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New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
TO EXAMINE ENUNIERATORS

The applicants for the positions as census enumerators will be examined aext week at a date to be announced iater. The date for the applications so be handed in has been extended for few days so that those particu- larly from outlying districts, may be received. The examination next week F1ll embrace the proper filling out of the forms and other details necessary 70 be a full fedged enumerator. It S Che plan of T. J. Smith, the cen Ius supervisor to have examinations m the post offices of the various towns In his district to avoid the appIi- rants from having to travel to New Britain for the exams. A large num- OFT of applications are coming in
 SaSly, but MT. Smith is anxious to aave all who are intending to apply 10 do so at once so that the date of .he examination may be set
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
FINANCIAL
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 10:30 d. m.--Oils were buoyant at the excited opening of to- days s stock market, leaders of that division making new high records Texas Co. was the chief feature, its first quotation of 313 representing an overnight gain of 6 points. Within the first half hour an advance of ? to points was made by Mexican and Pan American petroleumS, General Motors, Baldwin and American loco- motives and retail stores. SteeIS were 1 to l 1-2 points higher and leather food and shipping issues averaged some gains. Rails and metals were un- certain.
 Wall Street, Noon.-The trading of the first hour continued to be dom mated by oils and motors. although selling, presumably for profits, caused extreme reactions of ? to points in these groups. Realizing sales were also noted in equipments and steels but these shares came forward again at noon. II. $. Steel gained 1 1-2 points, independent shares of the same class rising 1 to 3 points. Ship pings yielded to moderate pressure, but strengthened on buying of At- lantiC Gulf and American ship and commerce. Food, leather, tobacco and paper issues held or extended their gains for the most part. Call money opened at per cent.
 Wall Street, 1:3O D. m.-Many ad- dltlons to early gains were made at md d-day especially among Steels, equipments and oils. Baldwin in creased it's lead to points and Cruci- Dle asserted some of it's former prom lnence, rising 13 points. Sears, Roe puck featured the high grade special ties, advancing 1 points,
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
JAPANESE STEAMER GROUNDED
Boat Rights Itself, However, and
 Continues to san Francisco.

san Francisco, oct. 22.-The pas senger liner Nippon Maru, of the Toyo Risen kaisha line, Wen1 aground in d thick fog at Point Pedro. 19 miles south of san Francisco at 7:24 o'clock today, ac- cording to the marine department of the Chamber of Commerce. Tugs have been sent from here. The Nippon Maru is inbound from the Ear East.
 The Japanese steamer later re- ported to the government radio station that she had tlOated herself without damage and was proceeding to San Francisco.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
STRIKE SITUATION IN BRAZIL

Santos Brazil, Oct. 22.-The strike situation here gives promise of speedy improvement. The dock serv- again and there is expectation that the general strike will end tomorrow with the newspaper re-appearing and the railways street cars and motor buses again in operation. The strike of the Santos city company's em- ployes however is continuing because of the refusal of the company to take back a ma jorty of the workers. No disorders have been reported.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
Frank Lawrence.

Frank Lawrence, for about 10 years caretakcr at Shuttle Mea dow Lake, died at the New Britain Gen erai hospital at 2:30 o'clock this morning. He was a member of the Order of Moose and Sons of St. George. He was 4S years old and leaves 8 wife, a son, Harold A., three daughters, Alice G., Ethel M., and Isabel F. The funeral will be at the Peoples church at 3 D. m Friday. and burial will be in Fairview ceme- terV
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22

Before the recess Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor declared that a motion by John SparGo of the public, group, that the conference give the president "a solemn pledge binding every group and individual that hot hing would be left undone" to solve the problems before the body, would be most un- fortunate. The motion, which had been seconded by Harry A. Wheeler chairman of the capital group, was withdrawn,
 As they left the conference hall, the labor delegates expressed their indignation over MT. Spargo's mo- tion.
 Do you think we are going to stay hGre to be crucifed from day to day?'' demanded Frank Morrison, secretary Df the American Federation of Labor.
 Asks Reading of Letter.
 At a conference before the general session this morning the labor group requested Chairman Lane to read the presidents letter. MT. Lane did not desire to read 1t to a single group and consequently gave it to the full conference.
 MT. Lane and others in the con ference said opposition of the labol group to MT. Spargo's resolution was based on the desire of some indi- Cidual members of the labor dele gates to be at liberty to withdraw from the conference if they desired It was said should any of them withdraw new delegates probably would be ap- pointed and the labor group remain Tn the conference.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
ALFONXO AT VERDUN.
spanish Ruler Puts a Wreath Upon Defenders Monument.

Paris. Oct. 22.-King Alfonzo. wearing the uniform of a Spanish infantry general, left Paris for Verdun on board a special train at 11:42 o'clock last night. The Spanish sov- ereign took with him a magnificent wreath of natural flowers, bound with ribbon upon which the king had in- scribed in gold letters:
 "Fhe King of Spain to the defenders of Nerdun who fell for the greatness of their country" .'#
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
Brings Up Monroe Doctrine.

5-The United States will not sub init to arbitration or inquiry by the assembly or by the council of the league of nations provided for in said treaty of peace any question which in the Judgme ent of the United States de- ponds upon or relates to it's long es- labl1shed policy commonly known as the Monroe doctrine; said doctrine is to be interpreted by the United States alone and is hereby declared to be wholly outside the jurisdiction of said league of nations and entirely unaf- fected by any provision contained in the said treaty of peace with Germany.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
PERSONALS

Edward King of the Stanley Rule ,& Level Co. left yesterday for an eX- tended business trip through the west. Mr. McHuGh of the same company left today for the south on d business trip.
 Mrs. William Booth of Forest street is spending a few days in New York.
 II. T. Holm of the Central Y. M. C. A. committee is visiting at the To- cal association. MT. and Mrs. Frank Johnston of West Main street are at Atlantic City.
 Mrs. May Candee and Mrs. Eliza beth Candee of ManliuS, N. I., are the guests of Mrs. B. B. Bassette of EmmOnS Place.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
MILITARY EXPERTS WILL
 MAKE REPORT TUURSDA1

Paris, Oct. 22 (HayasD D--M ilitary experts who were assigned by the peace conference to examine queS- tions relative to final ratification Of the treaty of peace with Germany will submit their report tomorrow, accord ing to the Petit Parisien. Marshal Foch was in charge of the examina- tion of the manner In which the clauses of the armistice were fulfilled by Germany.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
LUTHER LEAGIE MEETING.

A committee has been named to arrange for the next meeting of thc Luther league to be held in the SWed- ish Lutheran church tomorrow eve ming. The committee consists of the Misses Mamie, Esther and AStrid An derson, Ava BengstOn, Anna Borg, Anna Anderson and llelga Berlin. Re treatments will be served.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs. Bella Hunt.

Mrs, Bella Hunt, aged 26 years, wife of Ernest Hunt of Beacon Falls, died this morning at the New Britain Gen. cral hospital, where she was admitted October 15. Besides her husband she leaves a father and brother of S30 Stanley street. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
Patterson HJiIIc1.

Patterson Miller, 71 years old, died this morning at the Town Home He was q native of England and was married The funeral will be held Thursday at o'clock from the Err win Mortuary chapel. Burial at Fair view cemetery. Rev. Maier will off, Ciate.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
George WVpSI<nk

George Wyeskn<. the five months old son of George Wyesknk, of 25O Washington street, died last night The funeral was held this afternoon and the burial was in the new Cath ollie cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
WILSON'S PLEA TO
 CONFERENCE READ
(Continued from First Page)

and the men who manage American industry are so set upon divergent paths that all effort at cooperation is doomed to failure.
 RenewS His Appeal.
 II knew my appeal with full ap- plGhension of the almost incom- parable importance of your tasks to this and no other peoples and with full faith in the high patriotism and good faith of each other that you push your task to d happy con- cluSion.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
Charles \SaI

The funeral of Charles Asal will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Peters church. A high mass Of requiem will be sung and the bur ial will be in the new Catholic cem- eterN.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
ADMINISTRATION > LEADERS FAIL !
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either to arbitration or the Considera- tion of the council or the assembly of the league of nations, or any agency thereof or to the decision or recOm- MendatiOn of any other power
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22

Sonora Gabriela Sanches ue NnIdcs the daughter of the Chilean minister to the United States, Spain, Italy and England, has just landed in New oyrll for an extended visit in this count,v
 It is anticipated that the sonora will spend much of the coming social seq son in Washington,
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22

HARTFORD STOCKS.

Quotationse furnished by Goodwin, Beach X Co.,, T. F. Lee, local manager
 October 22
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
Mrs. Sbipnlau Fox,

The funeral of Mrs. Shipman Fox will be held on Thursday, October 23 at 1 o'clock. at the home of her niece Mrs. Edwin Hitchcock of Maple Mill. The burial service will be read at Essex at four o'clock Tel. 162o-2-Any Hour, Day or Night
 TAIfRANT 4& HAFF'EY,
 UNDERTAKERS
 B Myrtle Street. Lady Attendant-Free Use of Chanel
 East End Office:
 Orders Taken For Upholsterine. 153 JUBILEE ST., TED. 778-12
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
l4iit and Indemnity InS.
Companies.
Hid X Conn w R K

Aetna C1s X Surety. Aetna Life Conn Gen Life .73O
 Rights 270 lift steam Boiler ..... Travellers .S30
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
Public Utilities.

Hid City Gas It Co pfd Hid City Gas It Co com Hfd Elec It Co ..... ,
 Rights Nor Con It x Pr co pfd Nor Con It & Pr Co com So New Eng Tel ..... 1 Thm psnVille Wtr Co pfd ThmpSnVille Wtr Co com
New Britain herald., 1919-10-22
WOODROW WILSON," GOmpcrS Is Indignant.

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The Washington herald., 1919-06-08

CONTINUED IN COLUMN SIX.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08

For u long time Il has been ru-
n1ored hat Hery ~ ottsns wiz
build a fishing pier In the North
wildwood section This runaor will
soon be q reality. 50 sayeth ottens.
On Monday evening a special meet
ing Of the Board OF Trade was held In
the high school auditorium. The Oh
jeet Of the meeting was 70 aiseaxs
means OF travel between this resort
and Cape May Courthouse. as the
main seashore road has been COM
pletely closed between these pointS
Delegates from Middle township were
present Ms were many county officials,
John w. Young and Otto Kooneke.
representing the county frecholders,
were present and promised active sup
port and cooperation Carl Hildreth.
clerk Of the county, presented this
resolution which was passed unani-
mously: Resolved. That the wildwood
Board OF Trade requests the county
board OF freeholders to take some &C
ton to the end that a road be pro-
vided for the natives. along the line
OF road that is being rebuilt from
sallie Marshalrs crossing to Cape
May Courthouse.
a committee Of three. c. A. Norton.
J. y. Wright and I. T. woolson. was
chosen by President Way to appeal
to the freehoiders for action, to give
support to the persons living along
the roadway being rebuilt and to re-
quest the freeholders to chart the de-
tour points with appropriate signs, so
that visitors can md their way to
nc fFnlr1 Cara uTflAu-nad NnTfh
Wildwood (Anglesea) and the Crest
The other Dig happening Of the past
week was the commencement exer-
c!ses. held in the high school audi
tcrium. Wednesday evening.
Leander Croker and Helen Coombs
were the class speakers; Rev. Floyd
w. Ihompkins, OF Holy Trinity
Church. delivered an address to the
graduates The graduating class will
leave here on June 9th for d three-day
trip to Washington. Mrs. Chas. Ross
Kan, Of the Crest, has been selected
as chaperone.
The Board OF Trade opened its in
formation bureau on the boardwalk
Casino Pier. and will continue to keep
II open until late in the fall.
The Civic Club will open a rest room
on the upper end Of the boardwalk,
near the pier. today.
The Victory Chapter. D. A. R.. will
hold a lawn carnival at the home of
Mrs. Frank B. Littelf. 3704 Porter
street. Cleveland Park. Friday evening.
June 13, after pm, or. If rainy, Sat
urday. June Il Joanini. the talented
young magician. will give a perform
snce. There will be a sale of ice
cream. homemade cake and candy.
also a grab bag and music. The pro-
ceeds will be used for patriotic recon-
struction- The matter is in charge of
the ways and means committee, con-
sisting of Mrs. 1. A. Abbott, regent:
Mrs. David D. Caldwell. Mrs. II: h.
Fulton. Mrs T. J. Kemp. Mrs. +. B.
Littell and Mrs. Joseph Stewart. Ad-
mission will be free. and all the Dis
trict daughters are invited to be
present.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
Seaside Resort Neus

Of the purchase Of the Hotel Ostend
BY Mr. William F. Shaw. managing
owner OF the Grand Atlantic, and one
OF the best-known hotel men on the
New Jersey coast The Ostend will
be opened under the direct manage
ment Of Mr.. Shaw.
washington visitors arrived at most
OF the important hotels during the
week
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Manly. Mrs
Margaret Long and Miss ]. c. I.athrop,
capt. and Mrs. Payne. ]. E. Cunning
ham, William S. Hodges and Miss
Hodges. Lewis L Hill. ]. A. Barker
and Mrs. +. NJ. Barker are amonr
washington patrons of the Traymore
Mrs Loren Johnson has arrived at
the Marlborough -Blenheim. II G
schneider. of Washington. is at that
hotel with j. B. Buckley. of Columbu,
James A. Cahill and Miss Dorothy
Cahill are newcomers from Washing
ton Miss Mae Don Leavy is with
Miss T. S. Moran. of Wilmington. at
the Observation-Disclosures. Cant. Ar
thur Cobb is a new arrival. Mai ]
5: Mooney. Mrs Mooney, Mr.. and Mrs.
H s. Miller and Mr.. and Mrs Il.
V. Danson are among Washington na
irons Of the -Blenheim
CONTINUED IN COLUMN Six
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08

This land comprises the north end Of
the reservation on the Mall between
Sixth and severth streets, where tenn
porary buildings Of the War Depart
rrent now stand.
While the drive" will be for the
purpose Of raising ss.0oo.ooo, this will
provide for the cost OF construction
ana for permanent maintenance of
the National Victory Memorial Build
ing. It's affairs will be administered
by the board Of regents Of the Smith
sonian Institution. One million dol
lars has been subscribed for the struc.
ture. and Mrs. Dimock has received
assurance that the remaining 5000. 900
can be raised within q period OF q
week.
Building By and for the People.
"I want the National Victory Build
ing to be typical Of the spirit that won
the world war;" she said. 'T want TO
have It written In the pages Of Ameri-
can history that this building was put
up by and for all the people Of the
United States. / should like to have
school children subscribe pennies,
young people in colleges dimes and
quarters! and should like to see the
grown-ups give just what they can af-
ford. And in the National Victory Me-
mortal Building there will be a record
containing the name and address of
every subscriber to the National VIC
tory Memorial Fund. Tbs we will
have a building unicle In American
history-a structure that typifes the
one for all and all for one spirit Of
our republic.
Societies in Every Hamlet.
I'VE realize that a great deal Of
work is ahead OF US In raising the
funds for this structure along the
lines that we laid down. in building
1t. and in maintaining 1t as a monu-
ment to our soldiers, sailors and Ma
rines. We are prepared to carry on
this work. Here is our plan OF cam
paign: In every State. city and town
during the week Of the drive our
authorized workers will carry creden-
tials and set about raising funds for
the ,Nstional Victory Memorial Build
ing. These workers will be controlled
partly by the national committee OF
governors of the States of the Union.
They will also be under the jurtsdic-
ton of a committee composed of may
ors of the various cities and towns
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08

Receipts are to be gwen for all con-
trtbutions. and the funds are to be
turned over 70 Charles ]. Bell. presi-
dent OF the American Security ana
Trust Company. OF Washington. de-
sire TO give warning to the public that
any person who solicits funds for the
National Victory Memorial BUILDING
and is unable TO present credentials
from the George Washington Memo
rial Association Is an importer and
should be dealt with accordingly"
President Indorses Project.
On the advisory council of the George
Washinston Memorial Association are
Elihu Root. DR.. William welch. Gen.
Horace Porter. DR.. Charles d. WAL
cott. William H. Taft. DR.. Ira Remson.
Prof. airheld Osborn. DR.. Charles
W. Dabney. Charles J. Bell, DR.. John
A. wyeth. DR.. Thomas Nelson Page,
and Henry Cabot Lodge. President
Wilson has given his unqualified en-
dorsement to the project. as have
members Of his. Cabinet and prominent
men and women throughout the coun-
try.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08

which they state that the country
needs a structure of this kind for ma
tional gatherings, and also as the re-
pository for relics of the war in
which this country has taken part
The National. Victory Memorial Build
ing will be a tribute from the people
the United States to the soldiers, SAIL
ors and Marines who helped win the
world war. 1t will link together the
spirit of II and &c.
While the structure will have a tre-
mendous sentimental appeal to all
Americans, il will. at the same time.
be of great practical worth. contain
ing a convention hall seating more
than 1000 persons. banquet hall with
a capacity of 600. and various smaller
halls for the use OF patriotic organizs-
tions. 1t will serve as the center for
all nationwide gatherings.
Congress Gave Site.
The site for the National Victory
Memorial Building already has been
chosen. 1t will be erected On ground
granted to the George Washington
Memorial Association by Congress.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
States Want National
Memorial Hall in d. C..

Enthusiasm all over the United
States is being shown in the announce
ment recently made by the George
Washington Memorial Association that
a big drive will be startea during
the week beginning June %. for a
$l0.O0o.o00 National Victory Memorial
Building to be erected in Washing
ton.
Hundreds of kilograms have been
received at the Offices of the George
Washington Memorial Association. of
which Mrs. Henry F. Dimock is presi-
dent, pledging support for the project.
Governors of every State have wired
that they will use every means in their
power to make the proposed structure
reality. The chief executives of the
various States have been placed on a
National Committee of Governors of
the George Washington Memorial AS
sociation.
Country Needs Structure.
In becoming members Of this COM
mittee. the governors have sent tele-
grams to the offices of the association
in the Southern Building here, in
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
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tracttve by a nne orchestral organ.
was heavily patronized and thor
ouEhly enjoyed by the many on
lockers II occupies the space At
the corner. where the walk turns
southward opposite Bakers & Hunts
Theaters on the site where for
years the japanese auction store
stood
The sailors and soldiers took
: keen delight proving their mark
!, manship at the shooting gallery:
!. many OF these rife experts picked
on an entire string of ducks as
/. they glided through the tank OF
water. The merry-go-round on the
, ocean end OF the block. elaborately
and brilliantly illuminated with
LEO lights. was a haven Of Joy for
-he kiddies. The hfty-four animals.
thirty-six of which are jumpers.
were in use the entire time of
operation.
: This great centre Of attraction
with its elaborate Roman arch gate
way and its 5000 electric lights.
aIlures one to it There is no won
der IL was the center of enjoyment
for visitors over the holidays and
IL is bound to be the entire season
Local yachtsmen and fishermen
are planning a festival OF sport for
the summer visitors, the nature OF
these treats for the present with
held. because surprises are best en-
joyed. when divulged Immediately
preceding their occurrence
The wildwood Crest Yacht and
Automobile Club. among the lead
nj a
enjoyable sport of the surprise va
riety, has a number of things un-
der way that will assure a harvest
of fun to its membership and
friends. Recently II held an cleo
tion of oficers in the Casino Pier
with the following result: Thos.
Garmon. jr.. Of Philadelphia. assis-
tant cashier of the Federal Reserve
Bank. was elected commodore.
VIM Grifith. vice commodore; VIM.
s. Darnell. an attorney of Camden.
rear commodore; Postmaster Geo.
n. Smith, of Wildwood. treasurer.
The following members were elect
ed trustees for three years; Geo.
y. Smith. Thos. Garmon and c. L.
Turner Trustees for two years:
N. d. Swisher. ex-senator P. p.
Baker. mayor of the Crest. and
VIM Griffith Trustees for one
year: j. Fithian Tatem. solicitor OF
n. Wildwood: VIM. 8. Darnei and
Ralph Whitley.
The Wildwood Yacht Club will
also elect new officers for the COM
ing year. Henry H Ottens, one of
its most active members, declares
there will be something doing at
this club all this summer. The
snapper dinner and card parties
given here are popular and always
well attended.
Among the fishermen great times
are looked for at the Great Pier
the membership increasing because
the fishing is good at this pier and
because there is always q dozen or
a score of expert fishermen on the
job to advise the novice in the
sport
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
SEASIDE RESORT NEWS.
CONTINUED FROM coLuAlN TWO.

Hb rlsoM COLUMN Two.
Miss Burt Is with Washington friends
at the St Charles. Miss Elizabeth
Nolan. Miss Erna Fern Heft and Miss
Ann Mcclintock arrived at the Grand
Auanuc from Washington. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard J. Taggart. E. II. John
son and Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Striker
are Washington patrons of the Grand
Atlantic.
Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Bailey arrived
at the Arlington from Washington. C.
w. Middleman is a Washington visi-
tor at the Edison. Mr. and Mrs.
George J. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. z. S
Shipp. Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Moore, n.
j.. Shacklett and William II. Howiin
arrived at the Alamac from wash
ington.
w. A. Kpbey. T. E. Ribbey and
Randolph c. Shaw are among the
vacationists at the Kentucky. Mrs.
a. 7. Mason and B. z. Mason. p. n.
Roach and W. L Long are at the
kentucky from Washington Mrs. c.
Y. Hearst is entertaining Mrs. R. E.