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New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
MUCH SICKNESS IN CITY.

It is reported at the health depart mcnt that there is cOnsiderabl sick ness about the city, chiefly hard colds, grir, pneumonia and pleurisy and a large numb bCr of cases Of measles and mumps It is said that there is an unusually large number of cases of these last two named ailments, none of which has to be Quarantined.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
ALMOST 100 ENROLLED.

Already the War Bureau, which has been deputized to receive applications for enrolment for shipyard work, has received almost 100 applications, this afternoon the eightieth appIica tiOn having been received. NJ oSt of those who have applied are skilled trades men such as Carpen terS, plumberr electricians or mechanics
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
MAY DEPOET WOMAN.

An officer from tho Immigration Gc- partment in Boston. MA5a.. was !u th:s city today investigating condi- tons at the home of Mrs. C;:aetano Fa1rizzio. whose husband ia Q pris- oner in jail on 6 charge of shooting her with intent to kill It Is prob able the woman will De daported to Italy as soon as her present condition improves.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
Public Utilities.
\ NcarIy ] 600 Fail to Report, Awaiting
 Wage Adjustment.

New York, Feb. 20.-More than 900 longshOrcmcn and dock workers employed by the Southern Pacific steamship Co., hero failed to report for work this morning renewing a strike under adjustment by the ship ping boards labor adjustment board.
 According to officials of the com pany the men quit work again today because the adjustment beard had not as yet announced it's decisions Cn their demands
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
ABSTAIN FROM SMOKING

Hartford, Feb. 20.---It waa said at Civernor Holcomb's office here to- day that his excellcncy was abstain icg from smoking in honor of smoke less Wednesday" for the Salvation army fund. Former Governor Mor- gar G. Ruckclcy Was also q cigar smoke obs5ainer, 'I haven't lighted q cigar today and don't intend to" S5ld the former governor this after. noon-
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
SHOT BY VICTIMS HUSBAND.

Gardiner, Me, Feb. 20.-Fred Mar den of Concord, Mass, who instantly killed Mrs. John F. Holland of Attic boro, Mass, was probably fatally wounded at the home of the woman's parents here today. John F. Holland. the Woman's husband, was arrested later at HalloWcll. The police say he did the shooting,
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20

Washington, Feb. 20.--Nowp port News ship yard workers today asked the wage adjustment board to apply the recent Delaware yard wage award to the Newport News district.
 The board today conferred with President Hutcheson of the Brother hood of Carpenters and Joiners and took up the demands of carpenters in the New York and Baltimore dis trictS
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
POGROMS IN RUSSIA.

Stockholm, Feb. 2o.-serious out breaks against the Jews in various parts of Russia are described in re- ports received by the Jewish press bureau. Bloody pogroms are said to have occurred at Lublin, Rashkoff, Tsherkohi, Tiraspol and Kornin.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
LOCAL STOCKS
Furnished by Richter & Col

The local market has been more active this week, and several ad- vances have taken place, notably in North &- Judd, which advanced from sales last week in tthe low sixties, to as high as 6S today. American Brass has advanced from 23O to PAP, and Standard Screw has had a simi- lar advance, being quoted 240 bid 250 asked. There has been a little activity in Bristol Brass with sales ranging from 70 to A. the market closing 42 bid, 43 asked
 American Hardware is 124 bid, and stanley Works is 94 bid. Colts Arms IS quoted 61 bid, 62 asked. Below are the closing quotations:
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
CAMPAIGN ESSES.

The campaign for funds for the new Masonic Temple being carried on by local Masons is meeting with 8 ready response and last week over 5000 was raised. The members of Martha Chapter, Q. F.. S., have sub scribed generously Plans are being drawn for the new building, which in cludes a large social hall in the rear.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
Financial
MARKET AFFECTED
 BY OVERSEAS NEWS
Russian Situation Causes Weak.
 ness in Early Dealing

Wall Street-Oyernigh nows par tlcularly the Russian situation, af- forded pretext for moderate sell ing at the opening of today's stock market. RecessiOnS averaging a polnt were made by leaders notably |. S. Steel, Reading and Marine pre- ferrcd. In a few less conspicuous in stances the reversal made greater headway General Motors losing 8 points. A general rally set in before the end of the first half hour. Lhb- erty bonds were irregular.
 CLOSE-Higher prices were made later by important stocks but these again were forfeited. The closing was irregular.
 Liberty 1-2's sold at 97.90 to 9S, first As at 9648 to 96.64 and second As at 96.0S to 96.16.
 Sales approximated 75O,ooo shares.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter Sz Co.,. members of the New York Stock Ex- change.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
THIGH SUCCEEDS TRASk.

Ernest L.. Tcich has been named mechanical superintendent of the P. & r. Corbin division of the American Hardware corporation and will suc- ceed William S. Trask, who resigned from his position a few weeks ago. MT Teich has been in charge of the patternmaking department of the con- cern and is a former member of the common council
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
SE.APLlANE SHOT DOWN,

Washington, Feb. 20.-Vice Admir- al Sims advised the navy department today that an American seaplane in which Ensign Albert Dalton Sturte- want, |. s. N. R. F. was lost is claimed py the Germans to have been shot down in flames. Sturtevant was second pilot in the machine ".Ap- parcntly this machine was attacked by ten enemy planes,' the dispatch states.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
JOSEPH ANDREWS DEAD.

Torrington, Feb. 20-A telegram to his nephew received here today an- nounced the death of Joseph An drews, aged 70 of New Haven at Tn- terlaken, Fla, on Monday afternoon. He was a brother of the late Gov ernor Andrews of Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
INCREASE BANK STOCK.

South Norwalk, Feb. 20.--A special meeting of the stockholders of the Darien Homo Bank and Trust Co.. voted to increase the capital stock of the bank to $75,000, an increase of $45,000, last night
 CARL YOUNGBLAD, M. G. Graduat~ Medical Masscur, 74 w. Main S office 'phonc 42S-13, residence 'phon 675-5. Violet Ray, Thermo-Iitc Bath. Massage Headaches, Ncuritis, Insom min. Rheumatism, Impcdcd Circt,Ia t;on. etc. Treatments through your physician or by appointments only 3, vour residence or office.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
Card of Thanks.

Card of Thanks.
 We wish to thank all kind neigh bOrS and friends who aided us at the time of the death of our beloved mother and particularly friends in the Stanley Rule & Level Mtg. Co.,, for the beautiful floral tributes, and all others who sent flowers.
 MRS. HUBNER,
 MRS INFER,
 GEORGE BUEBACK
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
NAMED TO MASS. RENr1r

Boston, Feb. 20.-Nelson P. Brown of Everett, assistant attorney general was nominated by Governor Mccall today as justice of the superior court to succeed Judge Shattuck who died recently.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Andrew TOreH.

The funeral of Andrew ToreIl will be held Friday afternoon. Definite arrangements will be made on the arrival of a son, who is in the gov- ernment service in Florida.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
FARM LAND BANK LOANS.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The Farm Land banks loaned in January $11,- 787, 900.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
Sunshine Society.

Have you had 6
 sS E $~n-7y kindness shown
 z |:|: ;: <: 5" ] E: :::
 ! 11ASzE1R< Fass it on.
 k&4S eNI@a Twas not meant Eaa HE@a for you alone. H3NHN ADA> Pass 1t on.
 N t2TW \ Let Ii travel down N ~ the years. Let 1t wipe an.
 others tears.
 HI in Heaven the deed appears. ! Pass 1t on.
 Motto-Good cheer
 1 Flower-Coreopsis
 Colors-Gold and wh,ta towers were sent to four homes during the last few weeks and calls l made upon six shut-ins. The hospital committee report shows forty-three oranges given since the last meeting. Committee for chlldren's ward also gave her report There are wheelchairs, ? invalid chairs, air cushions and pairs of crutches idle at the present time One layette has been given out and we have one more ready for use l when needed
 The report from the last three sewing meetings show a most en- l couraging amount of work for Red l Cross relief work, 45 dresses, 12 tow els and 10 petticoats, The next day for this work is Feb. 27th. Please bear the date in mind Come and bring lunch and thimble, scissors, etc 1 Coffee will be served.
 The Sunshine dance and whist for l the benefit of the Red Cross will be
 held on March Sth at the Elks' home
 On Washington street. The affair
 bids fair to meet with unusual suc-
 cess and no effort will be spared to l make it pleasant for all. Cards from | to 10:30 for those who do not care for the dancing. Lunch will be l served at o'clock and from then on an evening of rare enjoyment closing ! at 1O:30. Tickets are in the hands of members Mrs. Otis Butler is | chairman of that committee. l Following the regular meeting we | 1 who spoke to us informally and moro l than ever made us feel how really ! worth while the Sunshine work is. l lie began with his first advent into l New Britain when in a very small way, the society touched his life pieaslngly.' It was most fattering to hear ones organization so highly spoken of, but being honest we feel, honor where honor is due and all praise to our press courtesies through which we are able to make our wants and aims known. Seeing it in this light we feel very humble indeed
 MT. Daily also spoke of the powers of the press. so often quoted, as against the power of woman. He traced this influence from early in fancy to old age, and gave personal glimpses which had helped to shape the current of his life. MT Daly is a poet of ability and recited two poems for our enjoyment. The first, That Little Paper From My Old Home Town,' and in closing gave the following poem of rare beauty, "Mother of Mine"
 MT. Daly expects to leave with "the boys soon and the good wishes of the society will follow him wherever he may be.
 The next meeting will be held March 4th.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20

One layette has been given out and we have one more ready for use when needed.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20

Iherc are 2 wheelchairs, ? invalid Chalrs f air cushions and pairs of crutches idle at the present time.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20
Banks and Trust Companies.

H & C w R R .... 30 N Y N H & H R R. .... 2813 29 12
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20

The hospital committee report shows forty-three oranges given since lhe last meeting. Committee for chlIdren's ward also gave her report.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20

towers were sent to four homes curing the last few weeks and calls made upon six shut-ins.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-20

The report from the last three sewing meetings show most en- couraglng amount of work for Red Cross relief work, 45 dresses, 12 tow els and 10 petticoats, The next day for this work is Feb. 27th. Please bear the date in mind. Come and bring lunch and thimble, scissors, etc. Coffee will be served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
ANNOUNCE PROGRAM
FOR COMMENCEMENT
Closing Exercises at Mary Baldwin
seminary VIII Eeein Newt Week
With Graduates Recital.

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginian)
Staunton Va MAY S--rhe pro-
gram fer the seventy-dsh annual
commenceme OF the MARY Bald win
semin@rV Is announced a follows
Graduates recitals, May l !. 90 ana
-, at < o'clock Art exhibition, May "a
3 to >. so O'Clock: to %. o'clock.
Auuuae Day MAY "a Class Day ex-
croises. May %. 4;30 O'Clock, Bacca
laureate SERMON MsE %. by Rev
Eueene G. CaIdwe,l .. y. Com
mencemeut exercises. awarding
honofs and diplomas. address to the
graduates Tuesday May IS, 10 4 NJ
III tho seminary chapel
The class OF 1918 follows
Literary department--AIisS Nj,
Lou Bell Virginia: Miss Giad> :
Louise Brice. New MeNtco MISS Mary
Fra noes OeE Virginia; Miss Nina
Price, Virginia Piano--t;iss Mar;
II ghiand Bell. Virginia, Miss Kathryn
ryn WON Borden virginia Miss Mar
WON Borden Virginia N SIS Anrgdre'
funkhouser Virginia: Mis- Helen
Pearl Townsend West Virginia. Mis-.
Mary Porter White Virginia Pos.
graduates in piano Mss Minnie M
CrecFY GRAY West Virginia; Miss lone
Tressler Stalcl Illinois Voice Nis
Mamie Wills Nottingham. Virginia
EXpressiou-M.s RANGES Snodgraa,
Hens haw, West Virginia. Post 1radil
ate in oppression Miss Marioric
! Wtlker Cults, Georgia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10

COLORED PASTOR FINED FOR
SHOOTING MEMBER OF. CHURCH

Pulaski. Va. May e.--The regular
May term of circuit cour: IL now in
session, having begun yesterday morn.
ing with Judge A. A. Campbell pre-
siding. The court was occupied from
noon yesterday until noon today with
the trial of the Rev. r. W. Wade.
formerly pastor of the colored Metho-
dist church here. for shooting Charles
Jones, a colored barber, one of the
officials of the church. This case ex-
cited much interest among both white
end colored, it having grown out of
sermons preached by the colored min
lister, which Jones understood to be
intended to reflect on him, and when
he went to demonstrate with the Rev.
Wade about his discourses the lat
ter. who had gone to church armed
with an automatic, and was at the
time OF the shooting in front OF his
own gate. fired upon Jones. one Of
the bullets wounding him in the hip.
The jury found the preacher guilty
of assault and battery and fined him
s35.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
GRAFTON HALL OLD ESTATE
IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, SOLD

Winchester. Va. May Ann ounce =
ment has been made or the sale or
Grafton Hall. one of the farms of the
late Colonel Il. II. Du1aneyt near Up
perviIle. Ioudoun county, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederic McElhone, the latter
a daughter of the late Colonel Du-
laney. The sale is said to have been
made by the heirs
Grafton Hall is one Of the most
vcluable ard attractive farms in Viz
giria and ahbesia Observation-Disclosures
ginfa and has been in the possession
Of the Duiauey family for many years,
II is situated in the heart of the best
hunting country in the state. and ~
one OF the show places OF the P1ed-
mont section OF Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
DISPUTE
GOES TO WAR BOARD
Settlement OF the Controversy Now
Rests With Twelve Members OF
Arhitrating Committee.
RENDER DECISION SOON
Opera tors Reply TO Companies Claims,
Showing That Wages Have Not
Been Materially Increased During
Past Eight Years.

Washington. May settlement OF
the controversy between the union OPP
orators and the commercial telegraph
companies tonight rests with the ma
tionaI war labor board. Representa-
lives of both sides were heard in ex-
ecutive session today 1t was an
nounced after adjournment that a de
cision would be rendered as quickly
as possible
Newcomb E. Carlton and Edward
Reynolds, representing the Western
Union and Postal companies, respec-
lively. are understood to have argued
that the telegra phi service was SO vi
tally important that the employees
should not be put in a position where
in they would be able to tie UP the
wires by a strike. The campanv heads
also described to the board the con
slant improvement in working condi-
tons. bonuses and other advantages
said TO be enjoyed by the telegraphers
The board was warned of exorbitant
demands 10 tie made by he operators
following q he granting OF the right Ia
organize, it was said 1t was further
argued that only small percentage
OF the telegra phers were represented
by the union, that efficiency could not
he maintained If part Of the en- ioYes
were organized and the others NOT AZ
hliated with the union. and for this
reason the companies had declined e
permit their employees TO organize.
stand Behind President.
We stand behind the president
proclamation granting labor the right
to organize said : J. konenkamp
International president of sthe Tele-
-raphe-s' union, following the hear
iNSe, We have full confidence in the
board and its powers to enforce the
provisions OF the proclamation Wa
viii not strike pending a decision Nan
further aggressive action must be
lie taken by the companies
In reply TO the companies claims
or bonuses and higher wages the
OPERATORS offered testimony tending tc
show that wages have not materially
increased during the past seven OF
eight wears, and that the operator.
had 10 depend upon straight salaries
and extra hours OF service.
We want quick action We wan
. speedy action, and We want il }mme
diately' said Dudley Field Malone
counsel for the operators I niles.
We get it, We viii not he responsible.
for what happens"
The board VIII meet al $50 o'cfoel
t"morroN morning to consider tn,
case William II, Taft who with Franl
p. Walsh is joint chairman OF tn
board, explained that unless Their,
is unanimous agreement of TIC tWelv4
. members OF the board II has no pove
TO enforce arbitration II TIE boar,
is divided, he said II can only me
diate and conciliate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
SUES CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
FOR CRITICISM IN LETTER

Staunton. Va. May s-Rudolph
Bumgardner and Timberkate Mel
son representing w. II. Gardner. OF
Waynesboro, have filed notice with
the clerk of the circuit court that
they will institute a suit on behalf
of their client against Or. r. S. Crit
fifth for damages in the sum of $2O,-
600. DR.. Griffith and MIR. Gardner
are residents of Waynesboro Basic,
the former being owner of the Basic
extract works and the latter can
didate for mayor of Waynesboro, as
well as widely known physician.
The suit is the outcome of letter
written by DR.. Griffith and published
in which MIR. Gardner was criticized
for going on the bond of German
cha rged with threats against Presi-
dent Wilson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
THFS NEAR TRACK SO HOURS.
LEG BROKEN, UNABLE 10 WALK

Danville Va Nav a--Cuy Aiken.
a seventeen-year-o old Atlanta boy, who
was injured about the knee while
riding on freight train has been
taken TO the city almshouse. where hc
will he cared for until he has recoV~
cred the use of his limb. which Will
probably be several weeks Aiken was
found by the representative OF the
Travellers Aid society, and II was dis
covered that for a day and half nc
had lain on the side of the railway
track unable to walk, fearing 10 come
10 Danvilie lest he be arrested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
DIR. GEO. KEMPER TO PREACH
BACCALAUREATE sERafoN

Lyncfrburg. va. May s.-Ths 6nais
at Virginia Christian college WIN be-
gin 81 turday evening. May Is. with
the commencement play. ana cscse
Tuesday morning at 1880 with the
graduation exercises. Tho bacnAMu-
reate sermon is to be preached By
Rev. George W. Kemper. OF Rich
mond. Sunday evening at the ooliers
chapel and the address to the gradmt-
ing class will be delivered by Rsv.
Francis A. Scott pastor OF this yirst
Christian church, at Roanoka
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
RAN AWAY FROM ORPHASAGE
BECAUSE ROYS TEASED HIM

I.vnchburg May Garrett Hon
mann. a fourteen year-oid boy who
ran away last night from the Baptist
Ordnance at Salem, was apprehend-
or here this morning, when he at
tempted to IA So a worthless check
which he had prepared The boy
finally confessed that he ran away
from, the home because other boys
leased him He vas turned over TO
Adiutant prinE. OF the Salvation
Army, who is TO return him to Sa
late today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
HAIRCTTS 90 Up: NOW
WEARING EN- bDNGkT;

MaHitowog Wis, Man S-The} re
wearing en- longer IN Mani,ovo9
nevada s--men locks. The price o.
hair cuts hes been advanced to 50
cents, and he male popula ton is 60
ing about unshorn instead Of pay
ing out the half buck' the BARRIERS
demand Just why the cost Of hair
cuts has advanced when shayes still
remain al the same old 15-ceut rat
nobody can say They can't even
blame It on the war as the supply Of
hair is as plentiful as ever ana hair
oil is ia DO so there YOU are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
TEN FILLED SCtTCASES IN
POSSESSION or NITOfST~

Fredericksburg Va May Ser
2eanf j. G. Chichester officer Il.
Perry and Oncer ! A. stone arrested
John c. Scott, Robert f, Sparks and
Hassan Siyman about 2 o'clock Tues
day morning in Stafford. near. thls
city
The three men were travelling in an
automobile coming from toward
Washington. The automobile con
tanned ten suitcases filed A-th Whls-
KEY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
SOUTH AMERICAN RODENTS
WILL HID RAISED IN u. 9

Seattle, Wash, May a.-To obtain
nifty chinohill2, rare rodent vaiu
able both for Its fur and meat, Fran
els J. Fielder, of this city, soon will
head an expedition into the wilds of
South America. He expects to import
nifty or moro of the animals and will
spend IS, 900 on the expedition. He says
the amin ais will thrive in the western
Washington climate and he proposes
to raise them on a large scale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10

Beaver, Pa. May 9--@W Waning %
,he kaisers friends Keep your mouth
shut or youll be next BY order Of
Squad A. Buckshot league. This
warning on placard adorned an
image presumed to represent pro
German that was suspended by a rope
from pole in front Of the Bridge
water postofHCe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10

esting entertainment had been
planned Those invited TO meet the
guests Of honor were Mr. ana Mrs.
Hulce, Miss Stasia Taylor Miss
Katherine stephens Mrs Payne and
Miss Ruby Blount Mr.. and Mrs
Seaton recently chapcroncd party
of young girls TO Admission where they
were extensively entertained bH thcir
friends at Camp Mcclellan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
Were Not Sacrificed

Two millions of somebody else S
sons were sacrificed by the Feas' Of
Berlin IN the last drive Tn" furaj-
lure thief an his four brothers
we're no; among those sacrificed. -
Los Angeles Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
Evil IAves On.

The assassin OF the Austrian Arch
duke Ferdinand and his wife, whose
act started the war has just died in
his prison of tuberculosis. But the
evil that he did lives after him. and
will, for generations TO come Balti-
more American.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-10
Dnt He'd Rather FIGHT

Colonel Roosevelt now has four
sons on the western front under Are
which, If You want my opinion Ii
censes him to speak his mind free
iy.--New York telegraph