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The Colorado statesman., 1919-12-27

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New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
Financial
MEXICAN OIL STOCK
 LOSES DAYS GAIN
United States Steel and Other
 Leaders Fall Down

Wall Street, 10:30 8. m.-~-SeIling of shipping shares on a reported hitch in the Mercantile Marine deal provoked moderate unsettlemen Of the general list at the opening of today's stock market, although initial gains exceed ed losses. Marine Pfd. lost 8 point, also U. $, Steel while Mexican Petro- leum and other oils were firm to strong. Canadian Pacific and Texas Pacific denoted further realizing among rails but specialties. notably food and to baccO issues, extended last weeks advances.
 Wall Street NOOA-MaPine Pfd. raI- lied only to lose ground again later, and steels. coppers and rails of the better class olso recorded further losses, Interest continued to center in recent speculative favorites, oils scoring gross gains of two to six points under Mexican Petroleums 8 lead. Distl!ing issues rose two to three points, tobaccos one to two points and miscellaneous issues one to three points, tobaccos one to two points and miscellaneous issues one to three points. The selling move ments made further headway at noon The bond market was very dull and narrow at nominal charges.
 Wall Street Closing-Mexican Pe- troleum cancelled it's 6-point' gain later and U. s. Steel extended its set back and other leaders making addi- tional losses. The closing was heavy. Sales approximated 500, 900 shares.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tons furnished by Richter & CO, members of the New York Stock Ex- change.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
POOL TOURNAMENT.

pool tournament is to be started among the mem bers of the Y. M. T. A. x B. society this week and prizes will be given the successful contes- tants ct the close of the season. About 40 entries have already been re- ceived in both the junior and senior tournaments and games in both will start about Friday evening. Martin MCNamara, William Reagan and Wal ter Murphy have been appointed q committee to receive applications for entry and will conduct the tourna- ment, Martin Welch and Thomas Crean were the winners of last years tournament. A card tournament will be played Thursday evening in the rooms. These "45" tournaments have proven very popular, this being the third of the series. Frank Bass and Daniel Sullivan were high in the past two tournaments.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
CITY ITEMS

Tonight, 7:80 to g P, M.-NIen heavy fleece 2-piece underwear, s garment tonight for $1 at Besse Ieland's-Advt
 Court Beethoven. r of A, vii meet in Turner hall tomorrow nigh for the installation of officers. Ther will be Il candidates to be initiated at this time. #
 Camp Clara. R. N. Of A. will n1ee tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at Si Church street.
 Tonight, 7:S0 to 9 P. M.-Boys' $l sweaters, tonight $50 each at Besse Leland s.--Advt
 MT. And Mrs. l.. X. Sager Of ElIing ton, Washington. are visiting ct tn. home of MT. and Mrs. Buell. B. Bas sette.
 New Britain Council, r. B. L.. vii hold their regular meeting in Judda hall Friday evening at which tim, officers for the ensuing year will b. elected
 whist and social given by st Mary's Sodality will be held in BoothH hall. Thursday evening, January 30.-1 Advt.
 Tonight, 7:20 to P. M.~~Boys' SI sweaters, tonight $1.5o each at Bcssel Leland 's.--Advt
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
ROOSEVELT0S DEATH
 NATIONAL CALAMITY
GoycrnOr-EIeCt SDrouI of PcunsyIya-
 mia says Country Needed His
Scrvices-BadIy Needed Now.

Philadelphia, Jan. 6.-Philadelphia and Pennsylvania were factors in Theodore RooseyeIt's political career. It was in this city in June, 1900, that he was nominated for vice president by the republican national conven~ ton as the running mate Of William Mckinley. He resorted to the "big district" during the miners strike in the anthracite coal fields. The coal operators and strikers under the lead crship Of John Mitchell refused to compose their difference. President Roosevelt summoned to the White house presidents of coal mining com panies and the coal carrying railroads and the leaders of the strike. He in- formed them that the interests of the public were paramount to those of capital and labor and that if they did not arrive at an agreement he would send United States soldiers to take possession of the mines on be- half of the government. The outcome of the White house conference was the appointment bf the anthracite coal commission, which formulated a plan that gave the miners 10 per cent. increase and provided for a sliding scale Of wages, and also did away with big strikes.
 In the 1912 republican natton nal convention at Chicago about G4 of Pennsylvania's 76 delegates lined up behind Roosevclts candidacy. In the election the colonel was given moro votes than either Wilson OF Taft Governor-elect William C. Sproul said today:
 The passing of Col Roosevelt just now is a national calamity, His coun- sel and influence are needed so much now that his sudden death seems Hateful Not only Was he patriotic. but he acted patriotism all the time. He had the courage of his convictions and was always an influence for good. He stepped forth fair against all the evil winds that blew
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
ROBINSON FORMERLY ON DEFENSE COUNCIL
Is Nov Assistant to Chairman Of
 U. s. Shipping Board

Hartford, Jan, 6.--iTI. R. NJ. Robin son. assistant 10 Chairman Edward ". ELurIey, of the United States Shipping board, and who recently sailed for France as special commissioner of the Shipping board. was form er1y a mem Der of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. MT. Robinson, form erly of the Lake Torpedo Boat company of Bridgeport, resigned from the COnnec- ticut Defense Council to take up work in the Shipping board in New York and Washington. He wont to France pursuant to cab1ed instructions from Chairman Hurley.
 Under Mir. Robinson's direction, the work of collecting from the various departments Of the federal govern nent all Of tho material covering the conditions under which the American Merchant Marine must finally operate has been carried on. America's final policy as to shipping, an outline of Which exporters, importers, ship oper- ators and members of the Seam ems union have been anxiously awaiting, will largely be developed during the absence abroad of Chairman Hurley and Mr. Robinson.
 Material necessary for the final op- eration of the American Merchant Marine is, according to MT. Robin sons policy, being collected from the State departm ent the Department of Commerce, the Consular Service, the Federal Reserve bank, the import and export houses of the country. the manufacturers and all other sources possible. Under AIr Robinson's direc- tton, studies have been made of the 'Dun]<eraga of the world, the worlds oil and coal supply questions port terminals and dockage throughout the world, questions of ocean charters, and, above, all, the questions of opera tion, the details of competition with ships under foreign flags, and the question of employees, particularly in regard to the Seame ems Act. When the American data was finally collect cd, ii was found impossible to make the necessary study of it and to draft reports on which to base the future policy of the country. until such time as this study had been carried on in conjunction with the various problems which will have to come up at the peace conference.
 fIt Is evident that no American policy can be formed satisfactorily un-
 
 the plans of other nations and the governing factors which the terms of peace and the taking over of the ship ping of the Central Powers has de- veloped," said an official of tho Con- necticut Defense Council in discussing MT, Robinson's depar rture for France. MT, Robinson is a fuancieT. a bank or and a lawyer of wide experience. He has been closely associated with the steel industry, with. J. r. Morgan 6a company, with the Bankers Trust company, with the American Tele- phone X Telegraph companies, with various power corporations with the Redwood lumber operations in tho west and with rubber companies He has also had some connection with ship construction, and for years has been director of the Navy League. He began his shipping studies at the in stance of Chairman Hurley last July
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
HEARS FROM SOLDIER BROTHER,

After d silence of three months, John DoIan, of Bristol, brother of Mrs. Carl HAyist, of this city, has written from France, disposing of the fear of his relatives that he might be dead. D0lan is a member of the 308th Headquarters Company, 77th Divi- sion. Tn his letter to Mrs. Hagist he explains his long silence by the fact that he has been continually moving and has not had an opportunity to write because of fatigue and the ab- sencc of writing material, He expects 10 arrive home about February 1
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
NJ COMPENSATION LAW IN MISSOURI
Is Only Great Industrial State
 Without Such a Statute

New York, Jan. 6.--Missouri ts the only great industrial state still remaining without 8 Workmen's com pensation law.
 But is Missouri going to cling much longer to her Rip Van Winklo role in the biz family of states, four tifths of which now have compensa- tion protection for workers who have met with accidents?
 Missouri is not . That is-if the Joint efforts of organized labor and enlightened employers this year are to bo met with success as now ap- pears likely.
 A WOrkm ems compensation bill will be introduced at the coming session of the legislature. Representatives of organized labor are fighting to have if modelled on the "Ohio Plan" and in this they are meeting with strong support among employers.
 In Ohio the law provides an ex- elusive state insurance fund for con- pensation benefits which are based on 2-3 of wages. This plan Of pro- hibiting the costly competition of private insurance companies in wCSrk- mems insurance resulted last year in NA dustries of the state, while provid- ing liberally for injured workers and their families.
 Now that Missouri appears to be really awakening to action. it looks as if she is going 10 insist upon passing a good law while she is at it. Perhaps in the spirit that the last shall be first"
 What is more, the idea. is spread ing. It was Governor Frederick D. Gardner of Missouri, at the recent conference of governors in Annapolis, who expressed the belief that bills will be presented to every state 1egis4 1ature in 1919 to provide for adminis- terIng workmen's compensation through exclusive state insurance funds.
 The time is near when an indus trial state without a state fund for worknen's compensation will be as much of an anomaly as Missouri has hecn, without any compensation law at all.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
DISCUSSING STRIKE.

Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. GA confer- ence between the General Electric employees shop committee on appeals and General Manager C. c. Chesney of the plant, is being held at the To- cal General Electric Works this after noon. Strike conditions are being discussed. According to q statement
 by the plant management today 300 additional workers returned to their places this morning under the re- employment classification rules.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
Mrs. kunig1inda A. NJ. Dehn1.

Rev. Charles Coppens was celebrant Of the solemn high funeral mass sung this morning at St. Peters church for the late Mrs. Kunigunda Anna Marie Dehm. That Mrs. Dehm leaves a host of friends is shown by the large at tendance at the funeral mass and at the cemetery. the church having been crowded with mourners. The floral offerings were numerous and beautt- ful. Rev. Father Coppcns was assist ed Tn the mass by Rev. F. N X. Schneider of Moriden as deacon. Rev. William A. Krause Of St Mary's as sub-deacon and Rev, Stephen Grohol pastor Of the Czecho-Slovak parish as master of ceremonies, Fathers Coppens and Krause read the com mittal prayers at the grave in St. Mary'S cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
ROOSEVELT NEVER HERE.
Was Notified of His First Nomination
 by \. J. SIopcr, However.

The news of the death Of ex-Pres- ldent Roosevelt recalls to the minds of local people the fact that A. J. Sloper, president of the New Britain National bank, was a member of the presidential nominating committee in 1901. MT Sloper was the Connecticut man who notified MT. Roosevelt that he had been nominated for vi'ce-presi- dent of the United States. The pres ident chosen at the same time was the late ex-President Mckinley.
 Several times during his adminis- tration as president, MT. Sloper tried to have MT. Roosevelt come to this city. When he had retired to private life he again tried several times to have him come here. but his efforts were unavailing.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
UORNELTTS LEHANE DEAD.
Death of Irish Socialist Leader or
 fiCiaIIy Announced

Hartford, Jan 6--That Corneliud Lehare, the Irish socialist was deadI was officially reported to Judgd homas il, the [. S. district court to1 day by District Attorney John r, Crosby. The death of Lehane in New York on Now Years eve also result ed ir tho court quasning the infor- mation against Lehane's brother-in- law, John F. Mccarthy Of Ansonia
 A group Of negroes furnished some interest in the court today They were all charged with selling or giv- ing liquor to 8 member Of the T.. $. military or naval forces.
 George R. Tedford Of AJeriden, a native Of Port Jervis. N. y. pleaded not guilty to a charge Of violation of the espionage law. Ii is alleged that Tedford made remarks derogatory to the Red Cross.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
Mrs Helen Nf. Beam.

The funeral of Mrs. Helen NJ. Beam, formerly Of this city. where her husband. Charles II. Beam, was employed in the cost department at the P. & F, Corbtn factory, will be held from her late home at All Wethersf1eld avenue at o'clock to- morrow. Services will also be held at the Erwin Memorial chapel in Fairview cemetery, this city.
 Mrs. Beam was 2 years of age and died Friday night after short ill., ness with pneumonia. Mrs. Jennie Anderson of this city, is a sister
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
PRESENT WHEN HUN
 FLEET SURRENDERS
John Wells, of US. s. Arkansas,
 Home on Short EurIOu6h

John Wells, an electrician on the battleship Arkansas, is spending 15 days furlough at the home of his 'mother-in-law Mrs, Theodore A. Stan lev of 94 Hamilton street. He will report back to the ship which is now xt Hampton Roads, Va, next Sunday MT. Wells has seen IS months serV~ ice in the navy, in which time many interesting incidents have transpired, Foremost om these was tho surren- der of the German fleet which took place November 21, at Firth of Forth, off Scotland.
 In speaking of this event MT. Wells particular stress on the humll1ated attitude of the Hun sailors when they obeyed a command to lower the Ger man flag given by Admiral Sir David Beatty Prior to participating WitlF the grand fleet, the Arkansas render ed wonderful service, assisting in maneuvers and work of mine laying and other important war work.
 When the Arkansas commander re- ceived orders to ship to European wa ters in July, the big guardian or tIle sea, proceeded toward the Orkney lS- lands, where a. stop was made Tor codl and other ship necessities. OIl af- rival in English waters the Arkansas became q. member of the grand fleet. When the armistice was signed ana the German government began ar r<angements for the surrender Ot her feet. all the sailors were pleased with the prospects of taking part in such an affair MT. Wells in speaking Of the affair says that fleet as it steam ed out to meet it's erstwhile enemy WAS strung out in two columns, about 75 miles long, with an American bat tIeship at the head of one and 8 British ship the other, When the en- efny ships had been formally taken ever. like many other Americans who German transports and shipped back home.
 MT. Wells paid one visit to France, the Arkansas participating in the reception rendered President Wilson on his arrival in that country early in December. His visit however, was veY-v short only four hours shore shore leave being granted. He, how ever like man yother Americans who have visited that city, was not very favorably impressed with it.
 Ensign Johnstone Vance, manag- ing editor of The Herald was aboard the Arkansas until after the surren- der of the German fleet but has since been transferred to land duty on Ad- 11iral Sims staff in England.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
HIGH SCHOOL WINS.
Defeats Meriden Team By score of
 32-21 in Good Contest.

The basketball team of the New Britain High school retrieved its de- feat of Friday at the hands of the Bridgeport High school by defeating the team of Meriden in & fast game in Meriden on Saturday afternoon, The score was New Britain 32, Meri- den 21. The local team showed IL has tho material and caliber for a strong team. The playing of Burns, Taylor and Bunny was sensational and the people of Meriden applauded the several clever plays made by the trio. On the local team there was one of the older mon of last year, Joseph kehoe, who has just re- ceived his honorable discharge from the army and resumed his studies here.
 The local team is expected to be a strong aggregation in few weeks Harvey Woodford, the Lake Forrest, H., star is again a pupil at the local institution after having been dis charged from the navy. He and Kehoe will fit in well as guards. Brink at center is a new man with promise of developnn1e There are several men available for this posi- ton. Captain Taylor at one of the forward positions is as good as csosiI q be obtained. Jack" Bunny the other forward is also good. F'Bill' Burns, football player, fills in well as for ward or guard
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
SPARTACUS IN REVOLT
Try to TaI1C Control of German Gov Crnmcnt by ForCe>--Pottsh Troops Take Hun Stronghold.

Amsterdam, Jan. 6.--The Spartaou group Sunday evening made another attempt to seize the re!ns of power in Berlin and occupied tfe office of the Wolff bureau, the semi -offlcinl news agency.
 The last telegram received here from the Wolff bureau announced the seizure of It's office.
 Private advices say that the Spar tanS occupied the offices of h14f a dozen big newspapers, including the socialist VorWaert
 The offices of the Wolff bureau ana the leading newspapers are conceh- trated in a small area south or ChteF don Linden which is accessible rom Cranienburg, a worktngmen quarter This; is one of the strongholds or the Spartacans, who previously sel@ed newspaper offices but were unaole 10 gain control of the city.
 The airdrome at LaWlca, near the oi+x, o4 pnsen. was stormed on Sunday hv Polish troops. According to d dis na+cr1 from Posen the German gar rison and all the airpIanes were cap tured after fight.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
POPE PREDICTS NEW ERA.
Thinks wilson's Hopes For Lasting
 Peace Will Be Realized.

E
 Nils Johnson of 48S Pennington avenue, was taken i'll at the Union Manufacturing company this after naan, and was taken to the New Brit ain General hospital in the police am- buIance.
 Four cases of influenza were report cd at the health department today.
 Rome, Jan. 6.--Pope Benedict yes terday received in special audience the American journalists who arrived here with President Wilson, together with some of the Presidents suite. The visitors were conducted by Mon signor O'Iearn, Rector Of the Ameri- can college.
 In a brief address the Pope said that all his efforts, prayers and infiu- ence had been directed 10 hastening the success of the plan aiming to unite the nations of the world in such a brotherhood as would prevent fu- trre wars.
 The Pontiff said he was glad to see American journalists for personal reasons, saying:
 ''We are horn in the city which was the birthplace of the man who dis covered America. A further reason for satisfaction in seeing you is the fact that there are so many Catholics living in the United States to whom we feel bouna by the closest ties. The sympathy we have always lfelt for America is increased now when we think of President Wilson's talents and his hopes for a just and lasting peace which arc about to become a reality"
 Pope Benedict concluded by be- slowing upon all the Apostolic bene- diction.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
BERGER ARGUMENT ON.
Trial of Congrcssn1a,a-E Elect is Now
 Nearing Completion.

Chicago. Jan. G.--Argument was begun today in the trial of Victor l.. Berger, congressman elect, of Mi1wau- kce, and four other socialists who are charged with violation Of the esrion- age act. Both sides rested their cases Saturday and the court an nounced that today and tomorrow forenoon would be allowed counsel for arguments and the case would reach the jury Tuesday afternoon.
 The case has been on trial four weeks
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
WORK or AUSTRALIANS.
Take 1865 Prisoners and 11G Towns
 in Franco.

Melbourne, Jan. 6.-The minister Of defense publishes report on the work of the Australians in France from March 26 to October !, 1918.
 The report says that the Australians took 2S,665 prisoners. 333 guns, many thousands of machine guns, mortars and vehicles, and millions of rounds Of ammunition.
 They also recaptured 116 towns and villages apart from many fortified farms, hills and woods, ard they re leased c31 square miles of French soil.
 The five Australian divisions at the front never numbered more than 100- GOO men
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Catherine Robertson.

Mrs. Catherine Lawlor Robertson, daughter of Mrs. Patrick LawIor of Rocky Hill avenue, died yesterday at the New Haven hospital. She was 34 years of age. Surviving are six children, two sisters, Mrs. George Doerner and Mrs. Margaret O'Connell; two brothers, James and John Law Tor. The funeral will be held at o'clock tomorrow morning at St. ,TOSeph's church.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
JOINT INSTALLATION.
Hibernians Have Big Session as
 Officers Take Chairs.

Officers Take Chairs.
 4 joint installation of the officers of Rev. William A. Harty branch, A. c. Fl, and the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. IT. was held yesterday afternoon in the Knights of Columbus hall. County President D0wd of Windsor Locks and Mrs. Tonln Of Hartford. were in charge of the installation. rendered and speeches were given by Rev. John T. Winters, Rev. John F.. Fay and Rev. John !. Fitzgerald. State President John r. Leerey also made a few remarks. Miss AcCann of Bristol, Mrs. Mary T. Crean of this city and John I<iley and John Nil- duff also of this city favored with solos.
 The officers of the Rev. William X. TTarty branch are; President, Ralph Mulconry; vice president, Thomas O'Day; recording secretary, Thomas Donlan; financial secretary, John F. Mangan; treasurer, Lawrence F. Mangan: ergeant-at-arms, James Fox; sentinel Charles Mccarthy; chairman of the sick committed John McInerney. The auxiliary off, cers are: President, Mrs. Charles Mccarthy; vice president. Mrs. Highael McCran; financial secretary. Mp5s H. Coyle; treasurer, Rose Me Aloon; sergeant -at-arms, Mrs. Ralph Mulconry; sentinel. Mrs. M. T. Ka-1ViD
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
Mrs. Catherine Robertson.

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Rob- ertson will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home of her mother. Mrs. Patrick Law1or, and from St. Joseph's church at o'clock Interment will be in St. Mary's new cemetery. Mrs, Robertson is sur viwed by her husband and several children.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-06
NATIONAL BANK CALL.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The comp trollor of the currency today issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Tuesday. December q.