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New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
EBERT GOVERNMENT
 GAINS IN STRENGTH
Under GustaVe Noske, Defense of Berlin Is Being Maintained

London. Jan. 9---The Ebert govern ment is steadily gaining control in Berlin and the Spartacus element Is gradually losing ground, though still showing great determination, accord ing to the latest news from the Ger man capital. Fighting ragged through Tuesday night and up till noon We'd nesday.
 Gustave Nosl<e, who was placed in charge of the governments defensive measures, seems to have matters we'll in hand. He has gained control of the railways and is bringing large forces of troops into the city, where a state of siege has been declared.
 Many Of the dispatches received have been without dates and it is as- sumed all were censored.
 According to the Neueste Nachrich- ten of Leipzic, the government has the upper hand in the center of the city, but the Spartacans hold the east end and the suburbs. The newspa- per says q division of Guards, 5000 strong, has arrived.
 The Frankfort Gazette says the Re- publican Guard, consisting of 5000 men which was Chief of Police Eich- horns guard, has placed itself at the u4SpOSdl OI L11S SoNcl AIASIIt dllo IlAThL the Berlin garrison, which has been neutral, also has placed itself on the side of the government. Another semi official statement emanating from Frankfort says the government has at it's disposal 80,000, loyal troops.
 The Frankfort Nachrichten says the government scored 0 success by cutting the teIephonic communications of the prefecture of police, which was in Spartacan hands. One bad sign is the complete susupension of the street car system of Berlin, owing to a dispute over wages.
 There have been various reports of the Ebert government resignfng, and the possible occupation of Berlin by Entente and American troops. None of these rumors has been confirmed.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
APPEAL HEARD TODAY
Defense of Perretta Brothers Based on Alleged Ambiguous Records Of Trial Last September.

Hartford, Jan. 10.--The appeal of Erasmo and Joseph Perretta, of New Britain, under sentence to hang Feb ruary ,, for the killing of Frank Palmese in New Britain last June. was heard by the supreme court to- day. Counsel for the condemned pair, Nobel E. Pierce of Bristol and P. F. McDonough of New Britain. laid the ground for the appeal on alleged ambiguous records of the trial of last September and oR alleged improperly admitted testimony of pr. H. A, Elcock, medical examiner of New Britain, also of the testimony of Policeman Edward McAIurray, ad mitted under objection, alleging that it had a prejudicial effect on the jury.
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn for the state characterized the basis of the arguments by the defendants lawyers as trivial and unworthy of consideration by the court. He told the court that the Perrettas were convicted and sentenced after a fair trial and he said he had no doubt of their guilt.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
Miss Jennie SeIICTeu,

Miss Jennie SeIIgren, aged 35 years, died at the Hartford hospital last eve ming at o'clock. Miss Sellgren IS survived by her mother and one s1Ster living in Sweden, one sister and one brother living in the United States and one brother living in Canada. MrS' IA. T. Anderson. a sister, lives in Brls- tol; P. N. Anderson, brother lives in Chicago: and T. E. SeliSren, a brother, lives in Hamilton ohtarlo' Canada. Miss Sellgren was a mem Der of the Swedish Lutheran Emman- uel church in Hartford. She was a mem Der of Valkyria lodge, Order of Vasa, in this city. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Swedish Lutheran church. Rev $. C. Ohman officiating.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
HE MISUNDERSTOOD.
Brass City Autoist Pays $2 and Costs
 As Result.

George Karan, of Waterbury, pleaded guilty ir police court this morning to violation of the automo- bile law. Judge James T. Meskill oo- cupied the bench and Prosecutor George w. Klett, conducted the case for the state. Before the opening of the session, Karan approached the prosecutor and sought to have the case settled without court proceeding
 Officer Fred Wagner, testified to ar resting Karan yesterday morning on East Main street in a public service car bearing 1918 markers. When asked for his registration, Karan was unable to produce them to the officer. Karan said he had been sick for some time, and also saw many cars In his home city running around with 1918 markers. He produced a registration card today. A fine of $2 and costs was imposed.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
WOMEN PARTICIPATE
 IN c. o. P. SESSION
Republican National Committee Meets In Clncago-Hears Encouraging
 Reports For 1920.
Reports For 1920.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-The meeting of the republican national committee here today was regarded as epocnal in that 1t was the first time that wo- men had part in forming plans for a national campaign. The adoption of resolutions on the death of Col Roosevelt and routine business were expected to occupy the forenoon ses- sion, which was executive. The cona- mitteemen were invited to luncheon with the republican womens executive committee, of which Mrs. Medil Me Cormick of Illinois, is chairman.
 Practically every state and territo1y was represented either by it's nationai committeeman in person or by proNy.
 National Chairman Will H. Hays ssid party leaders had brought op- timistic reports Of party prospects in| their sections and that these indicat-| ed success for the republicans in theI next presidential election. He addedE that any discussion of presidential candidates at this time was prenla- ture,
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
CONTESTANT ELECTED.
Heads Grocers and Butchers Assn
 Which Has Over 80 Members.

About 50 mem bers of the New Brit- ain Grocers and Butchers assoc1atlon met last evening in the Chamber o1 Commerce rooms for their annual meeting and election of officers. Pres ident William Cowlishaw presided One of the most interesting meetings of the year was held and many ques- tions of importance to the merchants were brought up and discussed. The membership committee reported many new members, who were formally elected, bringing the total member shin of the association to over S0 Plans were made for the coming year and 8 social evening will be hefd. in February. a.
 The following officers were elected; President William Cowiishaw; first vice president. Charles Miller; second vice-president, O. J. Selander; record ing secretary, M. r. Doherty; financial secretary, Joseph Volek; treasurer, 0. J. Scripture.
 Much interest was displayed yester- day morning at 10:30 o'clock when the auto repair men and accessory men met to discuss the matter of uniform hours. After agreeing upon sched- ule. matters of interest were discussed and 8 lengthy meeting was held.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
SCHOOL RECEPTION TONlGHI.
Sophomorcs Will Entertain Fresl1
 man Glass at Dance Tonight.

The class of 1922 at the New Bri- tain High school will be formally welcomed into the school by the class of 1921 this evening with a freshman reception in rhe school gymnasium. The reception is an annual event, and is the one big social event in the life of both classes during the year. It has been held on Thanksgiving Eve in the past, but conditions this year made a change necessary.
 The reception will open with a minstrel show in the auditorium at 7:45. The performance will be given by a minstrel troupe hired by the. entertainment committee and will be of high order. Following the enter tainment, the meeting will adjourn to the gymnasium, and dancing will be enjoyed until Il o'clock. As the classes have been growing each year, it has been found necessary this year to limit the reception to those of the two lower classes and a few friends. President Louis Chapman of the sophomore class is in charge of the reception.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
ANTI WILSON PROPAGANDA
Former Harvard Professor Claims British Oppose Presidents League of Nations Plans by Organized ProDagandiStS.

Washington, Jan. 1o.-Edmund von Mach, former Harvard instructor, testifying today before the senate committee Investigating German propaganda to deny pro-German activities, asserted that the British government had started a propaganda against President Wilson's advocacy of a league, of nations.
 "A definite campaign is on foot to Keep the president from keeping the word he had pledged that war must be Impossible and that nations must be just,''> he said. Tt is not the English people, but. the English gov ernment that is behind the move ment''
 Von Mach declared British secret service agents were ready to @strangle him. for his attitude against British propaganda.
 . Von Mach also told of refusing in November 1914, to prepare for Every body's Magazine an indictment of the British in the war which he had been told he could make ''as harsh and as bitter" as he desired.
 The witness produced a letter signed by Garet Garrett, ad editor of the magazine, saying 1t desired to try the experiment. of publishing an indictment of Great Britain and ex- plaining that it should be written out of the deep of German feeling, providing only it is done by someone like yourself
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
WAVES TXTRADITION.
Man Arrested In Bloomfield As Mur
 derer Going Back to Concord.

Hartford, Jan. 10.--JOSepn Cham berIain, arrested in Bloomfield late Thursday afternoon by Detective Ser geant Andrew J. Williams of this city, assisted by Constable William y Francis of Bloomfield and a special deputy sheriff from the office of the attorney general in Concord, x. H., charged with the murder of Dennis ]. Clifford at Hooksett in that state on October 12. 1918. waived extradition and was taken back to Concord to- day.
 Chamberlain, who is 4S years Of age, had been sought by New Hamp- shire authorities for six weeks He was located on the farm of w B. Willoughby.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
CITY ITEMS


Reduction sale shoes at Long s. advt.
 Mrs. John H. Cooper, wife of Cor poratioa Counsel J. H. Cooper, has returned from New York, where she has been for the past few weeks She had an attack of influenza recently and after recovering went on a visit to the metropolis, She has remained since and is now fully recovered.
 Dance Saturday night. Holmes and Hoffman's haI, 1:3o.-AdVt.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Cotter Of Tal- colt street are rejoicing on the birth of son.
 The Boy Scouts of St Joseph's S parish will meet in the parish hall at 7:30 o'clock this ever Ing.
 William Powers and John Gaf1ney have accepted positions at the Amer ican Hardware cooperative store on Washington street
 Mrs. Stanley Parker and Miss Georgie Parker left today for Pine hurst, N. c.
 Officers will be elected after which there will be carpet bowling, at the meeting of New Britain Council, F. B. L., tonight"
 Thomas Heslin, former member of the police department, has en- tered +h eempIoy of the Connecticut company as a motorman. Irving F. Ellis of the L. $. $. Nt- aeara. recently returned to Charles town. s. C., from foreign service, IS spending 10 days furlough at ms home on Fairview street.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
SMITH COLLEGE CHIMES.
Presented As Memorial to Miss Dor thea Garlic of Columbus, Ohio.

Northampton. Mass, Jan. 10.-- Presentation of a set of chimes to Smith college was announced today by President William A. Nelson. The chimes will be installed in the tower of the college hall as a, mem orial to Miss Do'rthea Garlic of Columbus, 3 member of the freshman class who died last October, a victim of the in f1uenza epidemic.
 President Nelson said that in ac- cordance with the wish of the young woman's parents the chimes would be used to summon the students on oc- casions of relaxation and enjoyment.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10

triple tie for second place hayinea made 1t necessary to raise the numberS of prizes to four instead of two as is' usually given. At the close of the games it was found on count that Welch had a score of 22, and the next highest number, IT, was held by John Whalen, George O'Meara, Mart McNamara and Daniel Carroll. The tie was played off a tad Carroll was put out of the running. An effort is being made to arrange a match game between WeIch and Frank Bass, both of whom claim the championship of the rooms
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
Charles Cunning.

Charles Cunning. aged 39 years, died last evening at the homo of his parents, MT. and Mrs Matthew Gun ming, of 12 Seymour street. Besides his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Lyman and Mrs John Madigan, and two brothers, Patrick and Joseph Cunning, survive. The funeral will be held at 9:45 o'clock tomorrow morn ing at St. Mary's church.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
Lucy Urban.

The funeral of Lucy Urban was held this morning at 8 o'clock from St. Andrews Lithuanian church. A sol emn high mass of requiem was cele- brated. Rev. Edward V. Grikis, the pastor. was celebrant, Rev. J. Leo Sul- livan was deacon, Rev. Fr. Terbeux was sub deacon, and Edward Gradell was master of ceremonies Interment was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
WEIGH WINS TOURNAMENT.

Martin J. Welch was the winner of the "45" tournament held in the Y. NJ. T. A E. card rooms last night, hav- ing P games to his credit out of a possible 2S. The tournament was the most hotly contested one since the series was started at the rooms, a
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
r7lav Rrcckcnri61ge Sechrest.

Funeral services for the late Clay E. Sechrest were held this afternoon from his homo in this city and inter ment was in the Plainville cemetery Mir. Sechrest, who was d weI-l1nown tradesrnan. died at his home Wednes- day. His father-in-law, William Iamb. passed away this morning. making the third death in the family in but a few days more than a month
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
Financial
STOCK DROPS
 70 POINTS TODAY
Yesterdays Feature Begins Sen- SatiOnal DeeCliDe in Final Hour

Wall Street, close.--A 70 point de- cline in today's prices for Texas land shares to 250 was the only notable feature of the final hour. The closing was heavy. Sales approximated 4b0.- 900 shares.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, mem bers of the New York Stock Ex- change.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
Iiucy Urban.

The funeral of Lucy Urban was held at o'clock this morning in Sr. Andrews Lithuanian church. Rev. Edward Y. Grikis off1ciated at the mass Burial was in the new Cath ollie church.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
AGAINST EBERT GOVERNMENT

Copenhagen. Jan. 10.--The immedi- ate removal of the Ebert government is demanded of the soldiers and work mems councils of Germany in 2, reso- lution adopted at Leipsic by the Great Soldiers and Workmens Council, ac- cording to a telegram reaching here from that city
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
James Ie Bay.

The funeral of James Le Bay, was held at o'clock this morning at the church of St. John the Evangelist Rev John J. Fitzgerald off1ciated at a requiem high mass. The bearers were Frank, Joseph and Daniel Le Bay, Harold Dunn and William Lon eraga. James McGrath and Eugene Sheehan were flower bearers. Burial was in the new Catholic cem etery.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
Mrs. Frank Reed.

Mrs May Reed, wife Of Frank Reed, died yesterday afternon in a. New London hospital She was 26 years of age, and former resident Of this city Besides her husband two brothers survive her. Mrs. Edward r. Dobson of 699 Stanley street, is an
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
James Moran.

James Moran. a, former resident of this city, died today in Thompsonville. He leaves 8 sister, Mrs. NJ. E. Hannon of 174 Maple street. The body will be brought to this city for burial.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
NO FARE INCREASE.

New York, Jan. 10.-The city board of estimate today denied the request of the Interboroughs Rapid Transit Co, for an increase in the fare charged on elevated and subway lines from five cents to eight. The board also denied the request of the New York Railways co. for an increase of the surface lines from five to eight cents and three cents for a transfer
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
Mrs. Katie kupcr.

Mrs. Katie Kuper, widow of the late Charles Kuper, died today at her home. 16g Lnwood street. She was In her 65th year. She is survived by three sons, Charles F., William H. and Robert F.. Kuper.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
HOUSE NAVAI COMMITTEE
 rAyORS 25O,0OO NAVY PLAN

Washington, Jan. 1o,-A temporary naval force of 325,000 enlisted men for the year beginning next July was decided on today by the, house naval subcommittee in beginning the work of framing the naval appropriation bill This force is 25,ooo less than was recommended by Secretary Daniels
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10

aunt Of the deceased. The funeral will be held tomorrow. and the body will be brought to this city on the train arriving at the depot shortly aft CT 3 o'clock. Burial will bo in the new Catholic eeTne terF.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
FRENCH SENATOR KILLED.

Paris, Jan. 10 CHavas. )-Tugene Fagot, member of the French senate from the Ardennes, was accidentally killed Thursday In an automobile Tn Chalmons-sur- Marne. He was born in T25S
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
AMERICAN ENVOYS
 CHAFE AT DELAYS
' fCortinued from Ftrs Fnse ]

Powers will have one delegate. Neu- trals will be represented when their special interests are taken up. The number of delegates to be apportioned to Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey will be decided later.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Eliza beth Martin

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mar tin will be held at o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Mary's church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
PARK
OVERSEAS REVUE COMING,

An innovation in theatrical enter tainments Is scheduled for the Park theatre for four days beginning Sun day and closing Wednesday, It is called q Heroes Show with 30 vet erans of the great war. These brave lads have all been cited for gallantry under fire and represent both the army and navy. They were all favor ties on the American stage before the war and are now returning to their chosen profession. Their show con- sists of q spectacular reproduction of '"The Battle of Chateau Thierry'' in one scene, in which is shown the actual happenings of true war, with it's dramatic. humorous and thrilling incidents
 Then they show the sunshine home Of the doughbOy a Salvation Army rest camp" with Sal dishing out real doughnuts and coffee and spreading good cheer with her songs and stories In addition to these spectacular scenes there is also presented a df- versifted program of speciaIties from scrobatic stunts to recita ations with instrumental numbers songs and dances
 There are many prominent heroes listed among these men including Lieut.. Jack Munroe one of the few survivors of the famous Princess Pats, who will be recalled as the heavyweight champion of some years ago. Also there is Sergt. Frank Wade, r fIrsL Division of the American EXpe- dItionary Forces, who has been twice cited by the French government Corporal Frank Sears, Second Divis- ion of American Expeditionarv Forces, decorated with the Legion of Honor by the French government and the CroiN de Guerre. Private Al Barker, Fifth Marines. 49th Com pany decorated with the Legion of Honor at the battle of Chateau Thierry.
 These boys and their associates are coming to the Park from tremendous success at the Knickerboclzer theatre
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21

light-it was the stain of blood, and my hands were also reddened by it. In that first instant of horror I hurled the weapon out through the open port into the sea. Blood! There had been murder committed on board, and the fellow I had struck down was seeking refuge, endeavoring to find conceal ment following his crime. Ay, but what about the light in the cabin? Il had been extinguished after the flee ing fugitive haI entered DOrothy's stateroom. Did this mean that the slayer had an accomplice? If so, then the killing was not the result of a mere personal quarrel amidships, or in the forecastIe, but the result of some conspiracy. I thought of San chez, and of Estada's plan to obtain control of the Ship. Could this be it's culIpination? And was the Spaniard already lying dead in his cabin?
 Nothing came of my thought-only confusion; nor did l dare investigate for fear of becoming more deeply in volved in the tragedy. No, there was nothing to be done; my safety, and the safety of the girl depended on our apparent ignorance of what had oc- cured. Convincing myself of this, 1 washed the blood stains from my hands and lay down in the bunk fully dressed to await my calA
 TContinued Tomor1bw.1
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
IN PROBATE COURT.

John Rourick and c. ". Randolph, appraisers in the estate of Herman Bogep who died in this city on Jan. 20, filed an inventory of the estate with Probate Judge Paul Miller to- day, showing the deceased had real and personal property valued at S13,- 905.49, a part of which is mortgaged real estate.
 Vera Bogen, the widow is adminis- tratrix, who with five children, one of whom is in France with the Amer ican army, are the heirs a law.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
GETS NEW APPOINTMENT.

Portland, Oregon, March 21- Brigadier General Brice P Disque. who was discharged from the army aircraft bureau during the war, has been appointed chairman of the ex- port and import branch of the Amer ican International Corporation, with headquarters at New York, 1t was announced here today. General D!sque said his work will have to do with the promotion of foreign trade relations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
CHAPTER XVII.
kF7-
A Murder on Board.

To be certain of free space extend ed one hand and my fingers came into unexpected contact with the back of a chair. Without moving my body l grasped this welcome weapon of de- fense and swung 1t above my head. Whoever the invader creeping upon us might prove to be, he was certain Iy an enemy, actuated by some foul purpose, and no doubt armed. To strike him down as quickly and silent Iy as possible was therefore the plain duty of the moment. I had no other thought.
 The slowness with which he groped his way forward indicated unfamiliar ity with the apartment, although his direct advance proclaimed some spe-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
POSTPONE MEETING.

Because of a parade in New York which might absent a number from the Chamber of Commerce's class in foreign trade, the lecture scheduled for Tuesday night, March 25, in the Common Council chamber at City HadI, has been postponed until Tues day night, April 1, at 7:30 P. M.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21

in Philadelphia Majestic theatre, Providence. and many other leading cities. It is an opportunity that one hardly appreciates until they witness the performance of these brave and glorious youths and their remarkable entertainment No greater patriotic demonstration has ever been seen here as will take place at the Park theatre next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
VOL vES OF
 THE SEA

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