New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 15, 1914, Page 11

MESP[CT[D CITIZEN - DIES AT HOSPITAL uutlul Draper Had Lived Here for Past Thirty-lhres Years. 7 After about a year of ill health, luring which he at times suffered in- lensely, Jonathan Draper, of 71 Fair- view street, passed away at the Hart- ford hospital at, 2:50 o'clock this morning, following an operation which he underwent last Friday morning. While the operation was considered a success by the physi- plans, Mr. Draper’s physical condition Was such that the shock proved too Breat and toward the last his heart gave out. He lapsed into uncon- Belousness yesterday noon and never réllled. His son was with him until ‘the end. The funeral will be held _from his late home Friday afternoon ‘at 2 o'clock and interment will be in the family plot' in Fairview ceme- tery. Rev. Dr. J. E. Adams will of- ficlate. = Here Thirty-three Years. ", Mr. Draper was born at Shepshed, ‘Bngland, sixty-two years and ten months ago, but came to the United States thirty-three years ago, after Ris marriage. He came directly to w Britain and went to work for the &merican Hoslery company, in whose ploy he remained until his death. He started to work as a window swasher, but by his earnest applica- tion to his duties he won promotions until he became the inspector of a lepartment, He stood high in the re- d of his employers and those un- ler him, and his death is regarded as .. great loss to the community at fllrge. For upwards of twenty-five ‘Years he had lived on Fairview street. < Fraternal Affiliations. Besides being financial secretary of Céurt Charter Oak, F. of A, Mr. Draper was a member of the Sons of St. George and also of the New Eng- land Order of Protection, Prominent Church Worker. Upon arriving in this city when & young.man he joined the Methodist church and since that time had been e of its hardest workers. For many %‘rs he had been the chorister and ring the summer months had been the substitute organist at the church Ill the past. Surviving Relatives. . Besides his wife and son, Howard W. Draper, employed at the Stanley Rule & Level office, he is survived by four sisters and one brother in Eng- land. They are Mrs. Mountney, Mrs. Adkins, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Houne d -Ebenezer Draper. Mrs, Oliver H. Nicholls, a niece, was brought up by Mr. and Mrs, Draper and was like a daughter to them. He 18 also a brother-in-law to Mark Cashmore, clerk of the board of public safety. % Court Prosperity, F. of A., will hold * a gpecial meeting at 8 o'clock tonight fn'0. U. A. M. hall to take action on Mr. Draper’s death. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL FOR MISS FREEBERG Body of Popular Young Lady, Whose Death Followed Sad Accident. Interred Today. While members of her Sunday school class stood by, singing her 'favorite hymn, the body of Miss Edith Carin Freeberg, the twenty-years-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freeberg of Lasalle street, who passed away Monday evening at St. Francis’ hospital as the result of a sad accident, was lowered into a grave in Fairview cemetery this af- ternoon. “Shall ‘We All Then Meet” was the title of a song which the deceased girl's classmates sang in connection with the funeral services, which were held from the late home at 2 o’clock. Rev. J. E. Klingberg, pastor of the Swedish EHm church, was the of- ficiating pastor, $ix young men, who are members of the Young People's society of the Swedish Bethany church, to which Miss Freeberg belonged, bore her cas- ket. They were Paul Hjerpe, Ed- ward Peterson, Harry and Philip Blomquist, Harry Olson and George H. M. Johnson. The flower bearers, young ladies with whom the deceased girl had associated during the greater part of her life, were the Misses Ruth ’Larson, Bertha Olson, Ruth Peterson and Esther Olson. John A. Andrews had charge of the funeral. Charles Julian Emmons, The funeral of Charles J. Emmons, who died yesterday morning at his ’ home 185 Fairview street will be hela tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the Erwin Mortuary chapel. The ser- vices will be conducted by the Rev. J. E. Adams of the Methodist churcn, The burial will be in Fairview ceme- tery. Mrs. Erva Ole. Mrs, Erva Ole, aged 25 vears, the wife of Peter Ole of 139 Beaver street, died suddenly this morning at her home. The funeral will be hela Friday morning in the Ruthenian Greek Catholic church, and the inter- ment will be in tIN Sacred Heart cemetery. IS $40 SHY. . Andrew Wytosky, until last night a resident at No. 9 Hartford avenue, reports the loss of $40 to the police. Last right he moved his household furnishings to 193 Hartford avenue and when he took inventory he found mrythlnc intact except his roll ' of SUE TAX COLLECTOR FOR $13,000 DAMAGES Neéw Fairfield Claims Official Appro- priated Town Funds for His Own Use. New Fairfleld, July 15.—As a re- sult of an alleged shortage in town funds, three sults for aggregate dam- ages of $13,000 have been brought against Tax Collector Charles Gor- ham by this town and papers in the suits were filed today in the superior court in Bridgeport. Isaac Knapp and Henry Backer, who were bonds- men for Gorham, are named as co- defendants, Fifteen pleces of prop- erty owned by Gorham have been attached. The town claims that before June 1, 1910, the collector wrongfully ap- propriated to his own use, $5,000 which had been paid in taxes. In 1911, he is alleged to have taken $4,- 000 and in 1912 the' same amount. Seéparate suits are brought to cover the alleged shortage in each of these three years. Gorham says there 1s some mistake and denies any wrong- doing. The suits are returnable to the September term of court. NEW LOW RECORD. New Haven Shares Drop to Forty- nine and Three-Quarters, New York, July 15.—Urgent sell- ing of New Haven shares, which de- clined to a new low record on the Stock Exchange at 49 3-4 was at- tended by a considerable unsettle- ment elsewhere in the stock mar- ket. Offerings of New Haven came mostly in 100 and 200 share lots, suggesting that the liquidation cam= mainly from small investors who had become disheartened as a result of the' report of the interstate com- merce commission concerning the for- mer management of the property. Commission houses with New Eng- land connections, where New Haven shares were for years, rated as a sound investment, were among the principal sellers today, but the move- ment, according to rumor, was ma- terially assisted by bear selling from Boston. RUSE CATCHES THIEVES. S J. Clinton Roraback Leads New York Robbers Into Hands of Officer. Canaan, July 15.—Two burglers blew open the safe in the post office at Amenia Union, N. Y., early today, and now they are under arrest through the aid of J. Clinton Rora- back, attorney and son of Justice A. T. Roraback. The men refuse to give their names or any information about themselves. They came here in an automobile and went to a garage to have repairs made to the car. A Poughkeepsie officer also came here looking for the men and stopped on the street to talk with Mr. Rora- back., Mr. Roraback told about the i strangers and seeing one of the men on the street told him that he was wanted at- the garage. Both men went back, where the officer arrested them. Nitro glycerine and burglers’ tools were found upon them. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION. Sec. Daniels Lauds Vessels Which Won Gunnery and Engineer Trophies. ‘Washington, July 15.—Letters of commendation were today sent by Secretary Daniels to officers who com- manded vessels of the fleet which won the gunnery and engineering trophies during the past year., As the battleship Wyoming won the efficiency prize in the battleship class for combined excellence in gunnery and engineering, it is likely Captain Glenno will also receive a letter of commedation from President Wil- son. CONFERENCE TODAY. Mayor Quigley, Chairman Hum- phrey of the board of public works and City Engineer Hall, held a con- ference last evening regarding the plan of campaign of the committee which will investigate various types of sewage disposal plants with a view of recommending one to New Britain. They did not complete their conference and will resume it some time today. DIES OF ASPHYXIATION, Bridgeport, July 15.—After nearly sixty hours of unconsciousness, dur- ing which his display of vitality amazed the attending physicians, David Finkelstein, a tailor, died at St. Vincent’s hospital this afternoon from the effects of gas asphyxiation ori Monday. Nothing has been dis- closed to indicate his asphyxiation was anything but accidental. SEVEN MINERS KILLED. Iron River, Mich., July 15.—Seven miners were killed in the Balkan Mine at the Alpha location near here today when sliding sandl caused a cave-in. Crews-of miners are dig- ging for the bodies. OPERATING BY ELECTRICITY. New Haven, July 15.—The New Haven road is now operating nine- teen passenger trains each way, and six freight trains each way by elec- tricity between New York and New Haven, according to official statement today. ——— e 1'00 LA’I‘E l"OR (‘LASS!F!CATIO\' TO RENT—_An up-to-date tenement of 5 rooms. All windows curtained and screened, Apply 386 Stanley street. T-15-tf FOR SALE—Fruit and confectionery business. Good business, reason- able price. F. B. Arena, 183 Wash- ington street, New Britain. 7 lu 3dx WANTED—Boarders street, The Lennox. at 2 R ‘) Main 7-15-d6 NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1014. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS KILLED IN MEXICO (Continued from First Page.) huahua, while at Juarez General Villa will arrange for supplies. While it is known that his supply of artil- lery. ammunition is ample, he is short of rifle cartridges. Federals Evacuating Guaymas. On Board U. 8. $. California, Ma- zatlan, Mex., July 14, Via San Diego, July 15.—Evacuation of Guaymas by the Mexican federal forces wa be- gun today with the arrival of the Steamer Benito Juarez, according to reports made to Rear Admiral How- ard. The first step preliminary to the general exodus of federals began with the embarking of horses and cattle. FOUND GUILTY OF MISUSE OF MAILS Chicago Jury Returns Verdict Against Nine Defendants Charged. With Fraud of Over $1,000,000. Chicago, July 15;-—Nine defendants accused of using the mails to defraua in connection with the Barr and Wid- en Mercantile. Agency . were found guilty today by a jury before Federal Judge Landis: The men are: Abram H. Preeman, superintendent .of - agents, - - Chicago; Frederick Wendler, general -manager in the St. Louis. office; Charles F. Day, Kansas City; James T. Minehart, ana Robert B. Pender, Pittsburg; Joseph Stevens, Kansgas City; W. W. Fellers, Kansas City; J. H, Worman, St. Louis and Joseph Finkelmanm, St. Louis. The government charged that more than $1,000,000 had been realized by the company through its methods. EXPENSES TOTAL $90,000. Finance Committee Will Make That Report to Commeon Council. The finance committee will report bills paid during June amounting to $90,234.14 at the meeting of the com- mon council tonight. The accounts follo: Incidentals Dogs .. Interest and discounu . Payment on principal Special appropriation ... City Hall Commission Board of Health .... Public Amusement Commis- sion waane Board of Public Work! Board of Public Safety. Board of Public Charities Board of Water Commis- sioners 887.78 99.00 18,546.25 22,500.0 19,000.00 882.2y 1,172.67 340.30 8,913.64 1,369.10 8,659.6y 12,863.50 Total veees..$90,234.14 The ordmance committee will reo- ommend that an ordinance be adopt- ed making provision for the salary of the mayor’s clerk, $500 per year. CAMPERS RETURN. Twenty-six members of the junior department of the Y. M. C. A., who the past two 'weeks have ‘been at camp on the shores of Lake Conga- mond, returned to thé city this morn- ing. On account of the weather they did not walk, but rode home, three of them in an automobile belonging to the father of one of the boys and the rest of them by train. Boys' Secre- tary E. W. Yergin, who was leader of the camp, returned late this after- noon after packing up the camp ap- paratus, Last night, being the last evening that the boys would be at the camp, was celebrated by a din- ner and the awarding of the camp cup to the boy Who received by popu- lar vote the title of best all-round camper. The cup was awarded to John Bertini. CHANGES "AT POST OFFICE. Clerk and -Carrier Swap Duties and Another Carrier Changes Beat. Several changes in the department took place at the post office yester- day when Willlam Wagner, a carrier, was transferred to the beat in the western part of the city rormerly handled by Carrier James O’Brien. Carrier O’'Brien has changed places with Clerk Louis Lehrer so thdt the former is now at the office while the latter has taken up his duties on the street, having Mr. Wagner's old beat. RECEPTION TO MINISTER. Rev. Walter Tuttle and Mrs. to Be Honored. Members and friends of the Hin- crest Universalist church will tender a reception to Rev. and Mrs, Walter Tuttle, in the church parlors on Fri- day evening of this week. Among other numbers on a musical program arranged for the event, will be se- lections by B. E. Hallett, soprano, Leon Jackson, tenor, A. G. Olson, baritone and Samuel Gross, violinist. Refreshments will be served by tie ladies of the church. Tuttle LAUDS LIGHTHOUSE BUREAU. Washington, July 15.—General ad- ministration of the bureau of light- houses was approved by a committee of inquiry which submitted its report today. The investigators declared | that loyalty to the service and a “high degree of discretion and busi- ness ability” marked the conduct or Commissioner Putnam and his chief assistants. HOLDS RECEPTION. London, July 15.—Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord of the British ad- miralty, held a reception in the house ¢f commons today for a contingent of midshipmen from the American tattleship Missouri. TWO DROWNED WHEN CANOE CAPSIZES Sweethearts Losg Their Lives in Waterbury Lake Catastrophe. Waterbury, Conn., July 15.—Mabel Tyler of Woodbury and Louis Freed- man of New Haven, both about 20, were drowned by the capsizing of a canoe in Lake Quassapaug this morn- ing, about 150 feet from the west shore of the lake, in forty feet of water. They had gone with friends to spend the day at the lake, and were unfamiliar with the management of | the canoe | a canoe. Both clung to when it upset, but it turned with them, and the girl lost her hold and sank first, Freedman sinking shortly afterward. The bodies have not yet been re- ccvered, In the party were also Minnie Davis of Middlebury and Grace Williams of Woodbury, who were in another canoe a few feet away when the accident happened. It was also witnessed by a number of persons on the score, Friedman is understood to been engaged to Miss Willlams their marriage was to have place shortly. have and taken Pumping Station viter. New Haven, July 15.—There are several men named Louis Friedman in this city. At the pumping station of the New Haven Water company it was stated that Louis Friedman, an oiler there had taken a day off and had gone to Woodbury. He lived at 144 Greene street. At the station it was stated that Mr. Friedman was keeping company with a Miss Grace Willlams of Woodbury and he had gone there to see her. LOCAL MEN CAPTURE BIG RATTLESNAKE ‘While Berrying in Kensington George Kingsbury and William Jack- son Surprise Reptile. George Kingsbury and William Jackson, two New Britain postai clerks, yesterday captured a large rattlesnake on Norton's farm in Ken- sington. The reptile was a full grown one and had eight rattles. It measured four feet in length weighed two pounds. Mr. Kingsbury skinned the snake last night, assisted by ‘‘Mike” Carlson, and will preserve it. The two local men were picking berries in Kensington yesterday and Mr. Kingsbury had just attempted to climb up a little embankment to get some better berries when he came upon Mr. Rattler, nicely curled up and rattling viciously. Calling to his friends to bring a stone the two attacked the snake which slid into a hole under a rock. Just as its tail was disappearing M Kingsbury grabbed it and hard tussle succeeded in pulling it back and as soon as the head ap- peared he smashed it against the rock with a stick. rattler reported in this section this year. SIX DEM. SENATORS OPPOSED TO JONES Vote on Confirmation of Reserve Board Nomince, Though Victory for Wilson Will Be Close. ‘Washington, July 16—After a night of constant effort to line up adminis- tration .senators for President Wil- | son’s nomination of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago for the federal reserve board, the whips reported to the White House early today that a vote probably would not be reached be- fore Friday or Saturday and that the result, while a victory for the presi- dent would be very close. Six democratic senators were re- ported to the White House as unalter- ably opposed to the confirmation, Sen- ators regarded as doubtful went to the White House for conferences with | Officials said the presi- | the president. dent was taking no part in the pre- liminary fight for a vote in open ses- sion. The fight in the senate over the 1s- sue of making public the testimony ot Mr. Jones before the banking ana currency committee, which voted nou to recommend his confirmation, expected to be resumed in the senate today when the committee submits its majority and minority reports on the case. BURNED TO DEATH. Dallas, Tex., July 15.—Two women were burned to death and three other persons were seriously injured in a fire which destroyed a frame board- ing house here early today. The dead are Mrs. Mary E. McCauley and Mrs. Dora Roberts. Comstock Unpopular. (Bristol Press.) If Charles Comstock and. his back- ers can find any comfort or encour- agement in the state papers for his gubernatorial boom they have dis- covered the art of extracting sun- shine from fog and gloom. Many. of the comments are anything but flattering. If there is a kindly one in the lot we have failed to see it. All of which means that while Mr. Comstock may be personally one of the most likable men, he represents a type of politician distinctly unpop- ular with the voters of Connecticut to- day. and | after a | This is the first | was ! GRASP THIS OPPORTUNITY OF JULY SALE Come in tomorrow and buy a $15 to $25 SUIT FOR $10 This is an offer of such unusual- ness that it scarcely needs urging to share. These suits show their worth in every line. Every man who can arrange to get here should do so as early as possible to see the range of styles, the beauty of the workmanship and fabric, and above all to see THE BUYING POWER OF A $10 b g | Suits for Stout Women a Specialty. City Items | | Mrs. K. Hollfelder is very ill her home at 28 Prospect street. | _ Charles Walsh will go to Ocean | Beach, New London, Saturday, to | spend his vacation with his family, | Captain Eugene Porter of Engine company No. 2 and Michael Claugh- essy of No. 3 company, will leave on their vacations tomorrow, A horse, wagon and harness, be- longing to John Chuzike was sold at auction for $100 by Constable Winkel this morning. George Parunde was the purchaser. | As a joke some one this morning ! put a small sailboat in the ‘pond” | between Bollerer's block on Commer- cial street and the old Brady barn. | The -boat floated about all. mornins | and caused no end of amusement. | Captain James Sleath of Engine company No. 1, Mrs. Sleath ahd their two daughters, the Misses Marjorie and Lilllan, will leave tomorrow for | a week’s vacation to be spent at Lake Congamond. Chairman J. R. Andrews of the safety board, denies that the Dayton Rubber Tire company has_blamed the ! local firemen for the way in which the tires have been wearing out. He claims that the concern simply stated that there has been a misunderstand- ing of conditions and hereafter the city will have to pay for all repair work to their tires. Fifty-one babies are now registered at the Milk-Station, and the nurses in charge are doing much to lighten in- fant mortality in the city. Thelr work is hampered somewhat by the fact that some of the babies are not brought to the station to be supplied with milk until they are seriously ill and that though there is no hospital for babies in New Britain the New Britain hospital will not receive them. at ARE LOCAL DELEGATES. Messrs. Andrews and McMillan to At- tend Business Men's Outing. As official delegates from this city, Joseph R. Andrews and D. McMil- lan will attend the annual outing of the Eastern Connecticut Business | Men's association at Storrs tomorrow. Each state association has been In- | vited to send two delegates by the Willimantic Board of Trade and Busi- ness Men's association. Dinner will be served at Williman- tic at 2 o'clock and later all will be conveyed to the Connecticut Agri- cultural college to inspect that in- stitution. VICTIM OF GANGRENE. Hartford, July 15.—Henry G. Mii- ler of Glastonbury, 77 years of age, a member of the general assembly for that town in 1875, died at the Hart- ford hospital today. His right foot was amputated for gangrene Mon- day. He was a farmer and had been a selectman in Glastonbury several vears. He was a Mason. CHICKEN THIEVES ABOUT. Twenty-three fowls were taken from their respective coops last night by chicken thieves, according to re- ports received by the police. John Knowles, of 35 Osgood avenue, re- ports the loss of xix chickens and Willlam Quinn of Brook street, says he lost sixteen chickens and a roo- ster. RICHTER & CO. MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE 2 Represented by K. W. KDDY. New RBritnin Nat. Bank Ride Tet 1120 - — American Hardware Landers, Frary & Clark Stanley Rule & Level FINANCIAL RALLYING TENDENCY RECEIVES SETBACK Forcign Liquidation Responsible for Heaviness in Market. Wall Street, 10:45 A. M.—Foreign liquidation was again responsible for the heaviness in today's early deal- ings in the stock market. Cables trom London reported selling thers for Paris and Berlin account. The only stock of importance to register a substantial gain was Union Pacific, which soon rose 1 3-8 on the decision of the court upholding the “extra di- vidend” distribution to common shareholders. The leaders were low- er at the outset but evinced a rallying tendency, only to fall back again. Further declines were recorded in the last hour, especially in shares of eastern roads, New York Central net loss exceeding four points. Ralles of a point or more ensued in the final dealings. Close—Feverish vailed in today's severe break in New Haven and Canadian Pacific causing general losses. The closing was firm. conditions market, another pre- The following quotations are fur- nished by G. Edward Graff, stock broker, National Bank building. F. N. Gilfillan, local manager: July 15. Low. 26% 3884 268 891 281 68% High. Alaska . A C Oil... Am Can Am Can pfd.. American Ice Amal Copper .... Am Car & F com Am Loco Co. Am Smelt & R Co Am Beet Sugar Am T & T.... Anaconda ....... Atch T & S Fe.. 26% 39 Beth Steel .. Brook Rap Tran. 91 Can Pac L186% Cen Leather 36 % Chino Copper 100 Ches & Ohio...... 47% Chi Mil & St P.. Chi RI & P... Chi RI&P pid Con Gas Den R Del & H'C Co Distillers Sec. . Erie . Erle 1st ptd...... Gen Elec Great North pfd. Illinofs Central. . Interborough com. Interborough pfd.. Lehigh Val ..... Louis & Nash MK &T .. Missouri Pac Nat Lead NYC&H. NYNH&H... NYO&WwW . Nevada Con North Pac Norf & W Penn R R Reading Repub Steel South Pac South Rail com Tenn Copper Third Ave .. Union Pac .. XU 8§ Rubber U 8 Steel com U S Steel pfd 2814 423 147% L1221 J111% 13% 63% 137% .138 10 Am. Hdw. Corp. 15 New Britain Mch. Co. 15 Union Mfg. Co. 10 Landers, Frary & Clark. »eders on the Boston and New York Stock PARKINSON #nd BURR Membery BUSTON AND Stock ofthe NEW YORK Eachanwe Represented by E. S, BALLARD, ia rrenrt xtrect, Tel. Charier v RD. Close. Stanley Works NEWS | Utap Copper .... v C : Wabash pfd Western Unlon Westinghouse Woolworth ... 57 28% 2% 59 % 79 26 56% 28 2% 581 78 96 x—Ex-dividend 1% per cent. HARTFORD STOCK i EXCHANGE REPORT The following quotations are fure mished by Parkinson & Burr, mem- bers of Boston and New York Stock, Exchanges, 73 Pearl street, Hartfords| { Manufacturing Companies, ! Adams Express Co . 88 92 Aetna Nut Cp ..... 27 Am Brass Co . . Am Hoslery Co . Am Hardware Co ... Am Thread Co pfd L] Billings & Spencer Co. Bristol Brass Co Broad Brook Co . The Edward Balf Co C, L & BCo ..... Collins Co Colt's Arms Co Eagle Lock Co Farmington Riv Pow Co Hfd Carpet Co pfd Hfd Carpet Co com Hfd Electric Light Co.. Hfd City Gas Lt Co pfd. Hfd City Gas Lt Co com Holyoke Water Pow Co International Silver pfd. International Silver com Johns-Pratt Co LF&C... J R Montgomery Co N B Machine Co .... New Departure pfd New Departure com N E Cotton Yarn, pfd N E Cotton Yarn com. National Machine Co Peck Stow & Wilcox Plimpton Mfg Co ..... Pratt & Whitney pfd.. Smyth Mfg Co . v 8 N E Tel Standard Screw Co pfd Standard Screw Co com Stanley Rule & Level Co Stanley Works Swift & Co .. Taylor & Fenn Co Torrington Co pfd Torrington Co com, Traut & Hine .. Union Mfg Co .... U 8 Envelope Co pfd. U 8 Envelope Co com American Silver . 134 200 40 20 60 415 53% 106 170 28 30% 64 106 144 21 5414 107 3 50 66 Fire Insurance Companies, 338 350 727 Aetna Fire Connecticut Fire Hartford Fire Hartford Steam Boller. National Fire Phoenix Fire Standard Fire .. Life and Indemnity Insurance Companies. Aetna Life Aetna Accident -,nd L bility ..... Conn Gen Life . Travelers 265 6525 1113 . Members of the New York Gonsolidated Stock Exchange. e only Stock Brokerage house in New Britain With ticker wer. G. EDW. WM. E. GILMORE SPECIAL. - No. 1 Wall §t, New York GRAFF vice and direct telegraphic connection with New York and Ohicago —_———— F. N. GILFILLAN, LOCAL MANAGER, TELEPHONE 1006« 4th Floor, Naf onal Bank Building. New Eritain, Conn.