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New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
CITY ITEMS

Mallory hats at Besse-Leland's only. --advt. \
 Xmas trees, Reicher's, 15 Franklin square.-advt.
 Phoenix hosiery for men at Besse- Leland 'S.-advt. Radcliffe Bros, Inc, have a large stock of original Christmas tree hold CTS. See display in our window.-advt.
 Phoenix hosiery for women at Bes- se-Leland's.-advt.
 Vegetables at Reicher's, 15 Frank lllt Square.-adVt.
 Society brand clothes for young men at -Leland's only.---advt.
 The case of I. Geisinger against $. sGohen was heard in the city court this afternoon. Klett & Auing represented the plaintiff and Lawyer M. D. Sake the defendant,
 Parker shirts at BesseLeland's s ofily.-advt. se-Leland' 'S.-adyt. '-.| Quality neckwear at Besse-Leland's s only y.-adyt.l 1 Christmas umbrellas at Besse-Le- lands are priced right.-advt. American Hosiery goods at Besse- Leland's only.--advt k Follow the crowd to Besse-Leland S. sadvt. l Hs( 'harles Marana has taken out q peTa11it to fbuiId "a store9 at 39o Hast Street: 'The store is to Be 1Sxo0 and ! Will cost S1s s600. --'- -- 9'
 You know this is shirt week at Will son 's.-adyt- Fruits at Reicher's, 15 Franklin sq. l -adyt.
 Fred c. Vessel of 39 Maple street, reported to the police today that his autom obile became stalled on West | Main street this afternoon, and While t was, a car driven by an unknown woman crashed into the rear of 1t, damaging the gasoline tank:
 Bring the children to Besse-Le- land 's.-adyt.
 SAll shirts boxed at Besse-Leland' s. -advt
 When we say shirts we mean hum dreds to choose from in your size Malone, yea, hundreds--adVt
 Thousands of shirts to choose from at Wilson's-Count 'em.-adVf
 All neclzwear boxed at Besse-Ie- land s.-adyt-
 All hosiery, men's and women s, boxsd at Besse-Leland's.--a a
 Wilson shirts don't fade.-adyt.
 More neckWear in this live store than any other three stores. Besse- Lelands'. '.-advt-
 Xmas trees, Reicher's, 15 Franklin suuare.--adNt
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
ENGLISH COTTON
 INDUSTRY ROOMS
SyndiCates Are Buying Up Many Mills New Companies Being
 EIOated.

London, Dec. IA lively agita- ton in the Lall ca shire cotton industry has been going on for the past three months according to reports reaching the American chamber of commerce of London as syrdicates have been buying up cotton ills at huge prices and floating new companies whose shares have been eagerly snatched up.
 In the last three months says the chamber probably more than 70 mills have changed hands and fortunes have been made by owners who pre- viously were men of only moderate f- nancial standing. ....
 The latest sensation was the 5.000.- 900 pounds sterling deal i'll which a London syndicate recently was re- ported to have purchased the business of Messrs. Horrockses, Crewdson and Co.,, the largest private company of cotton spinners and manufacturers in Lancashire.
 The next four or five years, the American chamber says, are looked forward to as a period of unsurpassed prosperity. The shortage of mills and difficulties with regard to con- struction and financing of new ones are considered tC be responsible for the unprecedented buying of exist
 ing undertakings at such huge prices.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
First Church of Christ
 Announces Music Service

The First Church of Christ has an- nounced the musical program for the Christmas services. It follows:
 Service of carols. 4:30 D. m.
 MT. Anderson, violinist, and MT. Schauffer, 'cellist, assisting the quar- tets. ->
 Evening hymn by the quartet, Han del; Largo, violin. cello and organ :; evening hymn by the quartet Foster.
 Old Carols:
 (a) Sing We Noel, French 1 9th Cen tury; (b) Silent Night, Traditional; co Chantous, Bergers, Noel, Noel, Besancon Carol.
 The Quartet--Ave Maris Stella, 'Greig; Love Song Nevin.
 Violin. 'cello and organ, Silver of fering; solo for. soprano with violin and organ; The Christ Child, Coombs.
 Carols-(a) ~O'Bienheureuse Nuit, Normandie Carol; (b) Holy Night, Peaceful Night, Barnby. the qua l.tet
 Organ-(a Serenade, Andrews; (b) The Shepherds, Salome; (e) F5al- leluiah Chorus Handel
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
SERVICE MEN ARE
 NOT COOPERATING
War Risk Insurance Burcau Does
 Not Take All Blame. Legion

Washington. Dec. 17.--Only 23,4oo tion for disa bility filed when the war risk bureau up to December 3 have been settled definitely, Director Chol- melly Jones told representatives of the American Legion in conference here today. Approximately 97.000 claims, he said, have been diSallowed because the injuries proved only temporary.
 Lack of co-operation by former service men was given by MT. Jones as one of the reasons for delay which, he Sa1d, have given rise to 1nnumera Dle complaints against the bureau. Lit efallS thOusands'' of claims lie dor ment at the bureau, he added, because the applicant for compensation failed tQ furnish requested information Without which no further action can De taken on the claims.
 The bureau has difficulty in getting proper attention to this routine from persons justly entitled to regular monthly compensation the director said.
 Eagerness of men to obtain their discharge from service was assigned as another reason for the bureaus trou- bles. Mr Jones said that in "an number of cases' the former service men had camOufa ged their ailments in order to be released The bureau must now seek out these men and examine and rate them according to their disa hility.f
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
WILL ASK AUDITING
 OF CARNIVAL REPORT
Alderman Paonessa Has Important Resolution to Introduce at
 Council Meeting Tonight. -

When theEreport of Treasurer John C. Loomis is presented at the meeting of the common council this evening, regardless of what action is taken by the council members or in what light the statement is viewed, Alderman Angelo M. Paonessa will in- troduCe Q resolution to have the whole report referred to an auditing comm ittee.. The alderman from the sixth has already secured a statemen; of the willingness of City Comptroller Curtis to act in that capacity pro- vided a request is made by the council.
 Alderman PaOneSsa states it is by request of a number of residents that he will present that resolution. as they feel the amount of money eX- pndded upon the affair Warrats de- tailed accounting and auditing of the accounts He feels that Treasurer John C. LoOmis was handicapped in not having the cooperation of every branch of the committee and be- cause of that. fact his accounts should be examined and shortcomings in the carnival placed at the right doors, he claims.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
ELM CITY MAN TESTIFIES
Victor Shepherd Tells How Captain DetZer Beat and Abused Men in His Company in France

New York; Dec. 17.--Beating of prisoners began from the time the 30Sth Military Police company was organized for criminal investigation work in I.e Mans, according to Victor Shepherd of New Haven, Conn, witness today at the court-martial on Governors Island of Captain Carl W. Detzer. Captain Deter who com manded the company, is charged with cruelty ,tosm men in his custody. --z. .....
 Shepherd, who was 4 wounded at Chateau Thierry while fighting with the 102 Infantry of the Yankee Divi- sion joined the military police after the signing of the armistice and served as Detzer's interpreter Shep- herd testified he had witnessed at least 12 prisoners assaulted by Ser geants L. s. Madden and Frank l.. Hoyt in the presence of Capt Detzer who did not protest.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
PLANNING FOR NEW YEARS,
But There Will Be An Absence of the
 Bottled Joy of Old.

- New York, Dec. 17.-New Workers who in years past have heraldea each New Year with the popping of corks from champagne bottles and attend- ant festivities in the white light district hotels d--resta urants, ,.~MiIl drink to the health of 1920 with sweet cider. Many of the city's leading hotels, despairing of ,disposing of their well stocked wine cellars because of the supreme courts edict, today com menced laying in plentiful supplies of this prohibition tipple"
 However, indications that the New Years Eve celebration will not be entirely dry here We're seen in the announcement that many hotels and restaurants have already reserved en- tire suites for private parties whic Il will have their own liquors.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
} FINANCIAL { WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 10:3O A. M.-Trading was active and price changes mainly higher at the opening of todays stock market. The only conspicuous exceptions were the rails, in which yesterdays belated rise was not Sus- tained. Mexican Petroleum led the advance at 8 gain of points, with l. to 2-point advances for Crucible Steel, Atlantic Gulf, Marine Pfd., Am erican International and Ameri- can Woolen. Within the first half hour many of the advances were ex- tended on strength shown by General Motors, t. s. Rubber and several of the motor specialtics and miscel- laneous issues,'
 Wall Street Noon-The demand for stocks broadened during the morning, embra cling issues in the tobacco, tex tile and chemical groups. Gains among motors, oils, stee1s and equip ments ranged from ? to almost 10 points. The samo factors which stimulated yesterdays buying move ment were again 1n effect notably the further strength of foreign exchange, relative ease Of money and scarcity of stocks. British remittances added materially to their recent recovery and call money was again freely sup piled at per cent. Industrial news was favorable, including the higher prices quoted for fuel oil and pros pective foreign buying of railroad equipments.
 Wall Street, C1ose-Oils, shippings and tohaccos dominated the active final hour when the money m ark ct fol- lowed yesterdays course, call loans falling to 6 per cent. The closing was firm. Sales approximated 1,0O0,0 900 shares
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
MASSACRE IS DENIED.
British War Office Says 1900 Soldiers
 Have Not Been Annililatcd.

London, Dec. 17.-Oficial Genlal Of the report circulated by the Russian Bolsheviki that hostile Perslans had massacred the British garrison of 1900 men at Meshed, Persia, was made by the war office today. The announce ment stated this report had been re- peated to the war office without con- ment by the officer commanding at Meshed three days after the alleged destruction of himself ana ms com mand.'' The dispatch rom the Meshed commander was received at / o'clock this afternoon.
 Officials here declared the report was obviously Bolshevik propaganda intended to stir up trouble m the east, particularly in India by persuadlnS the natives that such massa cres Were easily possible The BolsbeNlk nave been making unusual efforts to spread revolutionary propaganda ln lndla m the hope of starting a revolt, It was added, and they are also Working aS- siduously to the same end m Alshan- tStan
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
Steamer Caught in Ice
 Floe With Engines Broken

Quebec, Dec. 17.-Caught in an ice Hoe with her machinery disabled, the steamer Canadian Recruit, bound from here for European ports went ashore near St Anne early today. The steamer Champlain responding to her distress signals went to her assistance but reported she was unable to reach her because of the mists and the heavy packed ice in the river. The ice breaker Lady Grey was then or dered to the Canadian Recruits as- sistance. Owing to large number of vessels stranded at various points in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and in the straits of Belle Isle the Wrecking steamer Lord Strathcona will not winter here but will proceed soon. to Halifax where she will make her headQuarters while engaged in. sal vaeing operations.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
ALMOST ALL MEN
 BACK AT MINES
Production of Coal Is Increased-9O
 to 95 Per Cent. of Men Back at Work

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Production of soft coal today rapidly approached normal. Throughout the country re- ports indicated from 90 to 95 per cent of the miners. either at work or ready to enter the mines as soon as they are put in shape for operation In only a few instances were locals reported as still idle waiting for a further adjust ment of wages.
 Of the large producing fields Indl- ana appeared to be- closest to normal in the matter of coal mined, although reports from Illinois, Ohio PennsyI- vania and West Virginia showed that production was rapidly on the in crease.
 Virtually all restrictions on use of fuel made necessary by the 40 day strike had been relaxed today While other cities resumed normal business hours and factories began full time work, Spokane, Wash, and Boise, Idaho, found it necessary to maintain the fuel saving rules.
 Spokane went on a six hour louSi- ness day with no imm ediate prospect of relief. Zero weather with resultant interference with railroad traf1ie and operation of Canadian mines that SUD- piled that section was the cause as- cribed for the fuel shortage. Storms in the Rocky noun tains delayed the replenishm of the Boise coal sup ply.
 Severely cold weather moderatine e. however, still prevailed over most of the middle south and northwest.
 In the middle west shipments of coal from the mines today were made on express train schedule After 9 o'clock this morning, even passen ger trains gave way to the rush of coal filled gondolas.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
Order of Notice of Hearing.
District of Berlin, ss; Probate Court

District of Berlin, ss; Probate Court, December IT, A. D., 1919 Estate of Theodore A. Stanley, late of New Britain, in said district de- ceased. N
 K Upon the application of The New Britain Trust Company praying that as trustee under paragraph of the last will and testament of said de- ceased, 1t may be authorized and en- powered to sell and convey real estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined in the Probate Office, in New Britain, in said dis trict, on. the 22nd day of December, A. D., 1919 at 9 o'clock in the fore noon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order in some news paper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain, in said district. and by giving notice to all parties in interest, either personally or by mail ing to each one, prepaid postage, a copy of this order, and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY,
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
Fred Rogers.

Fred Rogers, 54 years old, died last evening at the home of his daughter. Mrs Arthur Oslund, of 46 Belden street. He had been ill for about six months. For several years MT. Rogers was employed as foreman Ut athe Jarvis farm in Berlin. In addi- 'tion to Mrs. Oslund, Miss Grace Rogers, of Hartford,sa daughter; two sons, Stanley Rogers and Percy Rogers, the latter a member. of the United States Navy, and brother, Frank Rogers, survive him. He was d member of I'heniX lodge, I. Q. Q. r. The funeral will be held Friday after noon at ? o'clock. Rev. John E. klingberg will offieiate. Burial VIII be in FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Strong Contests Arranged For Blua and Gold Quintet-Season Com-s meDceS January 9.

Director of Athletics William GS Moorhead today announced thet schedule of the New Britain Highi school basketball quintet The open-< ing game will be with Meriden in thes Silver City on January g. The f1rs4 home game will be January 23, with the Willoughby five as the opponents The chief opponent of the localss Hartford High school will be met twice in league games. The first wilh be played in the Hopkins street gym-y nasum on January 30. The CapitoH City five will play here on March 2.
 The complete schedule follows:
 Jan. g. Meriden, abroad T. iJan.s 1ss South Manchester abroad; Jan. 23s Wi1loughby. home: Jan. 30, Hartfordx abroad; Feb. $, Meriden, home; Febs 13, New Haven, home; Feb. 20, Briss tol, abroad; Feb 27, South Manchest- CT, home; Feb. 2S. Willoughby- abroad: March 6, New Haven, abroad: March 12, Bristol, home; March t9a Hartford, home. ...
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
PROGRAM ARRANGED.
Fellowship Club Has List or Topics
 to Be Discussed.

The Fellowship club of the First Church of Christ has taken the ''Meaniug of Faith" for d course of study during the winter months. The following subjects arc to be con- sidered:
 Faith and Life Adventures; Faith a Road to Truth; Faith in the Per sonal God; Belief and Trust; Faith's $ Intellectual Difficulties; Faiths Great est Obstacle; Faith and Sciences; Faith and Moods; Faith in the Earn est, God: Faith in Christs Forgiven ness: and The Fellowship of Faith.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
Fred Rogers.

Following a brief illness. Fred Rog- CTS died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Arthur Ostlund of 46 Belden street last night. The deceased was 54 years of age Surviving is his daughter with whom he had made his home, two sons,' Stanley and Percy Rogers, and a brother, Frank Rogers, all of this city Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at ? o'clock from the home on Belden street. and burial will be in F'airview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
EXCHANGE RATES CLIMB.

New York, Dec. 17.-Exchange rates on the British pound sterling continued today their upward course. Demand bills were quoted at S3.S2 l-4 or 3-4 of. cent above yesterdays s close and T. cents above the record low. Lire checks were up 34 centimeS, being quoted at the rate of 12.72 for the American dollar, while franc checks were 10 centimes lower at 10.30
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
43 Men and Women Are
 Killed in Big BlOW-r1p

Berlin. Dec. T.-Forty three work men and women were killed and more than 100 injured in an explosion at the Mariemsiel ammunition depot, near Wilhelmshaven, yesterday. The explosion occurred while shells were being unloaded.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
RAIDS IN IRELAND.

Cork, Dec. 17.-Disguised men carrying arms raided the premises of the Cork and London railroad at mid night. They locked the employees in a storeroom and searched the premises for arms and ammunition supposed to be there for transit to military stations on the south coast It is stated the raiders found none.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
CLENIENCEAU IMPROVED.

Paris, Dee. 17.--The condition of Premier Clemenceau was reported to be satisfactory this morning. His physicians, however, ordered him to remain at home for several days
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
N. I. TN. DANCE

The second of a series of dances will be held under the auspices of the Friends of Irish Freedom tomorrow evening in Judd's hall Creams or chestra will .play and dancing will last until midnight. A committee named by President Robert Murray is in charge
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
GERMANS FEAR tpR1s1NGs.

Berlin, Dec 1e.-Dr. Karl W. Heine, Prussian minister of the interior, de- clared in the Prussan national as sembly today: We must reckon with the possibility of revolutionary risings this winter. We know how to deal with them.'
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
NARROWED THEN SAVED
Lighthouse Keeper Rescues Two Men Cast on Rams Island in Heavy Fog. s..

South Norwalk, Dee. 17.-William Leonard and James Wargo of West NorwaIk, were rescued late last night by Captain Richard O. Hendricks cf the lighthouse service, after having been marooned for two days and three night, without food or shelter, on Rams Island, outside the Nor walk harbor Both men suffered severely from frost bites on the face- hands and feet, and are under R. physicians care today.
 They left South Norwall Sunday on a clamming trip. Losing their bearings in a thick fog, they rowed aimlessly about until Monday morn- ing, when they drifted ashore ols Rams Island. Their rowboat was blown away by gale shortly after they landed.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
Deaths and Funerals.
Rev M. S. Anderson,

The funeral of Rev M. S> Ander- son will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from his home and at 1:jV from the Emmanuel Gospel church. Burial will be in the FairVieW ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
ZlONISTS DINNER DEC. 25
New Britain Order Will Give Testi-
 monih Dinner in Honor of Morris

At meeting of the executive com mlttee of the local Zionist district the reports of the last restoration fund campaign were read. The reports show that almost S3,OOO was raised. As most of the money was raised through the efforts of the district pres ident, Morris Cohn, it was unanimous ly decided that a testimonial dinner be given December 25 in Hartford in the presidents honor It is planned to make the event a means of reunion for all the active and present members of the district. The com- mittee in charge consists of Dr. M. S. Dunn, J. Goldsmith, George l.. Cans Meyer Mintz, Samuel Menus, Louis Cans and N. RosenthaI
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
Paul BuccO.

The funeral of Paul Bucco was held this morning with services in St. Mary's church atf@a. o'clock Rev. William A. Downey was the celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial was in the new Catholic cem etery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
KEY REPORTED TAKEN.

London. Dec.t 1.-The capture of INiev and the occupation of Kupiansk, southeast of kharkov, are claimed in Bolshevik statement received from Moscow by wireless today.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIE1CATION

ern improvements, 35 Dwight St. Phone 1634-14 or 503. 12-17-3dx
New Britain herald., 1919-12-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-11
Hall of Records.

The striking out in conference of
the Senatc's provision for beginning
work on national archives building
is causc for regret. but the disap
pointment must be regarded in a philo-
sophie spirit. National expenditures
must be trimmed down. Taxes are bur
densome and the only way to reduce
taxes is to reduce government expend
itures. The post obligations
which the government must meet are
heavy. and until these have been
liquidated many other projects, even
one of such strong appeal as ma
tional archives building, can wait. But
the need of such a structure must be
borne in mind and pressed to realiza
ton at the earliest appropriate mo-
mcnt. The records of the government
were in need of proper repository
before the war and the need is more
urgent now. The volume of records
has been vastly increased by the great
war, and tons of them are kept in in
flammable shaeks. They ought to be
placed in a fireproof building at the
earliest moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-11

constituents are eager to read all that
may be said on the different questions
scheduled for debate at this and the
first regular session of this Congress.
The war has stirred the reading public
profoundly, until now there is lively
interest in every subject connected
with the results-in every subject
bearing upon the establishments OF
every sort the war has made neces-
sary.
The press reports of Congress are
excellent, and fill liberal newspaper
space But, in the nature of things,
they cannot carry large share of any
days discourses. They can only pre-
sent the choiccr portions of long
speeches and the pick points of run
ming debates. Those who desire the
story in full must, of course, secure
copy of the one publication that con
tains it.
1t will be refreshing to see the Rec
ord in this way turn the tables on its
critics; take a place among the best
sellers. so to say; divide attention with
the summer novel, or book of travel.
or war sketches of camp life, trench
life. tank fighting, air and undersea
service. and other publications appeal
ing to interest during tbs good old
summertime.