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New Britain herald., 1918-01-11

Camp Devens, he was in charge of this end of the work and no accidents were reported. If there was anybody named as his temporary successor, no record of it has ever been received. The matter brought forth a discus sion of the board relative to liability for injuries sustained by private par ties riding on fire apparatus or in any manner working around the cars. The chairman was instructed to take the matter up with the corporation coun- sel to determine if injured city em- plOyeS are under the WorkmenS com pensation act. Officer Matthias Rival of the police department was among those injured in the recent accident. There is a diversity of opinion among the fire commissioner as to where the liability lies for the injuries of the policeman, Commissioner Moran giv- ing as his opinon that the fire depart ment was. while Commissioner Camp and Chairman Magnet disagreed, stat ing their views that the police de- partment was liable. Although the accident occurred two days before the meeting of the board, the commission CTS received no written report, and in giving the reason Chief Dame said hat Captain Hoffman had locked it in the. desk at the station and was off duty yesterday. The board directed that hereafter written reports of oc- clients and suspensions be submitted to the chairman within 24 hours.
 In the discussion of the estimates for the next year, the commissioners delved in the matter of having the pO- lice board pay half the cost of heat ing the building, it being pointed out that the boiler in the fire station sup plies the warmth in police headquar- ters. The chairman was authorized to take the matter up with the police commission.
 Chairman's Salary Increased.
 The Gameweu Fire Alarm com pany, in a communication read, quote figures of $s,20o for apparatus at the central station, with an additional charge of $1 an hour for installing it. The new system would follow the lay ing of underground cables for the subway, entailing cost of $7,700. This will be included in the budget. The new estimates include provisions for the purchase of a new aerial truck and the appointment of five additional firemen about October 1. The board also voted to recommend an in- crease in salaries for the chairman and clerk of $100 a year, making the remuneration of the chairman $40O a year and the clerk $500.
 Sick leave to Hugh Clark, six days; Chief Dame, seven days Michael Leydon, two days, received the ap- proval of the board The written res ignation of Harry Phalon as a call man in the departm was received and accepted.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
FIREMEN'S RAISE
 FAVORED BY BOARD
Flat Increase of Fifty Cents a Day Proposed

An increase of 50 cents a day for all members of the fire department, Irrespective of rank, was recommend ed by the fire com mm1ssionerS at a meeting held last evening, after" a cetmmittee consisting of Captain Mi chael Butler, Lieutenant Thomas F. Higgins and Fireman John c. Con- holly. placed before the board their increase sought. Lieutenant Higgins chairman of the committee, presented figures of the pay of firemen in Hart fSrd, Meriden and New Haven. He also spoke of the increase in the cost of necessities, such as uniforms and in answer to a question by Commits sioner Camp, he stated that uniforms now cost $23.50 compared with $1460, with interior material. Trousers that formerly cost from $4.50 to $5 are now quoted at $7 pair. The regula- ton cap costs $1.75 whereas it for merly sold for $1.50. Ordinary wear sRould allow about a year for each uniform, but occasions arise when a uniform might be destroyed in one day, the lieutenant said The con- mittee chairman cited an instance where one of the members of the department had expenses of $6O in excess to his annual salary. In reply to a question by Commissioner Camp, Lieutenant Higgins said that 20 per cent. increase during the present high cost of living period and reduction Of 10 per cent. permanent increase later would suffice.
 Captain Butler explained that he did not favor a 20 per cent increase now, only to lose it later. Chief Dame supported the petition of the men for an increase, stating that many of the new members of the de- pertinent left more lucrative positions in the factory to be of service to the city. The commissioner authorized the chief of the department to ascer- tain the amount of Liberty Bonds the firemen had subscribed to.
 The scale to be recommended for the fire department follows:
 Chief, $1,982.50; captains, $1,5S4.10; lieutenants, s1, 4S1.90; first grade men, $f,3S4.35; second-grade, $1,2S1.15; third-grade, $1, ,182.50.
 : The estimates for the ensuing year, including increases of $100 each for the chairman and clerk, are as follows:
 Payroll .... ..........--..- $71, ,366.00 Chairman and Clerk ..- 7500O Gasoline and Oil ......... 60000 Repairs Tires, etc. ,.....T >i 10000
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
White Rose Camp.

Following are the newly elected of- hcers of White Rose camp:
 Oracle, Mrs. Sarah Buckley; vice oracle, Mrs. Anna Toomey; chancel- Tor, Mrs. Mary Lord; sentinel, Mrs. Nellie Jackson; banker, Mrs. Margaret Curran; recorder Mrs. Mary McDon- nell; board of managers, Mrs. Rose Kiniry, Mrs. Ella Anderson, Mrs. NeI- lie Jackson; marshals, Mrs. Nellie Ma loney and Mrs. Katherine McC1rath. The officers will be installed Eehru- ary 1 by state Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Jessie Mitchell of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
Lexington Lodge.

Officers of Lexington lodge, I. O. O. F., were installed by District Dep uty A. G. Breckenridge, after which appointm were made as follows:
 Left scene to noble grand, A. F. Sword; right scene, George Osborne; custodian, William Helm; conductor Burton Belden; warden, William Beekner: chaplain, John Schroeder; inside guard, William Helm; outside guard, Gustave Melander; right scene support, Charles Splettstoeszer; left scene support. w. A. Hockmuths
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
$102, 466.00
TO Provide Adequate Room

Chairman Nagnell submitted to the board a plan arranged by Chairman P. F. King of the police commissioners for raising the roof on the rear part If the Commercial street building to provide adequate facilities for both dcpartments Chairman King stated that the policemen were in need of in creased room, and Chairman Magnell explained that the same conditions confronted the firemen. Building In spector A. N. Rutherford was called into session and he said that the pro- posed plan would add a new room measuring about 6o by 27, or two rooms measuring 34 by 27, at an esti- mated cost of $3,450. This sum will only cover the cost of erection, and additional expense will be incurred in fitting up the fremen's quarters. Commissioner Camp moved that it be considered the sense of the fire board to work in conjun ction with the police board in the matter. Commissioner Moran amended the motion to have a committee appointed to look into the matter and if it is deemed advisable to include the changes in the esti- mates. The amendment was carried and Commissioner Moran and Chair man Magnen were named to handle the matter. Commissioner Camp was the selection of chairman for the committee, but Commissioner Corlon insisted that Chairman Magnell work with Commissioner Moran.
 After a communication from the Gamewell Fire Alarm company had been read by the chairman, calling at tention to the increase in alarm boxes from S137.5O to $150 after February i, the board voted to purchase five new boxes at $137.50.
 Investigation Ordered
 The difficulty in Engine company No. in reaching a fire on Black Rock avenue about week ago was inquired into by Commissioner Moran. Tn re- sponse Chief Dame said he was ill at the time and has not heard that there was any trouble. He was advised by the board to investigate the matter.
 About That Accident
 The recent accident in which two members of the fire department and a member of the police departm re- ceived injuries while doing repair work on the junior pump at the Central sta tion was aired when Commissioner Camp brought up the matter of the mechanical superintendent. Prior to the departure of Edward Burke for
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
EARLY THEATER CLOSING.

Manager Of FOx's Aids in Fuel Con-
 SeryatiOn. Mana nnrc Af ha .xo ,sao,,cs xx,nzzi.a
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
Luther League

The Luther league of the Swedish Lutheran church met last night and elected the following officers:
 President, Rev. Dr. s. c. Ohman :; first president, Emil Larson; re- cording secretary, Miss Jennie Lun- dell; financial secretary, Miss Hanna Ringquist; treasurer. Miss Josie Eric son; pianists, Miss Anna Borg and H. A. Sjolander.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
Martha Chapter, O. E. S.

The officers of Martha Chapter, O.
 E. S., were installed by Past Grand Matron Ida Davis of Collinsvi1le, fol- lowing which Matron Mrs. w. J. Raw linss announced the following appoint ments: Chaplain, Mrs. Cora Eddy; marshal, Mrs. Marion Dixon; organiSt
 Jane McArthur: Aida. Inez Babcock; Ruth, Mrs. Blanche Parker; Esther, Mrs. Louise Oliver; Martha, Mrs. Julia Norton; Electa, Mrs Aboie Meisner; warden, Mrs. Estelle McAr- thur; sentinel, Frank Goddard
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11
BUSY
 ON INSTALLATIONS
Many Appointments Also An-
 nounced at Lodge Meetings

Among various organizations which met last night to elect or install of ticers, as well as to appoint officials were the following:
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11

The letter sets forth as a sugees tion that all managers in this city ar range for the completion of the per
New Britain herald., 1918-01-11

nicture houses received through the mails yesterday afternoon circular letter calling attention to the need of eo,oe action to combat the fuel scar
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06
Walking Sticks and Canes.

At one time the general use Of canes
or walking sticks was forbidden In
Rome by imperial edict, except to per-
sons Of patrician rank. thus making 1t
a privilege which came to be popular
among the nobility and eventually a
distinction. The women of that time
carried them also, their richly and ar
tistically decorated canes serving as q
rod for punishment Of their slaves.
The cane appeared In England as
the badge Of aristocracy in about the
fifth century, but after serving this
purpose for some time came into the
hands Of the humber classes and was
dropped by those Of higher social
standing. 1t was re-established In it's
true form by the pilgrims and soldiers
returning from the Holy Land during
the Crusades, and soon came into pop
ularity again.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06
HELD HIS ART ABOVE ALL
Pension Could Not Induce Beethoven
to Play for Emperor or
Dukes.

Bettina Won Arnim visited Beethoven
In the year 1910, and wrote a letter
describing the event in August Of that
year. 1t has recently been published,
observes an exchange. Very different
from her correspondence with Goethe,
when 1t Is a question whether the lady
is indulging In fact or fiction, this
letter about Beethoven is serious In
tone
Beethoven had a "so-called pride
that prevents him playing for the en-
peror and the dukes, who have In vain
given him a pension; and 1t is the
rarest thing in all Vienna to hear him
play" she says. But he consents to
play for her when she tells him 1t
would be the JOY Of her life to hear
him. He Seated himself at the piano,
on the edge of chair, playing softly
with one hand, as though trying to
overcome his aversion to being heard.
Suddenly he had forgotten his SUR
roundings and his thought expanded
into an ocean Of harmony"
She goes on: II got to like this
man tremendously. In everything that
has to do with his art he is so COM
manding and truthful that no artist
dares to approach him."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06
CHARITY WELL WORTH WHILE
How Tennessee Community Built
House and Presented It to Poor
but Deserving Widow.

You are all familiar with the story
Of "the house that Jack built" But
wish to tell you Of house that neigh
bOrs built in small town in the South,
says a writer in Christian Herald.
1t was obvious to this community
that if a certain family only had a
home, they could be self-supporting;
went for rent.
Two kind, practical men took the
matter up and evolved plan whereby
such q home could be made by small
contributions, no burden being placed
on any one. Personal calls were be-
gun, and help solicited, consisting of
money, material or labor. SO hearty
was the response that within a month
a lot was purchased, then three-rOOm
house with two pOrches was erected,
outhouses for COW and chickens were
built, a garden fenced, and a well
bored, with windlass set up. Good ma
terial was used-cOncrete foundation,
and brick flue and chimney. The lot
had been set in fruit trees when
bought, so there was a ready-made or
chard. And when the painter was
through with the buildings an insur-
ance agent gave q three-year policy In
case of fire. Every bit Of the labor
was voluntary work.
The most eager helpers, however,
were the men who went in wagons to
move the family home. The matter
had been kept secret from them, and
you can imagine their surprise and Joy.
They were little black-eyed widow
and three children, whom misfortune
had pursued relentlessly for many sad
months. In their new home they were
very happy, and this made 1t all i'm
mensely worth while.
Now this didn't happen just before
Thanksgiving or Christmas, but during
the blazing hot days Of midsummer,
when sunny" Tennessee was burn
Ing reality.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06
LIFTING CURTAIN OF HISTORY
Only Once In About q Thousand Years
ls Light Shed on Region Of tho
Persian Gulf.

To the world the Persian gulf is an
unknown water, a landlocked arm Of
the sea where slave trading, gun rum
ming and piracy survive as legitimate
occupations, with q coast Of towering
cliffs and desert wastes, where yellow
sands rise in waves and float In sitting
clouds Of heat-a region whose OBJ
security and perils guard and screen
mysteries and rOmances that date back
to the beginning Of mankind. History
lifts the curtain on this strange land
only once in a thousand years. In
these brief glimpses we see the coast
as the cradle Of the human race and
the waters the most ancient trade
route between the East and West and
af1oat with craft before the Mediter-
ranean was plowed by the keels of
ships. We see the Persians under Cy-
rus marching to conquer India, Alexan-
der the Great in retreat across the
Mekran desert, and his famous ad-
miral, Nearchus, closely hugging the
inhospitable shore; then, after cen.
turtles, the Arabs in the height of their
glory marshaling for the invasion of
the East. Again, centuries pass in
darkness. Then come the adventures
of the West, the Portuguese, Dutch,
French and English, thirsting for the
tabled wealth of the Orient, beating
for a time upon these shores, then
passing on to further conquest, leav-
Ing the gulf mere backWater of west
ern civilization strewn with the fOt-
sam and jetsam of humanity. To the
European statesman, however, the Per-
sian gulf is an issue fraught with deep
significance in the struggle for world
commerce and power in eastern poll
tics.-Louis A. Springer, in Asia Mag
aZine.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06
Why Paper Turns Yellow with Ace

1t Is a well-known fact that paper
exposed to light will become yellow
ish within comparatively short time;
and even when kept In storage where
light does not reach 1t, 1t will undergo
gradual deterioration. Investigations
by Doctor Klemm demonstrated that
these changes are due mainly to the
presence in the paper OF mechanical
woOd-pulp or lignified fiber, although
they are met with also in paper col
Ored with dyes that fade under ex-
pOsure to light. In wood-free papers
the fading Is found to be due to for
nation Of soaplike compounds of iron
with rosin and fatty substances. The
greater the amount Of these COM
pounds present, the more marked the
yellowing Of the paper. A mixture Of
ether 1.-TWO parts) and alcohol Zone
part) will remove the soapllke matter.
Popular Science Monthly.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06

Peat and chalk are being extensively
used for briQuetlng In Canada. The
peat is mixed with coal breeze and
then pressed into briQuettes. Such
fuel has been found efficient and eco
nomical. Chalk also, Of which there
are large deposits in Canada, can be
converted into a profitable fuel. II the
chalk Is pulverized and then combined
with certain percentage Of breeze
and solidified tar, the mixture being
compressed into small briquettes or
pebbles about the size Of an egg, the
briquettes burn with perfect satisfac-
ton. The fuel has the advantage Of
being smOkeless, has a high calortc
value. and burns freely-OhicaRQ
Journal
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06

$670748. Plaintiff has offered to pay
that amount but the defendant has
refused to accept, saying $4,000 was
due"
The matter will now come before
the court, possibly through the me-
dunn of a master commissioner.
Members of the city council, to
whom the Leader man talked, say
that they realize the Importance of
the plant to this city and it was far
from their intention, individually, to
hand hardship to the company. They
are interested however in seeing that
when four million gallons of water is
pumped and distributed in this city,
it shall be accounted for at the COM
mercial rate. They say that in this
way only the water consumption rate
may be kept at a minimum to the con-
sumer and the plant kept on a sus-
tanning basis. None of them expressed
any feeling, except good business
sense.
The members of the council COM
mittee express their qualification that
the matter was being brought to an
issue in the courts of Ohio. 1t is a
fact that the American Bottle Co. is
corporation chartered under the
laws of Illinois.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06
APPOINTED INSPECTOR

Samuel f. Sachs, the East Newark
dry cleaner, has just been appointed
dry cleaning inspector Of the re-
claiming branch of the War depart
ment, with headquarters at Atlanta,
Ga. The territory embraced in his
district includes five cantonments. Mr..
Sachs expects to assume his duties
next week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06
FRIENDS OF ORGANIZED LABOR

Roe Emerson.
Walk Over Shoe Store.
T. l.. Davies.
C. l.. Gamble.
Rutledge Bros.
John ]. Carroll.
The Advocate.
w. A. Erman.
City Drug Store.
The American Tribune.
Crayton's Drug Store.
T. J. Evans.
Sam Rattenberg.
Licking County Bank & Trust &c
Gem Theatre.
Crane-Krieg Hardware Co.
Great Western.
Grand Theatre.
Criss Bros.
r. F. Collins.
F. w. Woolworth Co.
George Hermann.
Boston Store.
p. Mcdonnell & Son.
Coles Loan Office.
H. C. Gibson.
Mykrantz Drug Store.
Haynes Bros.
w. H. Macy Co.
Pastime Bowling Co.
]. C. Jones.
Meyer & Lindorf.
r. w. Smith.
Linehan Bros.
The New King Co.
Besanceney Bros.
John MOhlenpah.
Jones & Wesson.
The Hub.
McDaniel's Restaurant,
Newark Fashion.
A. S. Stephan.
Regan & Co.
White & Meier.
Chas. Henry.
S. C. Burrell.
Jerry V. Baker.
Chas. f. Livingston.
Warden Hotel.
Consumers Brewing Co,
Lee Hamburger.
Geo. f. Bader.
VIM. F. Graef.
Kiefer & Bolton.
Chas. Slane.
F. j. Bader
C. F. Dean.
Vogelmeier & Barker.
Dan Coffman.
Arcade Hotel.
H. A. AthertOn, Mayor.
Pete China
H. C. Ashcraft, City Solicitor.
Fred S. Wilson, County Auditor.
Robbins Hunter, Probate Judge.
B. V. Weakley.
L. S. Pemberton.
Chas. L. Flory.
Chas. N. Moore.
J. Edw. Wilson.
T. B. Fulton.
Leo T. Davis.
Bert o. Horton, ]. ?.
d. NJ. Jones, ]. P.
Fletcher S. Scott.
Chas. D. Lake.
J. G.. Butt.
J. F. McCracken.
l.. S. English.
f. A. Bryan.
Fred r. Lengweiler.
Chamber of Commerce.
Alhambra Theatre.
f. Cone Legge.
Busy Bee.
Stewart Bros. Award Co.
J. r. Speck.
AL. Gleichauf.
Leist & Kingery.
The When Store.
Heaton's Music Store.
G. H. Long.
Kuster's Restaurant.
Callander Cleaning Co.
VIM. M. Miller.
Earl T. Osborn.
w. A. Fleming.
r. C. Jury.
w. F. Eilber.
Chas. s. Brown.
Orville Kiger.
II. S. Maddox.
J. S. Graham.
Lester Newkirk.
Newark Telephone Co.
Michael Sachs.
Paul M. HalbroOks.
D. ]. Price.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06

The Newark Leader will not
knowingly publish a fraudulent or
dishonest advertisement.
In case Of any unsatisfactory
dealings with advertisers using
the Newark Leader, report at once
to The Newark Advertising Club,
Chamber of Commerce, 2412 North
Park Place.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-09-06

Read the advertisements in the
Leader-they contain information for
everything you need.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-16
EIdora News Briefs.

Special to Times-Repub1tcan.
Eldora, July 16.-Mrs. Fl. w. ENEMY
has been confined to her home for sew
eral days, suffering with nervous trou-
BILE. Her many friends sincerely hope
that the illness is of short duration.
Rev. w. z. Stanley, who has been on
vacation of several weeks, travelling
thru Ohio and other eastern states, re-
turned home Monday. The trip was
largely made in an automobile and
Rev. Mr.. Stanley was accompanied by
A. w. Crane and family, Of Fairfield,
Mrs. Crane being, a daughter. Mr..
Crane is superintendent Of the Fair
field public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl s. Newcomer left
Sunday for points IN Montana on a
business mission, intending to make
the Journey in their automobile.
( C. r. Crow and Miss Lottfe Dean,
both Of this place, were married Satur-
day in Atlantic, Cass county, by the
Rev. J. Hurley, pastor Of the, Baptist
church there. They had been on a visit
to relatives in that section OF the state
and as a surprise to friends here CON
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-16
POLICE STOP SUNDAY SHOW.
Refuse to Permit Patriotic Perform
ance Given For Soldiers.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, July 16.--1he Twin Star the
alter was closed Sunday evening under
orders from Chief of Police Wiley. who
declared that it was in VIOLA ton of the
city ordinance as we'll as state law
and he would not permit the Gerbracht
sisters to open for the evening perform
ance which they were giving as a patri-
otto exhibition for the 313th Engineers
who were here from Des Moines.
1t was the only amusement provided
for the soldiers and was being operated
it is said, under the supervision of the
government, the patriotic film, Perish
ing's Crusaders was the only film
shown and the greater part Of the pro-
ceeds were to be turned over to the
government.
The Gerbracht sisters were acting
in purely a patriotic way and the clos
ing of their theatre, at such a time has
stirred up the community to such q
pitch that delegation of women as
we'll as members from the local training
battalion are going to appear before
the city council in their behalf.
Miss Ada and Della Garbracht are
all alone, their parents having dice
sometime ago, and their two nearest
relatives are serving in the war.