentials-Harry J. Guthrie, "a;
Andrew L. Johnson. %; Julian G. Wal
ker. &c.
Grand Charity Fund-Thomas II. Mel
Win, 90; Charles NJ. Almond, 25; William
]. Highneld, 20.
Grand Reserve Fund-William Y. Roth
well, ?; Moro Mcmillan, %; Albert F.
Polk, ~.
Grand Lodge Library-Joseph C. Jolls
5; William F. HoeY 9; George ]. Mid
dleton, 81.
Jurisprudence. Paul Lukens. %:
Edward B Mode. II; Joseph Stuart. 90;
William E. Valiant, q; Edward G.
Walls, 10.
Work-Charles L. Morgan, "a; Har-
~ Mayer, Z; Stuart ]. Horn, fl; Neal
b. Seminar, 2; ]. Harry Beckerle, f..
Necrology-WLlliam ]. Rowan. 25;
Harry ]: Beers, Jr. 7; Charles II. Le-
Fevre, 10.
Past Grand Masters Portrait. Jewel
ana Apron-James F. Price. %: ].
Frank Mccoy, %; r. X. Stephenson.
Prlnting-J. Bayard Hearn. %. r