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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-06-15

William T Livingston FROM George
" Brown. lani IN Atkinson Election
District Consideration. 81. etc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-06-15

For Sale H,acs eyed peas T.
Smith. Snow Hill Md
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
CREEPING TOWN
Thermometer Registers
Shade This Afternoon
Then Going Higher.

Ninety eight in the shade. N
report which came into the offf6
the Herald this afternoon shortIv
fore o'clock. This statement yRs
in reference to the weather condi4
tions which, since Saturday, have
been what one would term genuine
July weather. At noon today Their
mometers in the shade registered 90
degrees but the temperature kept
gradually rising as the day wore on,
so much so that people were afraid
to look at their thermometers
However, today was not as warm
as some which marked July weather
a year q go when thermom etcrs in the
shade registered as high as 100 de-
grees. Many local people Travelled to
the shore Or to Lake Compounce YES
terday where they spent the day try
ing to keep comfortable. Others pre-
ferred to remain at home dreading
to travel in the hot sun. IA slight
breeze this afternoon was a slight
source OF comfort in spite Of the
gradually rising temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
SEN. THOMAS LASHES
LABOR PROFTUEERS"
Declares Strikers Are Failing in Duty
And Are Giving Aid To
Enpnly

Washington, July 22.-The semi
weekly meeting of congress today held
the senate in session 40 minutes and
the house four. An address praising
the conduct of the American troops
in France was delivered by Senator
Lewis of Illinois.
Senator Thomas of Colorado urged
hmm ediate action to have congress
fix wages and prevent strikes.
Referring to reports that 81, 900
persons are on strike in New England
and about 1000 in New Jersey, while
the Allies are securing triun1phs on
the battlefield, and While q submarine
is operating off the Atlantic coast,
Senator Thomas declared the strikers
were failing to do their duty and
were giving aid and comfort to the
enemy.
1T is profiteering in the worst
sense; securing more money from the
government and suspending produc-
ton" said he
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
JOHNSON NOW CITY'S
OLDEST INHABITANT
NeIs Johnson of Osgood Avenue Sue
cccds Late Henry Goodrich as
Grand Old Man"

With the death of the late Henry
Goodrich, who was the city'S oldest
resident, Nels Johnson Of OsgOod
avenue probably assumes the honor
airy title of being New Britain's oldest
man. Mr.. johnson will be 90 years
Of age in September and is i'll good
health, even looking forward to the
celebration of his Tooth birthday.
Mr.. Johnson was born i'll B1anl<en
Lane, Province of Tourben, Sweden
and many years of his life were spent
as a fisherman in the Baltic sea
came to this country about twenty
five years ago and has since made his
home here. He has four children, %
grandchildren and nine great grand
children.
DR.. George P. Cooley of West Main
street. the dean of COnnecticut'S
practising physicians and probably
the oldest practising physician in the
United States, is another Of New
Britains revered old gentlemen. He
is 81 years of age and still maintains
his Office in the National Bank
building.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Fannie w. Mckay.

Mrs. Fannie w Mckay, widow of
Simon n. Mckay, of 54 Madison
street. this city, died yesterday, in the
New Britain General hospital follow
ing a long illness. About a week ago
her condition became so serious that
it was found necessary to remove her
to the hospital. She was ga years of
age,
Mrs. Mckay was born in Berlin.
this state, and was the daughter of
Luther S. and Susan (Richards)
webster. She was very we'll known
in this city where she lived the great
er part Of her life. Being possessed
of a pleasing disposition. q person
loved by all who knew her personally.
her death will be regretted by a host
or friends and relatives.
Mrs. Mckay leaves to mourn her
loss, two sons, Luther w. and John
w. Mckay, and one daughter, Mrs.
Helen M Hunter
The funeral Will be held from her
late residence tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock, and burial will take place
in Maple Gem etery, Berlin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
JAPAN ACCEPTS VIEWS
OF u. S. ON SIBERIA
(Continued from First Page)

The measures for extending this aid
may not be discussed at this time.
The American proposal, 1t is said
differs from that advanced by Great
Britain and France. There is under
stood to have been some divergence
which the Allied expedition of as
sistance should penetrate Siberia. The
Japanese military authorities were
not insistent that no limitations should
be placed on their action.
The United States and the allied
governments have gone to some
lengths to make plain that they have
every confidence in the good faith OF
Japan and the announ cement of the
acceptance of an agreement indicates
disposed Of
The relief commission mentioned in
the London dispatch probab has
some connection with the body Of
American business men and industrial
leaders, which is to be sent to eA-
tend economic aid in the way Of
culture in Russia.
It seems certain that Daniel Willard.
president of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad will be n member of this
body and that the other members will
be representative.
No announcement Of personnel has
been made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
KING RECEIVES HOOVER AS
DELEGATE OF u. S. PUBLIC

London, July 22-Herbert G. Hoov-
er, American Food Administrator,
was received by King George at Buck
ingham Palace yesterday morning.
1t was at the special request of
King George that Mr.. Hoover visited
the palace that the King might eA-
press to the American people through
him the appreciation of the British
people for the great voluntary effort
put forth by the American people to
supply Great Britain with food.
Queen Mary sent for Mr.. Hoover
after his conversation with King
George especially to emphasize the APP
probation of British women for the
enormous voluntary effort of Amerl--
can women during the past year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
Mrs. Ellen COOper.

Mrs. Ellen Cooper, widow of John
Cooper, died this morning at her
home in Newington, following several
weeks illness. Mrs. Cooper lived for
many years in Newington and was
well known and highly esteemed. She
leaves a son, John, who lives in New
ington, and married daughter,
whose home is In Providence. The
funeral will be held at the new Cath
Ollie mission church at Elmwood,
Wednesday morning at o'clock and
burial will be in the new Catholic
cemetery in this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
"BTLL" AND phil LEANE-

Philip Smith and William Flun-
merfelt left Sunday afternoon for Co
lum bus, o., having been called for
service in the National Army. They
go with the contingent this week.
Both were expert craftsmen in the
employ of the New Britain Machine
Co. Factory officials will seek to
procure their discharge from the
army as they are regarded as OF Spe~
cial value in the work at the factory.
Both attended the outing given Sat
urdav at Cosey Beach for the en-
poves and it was also made the oc-
casion to present them with wrist
watches. During their stay in New
Britain they made many friends. Both
are members of New Britain lodge of
Elks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
CITY ITEMS

Philo Kalish and sister, Miss Amy
kalish, are touring through Califor-
MIA.
party of High school girls COM
posed of Inez Campbell, Mildred
Luddy, Veronica Noble, Peggy Legacy
and Alice Gaffney have taken a cot
tage at Fairview for two weeks. The
party will be chaperoned by Mrs. w.
!. Noble and Miss Edith Campbell.
Miss Elsa Anderson and Harry
Swenson, the latter of Mcrden, were
married Saturday afternoon at the
home of Rev. J. E. Klingberg. Mr..
Swenson Is employed at Elizabethport
N. j., as a shipbuilder and the couple
left imm ediately for that place.
Earl Kisselbrack, clerk of the war
bureau, has returned from a vacation
spent at Pine Plains, n. Y.
Miss Lillian Anderson of Andrews
street has returned from her vaca
ton.
Usher Kreu has transferred prop
erty on Lawlor street to Jan Lilwin-
czuk, ct Tx.
A son was born at Miss Nagle's
private hospital Sunday to Mr. and
Mrs. Benjamin Meyerson.
Mrs. n. E. Lane has returned from
Niagara Falls and Kodak Park where
she has been visiting her son who is
in the aerial photography service.
The condition of Lawrence J.
Cream, who has been seriously i'll
with pneumonia, is improved.
Lieut.. Frank McDonough, stationed
at Camp Devens was a visitor in this
city over the weekend.
A farewell party was given in honor
of Emil Kraus at the home Of Miss
Ada Parker Saturday evening. Kraus
is to leave Thursday for Camp Devens
with the draftees. John Kelly made
a speech and presented Mr.. Kraus
with a wrist watch.
Engine Company No. 2 was called
out yesterday afternoon to assist in
extinguishing a chimney fire on the
fifth floor of the P. & r. Corbin fac
tory. The damage was slight.
David Paulson of As Main street,
will undergo an operation next Tues
day at the New Britain General hos
pital, beause of injuries which he
RECEIVED at q recent ball game. Paul
son is manager of the All-Plainville
team.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry G. Hancock
of FalrV1eW street are spending their
vacation at Morris Cove.
A farewell party was given in
honor of William Sieyers of Brook
street last evening at the home of
Mrs. John Anderson of 345 Arch
street. Sievers will leave on Thurs
day for Camp Devens.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles 3. Jones of
New Haven are visiting Mr.. Jones'
son, Charles E. Jones of Stanley
street.
Willis Fl. Roden of Stanley street
spent the weekend in New Haven.
Mrs. James Sheriden of Stanley
street spent Sunday at Momauguin.
Harry Travers of 46 Olive street
complained to Police Captain Thomas
w. Grace at police headquarters this
morning that his bicycle was stolen
from the rack at the American Hos
lery Co.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
THREE AUTO COLLISIONS.

Three automobile collisions &C.
Cured in this city over the week END
according to an accident sheet in the
hands of the local police. None OF
the collisions proved to be serious.
The nearest to a serious accident
occurred Saturday night at the cor
ner of North Main street and Cor
bin avenue. d. H. Hart of Farming
ton was driving an automobile ON
West Main street and according to his
report a motorcycle approached from
the vicinity of Corbin avenue. Seeing
a collision imminent Hart stopped
his car and the motorcycle crashed
into it, None of the men were hurt.
Frank Botetz of so Hurlbut street
reported a collision between his auto
mobile and a bicycle on the corner
of Main street and Commercial street.
He was driving his automobile on
Commercial street and sounded his
horn before crossing in onto Main
street but the man on the bicycle
failed to hear the horn. Stephen Nor
gia of No. IL Beatty street was the
owner of the bicycle and reported
that the autom obilist did not give him
enough room to pass.
The third accident to be reported
was that of Herbert Bates of No.
622 West Main street, chauffeur for
C. A. Hall, who was driving Halls
car on Washington street and be-
tween Myrtle street and Lafayette
street q bicyclist whose name he did
not know was riding directly in back
of him and in some way steered into
the back of the automobile. The
bicyclist was thrown off the bicycle
and received a cut in his finger. Bates
took the man to a doctor and had the
finger cared for.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
CORP. BBEBE IN FRANCE.

Mrs. Charles Carlson of SO Pearl
court. this city, has received word of
the safe arrival in France, of her
brother, Corporal Charles w. Becbe,
who is with the First division of the
Pioneer infantry. Corporal Becbe en-
listed III the service a year ago last
fail, before the entrance of the United
States into the war. He was stationed.
before leaving for overseas duty, at
Camp Wadsworth, Spartanhurg. S. G.,
leaving there three weeks ago for duty
somewhere in France.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
Mrs. Eliza VI. INinIOck.

Mrs, Eliza NJ. Kinlocl1 II years
old, widow Of William G. kinlocl1.
died yesterday at her home, 254
Chestnut street, following a long ILL
ness.
Mrs. kinlock Was native of New
Britain, being born on December 20
1910, in the house that stood on the
site occupied at the present time by
the Parker Shirt Co. All her life
was spent in the city of her birth,
she being classed among the oldest
residents Of New Britain, in point of
years. She was the daughter of the
late William S. and Merritt (Benham)
Hall. Her late husband was, for
many years, in the employ of the
Stanley Rule and Level Co, on the
old contract basis
The deceased was q member of the
Baptist church. She leaves to mourn
her loss two daughters, Mary and
Eliza beth Kinloc]1. The funeral will
be held tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock, from her late residence, with
burial in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
CALL 1T s'PERSHING SQUARE"

New York, July 22.-Following the
custom of naming sections of New
York after famous men a letter has
been sent TO Mayor Hylan and the
Board of Aldermen suggesting that
the Grand Central Terminal zone be
designated as "Pershing Square. The
suggestion came from John NICE.
Bowman, head of the hotel, restaur
ant, dining room and steamship divi-
sion of the United States Food Ad-
ministration. Similar letters have
been directed to Alfred e. Smith,
president of the Board of Aldermen,
and Bruce Falconer of the Twenty
third Aldermanic district.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22

New York, July 22--Robert Under
wood Johnson, chairman of the Am
erican Poets Ambulances in Italy, an
nounced last night that directions
had been given that the last one of
the 112 ambulances provided by the
poets fund for service on the italian
front be named in honor of Quentin
Roosevelt. Ambulace No. Ill was
named for Major John Purroy Mitch
ell A cablegram just received from
Rome states that the ambulance Sc
lected for the purpose is a large new
operation ambulance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
MEXICAN BANDITS HOLD
AMERICANS FOR RANSOM

Eagle Pass, Tex, July 22.-TWo
Americans were captured by Mexican
bandits headed by Felipe Muozquiz
and are being held for ransom in the
Sierra mountains it was made known
here today. one of the men is Nav
Malone, foreman of Pedra de Blanca
ranch, for whom 5000 is asked, and
the other is Sam Barksdalc taken at
Hacienda San Miguel, 40 miles from
Las Vacas Mexican troops are in
pursuit of the bandits
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
.RICNC LTST INJURED.

Eli Benjamin og 100 Broad street
was taken to the hospital this after
noon to be treated for injuries. While
turning from Main street into West
Main on the west side of the park in
front of city hall his bicycle swerved
and struck Charles Glover's automo-
bile driven by Eddie Smith Benja-
min was slightly cut and bruised.
Traffic officer Wagner took Benjamin
to the hospital.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
GEORGE w. SMITH DEAD.
Prominent Mcriden Citizen Victim of
Acute Indigestion.

Meridcn, July 22-George 2. Smith,
aged SO, president of the FL. T. Smith
Express Co, died Of acute Indigestion
at New London yesterday. With his
family Mr.. Smith had motored to the
naval hospital to bring back his son,
Carl .. Smith, who is in the navy
and who has been undergoing a nasal
operation. The son is known as
Young Mack in tistic circles,
Mr.. Smith has held many local of
fees. His wife and seven children
survive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
SUES FOR 5000.

Hartford has brought suit through
Attorney Sol Berman of the law firm
of Berman G. Berman of Hartford, for
the recovery of 5000 from Michael
Mendcti and others. The note was
given to Harry Klein and transferred
by him to the Hoffman Wall Paper
co. The writ is reurnable to the city
court of Hartford, the first Monday
Of August
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
Alexandra Lodge. No. ~.

Alexandra Lodge, No. "a Indepen-
dent order Daughters of st. George,
will hold a picnic at the home of Mrs.
j. Wetherill, East Berlin on Wednes-
day. Those who wish to go are re
Quested to take the 2:07 car from the
center Members will meet to sew for
the Red Cross at the home of Mrs.
Charles Elliott 226 H'airview street.
ON Thursday afternoon at o'clock
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
Financial
WALL ST. ignores
VICTORY IN FRANCE
Market Opens Firm But Soon Goes
Into Decline

Wall Street.-Stocks opened with
a firm tone today but otherwise there
was no marked response to the fur
ther successes of the Allied forces.
Pools resumed their operations in
spccialties, Sumatra tobacco record
ing its dividend while Industrial AL
cohol added a point to last Saturdays
Saln of 3 Sd. Steel rose large
fraction but soon fell back Other
equipments reflected slight pressure
with shipping and coppers. Liberty
Bonds were steady but Paris 6's rose
a point.
Rails as d, group developed better
tone in the afternoon, but industrials
particularly equipments continued to
sag. The weaker features included
American Car and General Electric at
reactions of to } points. u. S. Steel
retained it's fractional rally
Closing. - Canadian Pacific and
Sumatra tobacco were the onIv strik-
ing features of the last hour at ad
ditional advances. The closing was
heavy Liberty , 1-2's sold at $3.50
to 1910 As at $500 to 94.70 and
Ids at 1856 to 958S.
Sales appropriated 32a, 900 shares,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
CHARLES DAHIlSTROM WANTED.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts
OF Charles Dahlstrom, who lived IN
the city at one time and also IN Wor-
cester for a short time WIZ confer a
favor by communicating MS present
address to the police Thc CharleS
Dahlstrom who is sought was d wit
ness to a will drawn i'll Worcester
and attorneys engaged in the trial
Of admission of tho will to probation
want him as a witness
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
HONDURAS DECLARES WAR
ON SCOIRGE OF WORLD

Washington, July 22.-Honduras
which broke diplomatic relations with
Germany on May Is followed that
action last Friday by declaring war.
The state department was notified to-
daV of the action.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
NATIONAL WAR GARDEN COMMISSION

Homemade rack for placing in
wash-boiler for holding jars. The
cross pieces should be thick enough
to allow circulation of water under
meath jars. This and many other
good suggestions will be found in
the free canning book which the Ma
tional War Garden Commission OF
Washington will send any reader tor
q two-cent stamp to pay postage
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
SMASHEsS UP TURNITIR RE.

The police were called to So Frank
lin street this morning to quell dis
turbanCc created by Metro Sanko.
Mounted OFFICER Hayes and Supernu-
merary OFFICER May arrested Sanko
after he had smashed UP most of the
furniture in the house.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
NATIONAL WAR GARDEN COMPASSION
WkTEELiNE

Greens should not be blanched in
hot water. They should be blanched
in steam. This picture shows a sim
pie method of blanching in steam,
~ placing them in a colander in a
receptacle with tightly fitting cover.
There should be not more than an
inch or SO OF water on the bottom OF
the receptacle and the water should
not touch the greens. A Steam
Pressure Gamer is excellent for use
in blanching greens. The National
War Garden Commission Of Wash
ington will send any reader a free
canning book for a two-cent stamp
to pay postage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
FRATERNAL NEWS
Annual Outing

The annual outing of the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the A. O. Fl. will be held
at Savin Rock Thursday August Is.
The trip will be made by special troll
ley. The committee III charge is as
follows. Miss Mary Farr, chairma n :;
Mrs. Margaret Monahan and Mrs.
Catherine Hyland. Tickets may be
procured from members of the COM
mittee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
ITALIANS PUSH FORW ARD

Tome, July 22.--~Italian troops are
continuing to gain ground in the bend
of the Devoi river in Albania, the
italian war office announced today
The advancing troops yesterday took
a hundred prisoners and captured
seven machine guns
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
E,X REGISTRANTS.

The second district exemption
board met this afternoon in city hall
for the physical examinations of the
1918 registrants. The local doctors
asked to assist in this work gave their
services freely and about 100 regis
trants were examined.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
Iupina RioanelIi.

Iupina Biganelli, the six year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugenio
Biganelli of 434 Myrtle street, died
last night of diphtheria. The funeral
was held this afternoon and burial
was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
ATTEMPT TO RAID PARIS.

Paris, July ga German air
plane made an unsuccessful attempt
to reach the region of Paris today. It
was driven off by the French anti
aircraft fire
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
l.. A. Z. S. w. Y.

The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, Z. S. w. v, will be held
Tuesday evening. A full attendance
is specially desired.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
FIRE AT HIGHLAND LAKE.

Winsted, July 22.-The dancing
pavilion at Highland park was burned
early today. A bucket brigade saved
other buildings. The Connecticut
Co. had lease Of the place
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22

The funeral of Howard [. Reynolds
son of Giles Reynolds. formerly of
this city VIII ose death occurred few
days ago, in Philadelphia, was held
today, at noon, in FairvieW Gem etery,
where burial took place in the family
plot.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22

sioner to fill out the unexpired term
of Herbert Y. Camp. who resigned, il
republican by party afiIiation and
was messenger in the senate during
the 1917 Connecticut legislature.
Mr.. Tomaszewsl,i is a former alder
man from the fifth ward and is en-
ga9ed in tho grocery business on
Orange street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22

New York Stock EXCHANGE Quota
hons furnished by Richter & Co..
members Of the New York Stocl1 FIX
CnanGG.