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New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
CHEAP WHISKEY KILLS TWO.
Wood Alcohol Cases in the Bronx to
 Be Investigated.

New York, Aug. 16.-Following the death of two men and the serious illness of a third from wood alcohol poisoning at the Fordham hospital yesterday, District Attorney Francis Martin has ordered an investigation into the illicit selling of Whlskey by local dealers in the Bronx.
 Two of the victims, Alex Schver- yisky, of 1706 Washington avenue, and Frank Gollaski, of the same ad- dress, attended a dinner at their home at which some whislkey was brought in and drunk Schvervisky collapsed soon after the meal and died at the hospital shortly afterward; GollaslSy walked away from the house, but col lapsed at the corner of Fremont and Third avenues and is now in a serious condition in the same hospital.
 At about the same time, Isaac Peters, 76, of 1717 Fulton avenue, died in Fordh ham hospital, and an autopsy disclosed that both he and Schvervisky had died of alcohol poisoning District Attorney Martin believes that all three men were poisoned by cheap whiskey bought in the neighborhood and he will try to convict the person or persons imp'1- cated in the sale.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
SHAH TO VISIT EUROPE
Proposed Visit of Head of Persian Government Causes Much Com nlent in French Political Circles.

Paris Aug, 16. - Announcement that the Shah of Persia would visit Europe with circumstances relatives to his trip which have recently come to light, is causing much comment in the French political press circles criticism predominating. The Echo de Paris says: gp s
 Great Britain has just imposed upon Persia veritable pfotectorate. It is an important step on the course which the London cabinet has been following for the last five years and it is hoped the expansion of British influence in that region dsA not mean the effacement of France. N%SS sF
 Attention is drawn to the Tact shat
 the Anglo Persian treaty Was cluded without being submlttes9sx1 the league of nations.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
MAY GIVE CONCERT.

Tentative plans are under way for big musical concert to be held in this city early in the fall. The or gariizatio interested are the Arpi Sextette, of this city; the Apollo Sex tette, of New Haven, and the Norden Choral club, of Bridgeport. It is planned to hold one concert in each of the three cities. A meeting of the executive committee will be held on August 24 to discuss plans. John A. Erickson, of this city, is chairman of the committed; Carl Brandt. of New Haven, Is secretary, and l.. Lung stedt, of Bridgeport, is treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
POET ACCUSES EX-FIANCEE,
Says She Is Married and He Wants
 His Presents Back.

New York, Aug. 16.-A1leging that he was lured into making a proposal of marriage by a woman who already had a husband, and that he, while under the spell of her pretended af- lection, gave her money, jewels and household furniture, William Fred erick5 Bowen, of /965 Greene avenue, Brooklyn, yesterday in the Flatbush 1,sllce 1eourt charged Mrs. Ella G. Buck1ey,sf3 years old, of 1193 Rogers avenue, with grand larceny.
 The complainant described himself as a poet, literary student and a waiter. In his complaint he states that the defendant, by manifestations of affection, induced him to propose to her. She accepted, he asserts, and then he gave her a $200 diamond ring, a gold watch and chain valued at $200, household furniture worth S100 and some savings he had in the bank. He later discovered that I,is, charner had a husband. He demand ed his presents back, but she refused. Magistrate Reynolds paroled the de- fendant pending a hearing next Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
ASK FORMER EMPEROR
 TO REGAIN CONTROL
Erstwhile King of Austria Reluctant to Consent to 1Hl<e Active Part in
 E. Austrian Affairs.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Dignitaries of the former Austrian regime have reiterat- ed thesr requests that former Emperor Charles assume an active part in Austrian affairs according to a dis patch received here from Zurich. It is saJd the former monarch %was sounded on the subject before Arch dnke( Joseph seized control at Buda- pest.f
 THe last discussion is reported to haw been quite long, enissaries at tendpting to shaw the erstwhile en1- 'feror and king that the archduke' s of power in Hungary made his chances brighter, but he was reluctant to consent and no decision was reached. After the conference had lasted for three hours, former Empress zita, who was present, final ly said:
 "I have had enough talking, gen. t1emen. Hofburg was hell for us. We have done our duty to the end, and we have st ffered enol gn. To return is, an impossibility."
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
COMMITTEES TO MEET
Will Discuss Progress of Plans For
 Old Home Week jCelcbra- finn

The committees in charge of the Old Home Week celebration announce that the plans are nearing comple- ton and the program will be com pleted shortly. The fireworks com mittee will hold a. meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at which time representatives of the Paine Fire works company, of New York, will present a program which is said will be the best ever offered the city. $ The general committee of the Old Home Week celebration and Welcome Home parade will hold a meeting at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon. Sub-com- mittees will present various estimates made during the past two weeks. The progress made in having the program arranged will also be submitted Tues day at o'clock the automobile com mittee hold hold it's meeting at the office of A. P. Marsh, chairman of the committee.
 There will also be a meeting Tues day of the Merchants committee, which is making preparations for the Merchants Day, which is to be held September IS.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
SUE CARAVAN FOR TYPHOID.
Hamilton County Residents Ask for
 $125,0 900 Epidemic Damages.

Troy, N. r., Aug. 16.ZSeven suits for damages aggregating s12o,ooo have been brought against Francis P. Garvan and his wife, Mrs. Ma bel Garvan. of New York, daughter of Mrs. Anthony M. Brady, of Albany, by residents of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Malone and Plattsburg as a re- suit of the epidemic of typhoid fever among the men employed in the con- struction of Ramp Kill Kare on Rac- quette Lake early in the summer of 1916. MT Garvan now resides in Washington, D. C., having recently been appointed alien property cus- todian.
 The men became ill while engaged in the reconstruction of the old Tim- othy l.. Woodruff camp at Arietta, Hamilton county, between April l, 1916, and July of the same year. There were 129 men employed on the job when the typhoid epidemic started and number of them died including Joseph Demars, of Saranac Lake. 1
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
STRIKE THREATENED ON TRANSIT LINES
(Continued from First Page.)

pany, the striking car men and the committee of business men met last night at 7:30 in the council chambers and after nearly three hours discus sion of the most harmonious nature considering the fact that both parties had been so far apart a few hours previously. The case of the car men was put forward in a way that won praise from the members of the com mittee, who were frank to state both during and following the hearing that they believed the men had been em1nently fair in the matter and had done much to brng about situation that could be easily handled rather than one where a deadlock existed as had been feared might happen in event the two parties got together. In one particular they showed them selves ready to go half way if in no other and that was in withdrawing g their support for the reinstatement of some of the discharged men who had been discharged for "cause". Three of the men they insisted on having taken back, the other cases were dropped. The company on their side came an equal distance and agreed to take the three men back during the 30 day armistice that will ensue be- fore the final demands are made upon the company.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
COST OF LIVING HAS s JUMPEDF8O PER CENT.
Past Five Years Has Seen Unprece- dented RiSeS-PeIcentage Over
 100 Per Cent. for Clothes.

Washington, Aug. 16.--General in- creases of about 80 per cent. in the cost of, living during the period from December, 1914, to June, 1919, were shown in tables made pubic here to- day by the department of labor. The tables were based on Investigations in various representative cities over the country. In every instance greatest increases were recorded in the price of clothing and house furnishings. Food advances were of third importance. Figures for the period December, L917, to June, 1919, show general av- craze increases of about 20 per cent.
 Food and clothing. from Decem Der, 1914, to June, 1919, advanced 157 per cent. in Chicago, 137 per cent. in Bos- ton, 151 per cent. in New York and 135 per cent in Philadelphia
 Smaller increases in such things as housing, fuel and light and miscel- laneous items lowered the general in- creases in general, percentages being Boston 72, New York 59, Philadelphia 76, Chicago "A.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
6O96 OF FRENCH AIR FORCE
 WERE KILLED OR WOUNDEI

Paris, Aug. 16.-French pilots and observers killed and wounded durirs the war aggregated 60 per cent of thd total flying personnel of slightly less than 13,000 men. The percentage of loss was greater than that of any oth- CT branch of the French army.
 Pilots and observers killed at the front numbered 1.940, while l ,451 are missing and are believed to be dead. There were 2,922 pilots and observers wounded at the front, and 1927 killed in flights in the rear of the fighting area.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
END WORK IN ARMENIA.
T.. s. Mandate Commission Completes
 Turkish Investigation.

Constantinople, Aug. 16.-The American commission charged with an investiga ton in Turkey regarding possible mandates has ended it's work so far as the Armenian question is concerned. Turks heard by the com- mission protested orally and in writ ing against the creation pf an nde- pendent Armenian state.
 The commission, 1t was said, will now go to Smyrna and} Adrianople weeks.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
HOOVER LEAVES WARSAW.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Herbert Hoover. chairman of the Interallied Relief Or- ganization, who is visiting Central European capitals with a view to be- coming acquainted with economic conditions, left Warsaw yesterday for Lem berg and Cracow, according to advices received here. He probably will return to Paris within the next week.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
WINS FIRST WAR HONOR.

Paris, Aug. 16.-A medal of public gratitude was awarded yesterday to Francisco de la Barra, former cabinet member and provisional president of Mexico. by President Poincare upon the recommendation of Foreign Min- ister Pichon. Senor de la Barra Is the first Mexican citizen 10 be hon. ored in such manner by any of the allied countries since the Hapji Lash- et the police say.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
TO FIGHT TYPHUS
Two Hundred Army Officers and Men Sent to Poland to Combat Dreaded Disease.

Sent to Poland to Combat Dreaded
 Disease.
 Coblenz, Aug. IA, (By Assocaited Press. 1.-Two hundred American army officers and men, forming part of the sanitary mission being sent to Poland to fight typhus, ~ will travel through Germany by train as soon as equip .ment can be obtained. s The party arr rived here today and planned to con- tinue the journey tomorrow by auto mobile, but the German military au- thorities refused permission for such a large force of uniformed Americans to pass through the German interior in motor cars. The Germans said they feared speculation as to the reasons for the Americans presence might be aroused among the German civilians and that the trip might be unsafe.
 No objection, however, was offered by the Germans to welfare workers crossing Germany in automobiles.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
PROTECTING AMERICANS.
Mexican Commander Reports Hayinj
 Garrisoncd Two Ranches.

Mexico City, Aug. 16.-Genera Fortunato Zuazua, commander of mih itarS. operations in northern Tamauli1 pas, reported yesterday to the war sd61 partment that he had garrisoned thd large American- n-owned ranches ol Chacoy and Canal, and that he had begun determined pursuit of the as1 sailants of an American named Geol Ham of the Chacoy ranch.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

pr. L. E. Dary of Maple Hill and family have returned from York Beach, Maine. @
 pr. Samuel Irving and family of Vine street have returned from Oak Bluffs where they have been spend ing several weeks
 Mrs. R. H. Brent of Pittsburgh, Pa, is visiting her father Dr. Irving of Vine street.
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Fox and fam fly, of East Orange, formerly of this city, Miss Louise Marx and Miss Anna Gravitt will spend the rest of the sea- son at Indian Neck.
 Miss Alice Eean, of Myrtle street and Miss Mae Tyne, of Belvidere, will spend the next two weeks at Atlantic City, N. J.
 A. E. Oquist is spending his vaca- tion at Milford.
 Mrs. Mary F.. Palmer of Milford is the guest of Mrs. George Christ of Harrison street.
 Mrs. N. H. Bishop of Bridgeport is the guest of Mrs. George Corbin of Lexington street.
 Dr. and Mrs M. A. Kinsella and family of Harrison street have re- turned. from New York state.
 Fred Murphy, of Black Rock ave- nue, left today for Indian Neck, where he will join his family. He will re- main there until after Labor Day.
 Mary E. Curtin, assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, left to- day on her annual two weeks vaca- ton.
 Traffic Officer Clarence Lamphere did not report for duty today owing to a severe cold which he has con- tracted.
 F.. w. Pe1ton, president of the , Chamber of Commerce. left today for Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he will spend his annual vacation.
 Mrs. Ozora s. Davis of Chicago IS the guest of Mrs. z A. Traut at her home on Arch street.
 T. H. Ensign of the Berlin Con- struction Co. is spending his vaca- tion at Cape Cod. Daniel M. Collins and family of Sexton street have returned from a two weeks vacation at Norfolk, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
APPRAISERS APPOINTED.
Constable Fred Wrinkle, Trustee-Ac
 tion to Be Taken Monday.

At the recent hearing in the United States district bankruptcy court, given the American Cloth Register company of s9 Main street, which went into bankruptcy recently, Constable Fred Wrinkle was appointed trustee while the following local men were appoint ed appraisers: A. Buel Harold Films and Donald Gaffney, son of Judge Bernard F. Gaffney. The appraisal of the property will take place Mon 6ay
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
Emmsa.ueI 10speI Church.

Franklin -sa4Hare, Milt"n S. Ander- son, pastor. The pastor will speak at 10:45 a. m- Subject, "The Cause and Cure for Baeksliding." Bible school 4l2:15 D. m.; Y. P. meeting D. m. Gods Methods in Dealing With Man" will be the subject at z o'clock A cordial invitation to all
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
MAY USE AUSTRIAN LABOR.

Paris, Aug. 16.-After a conferences at Versailles with Louis Loucheur. French minister of reconstruction, the Austrian labor union delegates. left Paris yesterday for the depart~ ment of Pas de Calais to study, in collaboration with the authorities, the question of using Austrian laborers in the devastated region&
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.

Cards have been received in this city announcing the marriage of Miss Edith Needham, formerly of West Main street, this city, and Ralph Pat terson Carroll on Monday, July IA, in Brooklyn, N. Y. The couple will be at home after this month at 466 Second street, Brooklyn, N Y ..
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
Christian Science Church.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner of West Main street and Park place. Sunday morning service at 1Oi45 o'clock. Subject, Soul Sun day school convenes at 9:45 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at s so. clock. Reading room room 504 Ma tional Bank building, open to the pub lie daily from 12 noon to 5 D. m. ex- cept holidays and Sundays
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
Peoples Church of Christ.

Peoples Church of Christ, Court street, Sunday services 1O:45, morn ing worship sermon by Major w r. Hilton of Hartford; 1915 Bible school; D. m., Young Peoples and evening service combined Church prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:45.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
Church.
 Notices
Methodist Church,

Rev. Henry Meyer, D. D., of New York city, editor of Sunday school Publications of the board of Sunday schools of the Methodist Episcopal church, will preach tomorrow at the Methodist church in this city. Dr. Meyer is a very able speaker and will be helpful to all who hear him.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

Halifax, N. S.. Aug. 16.-Ela F oral | preparations for the recentlvn of tKl Prince of Wales, who is expected fV reach here on board the cruise| Dragon tomorrow were completed to day. The official greetings of the ait and province will not be extendel until Monday but 1t is believed tn royal visitor will come ashore to vies nearby places of interest on Sunda, afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
WANTS TOBACCO MONOPOLY

Paris, Aug. 16, (Havas )-An Amer ican capitalist, the newspapers say has offered to give the French govern ment an annual royalty of 100000 900 francs for the tobacco monopoly. Although this offer was 2,OOO,Oce francs above the returns to the gov ernment from the monopoly, the min- istry of finance refused it.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
CITY ITEMS.

Smith Bus. school opens Sept. ?. --advt.
 c. R. Starr will leave Monday for a three weeks vacation at Newport, Vermont.
 The Arpi sextet and families will enjoy an outing at Lake Pocotapaug tomorrow.
 Smith Bus. school opens Sept 2. -adyt.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
,nELEGATES TO CONyENTIoN.

At the meeting of VailSyria lodge, O. of ", last evening, the following delegates were elected to the state convention in New London, August 30: Mrs. John Ecklund, Mrs. Charles Rergendahl, Mrs. Carl Carlson and Mrs. Charles Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
ANOTHER TEACHER RESIGNS.

Miss Marguerite Snow, a teacher in the English department at the New Britain High school, has rendered her resignation to Superintendent Stanley H. Holmes. The reason given is the opportunity to engage in private teaching.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
SEVEN PERSONS KILLED.

Paris. Aug. 16, (Havas. )-Seven persons were killed and 34 injured in a collision Friday between an express train and a troop train. The express train in the accident was that running from Paris to Nancy and Strasbourg
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
RAID PROFITABLE.

Detroit, Aug. 16.-In a second raid today on food supplies stored in the Detroit Refrigerating company's plant here, agents of the departm ent of justice seized 7,401,00O eggs and appr . rnately 100000 pounds of but ter
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
TRUCk oHAUFF,nUR ARRESTED.

Elmer Sayo, a chauffeur for $. Shur- berg, the junk dealer, was arrested
 this morning by Mounted Officer Will ~~fIam P. Hayes on a charge of violation of the city ordinance. It is alleged that scrap iron was allowed to fall from the automo bile along the street.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs. Peter TOmcheck.

The funeral of Mrs. Peter Tom check will be held at o'clock Mon- day morning at St. Mary's church. The burial will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
Mrs. Mary Colon,

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Colon was held at o'clock this morning in All Saints church. Rev. Stephan A. Grohol officiated. The burial was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
GOVERNMENT FOOD
 AVAILABLE AT P. O.
Price List And Articles Made
 Public for City

Assistant Postmaster F. G. Nun son has compiled the list of the food allotment to this city and the unit costs based upon the transportation charges. This will facilitate the or dering of the groceries one can tell at 8 glance what any one article will cost including the original cost and the parcel post cost. New Britain re- ceiyes the saTue allotment as Hart ford so that there will be more for the people here per capita than to Hart ford. Never before have the people had -he- opportunity to purchase eat ables so reasonable as now and no one should fail to take advantage of such a chance. Orders for single cans of groceries will be accepted so the con- sumsr with a low pocketbook need not feel that he must have a pocket full of money to share in the savings.
 The postmaster has to order every thing in cases from the supply base in New York, but he will accept all or ders for single cans Up to as many cans as desired. At the close of each days business the total number of cans are compiled and the corre- spending number of cases are ordered. If there happens to he an uneven number of cans left over the order will be returned with the money so that it behooves every <one not to wait until late in the day. The orders taken at the last moment will be the ones thrown out if they do not total a full case.
 The following is the total unit cost, including parcel post charges:
 Bacon, 12-pound can R4 5 5 Corned Beef. No. 1 can ..... s.31 Corned Beef, No. 2 can ...... 3S Corned Beef, 6-pound can .,..- II 5 Roast Beef, No. 1 can ... :-... .3S Roast Beef, No. ? can. .67 Roast Beef. 6-pound can ....... 1.9S Corned Beef Hash, pound can "A Corned Beef Hash, 2-pound can ~.4 Baked Beans, No. 1 can ...-... .06 Baked Beans, No. 2 can ..,..... .09 Baked Beans, No. 3 can F........ .l2 Stringless Beans, No. 2 can .12 Sweet Corn, No. ? can ........ .12 Dry Beans, 1O0-pound bag ..... 7.54 Canned Cherries, small can "A Flour, 10O-pound bag ........ 1.O5 Black Pepper, A pound can 10 Rice, 10O-pound bag .......... 7.79 Green Peas No. can ........ .l2 Vegetable Soup. No. 1 can .... .09 Tomatoes, No. 10 can ......... AZ
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
German Baptist Church.

Church school at 10 a. m.; morn- ing worship at 11:15 a. m., sermon by the pastor on "The Masters Sincerity.' Evening service at D. m sermon by the pastor on Opportunities
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
St. Marks Church,

7:30 a. n., opTvcommunion; II a. m, morning IaEar and sermon by Rev. H. G. CR9dingeon, D. D., rector of Grace cpdrgh sysacuse. N r.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
SAILS FOR HALIFAX
Elaborate Preparations Made Reception of Prince Of Wales Officials of City.

St. Johns N. B. Aug. 16.-Th Prince of Wales sailed from here i'd Halifax at o'clock this morning o
 the cruiser Dragon. The cruise Dauntless also sailed as escort
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16
PERSONALS.

Dr. l.. E. Dary of Maple Hill and family have returned from York Beach, Maine.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

pr. Samuel Irving and family of Vine street have returned from Oak Bluffs where they have been spend ing several weeks.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

T. H. Ensign of the Berlin Con struction Co. is spending his vaca tion at Cape Cod.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

Mrs. R. H. Brent of Pittsburgh Pa, is visiting her father Dr. Irving of Vine street.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

Daniel M. Collins and family of Sexton street have returned from two weeks vacation at Norfolk, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

MT. and Mrs. Leonard Fox and fam fly, of East Orange, formerly of thi: city, Miss Louise Marx and Miss Anna Gravitt will spend the rest of the sea son at Indian Neck.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Ozora s. Davis of Chicago :; the guest of Mrs. z A. Traut at he home on Arch street.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-16

E. w. Pelton, president of the Chamber of Commerce. left today fol Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he will spend his annual vacation.