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New Britain herald., 1918-12-04

rades in camp had secured passes to attend the funeral Because of this fact and the fact that they would not be able to arrive here in time for the funeral today the family post poned it.
 Private Kelly was the son of MT. and Mrs. Timothy Kelly of 167 High street. He was 23 years old and was born in New York city. His early life was spent with his family in New York. Later they moved to Wake field, R. l., and it was here that he received his early education. From there the family moved to Connecti- cut and for some time resided in Plainvillc. Later they moved to New Britain and William entered the en- ploy Of Humason & Beckley. After leaving this plant he entered the en- ploy of the Westinghouse Electric company and also worked in the Westinghouse government shop in East Springfield. He was employed at the latter place when he entered the service.
 He enlisted in the L. $. Aviation corps on August 26, 1917, and was in the service a little more than a year. His first place was at Kelly field San Antonio, Texas. where his good work earned the praise of his superior officers. He was transfer red to a more advanced aviation field when he was sent to Mineola, l.. l., and later to Garden City, L. l., where he was stationed at the time he met his death. He was reticent about himself and the family knew but lit tie of his own part played in the war. His many chums however speak in the highest terms of "Bill' as he was known to them all. He was consider ed one of the most popular boys at the Garden City field. Every one of the men at the field knew and liked him and it was the greatest shock to them to hear of his death from acci- dent. His sister, Mrs. Chattie Larson of Springfield, died almost year ago, and that was the last time that Pri- vatc Kelly was at his home. In let ters written to his family he express ed the hope that he would be given a furlough at Thanksgiving in order to get to this city and visit with his i family.
 The floral contributions received at the home have been numerous and | beautiful and bear silent testimony to the high esteem in which the dead soldier was held. His company sent a beautiful piece from camp with the words, "COmrade Bill" on it. He will be given a full military fu- neral. The local State Guard will be in attendance. Private Kelly's company, or as many of them as re- ceive passes, will also be here. The volley will be fired over the grave by men from his company and two bu- glers from the same outfit who were intimate chums of Private Kelly will sound taps as the casket is lowered into the grave. Rev c. W. c. Hill of the South church will officiate at the burial services and interment will be in Fairview cemetery
 Besides his parents he leaves four sisters, Mrs. F. r. COnger of this city and Misses Laura, Dorothy and Cath erine, all of this city. Two brothers Timothy H. of Springfield and Mitch- ell F. of this city, also survive him.
 His mother and sister Dorothy were at his bedside with him when he died He regained consciousn ess just long enough to let his people know that he knew they were with him before he died.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-04
STATE PosrpoNEs ACTION.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Action on
 resolution of Senator Cummins, publican, proposing that a senate o(I mittee be sent to Paris for the Pe| conference, was postponed until morrow by the senate foreign r$ tions committee today after an
 ecutive session to discuss the reso ton and hear Senator Cummins. it's behalf. A
New Britain herald., 1918-12-04

turn about immediately after tha arrival to carry homeward a la party of American soldiers and sa2
 ors. The trip will be so timed that t5 men will arrive at home port | Christmas.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-04
ELECTION CONTEST SETTLED

Washington, Dec. 4.-James Wick ersham republican, was elected Alas kan delegate in 1916 by a plurality of ~ votes over Charles A. Sulzer, demo- crat, the house elections committee formally reported today in deciding the election contest. MT. Sulzer ob- tained g. certificate of election after court litigation in 1917 and since then has occupied the seat.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-04

S1TS on the IiuiSJllnS IoucIAeS oil tiiS liner and completing the elaborate decorations of the pier.
 Streets Barred to Public. The usual barred zone was widely extended and only those armed with special passes were allowed to ap- proach the streets leading to the dock Military police kept an all-night vigil over the route from the railroad sta tion to the pier, while hundreds of agents of the secret service and of the army and navy intelligence services watched the side streets and kept in Quisitive persons on the move. War vessels kept ceaseless patrol of the waters near the transport, while at dawn army airplanes Circled over the vicinity and kept a watch from the air, Perhaps never before have such elab- crate plans been mapped out to guard the president.
 Pier Is GaiIy Decorated.
 The long pier was gaily decorated with thousands of flags and bunting. A canopy consisting of a mass of American flags and emblems of the Allies extended over the gangplank.
 Stewards and their assistants worked we'll into the night completing their arrangements for the comfort of the party Phonographs were in stalled in the gentlemen's smoking room and the ladies' 1ounging room, the records ranging all the way from grand opera selections to popular war songs and jazz band music. Half 8 dozen card tables were nailed to the floor of the smoking room, while the library was replenished with historical and scientific books
 Two Bands on Board
 The gymnasium was refurnished with punching bags, rowing machines, 'horses' and other athletic equip ment.
 Two brass bands made the trip the Kensington (Kansas) band and the sailors Great Lakes station band, these organizations having / been se- lected from among a score that of- fered their services.
 Paintings of George and Martha Washington occupied the space in the salon formerly taken up by a large painting of the German emperor
New Britain herald., 1918-12-04
WILSON'S CONVOY WILL
 TAKE SOLDIERS HOME

Paris, Dec. 4.-The ten American dreadnoughts which will escort Pres ldent Wilson into French waters will
New Britain herald., 1918-12-04
Arrives in HobOken at 7:3O

New York, Dec. 4.-President Will sons special train arrived at Hoboken at 7:3O a. m. today.
 Long before the train arrived there was unusual activity about Dock f at Hobo<en, where the transport George Washington was moored. Workmen were busy throughout the night put ting on the fnisl1ing touches on the liner and ompleting the elaborate decorations of the pier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
CARY STREET BUSINESS

Inc produce dealers and commission
merchants down on Cary and Thir-
'c'"'h streets are still! finding some
cause 10 complain Of the confusion and
uncertainties OF the wartime situation
so Tar as their immediate business IL
concerned. All OF these men are M,
tr!otic and Law abiding. as wen AS
obedicnt 10 special orders, however nm.
setting the latter may be, but they arc
human, and having an !ralicnable
right 10 Kick tall 20 themselves. IL Is
but natural that some OF them should
DO = little quiet complaining OF tho
hurcrousn"ss Of governmental re-
sir!Cilons and the frequency OF the
ISSUANCE OF special orders concerning
price regulation and all the like OF
that.
These things and some other draw
oachS' principally the weather. have
Kept Cary Street business in some OF
us lines rather unsettled for tho past
week. The supply OF onions ana Do;a-
mat IS az the prices that have been
prevailing, and the figures have tum-
O!ed down 10 rather low mark. as
compared with some recent quotations.
Everything else IN the vegetable and
green lines is high, and many articles
because OF the fearful weather and
bad shipping arrangements were
scarce ana hard 20 get ali OF last week.
Fruits were very active. and some
oranges. for instanCc-hara To get An
fruits are going at stiff prices None
Of the commission men had any trouble
selling out each day last week but not
always at satisfactory prices for some
articles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
COAL DEMAND SPEEDS UP
"rehter Production. Especially I'm An
thrncte Fieids. Called For-IIow-
ever, Too Soon for Pesximi.m.

According to the New York Coal Apc
The fuel demand speeds UP somewhat
more rapidly than does the supply. cs-
pecially in the matter OF anthracite
The Age says:
The national fuel administration Is
making rapid strides In the work OF
clearing away the uncertainties he
setting the coal industry a coming
policy has been announced: new prIc.
regulations have gone into effect; lob
bers are practically unharnpcred in
their methods Of doing business: local
fuel administrations in the differen,
States have been organized TO take
charge OF distribution-in short, the
pain Is being smoothed for quick
movement OF coal from the mine TO
the consumers bin Now the cry is
Tor production-for more and vet NOR.
coal. The demand for anthracite is in
sistent. stocks are down TO rock bot
tom. Notwithstanding the fact that
record tonnages are being produced at
some mines With the added demand
that VIII surely come from household
consumers during the next few months
there arises the question. VIII the
output equal the reGuircnents?' 1t is
hard TO zee how this can be answered
IN the Affirmative, though 1t is Bit
toc soon TO be pessmistic"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
BETTER IRON OUTLOOK
Optimistic Trade journal Scen I'm
proved Condition in Near

The Iron Trade Review, OF Cleveland.
Ohio. is optimist!m in its last Issue.
and its optimism is we'll calculated to
cheer the iron workers OF Richmond
and all Of this part OF the country. IT
fays: With the opening or lake
navigation in sight. plans have been
crystalliEcd to smooth the way fer 4
maximum ore movement during the
present season. Coordination OF the
interrelated interest OF ore and coal
producers. of vessel owners and CT the
railroads. Is TO he effected through
committees and n superior administra-
live body representing all"
The Review also speaks in pa
;riot!c tone when 1t says:
''Grirmcr determination to I'LL every
demand upon It Is the answer OF the
ircn and steel industry 10 the suprc,u @
German onslaught on the battle field
OF France. tightening of effort and
more effective coordination in speed
.nE UP production Is apparent. The
government continues to display n more
vigorous attitude in following UP de-
iivcrics OF steel and in eliminating de-
lays in the supplying OF material which
may obstruct essential lines of manu-
tacturc.''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
CHEAPER SHOES NOT IN SIGHT
IL. G. Dun & Co.'S Review Offers 40
Hope for Cheaper Leather or De-
cline In Cost OF Footwear

Tho more satisfactory reports re-
Eard!ng leather market conditions. saws
X. G. Dun & Co.'S review. have CON
t!nued through another week, and sell.
aers not unnaturally are more inde.
pendent in their views as TO prices now
that business is better in regular chan
nels While list quotations are little
ALTERED. or not at all. and though II
Us stin difflcult TO move cheap Ieath.
\ r." concessions are not 30 readily
granted AS heretofore. even on poor
quality lots. Yet ii remains the fac,
fthat the war demands are the doIni
mating Influences ana the government
seems lees cIacting in it's requirements.
taking some stock that was formerly
considered as not being fully UP 10
The weeks news abou,
the footwear situation. while not all
that could be desired. has been en-.
scouraGinG. an the whole. and carl~
Tbuying Of fall and winter lines is a
feature. Throughou, the East mann.
facturers are doing well. win. suc-
{cesa attending their travellers trims.
md retail distribution OF womcn's
goods has exceeded expectations in
many instances. The weather how
ever has held back sales Of mems
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
OUR TRADE WITH FRANCE
Americas Growing business with
Allics--It Has Come 10 Stay,
Even After War.

The following interesting article on
Americas trade relations with France,
from the pen of the manager OF 4. O..
Dun & Co. at Paris. appears in the last
issue of Dun's Review:
Although official statistics are not
yet available concerning the trade be-
tween France and the United States
for the calendar year 1917. il is al
ready evident that the commerce be-
tween the two countries is expanding
IN many ways, apart from the heavy
transient trade in war supplies. i, is
Il most wonderful evidence of French
energy and determination TO note that
in most lines Of manufactured goods
the nation is still able 10 maintain it's
export tradc-thc principal declines
being in such lines as icwelry and ar
t!CleS OF LUXURY
The French ports have all been very
busy during the past year. particularly
Bordeaux, 81. Nazairc. Nantes and
lIavre. This has been especially the
case since the United States entered
The war Without considering the
goods destined for the armies, or for
the French government. many thou
sands OF tons Of American Inanufac-
lures OF many Kinds have been sent
TO this country. Very shortly the first
American grain elevator viii be in
operation in French port. and al
ShtS ~ Hu...beT OF powerful American
locomotives can he seen on the state
railways. American automobiles OF
many standard makes can be seen b.
thc hundreds in all OF the large Erench
cities, While the number OF American
trucks ana agricultural machines
which were practically unknown here
lew years ago--'s incrcasing
throughout the country.
There is a growing disposition her.
20 strengthen the commercial relations
between France and the United states
ana If American manufacturers and
exporters endeavor to learn the bust
ness methods that prevail here and to
understand better the point OF view Of
the French business man they wul
una the French market after the wn.
VIII be very large indeed for their
products In vast number OF lines. Tho
commercial interchange that viii ,hen
take place cannot fail to he to the
"cneht OF the traders OF both countries
alike"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
RICHMOND MAY SOON HAVE
COTTON MILL OPERATING
PocnhontaS Cotton Mills Incorporated,
to Start Mills In This City
md I'm IetcrsburC.

ind In Petersburg.
Last week the State Corporation
Commission granted 4 charter OF in
corporation to the Pocahontas Cotton
Mills. Of R:vnmomI and Petersburg.
Tho capita; stock. which is said to have
bccn subscribed before the company
took out papers OF incorporation, is
placed at 100000 +. L. Robbins. Of
Petersburg, is the president of the new
company, and Josiah Cantcr. OF New
York. is the secretary, as stated in the
application for the charter.
1t Is learned that 1t is tho purpose
OF this company to establish at least
two mills, one for tho manufacture of
cotton yarn and one for the manufac-
ture Of cotton cloth. one OF the mills.
the first to be started. will be IN Pc
terSburG and the other In South Rich
mond. according TO reports.
Many years ago there were several
cotton factories in Petersburg and two
or three IN Manchester. now South
Richmond, and they were money
makers In their day and time. They
drew their supplies Of raw material
from the cotton fields of the southern
part Of Virginia and North Carolina.
and In those days much more cotton
was grown in Virginia than now.
There is nc reason why cotton manu-
featuring should not he as profitable
in Richmond as in Danville or any
wherc else in the South. Two or three
cotton mills on the south side of the
James would add immensely to the
distribution CT the circulating medium
through increased pay rolls. and Rich
mond will cordially welcome them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
ReuieO of Weeks
Trade in Richmond
Long Season in May" Danpcns
AprHRctaHBusincss---Bri Bright
er Skies Are ahead.

The farmers Of Piedmont Virginia
always rejoice when tho 'long sea-
son in May takes time by the fore
lock and puts in It's appearance in
April. They say the best growing
weather of the year Immediately fol-
lows the inevitable Tong season" OF
horrid weather. and when it comes
early 1t gives that much moro of suc,,
profitable growing conditions.
The long season" evidently arrived
early last week and lasted through to
saturday night, playing havoc with
The retail trade In Richmond. but tho
Broad street dry goods. millinery, no.
ton and shoe men are taking comfort
III the farmers theory that tho Tong
season" is to be followed by bright
skies and long spring shopping sea-
son.
Business in the lines mentioned was
necessarily duh all OF last week, hu,
Il gave the merchants good time TO
arrange their stocks and bargain
counters for the inevitable rush that
must follow SUCH 4 spell of bad shop
ping weather.
The jobhers report continued good
business, Shoes hats and clothing be
inS especially active. The dry goods
men are getting more than tho usual
number OF filling in orders which goes
TO show that the country merchants
have been having = good early spring
trade. exhausting some OF their stocks
sooner than usual. Groceries. drugs
and hardware were fairly active. All
the merchants report collections good.
The cash and carry system has evil
IDENTIFY been we'll introduced in the
rural districts. enabling country mev-
chants who make bills in Richmond 10
make heavier rcmittances than usual
at this season.
There is much Improvement in
thc railway situation that very little
complaint OF delayed shipments is now
heard. However. the merchants arc
not banking too freely on this, fol
they arc OF the opinion that the biz
work. OF transporting new troops tc
ihc various environments that must
uow soon be commenced Will cause
freight hang-upS here. there anu
this. they are buying goods and hav-
ing them shipped ahead OF actual
needs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-15
Railway Situation Much Imnrovcd

Richmond merchants and shippers
generally can but observe the marked
Improvement within the past two weeks
N the railway situation. True, frcigh;
trains are yet delayed some and are
far from running on the before the
war schedules. but there has been great
change for the better. Tho most mark
cd Improvement is in the passenger
trains. Six weeks ago passenger
train coming into Richmond on time
yTas the exception to the rule and n
rare exception at that. For the past
TWO weeks, and especially the pas;
week, the delayed passenger train is
he eyccDtiOn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-03
JUDGE. HADl|L,E'Y !. !.
HURTlN FIRST
LINE BATTLES
Cablegram Indicates He Is Only
Slightly Wounded and in
Rest Camp

Mandan, N. D., May Mrs. J. NJ.
Hanley today received cablegram an
nouncing that her husband, Judge Han
ley OF the 18th judicial district, report
ed in the official dispatches as having
been wounded through the head, had
returned safely" This is taken by
Judge Hanley's friends In Mandan to
mean that whatever the majors inj:n,.
les may have been, they must have
been slight, and that he has returned
to a rest camp from the first line
trenches. Major Hanley originally
was reported as having been wounded
by a rifle bullet which struck him
under one eye, and fears were enter
tanned here as to his condition.
Judge Hanley, one Of the best known
jurists in western North Dakota, and
a veteran of the Spanish, war, was COM
missioned major by Governor Frazier
upon the organization Of the Second
regiment The major, because of the
illness of his wife, at first declined the
commission, but later accepted, and
he went from North Dakota as COM
mander of the Second battalion OF the
Second regiment.
It is also reported here tonight that
Lieut., Erickson, dental surgeon, COM
missioned with the Second North Da-
kota, was slightly injured in a recent
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-03
RESURRECT OLD
COMMON LAW TO
STAY EXECUTION
"Coram Nobis," Being Argued
Before Court in Mooney
Bomb Plot Case

San Francisco, Calf, May 2.-The
ancient writ of "Coram Nobis" (before
us the king) whereby convicted per-
sons could appeal to their sovereign
under the old English law and protest
any official fraud that might have pre-
cipitated their plight, was invoked
here today to save Thomas ]. Mooney
from the gallows. Mooney is under
sentence of death for murder in con-
nection with a preparedness parade
here. The invocation of "Coram
Nobis' was made by Maxwell Nc
Mutt, consul for Mooney, to wipe out
all previous legal proceedings against
Mooney on the ground that his con-
viction was the result Of fraud and
malfeasance practised by Charles NJ.
Finkert, district attorney his assist
ants and the police department of San
Francisco.
1t was prompted by a state supreme
court decision upholding the death
sentence against Mooney. Superior
Judge Franklin Griffin, who tried
Mooney, heard the argument today.
1t was to be completed tomorrow aft
ernoon. Before McNutt began his ar
gument Judge Griffin said that he
doubted the juridiction of the court
to entertain such a motion, but was
willing to listen to arguments. Aylett
Cotton, assistant district attorney,
vainly argued that the court was with
out jurisdiction to hear the argument.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-03
ARMY BALLOON
EXPL0DES;; TWO
DEAD, 18HURT'
Tragedy Comes to Florence Stud
ent Flyer Field With Cap
fa. j. ..,-
tive Clacquot

Omaha, Nebr., May 1.-Two soldiers
were burned to death and eighteen
men were burned seriously when a
captive observation balloon of the
Cacquot type exploded tonight at
Florence field, the army balloon school
at Fort Omaha, near here, according
to a statement by COL H. P. Hersey,
post commandant. In the fire which
followed the explosion one of the bal
loon sheds was badly damaged.
Colonel Hersey's statement follows:
"A serious explosion occurred at
Florence field tonight when one of the
observation balloons exploded as it
was being stored away for the night.
Static electricity, generated by friction
of the balloon fabrics, is believed to
have caused the explosion. .,,
1.-TWO men were killed; burned SO
as to be unrecognizable and a call in
the morning will be necessary before
it is possible to etablish their identi-
ty beyond question. Eighteen men
we're more or less injured in the blast,
and few quite seriously, but not fat
allv. The men burned received I'M
mediate medical attention by surgeons
at the fort hospital
Tonight's fatalities were the first
since the ballon school opened several
months ago.