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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-27
100 Frocks for Miss IA to 20
to go at $29. Is
originally $35 to !S49.75

An advantageous CIearaway for qirIs
home from boarding schools and c0lIeoes
Sizes are incomplete but whether girl REQUIRES
SIZE a. 90 ST the n-between sizes She is sure to
find pleasing selection
Frocks of navy blue serge and tricotine in smart
tailored modelssome with the always youthful chemise
silhouette, others with the Russian blouse and some
with the natural waistne
One trcotine frock has inset panel of black satin
beautifully embroidered. which gives the effect of
g'lct' Some OF the dresses effectively braided
Also tailored Frocks
of fine wool Jersey in soft shades of TAM brown and bue
One model IS embroidered in quite a unique .wav. an
other is severely tailored 49,
as excellent Coats at $4975
Wrap-like and tailored coats in "silverone" and
best colors OF the season. henna, reindeer Pekin bue
and brown Some of the coats have fnr collars
Evening Frocks, $39. rs, S49.75
Charming frocks of fine and lacy black nets over
black satin at S39.75
stunning silhouette introduced in a tafeta model ~
S391o Rainbow colorngs. ~ ' -"
frocs of black lace satin delicate hit of
nesh PINK IS inset IN the underbodice S49.75
Second floor Old Building
serge REGULATOR FrOcks, $40
were SI975 andS 25
Only 32 frocks of mems wear and r,encb ro ~
oiu tlIhlHitu WIN whe red black embroidered
cmbcns Sizes ii to included 800 ' -0'Ne'N0
Second floor, Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-27
Another tremendously
interesting sale of furs, Friday
For present 1uear or Christmas gifts
S25. 900 UOrth- at q third oft

This sale includes both coats and small furs the
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
Conditions Improved.

Chicago, Aug 12.-Conditions due to the strike of railway shopmen were reported improved today in practical ly every district of the country ex- cepting Chicago, Boston and Atlanta.
 According to reports received by railway officials here, all shopmen on the Norfolk & Southern railway re- turned today and on the Louisville S1 Nashville road a large number of men are back at their posts.
 Every shopman on the Seaboard Air line has obeyed President Wilson S edict and returned to work and 1000 men employed by the Baltimore &y Ohio road at Baltimore are back. Conditions at Cleveland and Colum- bus, O., are reported nearly normal.
 Five hundred shopmen on the Chi cago & Northwestern and the Chicago, Milwaukee S St. Paul road in the northwest returned, which enabled the former road to remove it's recent embargo on perishable freight con- signed to points in Iowa.
 One thousand car builders who VOt- ed to go out yesterday reconsidered their action today and decided to re- main at worrf.
 It is estimated that about 2S,000 shopmen are out in Chicago and vii cinity.
 International officials today ad- dressed amass meeting of boilermak- CTS urging them to return to work.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12

week to see Cincinnati in action Will liam kopf of New Britain is on the team and local attention is riveted on the Hardware City boy who is making good.
 Mildred Selander of the Trumbull office force is enjoying her annual va cation.
 A new counter is being installed in Byingtons drug store.
 A number of local people attended the boxing matches in Meriden last evening.
 FOR SALE-Newly received popu- lar assortment of Apollo chocolates at Byington's Drug Store. S91WX
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
No Change in Hartford.

Hartford, Aug. 12.-There is little change here in conditions arising from the railroad shopmen's strike. Trains in and out of Hartford are few and suburban trolleys, taXis and jitneys are doing a greatly increased business, The freight embargo is beginning to have it's effect on the factories. The steamers running between here and New York are making capacity trips in passengers and freight. The steam CT arriving here from New York this morning brought up a great quantity of express matter billed to Spring field Mass.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
Another Camp Meeting.


 The camp meeting of the Seventh Day AdVentists will be held on the Methodist camp grounds starting have been made and invitations have been sent to people of all denomina- lions to attend the 1919 session.. The use of the grounds has been. gener- ously donated by the Methodist as sociation. The session this year will last for 10 days and nights. Some prominent speakers have been se- cured. Some of the leading speakers and the themes they will discuss are
 Thursday night, August 14, Open ing address-"Certainti of the Pres ent-Day World Wide Advent Move ment." Evangelist K. C. Russell, of Rochester, N. Y.
 Friday night August 15-"The League of Nations, From the View point of Bible Prophecy" Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, Washington D. c.
 Saturday Night August 16.-"The Prophets View of the American Re- public" Evangelist E. c. Acmoody, of Topeka, Kansas.
 Sunday night, August 17-"The Re turn of Christ. What Will It Mean to the World?" Professor B. G. Wilkinson.
 Monday night, August 1S-"Mod- ern Spiritualism.' B. G. Wilkinson
 Tuesday night, August 19-"The Sabbath As a Christian Institution" Professor B. G. Wilkinson's closing address. >~
 Wednesday night August 2O-"The Worlds Situation: It's Significance and Rem edy. From a Medical View
 
 Washington, D. c.
 Thursday night, August 21-"Chris- tian Science and Mental Health." Daniel H. Kress, M. D.
 Friday night, August 22-'Why We Believe the Bible Is the Inspired Word of God" Evangelist E. l.. Car dy, of Boston, Mass. In this address the speaker will pay his respects to the theory of evolution.
 Saturday night, August 23-"The Great Day of the Lord-The Seven Last Plagues." Evangelist H. c. J. Walleker, of New Haven.
 Sunday, 2:30 D. m., August 24- "The True Basis of Church Unity" Evangelist F. l.. Cardy.
 Sunday night, August 24, closing address-"Is the World Preparing for a New Social Order, to Be Accom- plished Through Capital or LabOr?" Evangelist E. l.. Cardy.
 The management congratulates it. self as having been extremely fOrtu- nate in securing the services of the above list of speakers from abroad. Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, of Washing ton; EVangeliStS E. C. ACmOOdy, of Topeka, Kansas; K. c. Russell, of Rochester, N. Y; and E. l.. Cardy, of Boston, arc all preachers and lectur- CTS of wide experience, commanding crowded audiences in the largest city auditoriums Fremont Temple, Boston, and other places of large gatherings. Dr. Daniel H. kress, of Washington, is a physician, author, and lecturer of national and international reputa- ton. All of the speakers mentioned in this announcement, and others not mentioned, will deliver sermons and addresses at the 2:30 afternoon serv- ices each day, which will be of in terest and vaue to those who avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing them.
 A large tent is provided in which automobiles will be cared for.
 Brief Items.
 Herbert Corwin and Ninton Knight have left by autom Oble for Maine where they will spend their vacation A telegram was received from them c4, ho
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
CHANGES AT LYCEUM.
Painters at Work Improving Interior
 of BuiIding-PIayers HeSe Soon

George Le Witt, owner of the Lyceum theater, is making extensive plans for the opening of the theater on September 1, with a new stock company to be known as the Lyceum Players. The company will be under the direct management of w. c. Mason, who has been connected with the Cormican Players for several weeks MT. Le Witt announced this morning that the walls of the theater would be repainted in an old rose color. A scenic artist will be se- cured from New York to repatnt the drop curtain. Bids will be secured for new carpets for the theater and stage.
 Director Mason is in New York arranging some details for the open-t ing of the season. Contracts have been signed by several of the players. ! and their identity will be divulged < soon. MT. Le Witt said today that, despite the announcement of James Cormican that his players would re- open again next week, this was not so.
 MT. Cormican last night reported, to the police that some of his prop erty is being damaged at the theater. and he asked the aid of the police in protecting his goods there. He stated to the police that he has a contract for the theater until August 31,
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
About 75 Members Of Old Berlin Family Join in Celebrities
FACTORY MAKING REPAIRS
Truck Tries to Climb Trce-BanI1 Front Taken Out-Conn. Metal and Chemical Plant Being Overhauled items from the Town.

About 75 members of the Dunham \ family attended the nineteenth annual reunion of the family association which was held at Hanover Park in Meriden, Saturday afternoon. Mem bers from all over the state were pres ent and those who were unable to at . tend sent letters which were read at the gathering. Dinner was served at 1o'clock, after which the regular an nual business meeting was held and the following officers elected for the ensuing year:
 President-Wilbur F. Castelow Vice President-Henry c. Dunham
 Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Mae A. Castelow.
 Historian-Miss Grace Mae Dun ham.
 Greetings were read from absent members of the association from cities all over the country, some from Richmond, Va, Catskill, N. Y, Elyria, Ohio, and other points. The mem- hers who were present were from New Jersey, Porto Rico. Deerfield Mass, Hartford New Haven, Bridge port, Westfield, Berlin, Windsor Huntsville and Meriden. Each year the members of the association travel many miles to attend the reunion which is always a gala affair
 After the business meeting there was a program of sports by the younger element which was attended by the association in a body. Every member had a most enjoyable time and every one is looking forward to the goth annual reunion to be held next year at Hanover.
 E. P. Durham of Kensington and W. A. Dunham of Berlin are mem- bers of the association. The former is the well known real estate man.
 East Berlin Items.
 Harold Clark and Marvin Hazel wood have returned from Indian Neck.
 iting with her father, R. Loveland, who recently fractured his hip. MT. Loveland is improving.
 Mrs. R. o. Clark and daughter Ruth have returned home from their vacation spent at Hotchkiss Grove, h. dian Neck
 Saturday evening from her vacation spent in New London, Old Lyme and Mystic.
 H. SplettstoeSer of Berlin moved into the Dudley place yesterday which they recently purchased.
 William E. Brown and family are entertaining friends at their home from New York.
 The highway work has been con- pleted and is now ready for traffic. the road by hand took nearly week
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
No Change in Freight Situation.
CITY ITEMS

smith Bus. school opens Sept. 2. -adNt.
 There will be a regular meeting of the A. G. Hammond auxiliary No. 6, U. 5. w. V. held at the State Armor Arch street Thursday evening att eight o'clock. A large attendance is desired.
 There will be a meeting of the Phoenix lodge No. 52, l. o. 0. F.. Wednesday evening at o'clock. A rehearsal of the first degree will be put on. Refreshments will be served
 The regular meeting of the water commissioners will be held at s o'clock tonight.
 Richard Smyrk, Salvatore Eco, Nincenzo Eco and Giacono Di Vicino, have sold land on Chapman street to the Eastern MalleabIe Iron company.
 Engine Company No. 1 was called out shortly after 10 o'clock this morn nG for a fire in a mattress in a house at the rear of APO Main street.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12

to cover short distance With the auto truck sprayer the whole job was completed in one day.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Superintendent B. H. Showalter and wife entertained Miss Jeannette Hon. iss and her guest Miss Phoebe Beard at campfire supper at Sunset Rock last evening.
 Mails did not arrive at the local postoftice until late this morning, due to the mail train being off schedule.
 L. T. Taylor is having his house painted and renovated.
 iSS Helen J. Carter is visiting with Miss Jessie Locke of Waterbury.
 Ruth Crandan and Harry Gould, Jr., have gone to Pittsfield, Mass, for a short visit with her grandmother.
 Miss Helen .Golen, a nurse in St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury, is visiting with friends here.
 KenSingtOn Items.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Gravelec have been spending a few days at Savin Rock.
 W. L. Lyons and family are enter taining Mrs. Floyd Coats and son of Waterbury.
 Richard C. Brown is spending to-
  Cornelius Brown of Birmingham, Mass.
 Miss Elizabeth McKeon is spending her vacation at Newark, N. J.
 Loney SQuireS of Canton Center was visiting with friends in town yester- day.
 Lily Trehy has returned from her vacation spent at Block Island.
 MT. and Mrs. H. B. Cooley and Mrs. Cora V. Cooley returned home yester- day from Branford where they have been spending their vacation, MT. Cooley is superintendent of the Amer ican Paper Goods company.
 Capt. Robert Porteous of Hartford was in town last evening visiting with pr. R. M. Griswold. Capt. Porteous is constructing a mansion on the Con- necticut river for William Gillette, the noted actor.
 Factory Repairs to Be Started.
 The Connecticut Metal and Chem ical company is to begin extensive repairs upon the old Peck-Stowe plant in East Berlin which it recently purchased. Some of the old flooring will be torn out, as the wood has routed, making it unsafe for heavy loads All of the old wooden flooring torn up will be replaced with con- crete. The outside walls are not i'll the best of shape and will have to be repaired in general and repainted The roofs will all be repaired, and re- built where necessary. Also, Where reinforcing is necessary, this will also be done. Complete telephone service and electric lighting will also be in stalled, so that when everything is finished the factory will be modern in all respects. Local help will be ob- tained for all of this work as far as possible. E. M. Hayden, who will manage the East Berlin plant stated this morning that the company hope1 to have the plant ready for produc- tion by the middle of October Bids have been called for from several contractors for the alterations to be made, but up to this morning none cost from $2O, 1000 to s3O,OOO to fix up the plant, as the factory has run down through disuse.
 Truck Tries to Climb Tree.
 One of the Stanley Works trucks from New Britain ran into one of the small naples on Francis Deming's lawn in Berlin last evening. The tree was not broken down, but was parked and bent away over so that the roots were started. It is not known what caused the driver of the truck to get away over on the lawn and strike tho tree.
 Bank Front Taken Out.
 The Berlin bank front was torn
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
PERSONALS

Miss Elizabeth Crandall, who has been attending the annual convention of Changers at Westerly, R. l., has re- turned to her home at Belvidere.
 Attorney William Greenstein is spending a two weeks vacation at New London
 Miss Gladys Sperry of Worcester, Mass, is the guest of her aunt Mrs. George Caldwell of Harrison street.
 Mir and Mrs. Clayton Parker and son and daughter Wesley and Harriet leave tomorrow on a tour through Vermont.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
PASSENGER SERVICE
 STILL UNCHANGED
(Continued from First Page.)

meeting when the result of the strike baIyIOt will be made known.
 Traffic on the railroad was moving smoothly and was as heavy as the train movements permitted.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12

smith Bus. school opens Sept.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
Last Nights Affair.

A squabble occurred last evening i1 the center of the town in which Con- stable Marine, Richard Cafferty and a soldier from New Britain were in terested, Marine and Cafferty were engaged in an argument and the off, cer was trying to persuade thet latter to leave him alone and go abONt his business when the soldier stepped into the dispute. A free-foraH en- sued and an exciting time was wit messed for a few minutes. Despite the fact that he was mistreated} by the two men, Constable Marine hid not arrest either the soldier, who wore his uniform with three serFice stripes, or Cafferty. The affair swas witnessed by many local peopld as
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
Truck Tries to Climb Tree.

Bank Front Taken Out. The Berlin bank front was torn
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12
Our Greatest August Furniture Sale Brings You the Best Values Yet

Every Article Our Three Big Furniture Floors Re Yearly Event, New Goods Constantly Added.
 SUITES FOR THE DINING ROOM
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12

down this morning by the contractors, leaving the whole interior exposed. The large plate glass front was re- moved and taken to New Britain by Rackllffe Brothers. The glass, at nresent-day prices is worth over $50 Business is being carried on as usual, however, despite the alterations. The new addition is nearly completed and the partition between the old and the new part will be taken down. The old bank front will be bricked LID, the entrance being in the new addition.
 Probate Notice.
 There will be a hearing on the es- tate of Marguerite M. Dunham On August 16 at the Probate office Tn New Britain before Judge of Probate Bernard F. Gaffney.
 No Change in Freight Situation.
 All of the railroad employees are settling down to the new order Of things created by the strike and take everything that comes their way now as a matter of course Freight is not being handled at all as the embargo still is in effect.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-12

well as residents of Bristol who were
 on their way home.
 The entire fracas was rather hur- red and excited. The officer and the men lost their heads and cooler per sons stopped the trouble. The con stable used his club on the soldier and was rebuked for doing so
 The case last night was the first one flalnville witnessed in which soldierly love was shown. The soldier ,tnd Cafferty were overseas and had been talking of their adventures earlier m the evening. When the local man be- came involved in an argument with the officer his brother from France stepped into the melee. The soldier received the worst of the argum ent, Sus'a1nlng a lacerated face and body bruises which resulted from his land Ing rather hard on the cement side walk. Tlmperico Neri also lost out, as durmg-the fracas a basket of plums was upset and rolled into the street. Prevents Two Bu.gIaries.
 Qulck work on the part of Con- stable Marine this morning prevented two burSlarieS. An attempt was mudc to enter Brnbaum's and Gross dyy goods stores. Birnbaums is located
 on West Main street and that of Gross is on Whiting street
 About 1 o'clock two men entered
 the town and inquired of the officer
 if they could get to Bristol. He told
 them they would have to walk and
 they started out. At o'clock the
 constable was passing Birnbaum's
 when the two men stepped out from
 the doorway. The officer was sus-
 picious and told them to leave town
 immediately. They started again, but
 evidently made a detour. At
 o'clock the officer noticed the door of
 the Gross store ajar and entered Gun
 in hand, his searchlight turned on, he
 looked for the culprits. They had
 gathered up ties, etc., in a bundle, but
 left in hurry when they heard the
 officer approaching. MT. and Mrs.
 Gross live in the rear of the store and
 they were awakened by the officer.
 Mrs. Gross said she heard the mon
 but was afraid to do anything Con-
 sta ble Marine started to search the
 rear of the premises, when he saw
 the men run toward the Minor prop erty on East Main street. He gave
 chase, but they eluded him. M..
 Birnbaum reported finding a heavy
 iron bars Wedged between his door
 when he went to open the store.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-29
EXPORTS NOW AMOUNT TO
THRICE PRE-WAR TIMES
Figures Compiled by National civ
Hnnk Indicate Uisc since
November

according to compilations Of the
national city Bank. announced YES
teFuaN exports from the United States
now run at about three times the pre-
war rate. This is said to he espcCiallv
true OF manufactured goods Since the
signing OF the armiSticc exports have
oeen ~ the rate of about S. 1000 OOO &.
uvn annually compared 10 less than
op.u"",pnn year before tho war
following tho SIGNING Of the armistiCc.
exports amounted 10 S212Ooo coo; in
December. S@2Y.000.00o: in January
ISL 900. coo; in February. $3.50 600 OOo.
ana in March, S25? 600 opu The
monthly average since the close OF tile
war Is S26i .Ooo,0on, or slightly more
than an average of sS.l6S. o0o. QUO The
belief is prevalent that rs business
appears TO have held up we'll since
the close OF the war. that the large
exports arc not due entirely from tho
effect OF the world war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-29
SEEKS LEADERS IN SOCIAL
SERVICE WORK OF NATION
Miss Frances l.. West. Industrial Sec
rotary of y. W. &. A.. Speaks
to Women Here.

That there should be general intelli-
Sence on matters pertaining to social
conditions OF the present time through
careful study. Is tho opinion of Miss
Frances L. West. Industrial secretary
OF the South Atlantic Field Stan OF the
Young Womcn's Christian Association.
who spoke yesterday afternoon Il, a
meeting OF the Society of Mcthodist
Women FOR Social Service. The meet
inE was held at the Centenary Mctho-
dist church. in Grace Street. and was
conducted by Mrs r. T.. Michacls
ihc address WAS one of Il series be-
inE given under the general topic.
How TO Make Democracy Safe for
INDUSTRY and the speaker contributed
information deducted from her cXpc-
rlcnce as an industrial secretary
she made u plea for leaders in So
clal service work, adding that. in her
opinion. that leaders were badly needed
~ inns time. when there Is Il lack OF
personal conservation. AZ a result of
MISS Vests utilization with girls, she
gave. in an interesting manner. the
point OF view of the girls in industry
and explained how tho club work OF
the !. w. &. y. gave tho girls chance
10 develop mentally through assuming
responsibility and leadership. Rccrea-
,ion prccedes the formation Of clubs
IN association work. explained Miss
west. and through the clubs sclf-gov-
crninont and responsibility became
Eapitual to the members.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-29
PROCLAMATION DECLARES
HOLIDAY FOR CITY HALL
Mayor Ainslic Issue. Order Rersrdtnc
memorial DnE Observance In
Richmond.

MAJOR Ainslie issued proclamation
Yesterday declaring ali municipai
o,nceS closed tomorrow. The fox; az
the Mayors proclamation follows:
:, The thirtieth of May-Confedcra; .
Memorial nay-beinc declared bv tbs
AVS LAYS Of this Commonwealt to he a
maj on Friday May so. 1919. The
that work in all the city departments
eNccpt such work as may ne neccssa-v.
winch VIII be determined by the heads
OF inc respective departments will he
suspended during the whole OF the
Memorial Day exercises being under
~" ausp'ces o. the Hollywood Memo.
r,a Associations j is requested by Mrs
Norman Randolph. the president
tina, members Of tho ASSOCIATION and
~ liners who are Interested meet al
HOLLYWOOD al . O'Clock tomorrow
rnoFn,ns :or the necessary preparations
'Vi Decorating the srsveS
a; t,hvft VIII be no parade this wear.
mas been announced. ON account OF
me parade OF Homecoming trooTs
r Mah!nG a second parade 9rac;ically
Tne exercises viii take place >, :
O'Clock a Hollywood just inside inc
s>ies. where DR.. John Upshur viii
maze the Memorial DAY address and
Dr stuart Mcclure VII! read III.
names Of Richmond dead IN the w.r
"h!ch mas lust ended Mrs J. * Row
man WI! nave charge OF the music.