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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
DICK MURRAY DEAD;
ILLLESS THAN WEEK
Was Admitted to Hospital Thurs
day-His Many Friends Shocked

Richard Nj. Murray, manager Of
| the Murray Brick Company, died this
afternoon at ST. Francis hospital ut
Hartford, following a weeks illness.
| MI. Murray went to the hospital la@c
Thursday. For a few days previous
he had been indisposed but still not
seriously enough to neccssitate his
taking to the bed. At the time his
wife was in the hospital, undergoing
! an operation. The condition CT LIS
health grew serious quite unexpected
ly a day or two ago. His family were
called to his bedside and were with
him at the end.
Mr.. Murray was one OF the Leading
citizens of Berlin, taking conspic-
uous part in the affairs of the town
of his birth. In town meetings he
| was always prominent i'll debates. AS
member of the executive board of
the Connecticut State Agricultural So
clety he was one OF the most aggre3-
siVe and active workers.
Was Highly Esteemed Man.
In New Britain, Mr.. Murray was al
most equally we'll known and highly
esteemed. 1t was through his at.
tendance at the New Britain High
school that he made friends who
most highly esteemed him. When
the information of Mr.. Murray's death
was heard about the city this after
noon there was a general expression:
of sincere regret.
Mr.. Murray was the son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Murray of Ber-
lin and was born in Berlin about 35
years ago. He attended the Berli:.
schools and upon the completion of
II
schools went to the New Britain High
school. After graduation from the
High schooI-during which course he
took a conspicuous part in the schoo.
life, he went to the Manhattan col
lege in New York, graduating on the
completion of the prescribed course.
Succeeded Father in Business.
Mr.. Murray began his business ca
reer associating with his father IN the
brick manufacturing business. He was
naturally talented in the brick man
ufacturing business and he coupled
with his inherent abilities the pro-
gressive idea of the period. On the
death of his father he succeeded 20
the management of his business. A
brother, Thomas Murray, died uneX-
pectedly about five years ago. After
that time the incorporation of the
Richard Murray Brick Company took
place. The members of the Murray
family associated III new CORPORATION
and Mr.. Murray became the mana
ger. The production of brick in the
yards at Clayton and in Berlin was
greatly increased through the install
lation of modern machinery.
Was Brick Co. Official.
Mr.. Murray was an officer Of the
Central Connecticut Brick Company.
This is a selling concern for the prin-
cipal local brickmakers. Socially Mr..
Murray was held in high esteem. by a
large circle of acquaintance in New
Britain lodge of Elks. Mr.. MURRAY
leaves his wife, whose maiden name
was Florence King, and to whom he
was married about eight years ago
and three daughters, Patricia, Viz
ginia and Eileen, and also three SIS:
ters, the Misses Catherine, Joan and
Adele. Undertaken M. J. Kenney has
taken charge of the remains. The
funeral arrangements have not been
made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
NATIONAL WAR GARDEN COMMISSION

A simple method for testing rub
Der rings for jars. Fold the ring
and press tightly and then turn it
over and reverse the fold in the same
place. A perfect rubber for Cold
pack canning will show no crease or
break after this has been repeated
two or three times. This and many
other suggestions will be found in
the free canning book which the
National War Garden Commission
of Washington will send to any one
for two-cent stamp to pay postage
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
REGISTRANTS CAN
NOW GO TO SCHOOL
Both 1917 and 1918 Glasses Can Be
Indicted for Special Train
Ing Course.

The government offers an oppor-
tunity to registrants OF the 1917 and
1918 classes to be indicted for in
structions at Newton Mass August
18th, dts auto brakeman, carpenters
electricians machinists, radio opera
tors and welGers.
Only men who have completed at
leuSt Il Grammar school education
and have some aptitude for mechan-
icaI work, will be indicted. Each
man will be instructed to carry with
him at least two suits of under
clothing, one suit of outer clothing,
in good condition, a sweater a stout
pair Of shoes, three extra pair of
socks and two bath towels as he
will be kept in civilian clothing dur
ing the first three weeks, until he can
be supplied with a uniform and other
clothing.
Men selected for this service will
receive q course Of training at gov
eminent expense lifting them to
serve in army positions both at the
front and behind the lines, Men
taking these courses will receive
thorough Instructions which will be
of personal value in working their
way ahead, both in the army and i'll
civil life. The men will be assigned
during the course to that kind of
mechanical training for which the
greatest need exists at the time of
their call. At the end of the course,
they viii be assigned to various
branches OF the service. in accord
ance with the needs of the army:
thcv are to receive no assurance of
any assignment to any particular
branch of the service. These are ex-
ceptional opportunities for energetic
and ambitious men.
Also blacksmiths for ehtraining to
Vancouver barracks, Vancouver,
Washington, on July 29th. Only
white men and men qualified for
special or limited military service are
to be indicted. This is an eXcep-
tiOnat opportunity for energetic and
ambitious mon. The men indicted
under this call will be engaged i'll
producing spruce for acroplanes in
great Northwest woods.
APPLICATIONS must be made to the
local boards on or before July 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
Financial
MARKET RALLIES
ON WAR REPORTS
Business During Final Hour Was
Brisk and Closed Strong

Wall street:-Stocks opened at sub
stantial gains today in response to
the very encouraging war news.
Trading was active and broader than
at any recent period, embracing
every important division Of the list.
Active stocks averaged highest levels
in the final hour Sumatra provid-
ing the only conspicuous exception
The closing was strong. Liberty
3 1-2's sold at 99.5S to 1852. As at
1892 to 94.04 and 1 las at $3.50 to
90.
Sales approximated 325, 00Os shares.
New York Stock Exchange QUOTA
lions furnished by Richter & Co,
members of the New York Stock EX-
change.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
The Pan-TurI<s.
(Montrcal Gazette. J

The growing territorial demands Of
the pan-Turl1s are declared by Berlin
newspapers to he alarming even the
an-Gormans. The latter doubtless
desire their own country to be the
only hog in the field. Both ambitious
parties might cease. worrying over the
matter. however, There may be no
si9oils for either to divide after peace
terms are arranged.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS


Veronica, IS months old daughter
of MI. and Mrs. John Karcz, died yes
terday, at her home, 143 Broad street,
following a short illness. The fun
eral was held today with burial in
Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Meat chopper used for preparing
vegetables for drying This and
many other suggestions VIII be
found in the free drying book which
the National War Garden Commits
sion of Washington will send to any
one for a two-cent stamp to pay
postage. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
Card OF Thanks.

We wish TO thank all friends and
ncjchbors for their kindness during
the illness and at the time OF the
death Of our beloved wife and moth
or. We are especially thankful
10 societies and friends for floral tri-
buteS.
". H. CRYNE:
and son GEORGE "A. CRYNE,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
a Remedy.

charleston News and Courier)
"How are we to continc profiteer-
ing?" asks a contemporary. Why not
do it by combining the prof1teers?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

A covering for the fine table nap
Jkins, when they are not in use, is
made of cretonne, ad fashioned like
a huge pocketbook with d flap fasten-
ing over with a tape. The edges
should be bound with tape. .e.--
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Cod steak can be fried in olive OIL
\ with a sauce of much pepper and fresh
Tomatoes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
WAKE UP

Send for the free book on canning
and drying Issued by tke Hsfionst
War Garden Commission. Enclose two
cents for postage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Corned beef should be soaked in
cold water and put into fresh water
when cooked.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

If a little fruit is left over from
a meal cook it so that it need not be
wasted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Yeast bread may be made with
rye -four and no wheat flour at all.
Mix with milk, if possible.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

BATHING SUITS
$3.50 to $500.
The Farrell
Clothing Co.
SD Mxa
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
When necessary to add water to
baked beans be sure that it is boiling
wafer.
If a little fruit is left over from
meal cook it SO that it need not be
] wasted
Cod steak can be fried in olive Oil
with a sauce of much pepper and fresh
tomatoes.
Corned beef should be soaked in
cold water and put into fresh water
4 when cooked.
A covering for the fine table nap
lkins, when they are not in use, is
made of cretonne, ad fashioned like
a huge pocketbook with d flap fasten-
inc Will
shouJd be bound with tape ...-.
Yeast bread may be made with
! rye -four and no wheat flour at ALL
] Mix with milk, if possible
The beaten white of an egg stir
4 red into a tumbler of jelly makes
d delicious syrup for hot axes.
When butter is too salty wash it
4 by pouring water over it, then working
Y the water through the butter and
draining it off.
Hot corn bread served with stew
ed cherries poured over it is really an
y excellent supper dish-a sort of i'm
y promptu shortcake.
The caul or lining membrance,
which is fastened about a leg of NUT
ton should be removed before roasting
as it gives the meat a strong flavor.
When making blue-water on
washing day, add to it little soda
dissolved in hot water; this will pre-
vent the blue from making stain
marks on the clothes.
A delicious simple salad can be
made of sweet peppers, shredded to-
N gether with sliced tomatoes and served
with French dressing.
If the rollers of the wringer be-
come yellow and stained, clean them
by rubbing the rollers with a cloth
saturated with paraff1n.
When a mans winter suit is put
away for the summer, great care
should be taken that there are no
matches in the pockets.
Block tights, made from mothers
old stockings, are good for baby to
wear when he creeps q great deal and
washing must be saved
1t pays better to buy regular scrub
cloths than to use up old rags
Always use tools in cleaning which
absorb rather than scatter the dust.
Mosquito netting in several thick
nesses is said to make good wash
cloths
II there is a dark corner in the
room, try hanging n mirror there;
This will carry a great deal Of light
ASntoSa corner.
Ink can be removed from linen If
you place thick, white blotter under
It and wash out the ink by means Of
damp sponge.
A rag soaked in paradin makes
IN excellent stove pollshcr.
Bureau scarfs of scl,im do not soil
sasily1and are quite pretty.
-
TO make vegetarian potted meat
axe half a pound Of tomatoes. half
an ounce of butter,j two ounces of
(rated cheese four founces of bread
:rumoS' one egg. grated onion, salt
nd pepper to taste. Pour hoi1ino
water on the tomatoes and ren,ove +1,o
skins. Cut up and put into q na,
or 49," hhutesf Then add the
ther ingredients. also egg. we'll beo+
n anu SUR until the mixture thickens
2ut INTO glass mould and pour a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

The beaten white of an egg stir
red into a tumbler of jelly makes
delicious syrup for hot axes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

When necessary to add water to
baked beans be sure that it is boiling
water.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

When butter is too salty wash it
| by pouring water over it, then working
the water through the butter and
draining it off
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16
MAKE HIM WORK

Two people can do three times as
much canning and drying as one.
Draft him to the job. Fre.e book OF
instruction. on canning and drying
may be had from the National War
Garden Commission, Washington, D.
c. hor two cents to pay poatage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

a rag soaked in paraGin makes
an excellent stove pollshcr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Bureau scarfs of sclim do not soil
easilN1and are quite pretty.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

I Ink can be removed from linen If
you place a thick, white blotter under
It and wash out the inF by means of
u damp sponge.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Lnelf sprung song. Tine
smaller winter birds north b s4S
about the last week in 4
During February the tree spaHN
and juncos increased locally I'M souFF9 ID
ern New England, and white breast
ed nuthatches arrived in places where
they had not been noted before since
November or December. A flock OF
cowbirds in full song was seen on
Long Island n. Y, Feb. IS. and one
was recorded at Mattapoisett, Mass,
on the 24th. a lIillGeer was seen at
Block Island, r. T., Feb %, prairie
horned larkS were singing their
spring songs there Feb. IS, and their
flight songs in Massachusetts, March
b. Tree sparroWs. swamp sparrows,
red-Winged blackbirds, grackles and
bluebirds all reached Massachusetts
in small numbers before March /.
Crows have returned from the coast
and river valley to the higher lands in
central sGachusctts. Fox sparrows
may be looked for next.
All the wild fowl are now on their
northward way. A single KumGen's
gull was reported from Gloucester.
Mass. in February. Iceland. glaucous,
ring billed and bIack backed gulls are
moving up the coast. Goshawks. that
extended their winter movements as
far South ut least as Pennsylvania:
great horned owls and all the rapaci-
Gus birds driven south by food scar
city in the frozen North soon will be
moving back. taking their toll of an
imal life as they so. Six very pale
owls taken in southern New England
seem TO include in their numbers
both Arctic and Western horned
owls. Barn owls are reported on
Cape Cod AMI in southwestern Con-
necticut. The movement of birds from
South America, Central America and
the Antilles has begun, and soon the
flood tide of bird life will be flowing
up the Atlantic seaboard toward New
England.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

II there is dark corner in the
broom, try hanging a mirror there:
gkhis will carry great deal Of light
A6nto&a corner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

1t pays better to buy regular scrub
cloths than to use up old rags.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

8 To make vegetarian notted r,oo+
bake half q pound of tomatoes ba1f
En- ounce of .butter.j two onnces of
Srated cheese. four tounces of hraa1
grrun0S' one egg. grated onion, salt
8snd pepper 10 tastg. Pour boiling
SFater on the tomatoes and remove the
Bskins Cut up and put into 2 nan
for a2few. minutest Then add tho
8ther Iisl eolehts' also egg, we'll beat
u. anu SUI uhtll thf mixture thicl1ens
H5ut into a glass Mould and nom q
title melted butter over. ...-.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Always use tools in cleaning which
absorb rather than scatter the dust.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Block tights, made from mothers
old stockings, are good for baby to
wear when he creeps q great deal and
washing must be saved
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Mosq unto netting in several thick
nesses is said to make good wash
scloths.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

IF the rollers of the wringer be
come yellow and stained, clean them
by rubbing the rollers with a cloth
saturated with paraffin
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

When a mans winter suit is put
away for the summer, great care
should be taken that there are nc
matches in the pockets
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

Hot corn bread served with stew
ed cherries poured over it is really an
excellent supper dish--a sort of i'm
promptu shortcake.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

The caul or lining membrance,
which is fastened about a leg of NUT
ton should be removed before roasting
as it gives the meat a strong flavor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

A delicious simple salad can be
made of sweet peppers, shredded to-
gether with sliced tomatoes and served
with French dressing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-16

When making blue-water on
washing day, add to it little soda
dissolved in hot water; this will pre-
vent the blue from making stain
marks on the clothes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26

factories engaged upon ordnance
work. To do this. and TO force
quick production. a production divi-
sion was organized which has rep
resentatives IN every plant and
which IS responsible for all produc-
ton OF material This division too,
- made Up almost entirely OF ci-
villains commissioned for the period
Of the war. An inspection diu-
sion has the duty OF making sure
that guns and shells are up TO spec
lidcations After the material has
been manufactured inspected. and
accepted oy the United States gov
eminent. il is next necessary 70 sup
lply 81 10 troops in the training
camps in this country and 20 the
American eNpeditionary forces in
| France The extremely difficult
problem OF the supply division Of
I the ordnance department is readily
understood when 10 is known that
there are more than 100. 900 differ
ent articles which must be furnish
ed 20 our lighting forces and which
must be distributed under the most
difficult circumstances without a
hitch These 100, 900 articles range
I from the small striker or firing pin
( or rifle or a little nut or bolt 20 a
mammoth railway mount for "A 10
I inch howitzer Some Of the artil-
iIery carriages have as many as g.
600 parts and IL is the duty OF the
ordnance department 20 repair and
maintain such material. Therefore.
spare parts Of every article must be
/ carried. Huge base depots and re-
/ pair stations are now building ina
| France
! The rife is the ready weapon OF
the infanuymau owing TO the
changed conditions OF modern war
I fare. IL does not retain the extraor-
binary place Of importance il once
held 1t is still. however. the prin-
cipal stand by OF the American sol
ldier, and the maintenance OF al
adequate reserve Of rifles is. there
fore, a matter Of much concern.
Have we enough rifles for oui
Irihe-carrying soldiers We have
I What is more. we are able 10 outfit
them with the very best type OF
rifle known I'm the munitions world
For number OF years before the
WAR the superiority OF the United
States model OF 1903 (popularly
called the Springfield was vel
recognized. In five internationa
meets extending over period o
five years. our rifemen. using tbs
I Springfield won first place every
time defeating the marksmen OF /;
nations Most OF our opponent:
We're armed with types or the Maus
er rife, which is used ny the Ger.
mans. The new United States mode
lof 1917 (popularly called the modi-
fed Enfield is substantially The
equivalent Of the Springfield i
was decided 10 manufacture the
modified Enfield because our Amer.
lean factories. which had accepted
large contracts from Great Britain
could turn this wea pom out i'm lar
ger quantities than the Spring
field. which had been made only a
government arsenals.
Rife Production.
Our rate of rife production il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-26

OF small arms ammunition than has
ever been produced in the same
length o. time In France OF Ems
land
Motor Transportation
4 description or the ordnance de-
p4rtment's work would We lncOm-
plete without a word about motor
transportation Of guns. Guns must
be moved from place to- place. Ra-
pidIty of transit is especially inn
portant In a great offensive Other
things equal the army which can
advance us guns quickes; IN an at
tack has the best chance The old
way was 10 have then dragged by
horses and mules The new way
rs TO halI them on motor vehicles
This motorization Of artillery IS
beins carried farther in the Ameri-
can army than i'm any other now IN
the field
Next to speed. the greatest SUI
periorirv OF The motor equipment is
that II does not have TO be fed 4
horsed regiment of 6-inch howitzers
consumes 147 tons of forage per
day. whether the animals work OF
not The same regiment motorized
requires only & tons Of fuel. oil and
grease jpn marching 80 miles. The
difference Is heightened because the
horse drawn guns can not be car
ried so miles i'm less than two
days march
There are other advantages i'm the
motorizauon Of ordnance Less
ship space IS required 10 transport
IL across the ocean. IL is more easily
camoufs ged or concealed The out
pat is practically unlimited and
enough leather is saved 20 make
thousands OF pairs OF shoes To
furnish the 1876 pieces of motor
equipment Of the artillery az each
army division is in itself. d huge re-
sponsibIity.
The ordnance department has
been civ en- a very biz Job. Because
Of its bigness. and because of the
slowness with which ordnance fac
tories can he created out of moth
ing. We have not Yet finished the
stage of preparation We may still
occasionally expect 10 hear COM
plants from the critics who be-
cause they are not acquainted with
the conditions Of ordnance produC-
ton. consider II strange that We
10 prepare all the guns and ammu-
milton that we are likely TO need. AS
f have no. in few months, been able
the real truth about ordnance
becomes better known. these crit
+ les viii be fewer