New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 14, 1914, Page 4

Free Dra e o T wing PRESENTS NOW ON EXHIBITION IN I. PORTER CO.’S WINDOW. Special discounts during this sale. BEAUTIFUL COUCH HAMMOCK, AWNING; AND STANDARD given to the largest purchaser during this sale. Our Belvidere is not an ordinary “LAND BOOM,” but is an ESTABLISHED SU CCESS with 30 homes already built, and we want you to see it for yourself at our expense. Graded streets, ce- ment sidewalks, shade trees, grass strips, and shrubbery with city water, gas and electricity. Easy terms with no interest or taxes for TWO YEARS, FREE SPECIAL CAR will leave corner of South Main and Ash Streets at 1:55 Saturday, and Park at 2:06, and all are WELCOME. Special car will return at 5:40. Salesmen on the property all day Sunday. BODWELL LAND COMPANY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY of Beautiful Presents at Belvidere Manor SPECIAL—FREE TROLLEY CAR SATURDAY AFTERNOON Nat ional Bank Building, Room 404. IDENCE OF SEA FIGHT IN CHINESE WATERS (Continued from First Page.) lodged by a supertor force of Ger- jan troops and driven'back to Xures, the department of Meurthe-et-Mo- le on the road to the fortress of enville. “The Belgians in the operations 'ound Liege took more than 2,000 erman prisoners, and in consequence its restricted territory the Belgian vernment has asked France to ar- inge for their confinement elsewhere. “*At various points along the French ontier the French troops have taken ler 1,500 prisoners.” an Spies Operating Among French Troops Paris, Aug. 14, 12:16 a. m.—It is ficially announced that a number of Prman spies are operating among French troops in Alsace. The tmaster and mayor of Thann, a 'n twelve miles northwest of Muel- usen, were detected in the act of jying and shot. The war office states that in the erations at Liege the Belgians cap- [fed 2,000 prisoners, while the nch on the frontier took more jan 1,500 prisoners. \ Paris, Aug. 14, 10:28 a. m.—A tele- jam from Brussels to the Havas ency says a fresh engagement be- een Germans and Belgians occurred terday between and 6 o'clock in evening at GéBt-betz, five miles th of Haelen, The Belgian troops ed heavlly' on a detachment of 400 'mans, who retired hastily. _ n Troops Continue . Preparations for Defense [Brussels, Via London, 3:10 P, M., bg, 14.—The cashier of a Liege Ink who arrived here on a bicycle order te obtain funds says that he jd \little @ifficulty in getting out of ege on establishing his identity. he German troops he says con- ue their preparation for defense the event of the Belgian troops ing the.offensive but the impres- n 'I‘n Liege is that the Germans are paring to leave the vicinity as they preparing the construction ot ntoon bridges over the Meuse, [The cashier says the treatment inhabitants of Liege by irmans gives no special cause for plaint. He came to Brussels by ¥ of Huy and Namur. glish Field Army Chief . Joins French Command of the Paris, Aug. 14.—The Havas agency qunces that Field Marshal Sir n French, the commander-in- of the English field army joined neral Joseph Joffre, the - French pmander-in-chief at headquarters ay. The locality is not mentioncd. Paris, Aug. 14., 3:15 p. m.—An of- lal announcement says that a large ber of French troops have en- ed Belgium and are proceeding Charleroi to Gembloux, ten miles the northwest of Namur, p Big Engagement in Yesterday’s Operations baris, Aug. 14, 2:30 A. M.—An offi- report issued here today says: b fight of striking importance took e in the theater of operations dey. There were, however, sev- I skirmishes betwen the German French patrols and encounters een outposts,, notably at Cham- , in German Lorraine, where ‘companies of the 18th Bavarian ntry regiment ware surprised by French troops and driven off orously, leaving numerous dead wounded on the field.” s ria Consulate Ordered Closed ontreal, Aug. 14—The consulate Austria-Hungary, which has re- ined open here, notwithstanding declaration of war between Great in and Austria-Hungary, was ed closed today by the Dominion thorities. N Austrian steamer Ida, 4,700} tens, which sailed from Trieste and Naples before the war was declared, reached here last night and was taken cver by the marine department at Quebec tdday as a war prize, Must Bring Written Consent of Wives Montreal, Aug. 14.—Every married raan volunteering for active service is compelled to bring the written con- Bent of hisswife before he can be ac- cepted, according to a militia order made public today. Thousands of these consents have been received by the military authoritiies. Elverything was in readiness this afternoon for the review . tonight of the Montreal garrison of five thousand by Colonel Hughes. The police have taken rigid precautions to keep foreigners from witnessing the review, Montreal's quota of soldiers is now ready to proceed to Valcartier for final training before embarking. Austrian Police Open Foreigners’ Letters Rome, Aug. 13, 11:40 P. M., Via Paris, Aug. 14.—News received here from Vienna says that letters ad- dressed to forelgners in the Austrian capital are opened by he police and who either retain them or deliver them with a yellow band on which is printed ‘“opened by the state po- lice.” WILL SUGGEST WAY TO GIVE EMPLOYMENT Mayor Quigley Will Make . Special Recommendation at Next Coun- cil Meeting. Following the general plan outlined by Mayor Quigley in last evening's Herald he decided last night, after a conference with City Engineer Hall and Chairman E. N. Humphrey, of the board of public works, to read & special message to the council next Wednesday night in which he will recommend an additional appropria- tion of $25,000 for the street depart- ment so that the work may be con- tinued further into the season. At present the department has something less than $25,000 which has not been already expended and by the first ¢f,next month this amount will have béen used up, as it is only enough to finish the work now under way. As he stated yesterday, Mayor Quigley thinks that it is a much bet- ter plan for the city to appropriate this money and pay men for doing city work which must be done ulti- mately anyway, than to see them out of work and applying to the city charity department for aid. It is also being suggested that if the plan for thus providing work for those of the unemployed who may desire it is carried out it might be a good plan to set the wages at $1.75 Per cent, more men than under the this work could be given to about ten percent, more men than under the $2 rate. Another emergency sugges- tion is to give desirable married men the preference in city work. Mayor Quigley sees that there is much need for work as every day he receives numerous applications for work but is unable to give it as there is no money and therefore no work to be done. In this recommendation Mayor Quigley states that many city streets are in terrible condition and by vot- ing a special appropriation at this time the work could be done so much the sooner and at no greater expense, while at the same time it would be helping the citizens of New Britain to earn their daily bread and butter. LUTHER LEAGUE SOCIAL. Enjoyable Event on Swedish Lutheran Church Lawn, An interesting talk by Paul An- dreen, patriotic songs by the Arpi Sextette, plano duets by the Misses Ruth and Edna Larson, organ num- bers by Andrew Anderson and vocal s0los by the Misses Signe Vidergren and Adeline Ohman and Alfred Erick- son constituted the program carried out in connection with a goclal held Ly the Luther league on the Swedish Lutheran church lawn last evening. At the close of the entertainment, refreshments were served. DROWNED WHILE SWIM South Norwalk, Aug. 14. swimming in the Winnipauk mi pond this afternoon, John T. Fabaletk, 19, of South Norwalk, lost his life, He with a companion, Joseph Erbos, had been working on the Danbury turnpike, and after dinner went off for a swim. Fabaleik got too far out, and disappeared before assistance could be rendered. o PRISONERS OF WAR Germans Aboard Steamér Z3capa | Held at Kungston, N. Y. L4 New York, Aug. 14.—Thirty-five German stokers of the crew of the United Fruit steamer Zacapa, Which reached here today from Colombia, Colon and Kingston, are prisoners of war at Kingston instead of being on their way to Germany as reservists, because of Capt. Towell's refusal to obey the command of the German consul at Colon and send the stoker: ashore. y When Captain Towell declined to land the stokers, three of them jumped overboard and swam ashore. The police got them and sent them back to the ship. They and thelr companipns were taken to Kingston as prisoners of war, Captain Towell sald he had consid- erable difficulty in recruiting men to take their places, Shore Fort Signals, Even though the Zacapa Is a Brit- ish ship, as she entered Kingston har- bor a shore fort signalled the captain to dismantle his wireless—a new har- | bor regulatian enforced after the dec- laration of war, with which Capt. | Towell was unfamiliar. Capt, Towell | says he decided that it would be all | right till he reached dock. After a few minutes of delay the fort sig- nalled again “we have our guns’ trained upon you and demand that | you take - down your wireless,” Tt came down immediately. Steamed With Lights Out. The Zacapa steamed with her lights | out to avoid German warships. ()ne} | | day out from Kingston she was hailed | by a warship, thought to have been an Italian. It withdrew after learn- ing the liner's identity. The passengers became nervous, said Captain Towell, and many of them demanded their money and valuables, deposited with the purser. They sald that in case the vessel was captured they preferred to have their valuables in their pockets. Sails for Liverpool. New York, Aug. 14..—The American liner New York, with 366 passengers aboard, sailed today for Liverpool. No other vessel was due to leave port for Europe. The Cedric of the White Star line, which was to have sailed today, will sail some time af- ter midnight, probably early tomor- row morning, The Celtic, sailing from Liverpool, August 7, was due to arrive here late today. STRANGE LAD TAKEN ILL. Asked to Be Allowed to Take Rest in Stanley Street Grocery Store, A seventeen years old boy who says he is Frang Baldiga of Allentown, | Fa., walked into Firnhaber's store on Stanley street last night and asked to | be allowed the privilege of sitting down to rest as he felt exhausted. He became very weak after a short while and it became necessary to remove him to the hospital. It was found at that institution that he was suffering with bad internal trouble which caused an abnormal swelling of the lower part of his body. He gained strength during the night end was reported to be quite com- fortable this afternoon, WILL MAKE IMPROV New Haven Road to Spend Millions of Dollars in New London, New London, Conn,, Aug. 14.—Ex- tensive improvements involving the expenditure of several million dollars in New London and Groton, which have been contemplated by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company for some time, are to Le commenced at once. Bids for the construction of the new main line from Hallam street crossing to the tank of the Thames river at the point of contact with the new rallroad bridge were recelved at the New Haven office today, Agents of the railroad company are buying land In East New London es- sential for the improvements. It is understood that over $300,000 has been appropriated for this portion of the work. The new bridge will cost about $3,000,000. IMENTS, Miss Mollie Burke will spend the ; next two in Peekskill ana | Brooklyn. weeks *noon on Walnut Hill'park. | the writ, which was served by City litems Philip Sheriden of Stanley street Is ill at his home, The street department payroll for’ last week amounts to $2,221,37. A marriage license has been taken out by John Sadal and Rozalia Dum- broski, both of No. 20 Laurel street. Genera] Secretary W. H. Bowden of the Torrington Y. M. C. A, was the guest of Henry Hoar today. An athletic meet between the six city playgrounds was held this after- About 200 of the best athletes that have been developed in the interground meets through the season took part. Mrs. John Waters, of Bridge- port, widow of the late ex-City Clerk John W, Waters, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Edward Kiely, of Sey- mour street. Another case of diphtheria has been reported by Health Superintendent Dr. T. Eben Reeks. This quarantine is on Whiting street. The Misses Gertrude Markie and Axce Swanson left today for Peak's Island, Me., where they will spend their vacation. month’s mind mass was celebrat- ed this morning at 7 o'clock at 'St. Mary's church for Mrs, Edward Burns. The Young People's society of St. John’s church had an entertainment on the church lawn last evening. A marriage license was issued yes- terday to Wladislaw Gorezyvcez of 64 Oak street and Karolina Gradski of 77 Laurel street, 7 New Britain members of the Mid- dletown Yacht club, among whom Commodore W. H. Crowell is promi- nent, are planhing to take part in the annual races ot the'club, which will be held September 12. The club is considering the building of a new club house. Miss Blsie E. Case street, was given a miscellaneous shower on Wednesday afternoon by the members of the Larkin club and other friends because of her ap- poaching marriage to Grover Good- ridge of Pitsfield, Maine. As Vice President Storrs, of the Connecticut company was not to - be found when Mayor Quigley went to New Haven to see him Wednesday, the mayor is now preparing to write hith a letter, calling attention to the prromises made several months ago regarding the trolley extensions and the failure to carry them out. It the city will stand its share of the cost the state will proceed with the state highway job on Stanley street, according to a letter recelved by City Engineer Hall last night. The rroposal from Ibelle’s corner to Allen street. Nicola Pasile has been sued again, this time by Joseph Battaglia, who claims $300. The plaintiff has re- tuined Attorney W. F, Delaney and Con- stable Winkle, is returnable before the ccurt of common pleas on the first Tuesday in September. In addition to the attachment for $160 slapped onto him by the Orlental ¥roduce company yesterday, Peter Masesian has been sued by *Georges Kachadorian, who sceks to recover $100. The latter has retained Judge W. ¥, Mangan and the case is return- atle before Justice -H. P. Roche on August 21. Bassean Gonsonferon, through Judge Mangan, has also sued Masesian for $100. Comstock encampment, I. 0. O, F., will meet tonight and hear a report concerning the entertainment of the aged patriarchs of the lpdge. There are six patriarchs over eighty years old. of Prospect Free drawing at Bel. Sat, and Sun. —advt. Harry U, Thompson, Jr., the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs, Harry U. Thompson, was operated on for ap- pendicitis last night at the New Brit- ain hospital. The operation was per- formed by Dr. Swasey of this city and Dr. McKnight of Hartford. It was successful. Mrs. Mary Marsowicz of 18 Clark street notified the police yesterday that her son had been assaulted. Of- ficer Wagner Investigated and founa that the boy had been frightened by a little puppy belonging to Joseph Ray and in running away fell and cut his head. Because Ray owned tho dog which frightened her son, caus- ing him to fall and get cut, Mrs. Mar- sowlez wanted him arrested for as- sault, Miss Grace Baum, contralto solo- ist, leaves on Monday for a stay at Larchmont Manor, N. Y. She returned last week from the Catskills where she gave three concerts. is to have a concrete road ; START INVESTIGATION OF RISE IN PRICES McReynolds Sends Circular to Every United States District Attorncy. Washington, Aug. 14.—The move- ment of the federal government to ! investigate inoreases in food prices with a view to possible criminal | prosecutions was under full headway | today., Attorney General McReynolds " has sent to every United States dis- trict attorney this circular: “The de- partment by its special agents in varfous parts of the country has insti- tuted an investigation into the marked increases in the prices of foodstuffs since the outbreak of the European war, with a view of ascertaining whether the increases are due to any | combination or combinations in re- ! straint of trade or other unlawful action. Please co-operate by com- municating to the department any | information which you can obtain on [ the subject together with your opinion |in respect of the appropriate action i{to be taken.” The department has . had under way an inquiry into the In- | crease in the cost of meats, with spe- cial reference to the Argentine situa- tion; the increased, cost of eggs, sugar, cantaloupes and other com- modities. Working in New York. New York, Aug. 14.—Special agents of the départment of justice, working under the direction of As- ney Roger B. Wood, today started upon an investigation of the causes for increased prices of foodstuffs in this city. These agents will seek to learn if a combination exists in vio- lation of the Sherman law to control food supplies and dictate prices. Independent of the government in- vestigation wholesalers and retail dealers of foodstuffs have been sum- moned to appear today before Assis- tant District Attorney De Ford of New York county. Mr. De Ford has also arranged for a conference with members of the produce exchange and representatives here of the big packing houses. Mayor's Committee Organizes. The committee named by Mayor Mitchel also. was to meet today for organization. This committee will gather evidence, hear reports of per- sons engaged in the produce trade | and recommend to the mayor some course of action to obtain relief. Mayor Mitchel holds that the city has the authority under its police power | to enfor¢e measures for a reason- | able reduction of prices. Mrs. Julian Heath, president the National Housewives' league, an- { nounced today that the members of the league In this city would co-oper- ate with the district attorney's inves- tigation. Members of the league will seek evidence against food specula- tors for presentation to Mr. De Ford. Fleld Agents Instructed. Agents”of the department of com- merce began their work today as part of the investigation ordered by Presi- dent Wilson to determine if food prices in this country are being artificlally raised because of the European war. These ingtructions were sent to fleld agents in New York, Boston, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta and New Orleans, “You are instructed to inquire im- medjately and carefully whether there of in your city and vicinity, and if so on what articles and to what extent. “Special attention should be given to foodstuffs and articles of clothing and other necessities. Il.earn wheth- or the advance, if it exists, is general or confined to particular commodities, and If so what ones. Find if it has been sudden or gradual; if any arti- cles have fallen in price; state the facts concerning them. Learn what reasons are given for any advance that may have occurred and inquire particularly as to whether such rea- sons are the actual ones, ——ee TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. LOST—On West Main or Main streets, Friday afternoon, Ladies’ gold watch with pin. Finder please return to Herald office. Reward. 8-24-2dx WANTED—By English speaking Ger- man girl, position doing general housework. 63 Booth street. 8-14-d1x WANTED-—Waltress. Apply New Brit. ain General hospital. 8-14-tf. sistant United States District Attor- | has been a recent rise in retail prices | DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Francis Higgins. The funeral of Francis Higgins who died Wednesday, was held this morn- ing at 8:30 from the undertaking rooms of J. M. Curtin & Co., and at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’'s church. High mass was celebrated by the Rev. M. P. Hart. The interment was in St. Mary's new cemetery. The bearers were Thomas Riley, James Fox and Thomas Hawley of New Britain, and Frank Dunn, James Ledwidth and Philip Ledwidth of Hartford. 2 Frederick Jacobl. The funeral of Frederick Jacobi »f 84 Greenwood street was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late home. The burial was in Fair. view cemetery, Adeline Twitchell. Adeline M. Twitchell, wife of Wal- ter H. Twitchell, died yesterday nat her home, 24 Fairview street, Nauga- tuck. Among her survivors are Mras, W. J. Gorman, a neice, ¥F. Carter, a nephew, bdth of whom reside on Woodland street in this city. . The deceased woman was well known locally and a number of peo- ple from New Britain will attend her | funeral, which will take place from her late home at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Phillip C. Walcott of the Naugatuck Congregational church officiating. Mrs. Mary A. Green, The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Green of 95° Whiting street, who died Wed- nesday afternoon, was held last night at 8 o’'clock from her late home. The Rev. Lyman 8. Johnson officlated, The remains were sent to Berlin, N. Y. this morning for burial. HOLDS UP PAYMENT OF LIGHTING BILLS | Mayor Quigley Is Incensed Over Poor | ldghting That City Receives. Entirely out of patience with the United Electric Light and Water com- pany because of the alleged poor light- ing service which it is giving the city Mayor Quigley has ordered the pay- ment of the June and July bills heid up untll such times as the company changes conditions. He drafted the following letter to Manager Atwater | this afternoon: “Aug. 14, 1914, “The United Electric Light & Water Co., “92 West Main Street, City. “Attention Mr. Atwater, local m ager: “Gentlemen: Time and again, the city, through its officlals has com- rlained to your company of the poor electric light service. Many promises of reform have been made but to date | there has been little, if any, improve- ment in the service. The city, through its officials, has been very | patient, but the time has now arrived when our patience is nearly exhausted and we cannot permit present con- ditions to continue. “We have withheld payment of the June and July bills and will continue to withhold payment until your com- pany carries out g few of its numer- cus promises to improve conditions. “Hoping that your company will give this matter immediate attention, 1 am, “Respectfully yours, “GEORGE A. QUIGLEY, “Mayor of New Britain.”" THREE MEN INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Large Truck Ioaded With Electric Supplics Runs Away at Mill Creek Bridge in Haddam. Middletown, Aug. 14.—Three men were injured, one possibly fatally, in a runaway automobile accident today at Mill Creek bridge near Arnold sta- tion at Haddam, The most seriously injured is a man named Moltrovio, whose home is New York. He has scalp wounds, contusions of the body and possibly internal injuries. At the hospital it was said his condition was serious. The others injured were Frederick Mack and Leon Keith, both of Hart- ford. Mack suffered injury to the leg and Keith the body and arm. E. Gately of New London, who was driving the machine, escaped injury. The motor was a large truck load- ed with electrical supplies and wi bound from New London to Hartford. At the brow of a hill the driver lost control of the machine and it rushed down the hill and into the bridge rail- ing, where It overturned. All of the injured were taken to the Middlesex hospital. and James | SECOND WARDERS SEE NEED OF NEW LIGHTS Rep esetalves Ispeet Strees and Make Mm Recsmmendations. In an endeavor to look after the needs and wishes of the people whom they represent in the common council Alderman M. Irving Jester and Councilmen Emil J. Danberg, Ernest Teich, Uno Johnson and A. E. Bich- _luedl made & tour of investigation about the second ward last night in Building Inspector Arthur N. Ruther- tord's automobile. They visited every street in the ward and looked into the lighting conditions and are now ready to make some recommenda- tions to satisfy the many complaints they have received. New Lights Noeded. As a result of last night's tour of inspection new lights are recommend- ed for the following streets: ! Between Trinity and Ash streets on South Main street. Between Ash and Ellis streets on Maple street. Between Pine and Lilac streets on Cherry street. Between Cherry street and the Wil- low Bridge on Ellis street. | Betwoen Park and Pleasant streets on Fairview street. | Another new light on Park sextension. Another new light on BSheflield street, near the Smith school. Between Belden and Pleasant { strests on East street. | Two new lights on Austin street between East street and Rocky Hill averiue. Between East street and Rocky Hill avenue on Henry street. A new lamp on Stanley street be- tween Wilson’s and the Gulf Refining company's plant. ‘Want Larger Lamps. In addition to recommending the above new lights the second ward- ers are going to recommend lamps of a higher candle power for the fol- lowing corners Corner of Lilac and Cherry streets. Corner of Stanley and Whiting streets. Corner streets. Corner of Pleasant and Fairview streets. GRACE BAUM’S AUTO IN SLIGHT ACCIDENT strect of Kelsey and Stanley | | Contralto Soloist’s Car in Smash With Machine Belonging to ! J. Hornkohl, I As Edward Hornkohl was proceed- { ing down Arch street in his father’ ! Ford uutomobile about 5 o'clock yes- terday afternoon, he became be« wildered when Miss Grace Baum, the contralto soloist, suddenly backed her car up, opposite West Pearl street, and crashed headlong into her machine. The front axles were sprung on both cars and the forward wheels on both were damaged to a slight extent, One of the head lghts on Mr, Horn. kohl's machine was demolished. Miss Baum is inclined to place the blame for the accident on youns Hornkohl. She sald she had just backed up her Studebaker car and was about to turn toward Main street when Hornkohl ran into her. Hornkohl is the son of J. Horn- kohl, the Elm street baker. DERGOES OPERATION, | Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomp- son. Resting Comfagtably at Hospltal. Harry, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, of No. 3b | Highland street, was operated upon at the New Hritain General hospital at 3 o'clock this morning by Dr. Mc- | Knight, of Hartford, and Dr. Swasey of this city. Dr. Bodley was also called into consultation. The young- | ster is only about five years of age. | Late this afternoon it was stated that he was resting comfortably and his | recovery was expected. The little boy has been alling for severa] dnys but yesterday afternoon about & o'clock he had to glve up and !a physiclan was called. He grew rapidly worse until last night when “.n operation was seen to be a neces- sity. The little boy is u grand nephew of City Clerk A. L, Thompson. 1