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New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Financial
MARINE PFD. DROPS
OFF SIX POINTS
Other Leading Stocks Also De-
cline One and Two Points

Wall Street, 1890 a. m.-Coppers
and utilities were again the only
striking exception to tho general
strength Of the active list at the open
ing of today's stock market. reacting
fractionally, while oils added l to II
points to yesterdays material gains
and other popular issues also recorded
substantial advances. U. S. Steel,
Z. S. Rubber, Great Northern Ore
American Can and distillers Indicated
moderate accumulation with standard
rails.
Wall Street, Close-4An extreme re-
action of six points in Marine Pfd
caused reversals of one to two points
among the leaders in the last hour.
The closing was Irregular. Sales aip-
proximated $50, 900 shares.
New York Stock Exchange quota
tons furnished by Richter e. Co.,
members of the New York Stock Elk
change.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Martin DOnneIly.

Martin Donnelly, former resident
of New Britain for number of years,
died at his home in New York yes
terday. Mr.. Donnelly was we'll known
here, where he spent the greater part
of his life, moving to New York about
10 years ago. For some time he was
employed at the Russell & Erwin fac
tory. He is survived by two sons,
Martin and Attorney James F., Of
Bronx county, and one daughter
Minnie.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning from st. Raymonds church,
West Cheshire, and interment will be
in ST. Raymond's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Enemy PROPAGANDA
HEARING CONTINUES
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u cur large German and German
american population and to the anti
English feeling in some quarters"
Judge Aaron Levy, of New York,
Rho has been mentioned as negoti-
ting the purchase of l.. f. Mlller's
Minority stock in the Warheit,
BeWish publication in New York, tes-
hfied concerning that transaction. He
aeiterated a statement to the commit
zee in a telegram Saturday that he
Purchased MilIer's stock and that ME-.
sJntermyer's connection with it con-
listed of a loan Of $4,000. He said
Killers statement that he was forced
rom the publication because of his
sro-Ally tendencies was 'Fpure fiction"
he taid that Count Won Bernstorff
nee recommended Miller as "relia-
Ne"
The witness declared that no man
n New York had done more to bring
bout the successful operation OF the
raft law than Untermyer.
Cross examined by Major r. Lowery
s5umes, representing the committee,
sudge Levy said the policy Of the
'Varheit was not German, but
lnti-Russian. 1t remained that way
Until America entered the war, he
aid, land then it became terribly pa
Hottie
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
SPARTACUS GROUP
is LOSING FAVOR
LiebkneCht Refused AdmittanCe
to Conference in Berlin

Berlin, Dec. 16, (By the Asso ciated
Press)-The central congress of dele
gates from soldiers and Workmens
councils from many parts of Ger
many opened today in the building
formerly used by the Prussian Diet.
There were three women among the
$50 delegates.
During the organization of the con-
gress 1T became evident that the indie
pendent socialists and the Spartacus
group were greatly outnumbered. A
significant development was that none
of the important posts in the congress
were given to delegates from Berlin.
The SpaTtacuS group made a futile
attempt to intfmidate the congress.
Early in the session q, resolution was
submitted that DR.. Karl Liebknecht
and Rosa Luxem burg leaders Of the
Spartacus group, be invited TO attend
the congress as guests with advisory
powers.
Presentation of the resolution
caused a great tumult throughout the
hall. The followers Of DR.. Lieb-
knecht and spectators in the gallery
joined in the uproar. which lasted 20
minutes and threatened TO result in
various fist fights. The resolution
then was defeated, to l.
Later while Herr Mueller, chair
man of the Workmens section of the
executive committee, was speaking,
the chairman of the congress inter-
rupted to say:
There is q comrade present who
wishes to submit a communication
The newcomer announced that he
represented 100000 workmen who
were then gathered outside the Diet
building. He read q list of demands
identical with the SpartaCuS program,
including retention Of all power by
the soldiers and workmen's councils,
no national assembly and the forma-
ton of a Red Guard. This aroused
a storm of protest and in the general
uproar the intruder left the chamber.
The 100000 workmen who he said
were outside tho building proved to
be about 1000 from five factories,
whom the Liebknect agents had In
duced to go on strike temporarily.
In the meantime DR.. Liebknecht sue
ceeded in entering the building and
made a speech to the crowd from
window.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
ITALY'S DELEGATES CHANGED
Are to BE Headed, However, BY
Premier OrIando-Others Named.

Rome, Dec. Exchanges have been
made in the personnel of the italian
delegation to the peace conference
which was unofEicially announced re-
Gently, according to the Tribuna.
That newspaper says the Italian rep
resentatives will be Vittorio Orlando,
premier; Baron Sidney Sonnino, for
eign minister; Francesca SaVerio-Nf:-
ii. minister Of the treasury; Leonida
Bissolati -Borgamaschi, leader Of the
reform socialists and minister OF
military aid and war pensions; Gen.
Armando Diaz, COMMUNICATIVE chief
of the Italian armies, and Vice 40
miral Paolu Thaon di Revel, former
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
BEWS' RIGHTS END
WITH CONSUMPTION
n Ruman1a They Cannot Become
Oficers in Army Or Hold Any
Public Office.

Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-Jews in
sRumRnia are conscripted into the
hrmy but they are not permitted to
.becoJhe officers. Neither can they
sho "a public office in that country, nor
can their children attend schools, ex-
scept when there is room and then
only on the payment of a sum Of
money.
These restrictive as we'll as other
8opLeesstve conditions undSr which
the Jews are compelled to live in Ru-
mazda were recounted by Leo Wolf
son of New York, In todays session of
the American-Jewish congress as
lsembled here for the purpose of at
tanning full and equal rights for the
Jews throughout the world.
Emancipation for the Jews in Ru-
mania, must come" said Mr.. Wolf
sson, but it will never be done by Ru-
mania itself. 1t must be accom-
|plished by outside powers,
There are about 100000. souls af-
lfected, and agitation and efforts to
relieve the situation have been fu-
tile"
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
CITY ITEMS.

Manicure sets, $1.75, $500, $1,000
Adkins, So Church St.-Arvt.
Postmaster William F. Delaney
will be a guest of honor at "Danaher
Night" at the home of Bristol lodge,
B. P O. E., Thursday evening. The
occasion is a reception to Attorney
C. ]. Danaher, Of Meriden, as COM
pliment for his address in Bristol on
July 3.
Waterman Fountain Pens are the
ideal gift. Adkins, 66 Church ST.
Advt.
Lieut.. George Leghorn, son of Mr..
and Mrs. M. P. Leghorn, has been dis
charged from the army and returned
to his home here today. Lieut. Leg
horn was commissioned recently in
the chemical warfare service.
Private Andrew DAILY has returned
to his home here after spending sew
eral months at Camp Upton. He was
discharged last week.
James Conley of the Catholic uni
versity military unit, Walter Kopf of
the Dartmouth unit and James Con-
ley Of the Trinity unit have been dis
charged from the S. A. T. c.
Leading Star lodge, O. S. of b.
will houd Is election of officers this
evening. All members are requested
to attend.
A regular meeting Of Isabella circle
will be held this evening at o'clock
A gift for everyone, the Eversharp
Adkins, IS Church St.--Advt.
Private Edward Murphy has been
given an honorable discharge from the
army. He has been stationed at
Camp Upton for several months.
Two carloads nursery grown Christ
mas trees at F. H Bollerer'S POSy
Shop.-advt.
Christmas services at the st. Marks
church school will be held for the
main school in the church at II
o'clock Sunday morning, December
22nd, instead of at $50 a. m The
primary department will meet at the
parish house at $50 a. m.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
VILHELM'S APREST
CANNOT BE FORCED
10 Declares Frederick Ebert, Socialist
Premier of Germany-Puts
Blame on Russia.

London, Dec. II, (British wireless
service. Frederick Ebert, socialist
premier of Germany. declared in an
Interview yesterday that he did not
] now of any legal method by which
William Hohenzollern's surrender
sould be forced.
! Fl cannot think of any provision in
aA7 upon which the former emperor
|voIdd have to be given up" he said.
fBuS that is not q question which
blosIly concerns us. We have sepa-
lated ourselves from him, and now
aestre only that guilt for the outbreak
be the war should be finally fixed in
brder that he may be exposed, once
lor ALL"
As to his view of the future Ebert
laid:
II am optimistic, but you must re-
member that our influence upon the
kourse of events is limited. We can
hot create bread for the German
A9sople If the nation is allowed to
starves then the inevitable will fol-
sow. That a nation can be brought to
j desperate pass and burst through
IA restraints has been shown by tho
Experiences of the past year. Our old
Eysten came to the ground as a result
BIZ Russian events which it, itself, pro-
koked. It is poor consolation, how
kver, that, in falling, one drags ones
bneE1y to the ground. To us any
bther solution would be preferable"
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
FLEET IS DELAYED.
May Not Reach American Waters
Before Christmas Eve.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Ameri-
can battle squadron returning from
Europe may not reach New York
until Christmas eve, because of delay
in departing from the British base.
The navy department announced to-
day, however, that the review at
New York, planned for December 23
would not be ordered postponed until
more definite information came by
wireless from Admiral Mayo who re-
ported today that every effort was
being made to make up lost time on
the voyage.
Secretary Daniels said he would
know definitely by Friday exactly
when the ships might be expected at
New York.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
SUB LAUNCHING POSTPONED.
Vessel Sticks on the Ways and Ex-
ercises Are Called OFF.

Portland, Dec. 1.-THE u. S. sub
marine So which was to have been
launched here today, stuck on the
ways and after spending more than
an hour trying to start her the of
fcials announced that the exercises
would be postponed for two or three
days. 1t was explained that the
grease on the ways was too stiff
The So, an 500 ton submersible is
the third of her type constructed here
and is so nearly completed that it is
expected she will be ready for her
trial trips within three weeks after
being put in the water. She will be
commanded by Commander W. L.
Lewis.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
TO ARRANGE FOR WILSON
TO CALL ON THE POPE

Paris, Dec. 17.-Monsignor Cerreti,
Papal undersecretaly of state, who is
in Paris on his way to the United
States to participate in the jubilee
celebration of Cardinal Gibbons, will
call on Col. e. M. House today to
make arrangements to be received by
President Wilson. He will present
the president with an autograph let
ter from Pope Benedict and will dis.
cuss arrangements for the visit Of the
president to the Pope during the
presidet's stay in Rome.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
FOUND DEAD IN HALLWAY
John Pistey, SIS, OF Kensington
Thought to Have Been Killed By
Fall at 1916 High Street.

John Pistey, aged So years was
found dead in a hallway at 1876 High
street this morning, where he had
been lying, it is believed, through the
night. Pistey is a resident of Kens-
ington, and was visiting in New Brit
ain last night Medical Examiner
Harry A. Elcock was called and pro-
nounced death due to Il fracture of
the skull. just how the accident oc-
Cured is not known as no one was
with him at the time of his fall. Tt
Is possible that he fell down a flight
of stairs.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
CAPITOL EMPLOYEES TO
BE REAPPOINTED

Hartford, Dec. 17.--G. Harold Gal
patric of Putnam, state treasurer
elect. announced today that he would
reappoint Deputy Treasurer 3. Frank
Marsh and other members of the Of
flee force at the capitol. Mr.. Marsh,
q veteran of the Civil war, has served
under IL treasurers, having been first
appointed in 1887. Chief Clerk
Charles Sumner has been connected
with the office since 1892. The others
reappointed are Clerks Lewis w.
Phelps and Thomas H. Judd.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
MICHAEL, SHEEDY DIES.

Hartford, Dec. 17-Michael Sheedy,
for years until his retirement mason
contractor of note died at his nome
165 Franklin avenue, today. He was
horn in ireland in 1888 and came to
Hartford in 1862. His work included
parts of the Connecticut hospital for
insane. Middletown; the Hartford
Theological seminary, and Church OF
Good Shepherd, Hartford. OF his ten
children. five and his wife are living
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Emmanuel LOcaS.

Emmanuel Locals, aged about 80
years, died in the hospital yesterday
afternoon following illness with pneu-
monia following influenza. Locas had
been confined to his home since soon
after the outbreak of the epidemic In
this city. He was engaged in the fruit
business for about three years, con-
Quoting store at 1O7 North street.
Mrs. Locas, his wife, gave birth to a
child three days ago and because of
her condition she has not been In
formed Of her husbands death as yet.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
NEW HAVEN HOTEL
MAN Is BANKRUPT.

Hartford, Dec. Lila bilities of
$357,S83.42 are listed in the petition
in bankruptcy filed today in the U. s.
district court in this city by Benja-
min Llnszy, proprietor Of the Hotel
Grand in New Haven. The total as
sets are listed at $456,575 Of which
the real estate is valued at $429,5OO
and the furnishings of the hotel $780,
600. OF the total debts $319,756 is
secured by a mortgage on the realty.
There are more than $50 unsecured
creditors with claims which aggre-
gate $32,402.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
$500 MORT TO RETURN.
General Perslling Designates Several
Addition Units to Be Sent Home.

Washington, Dec. 17.-General
Pershing notified the war department
today that he had designated for
early convoy home a number of adj
dttional units, including the 27th.
engineers and the 346th. field artillery;
in, all about $500 officers and men,
Other units named are 153rd.,
4S2nd., 491st., 9th, 1102nd. aero
squadrons second trench mortar bat
TALON; Sixteenth company Of the
Fourth mortar mechanics regiment
and British replacement draft No. /.
air SERVICE
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
VON MACKENSEN INTERNED
Hungarian Government Also Re-
ported to Have DiSarmed and In
termed Rear Guard of His Army.

Copenhagen, Dec. 17.-F'ieId Mar
shall Won Mackensen, commander of
the German forces in Rumania, has
been informed by the Hungarian gov
eminent, according to the Az Est of
Budapest. The Hungarian govern
ment is reported to have informed
the German leader that his intern
ment was demanded by the Allies.
Other dispatches received here
from Hungary say that the Ruman-
ians have disarmed and informed the
rear guard Of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen's forces.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
STRANGLES HIS WIFE
AND HANGS HIMSELF
BufFaIo Man Writes to Police Telling
What He is Going to Do and Ad-
vising Search of Apartments.

Buffalo Dec. 17.-William H. Dan
ford, formerly a we'll to do business
man, strangled his wife last night and
hanged himself.
The probation Office to which
Danford had been making reports
under court orders because of trouble
with his wife, this morning received
"a letter from Danford saying they
would find the result of his last quar-
rel in his apartments.
An officer found Mrs. Danford
dead in the bath tub and Danford S
body hanging from rafter in the
loft of a warehouse.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
TOURIST COACH BURNS:
Is PASSEN GERS MISSING,

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 17.-Advices
received here today tell of the de-
struction by fire of a tourist coach on
a Canadian Pacific train which left
here at 9:10 p. m. yesterday, for Tor
onto and say that 13 passengers
aboard the coach are missing The
fire, it was indicated started in a
berth occupied by a family party
and quickly spread to the rest of the
coach. Other cars on the train
escaped injury.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
FRENCH CRUISERS ARRIVE.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. IL
The French cruisers Gloire and De-
Saix, in command of Admiral Grout,
have arrived here for a three day Wis
it. The government authorities are
arranging many entertainments for
the sailors.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Gloria Eleanor Clark.

Gloria Eleanor Clark, aged 3 years,
died today at her mothers home at
SO Arch street. She was the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lena, Clark. The child's
father, Lyman Clark, died six weeks
ago in Waterbury. The funeral will
be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the
home of the child's mother, and Rev.
M. w. Gaudian will Officiate. Burial
will take place tomorrow in East
Hampton.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
DINNER AND DANCES
AT SHUTTLE MEADOW CLUB

There will be a Christmas dinner
served at the Shuttle Meadow club on
Christmas afternoon and dance
Christmas night. There will also be
a dance at the club on New Years
eve and another on New Years
night. The complete program for the
holiday activities has not been an
nounced. The program is in charge
of the house committee.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
STANLEY HOLMES RESIGNS.

Hartford, Dec. 17.-Stanley Ii.
Holmes of New Britain has resigned
as chairman OF the Americanization
committee of the Connecticut state
council of defense. Chairman Rich
ard M. Bissell of the council will as
sumo the duties of the place.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
DEFEAT FOR THE sPARTACUs.

Copenhagen, Dec. ia general
meeting of the independent socialist
party has decided that the party shall
vote in favor of q national assem-
bly,. The Berlin correspondent OF the
Berlingske Tidende Of Copenhagen,
says this is a great defeat for the
Spartacus group.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
FORMER BOER LEADER
GETS BIG RECEPTION

London Dec. II, Via Montreal
General Louis Botha, premier of the
Union of South Africa, with his
party arrived today from Cape Town
and took a special train from Tilbury,
where he landed, to London. Upon
arriving at the station here General
Botha was given a great ovation by
the large crowd which had gathered
OF meet him.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
EXPLOSION CAUSES
$4,000 LOSS At
GAS MAKING PLANT
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welding room in Traut & Hines fac
tory and the department did not
work. Several other departm ents of
this and other factories were forced
to suspend work because of the lack
of gas. Work will not be resumed
until the purifying plant is repaired.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Card of Thanks.

I wish to thank neighbors and
friends for their sympathy in my be-
reavement caused by the death of my
husband, Anthony Bachman, and for
floral offerings. Special thanks is ex-
pressed to the New Britain police de-
partm ent.
Mrs. Anthony Bachman.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
REVOLT IN BULGARIA.

Amsterdam, Dec. ia revolution
has broken out in Bulgaria, accord
ing to information received by the
Lokal Anzeiger from Bulgaria by way
of Hungary.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
BRAKEMAN KILLED.

Waterbury, Dec. 17.--E. A Morri-
son, Il brakeman of 90 Wolcott street
said to be a newcomer in Waterbury
and a former resident of Willimantic,
was run over by a freight car and
killed in the railroad yards near the
old Meriden depot last night
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Fred Orrin Gilbert.

The funeral of Fred Orrin Gilbert,
who died yesterday, was held this aft
ernoon at his late home at 313 South
Main street. Rev. M. S. Anderson of
ficiated and burial was in Fairview
cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON
IN HOUR AND 40 MINUTES

Washington, Dec. 17.--Ira Biffle,
mail flyer, reported today that he
made the trip from New York to
Washington yesterday in al hour and
40 minutes, including a ten minute
stop at Philadelphia. He passed
through snow and sleet storms, and
at 5000 feet struck a temperature Of
seven degrees below zero
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
STORE AWNING BURNED.

Crossed wires caused a small fire
about $3.50 o'clock last night in the
front of Robins clothing store on Main
Street, the entire awning being burned.
Engine Company No. 1 was called to
extinguish the blaze. The canvas
part of the awning was completely
Burned and the display sign was
ncorched. .
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
HEARINGS ON GOVERNMENT
RADIO OWNERSHIP PLANS

Washington, Dec. 17.--Hearings on
the administration bill for permanent
government ownership of radio lines
were resumed today by the house
merchant marine committee. The
Marconi and other interests opposed
to the measure were to be heard.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Mrs. A. Il. Preston.

The funeral of Mrs. A. L. Preston
was held this afternoon at her late
home on Maple street. Rev. DR.. John
son offbciated and burial was in Fair
view Gem etery.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
Mrs. Anna McConkeY Whatiey.

McConkey Whatley, who died Sunday.
were held at her late home this after
noon. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe officiated
and burial was in Fairview Gem etery.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-17
ON CANADIAN LIST.

Ottawa, Dec. ia. d. Durham OF
Barre, VT, is listed among the i'll in
today's Canadian casualty list.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-09-12
ADOPTS new POLICY
War Department Changes Cas-
ualty List System.
Only Names Of Dead and Missing Will
Be CabIed-Wounded Coming
by Couriers.

Washington, Sept. 10.-A new policy
of reporting casualties in the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces has been
adopted by the war department. The
names of wounded men will be sent to
the United States by courier twice a
week and only the names of the dead
and missing will be cabled by General
Pershing when the system is per-
fected.
In making this announcement Cen
eral March, chief of staff, said General
Pershing had not heretofore sent in
the names of men slightly wounded be-
cause generally the men had returned
to duty before the names reached the
United States. In reply to an inquiry
from the department, General Per-
shing had reported, General March
said, that there we're 10000 casualties
up to Aug. 20.
Under the new plan, the names of all
the wounded will be sent to the United
States by courier, together with their
hospital records, so that a statement
of the diagnosis can be furnished to
relatives of the men.