New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 17, 1914, Page 11

i ' FRATERNAL NEWS' ODD FELLOWS PLAN FOR BIG FIELD DAY Saturday, August 22, Will Witness Many Exclunq Sport- ing Events. Saturday afternoon, August o'clock the members of the fra- ternity from fifty-five nearby lodges will assemble at the state falr grounds, Berlin, to compete in a semi-state T. 0. O. F. field meet with the New Brit- ain 0dd Fellows, There will be numerous and various events, con- slsting of dashes, runs, jumps, shot put, relay races and a tug of war cou- tost. ) The uniformity of the program will be somewhat varied by the introdue- tion of a series of comedy events, con~ sisting of sack and shoe races, the crab and three-legged races, Also a race for the fat brothers weighing up~ wards of a hundred and ninety pounds. These comedy events, together with two special events consisting of a half mile run and hundred yard dash, are oBen to any Odd Fellows in the state in good standing. The prizes for the different events consist of valuable silver cups and medals of gold, silver and bronze of a very unique design. The committee has prepared a very tasty souvenir admission badge in lieu of the ordinary pasteboard ticket, which they are distributing among the members and their friends for a very sfmall sum, A A score card will be furnished to every person attending the meet free of charge, The general committee guarantees to the members that ir the success attained this year exceeds that of former years then for the season of 1915 the first all state I. O. O, F. field day will be held in this cf The entries will positively close day evening, August 21, It is hoped that all brothers who desire to enter will hand in their entries to the committee before 10 o’clock on that evening. The committee will be in session to receive entries Thursday evening, August 20, and Friday even- ing, August 21, at I. O, O. F. club réom, Hungerford court, the entire evenings, Refreshments will be served on the grounds at nominal prices. There will be reserved seats for the ladies, as the order has a host of friends among the gentler sex and a large attendance is expected. All ladies who are interested in out of door sports are particularly invited. The general committee: Phenix, No. 52—A. F. Spencer, chairman; F. 8. Turton, A. Helisler, A. E. Hurlbut and E. A. Danberg. Lexington—O. G. Curtis, secretary; R. B. Crocker, J. Schroeder, L. Fox and E. M. Jones. Andree, No. 47—A. Holmberg, treasurer; P. Kallgren, C. Johnson,-E. Larson and E. Oslund. .The board of judges—Referee, K. E. Andrew, physical director New Britain Y. M. C. A.; starter, J. Rourke, athletic instructor Colgate university; clerk of the course, Lee - Andrews, physical director of Buffalo Y. M. C. A. All events will finish in front of the grandstand. e e Hira Temple 90, D. O. K. K. Fhe regular monthly session of the above temple will be held on Thurs- day evening in Vegar hall at 8 o'clock. The general committe in charge of the mid-summer outing will make a final report. The sports committee have com- pleted their program of amusements, awd the twelfth annual sheep bake to be held on Saturday, August 22, at Lake Compounce bids fair to be the biggest event held in the history of the temple. ~ Tents will be pitched as near 11 o’clock A. M. as possible, and it is expected that quite a goodly number of Dolseys and their friends will be present by noon. The follow- Ing program has been arranged: RoYal Visier John Palmer, Sand Contest Feast of the Faithful Zem Zem from the pool (Corner Pocket) Dois Rum-in-ants, from The Plains of Dasht I. Kavir Coyn from the flelds of Kon-I-Malik- Siah. M. C. Camel’s Milk After the feast the Votaries will follow the camel on the southern border of the oasis where the foun- tains of El-Beer-in bubble forth. ' If the camel looseth his tail, he that re- storeth it shall be rewarded. Sheiks Witkin anq Heslitt will turn the wheel of fate and bring forth the Hookah and Marghilli; also the fra- grant weed of the fields of Mashad. The Caravan will leave the oasis with the midnight sun. Stella Rebekah Lodge. Stela Rebekah lodge, No, 11, will hoM a regular meeting Friday even- ing at 8 o'clock Daughters of America. Martha Washington council, D, of A., will meet this evening in Jr. O U A. M. hall ; « Daughters of St. George. Alexandra lodge, Daughters of st George, will hold a basket picnic at Elizabeth park Tuesday afternoon. All those intending to go will plan to take the 2:07 car from the center. The regular meeting will be held ' Wednesday evening at Turner hall, Phenix Lodge. Bhenix lodge, No. 52, 1. 0. O. F,, will have a rehearsal for the second degree Wednesday evening. All of- ficers are requested to be present, Catholic Women'’s Benevolent Legion. The Catholic Women’s Benevolent NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1914, legion will hold the regular meeting Tuesday evening in St. Mary’'s school hall. Phoenix Temple of Honor. Phoenix Temple of Honor, No. 19, will hold its regular meeting Friday night, August 21, in O. U. A. M. hall, 277 Main street. The by-law com- | mittee will make a complete report. | There will be a numbe¢ of applica- tions for membership. Isabella Circle. Isabella circle, N. D, of I., will hold a regular meeting in Judd's hall on Thursday evening. Daughters of Castile. Court Columbia, 27, D. of C, will hold an important meeting Wednes- day evening in the new Electric Build- Ing at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend. Ladies’ Auxiliary, A. O. H. The delegates to the state conven- tion of the Ladies’ Auxiliary A. O. H,, to be held in New London, Tuesday, will leave on the 8:37 train. Dele- gates please take notice. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Walter Rittner. The funeral of Walter, the 9 year old son of John Rittner, who died Saturday, was held yesterday after- noon from his home, 15 Rhodes street. The Rev. M. W. Gaudian conducted the services. The burial was in Fairview cemetery. Mrg, Catherine Conway. After several months of failing health, Mrs. Catherine Conway, widow or James Conway, died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law Charles H. Olcott of Arch street. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 from the house and at 10:00 from St. Joseph's church. The Temains will be taken to Springfield, Mass., for burial. Mrs. Conway has been a resident of this city for about seven years, and before that time lived in Springfield. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Olcott, and four sons. One is William H. Conway of New York, known in sporting circles as “Kid” Conway. The others are Charles Conway of New York, John Conway of Newark, N. J, and Frank Conway of Spring- field. Matilda Bachand. Matilda Bachand, aged 16 years and 2 months, daughter of Albert J. Bachand of 23 Hubert street, died this morning at the Newington Sana- torium. The funeral will be held ‘Wednesday morning. Mrs. Lucia Dwinell Case. The funeral of Mrs. Lucia D. Case, who died Friday, was held this after- ncon at 2 o’'clock from her late home, 74 Grove Hill. The Rev. E. T. Thienes officiated. The burial was in Sims- bury. Mrs. Lucy Viola Wright. The funeral of Mrs, Lucy V. Wright of Bristol, who died Saturday, was held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Mortuary chapel in Fairview. The burial was in Fairview cemetery. Mrs, Elizabeth Walthers. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Wal- thers, who died Saturday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of her son 69 Linwood . street. The burial will be in Fairview cemeteiy. Marion Griswold. Marijon Griswold, aged four years and seven months, died last night at ‘her home 119 Whiting street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home, and the burial was in Fairview cemetery. The Rev. Lyman S. Johnson officiated. Mortimer Woods. Mortimer, the two months old son of J. J. Woods of Wilcox street, died yesterday. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home at 3 o’clock. The burial was in Fairview cemetery. John Hadue. John Hadue, aged about twenty vears, died today at the New Britain General hospital where he had been confined for a week. He was sick with typhoid fever when he was brought to the institution and had been sick at home for several weeks. John Cooper. John Covper, railroad gate tender at the Newington station, died this morning at his home in Newington. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from St. Joseph's church in this city, and the interment will be in the new Catholic cemetery. Mr. Cooper was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, seventy years and eleven months ago. He is survived by a wife, a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Sprague of Buffalo, and a son, Joseph Sprague of Newington, LABORATORY IS ALL READY. Dr. T. Eben Reeks, superintendent of health, now has a large and com- vlete laboratory at his command in City hall and is ready to accept germ cultures suspected of being typhoid or diphtheria, for bacteriological cases is ration. Dr. Reeks states that the reason New Britain stands so high in the number of tuberculosis cases is that it was not until the health de- partment was fully organized that the cases were reported = so accurately. Many of the cases reported last month were old ones which were just brought te the attention of the authorities. WAGNER HAS NEW SUIT. Motorcycle Officer Wagner appeared at police headquarters this morning | ¢1ad in a new suit of khaki. His new regalia is of the same general style as his former one with the excep- tion of the fit of the neck. The suit is made with a military neck while the other was open. Both suits are | much cooler than the heavy serge and are just the thing for the officer who has to ride about the hot city streets. City items _Mrs, Robert Lohr and son of West New York, N. J., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wagner of South Burritt street. There will be a regular meeting of the board of public works tomorrow evening. The charity commissioners have filed an invitation with the city clerk inviting the council members to visit the town home in a body at some future date. The invitation will be read at Wednesday night's meeting. Special Officer Walter Hall has filed his resignation from the supernumer- ery’ police force. Hall was recently fined in court for assault and previous to that had been suspended for viola- ticn of the rules. Some time Saturday night or early Sunday morning thieves entered the sarage belonging to Horace Reynolds at 158 Maple street and stole his Harley-Davidson motoreycle. The pclice are investigating. Rev, .Mr, Smith, pastor of the Universalist church of Middletown, preached an interesting sermon last evening at the Hillerest church, this city, upon “Why 1 Am a Universalist.” Mr. Smith will preach at the Hill- crest church the next four Sundays. Chimneys repaired. H. A. Trainor Co. Leave orders at Mills' Hardware Store.—advt. Mrs. L. S. Willard of West Main street is the guest of Mrs. A, G. Hen- derson at Wawlick lodge, Highlana lake, Extensive line of trunks, bags, suit cases. Ryan's, 43 Main street.—advt. Mr. and Mrs, Charles F. Bertram of Francis street have gone to Quincy, Mass., for the next two weeks, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Sullivan and children of Francis street are in Wor- cester, Ma: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schwab of At- lantic City and formerly of this city, arc visiting here:. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Dunn, Miss May Coffey, Robert Stone, and Mrs. F. B. Cox are at Ocean Beach. John B. Smith is spending his va- cation at South Hero, Vermont, Miss May B. Lord of New York, the evangelist, spoke at both services at the People's church yesterday. Clair Upson made the address and R. H. Crawford gave the lesson story at the South church Summer Sunday school yesterday. Miss Mary Gaffney of No. 26 Hart sireet is seriously ill at the Hartford hospital, where she was admitted as a patient yesterday morning. Dr. Harry Flannigan and Attorney Daniel O’Leary of Lynn, Mass., are visiting at the home of Miss Mary Kiely on Winter street. Miss Helen Blank, of Prospeét street, has returned from a vacation spent in Boston. James O’Brien has gone to Atlantic City, where he will spend his vacation. A marriage license has been granted to Steve Wvok and Mary Gion, both of 125 Broad street. Miss Nellie Farrell, of Norwich, who has been visiting with friends in this city, has returned to her home. The Misses Ella Moore and Helen and Mary Monsees have returned from a pleasant two weeks' vacation spent at Rockaway Park, L. I. Miss Esther Kallberg is stopping at the Ravine House, Randolf, N. H. William Cowlishaw will spend two weeks at Merwin Beach, ' Milford, Conn. James V. O’Brien is spending his vacation at Atlantic City. Mrs. C. B. Goff will spend the next two weeks .at Pleasant View, N. J. Mrs. Sarah Wiiliams, of Grand street, is seriously {ll with pneumonia. Dr. Arvid Anderson is attending her. Miss Grace Ryan, clerk in the city engineer’s office, has returned from her two weeks’ vication. James Perlman, a local expressman, lost a valuable horse yesterday. The animal died of the cholic. Howard Sherman has been granted the contract for grading Broad street between Curtis and Booth streets. The high hill will be cut down and the low places filled in, making valu- able building sites. The delegation from St. Mary's church, headed by Rev. John T. Win- ters, who have been to Canada to visit the shrine there, to this city. Samuel Robington reported to the police today that his horse 1is lost. The beast evidently strolled out of the barn when the door was left open. Caspar Kasica, of 63 Booth street, complained to the police yesterday that a neighbor was sawing wood on his front porch and was annoying him. Emil Vogel and Otto Hipp have left cn an extended trip into Canada, which will include visits to the Thou- | sand Islands and Lake George. The Misses Estella, Vine Coral and Bertha Carlson ar staying at Gardner cottage at Clinton Beach. Mrs. Mary Toner and Miss Anna Toner of Fairview street, left today for a week's stay in New York. The Misses Lucy and Kathryn Scan- lon of Olive street have returned from a two weeks' vacation at Indian Neck. The Motor Cycle club will hold a rueeting Tuesday evening, August 18th to complete arrangements for a corn roast. All members are requested to be present. An invitation has been extended to Sons of Veterans, Auxiliary No. 1 by Stanley Post, No. 11, G. A. R., to at- terd an open meeting Wednasday evening at 8 o’clock. A son, Harlan Crawford, has been born to Rev. and Mrs. William C. Judd of Cheshire, Conn. Mrs. Judd was Miss Mary E. Ward of New Brit- ain. Speaker Morris C. Webster of Har- winton, prominently mentioned as the man to head the republican ticket this fall, was in town this afternoon. He had . nothing to say about state | politics, have returned TWO AUSTRIAN IRONCLADS SUNK (Continued from First Page.) the conclusion that her position at the frent is not all that could be desired in such a critical time in her history.” Bicyclist Reports Battle in Vicinity of Muelhausen London, Aug. 17, 6:25 a. m.—The Rome correspondent of the Reuter Telegram company sends a despatch received by the Giornale Italia from Basel, Switzerland, under date of Aug- gust 16, timed 5 p. m. which says that a bicyclist arriving from Muelhausen states that a battle occurred in the vi- cinity of Muelhausen between the French and German forces, which re- sulted favorably for the French. The correspondent adds that it has not been found possible to confirm this report. Servians Successfully Repel Austrian Forces London, Aug. 17 (6:55 A, M.)—The correspondent of the Reuter Tele- graph company at Nish, Servia, tele- grephing under date of August 15, says: “Our troops at Buyak, near Iyma, successfully repelled the enemy. Near Kunachitza, opposite Losnitza, the enemy has thrown a bridge across the Drina and fortified its position on beth banks. The night at Belgrade passed quietly.” i German Dreadnought in Harbor at Tronhjem London, Aug. 17 (3:15 P. M.)—A despatch from Amsterdam to the Cen- tral News says the captain of the Dutch steamer Epsilon, on his arrival at Ymuden today reported seeing a German dreadnought in the harbor at Tronhjem, which had been put out of action. Her funnels were smashed and on one side she was scarred with holes from shell fire. No confirmation of the report has reached the official news bureau here. Russians Repulse Austrians on Frontier of Galicia St. Petersburg, Aug. 17, Via Lon- don, 12:45 P. M.—The Russian war office today issued an official com- munication giving information as to the recent military movements on the frontier between Austria Galicia and Russian Poland. It says: ‘‘The defensive operations and the move- ments of reconnoitering detachments of the Russian army on the frontier of Galicla between August 13 and 17 led to a series of attacks by cavalry supported by infantry and artillery. “In the provinces of Piotrkoff and Kielce the Austrian cavalry occupied a front of over fifty miles in length extending along a line from Tchens- tochova, through Andrejew to Sanderix. The cavalry was supported by infantry and artillery. “On August 14 Austrian advance guards penetrated a short distance in- to Russian territory. It is reported | that this offensive movement was checked by the Russian troops. “An Austrian attempt to advance from Andrejew toward Kielce failed on August 15 when the Russian troops by a series of brilliant cavalry attacks succeeded in dislodging the enemy from Kielce and also occupied a town in the Tomaschoff district. “The Russian cavalry cut up the Austrian advance guards and in- vaded the frontiers of Austrian Gali- cia, penetrating a distance of eight miles. “Near Tomaschoff Russian cavalry inflicted serious losses on the Elev- enth Austrian dragoon regiment in a brilliant sabre engagement, “Russian cavalry is in close contact with the enemy everywhere.” German Cruiser Stops [ Swedish Steamer Hansoa | London, Aug. 17 (4:05 A. M.)— The Exchange Telegram company's Puris correspondent says that hel lcarns from an official source at Stock- | helm that the Swedish steamer Han- sa was stopped by a German cruiser not far from the Stockholm harbor. Austrian Cruisers Chased By British Warships : London, Aug. 17, 12:15 p. m.—A despatch from Rome to the Exchange Telegraph Co. says it is reported from Ancona that four British battleships chased the Austrian cruisers Aurora and Szigetvar, which were blockad- ing Antivari. The Austrian vessels were pursued until they took refuge? in the naval station at Pola. i Believe Japan’s Ultimatum to Germany Is Reasonable | Tokio, Aug. 17—The Japanese news- papers commenting today upon the ultimatum sent by Japan Saturday to | Germany demanding the withdrawal of German war ships from the orient, and the evacuation of Kiau-Chau, say they consider the document to be rea- sonable. No anti-German sentiment has been displayed here. The resolution quotes the Japanese ultimatum to Germany demanding the withdrawal of all German armed forces in Chinese territory or waters and the surrender of Kiao-Chow to ceived troops are crossing Bulgarian terri- tory and marching in the direction of should be confirmed armies. | ing the movements of troops. Japan, and continues: “Whereas, it is self-evident that the ‘release of said territory to the Jap- | anese government would be inimical 'to the interests of the United States and China, whose territory should be preserved; therefore, be it ““Resolved, that the secretary of state be and he hereby is, directed to communicate with the Japanese gov- ernment that the United States views with concern the transfer by force of arms of any Chinese territory to Japan or any other foreign nation, or any transfer of territory without the unconditional consent of the Chinese government.” Representative Britten said that the course of Japan appears to be a “‘war~ like step to gain a hold on Chinese territory.” The resolution was introduced in an informal manner, without special at- tention being directed to it, and later was referred to a committee. Russia Demands Passage Through Dardanelles London, Aug. 17.—A despatch from Copenhagen says that the Po- litiken publishes a telegram from Constantinople stating that Russia has demanded from Turkey permis- sion for the unrestricted passage through the Dardanelles of the Rus- sian Black sea fleet. The Russian fleet in the Black sea since the beginning of warlike opera- tions has captured about a hundred German and Austrian merchant ves- sels trading in those waters. Many of them were tank steamers convey- ing 1 Turkish Troops Crossing Bulgaria Towards Greece London, Aug. 17, 3:10 P. M.—Offi- cial despatches say Greece has re- information that Turkish The Hellenic government in consequence of these reports has notified Turkey that if this news corresponding military and naval measures will be taken immediately by Greece. Greece. Describes Scenes on Battlefield of Diest London, Aug. 17, 5:50 a. m.—A trip over the battlefield of Diest, Belgium is described by the Brussels corres- pondent of the Daily News. He says: “I remember best a brown stretch of harrowed ground, half a fur- long in length, which is the grave of 1,200 Germans who fell in the fight- ing of Wednesday. All over the field are other graves, some of .Germans, some of Belgians and some of horses. “When I reached the place the pea- sants with long spades were still en- gaged in the work of burial. The bat- tle ground is about three miles long with the village of Haelen at one end. The village is harshly scarred. Its houses are plerced with bullet holes. Hardly a pane of glass remains. The church spire is tumbled over and the town clock wrenched from its place. “As I passed across the battlefield a German biplane swept over like a car- rion crow, seeking other victims. Later before day I visited Bruges prison where 400 Germans are held. I never before saw men sleep as these men did. They lay like logs after seven days and nights of almost constant duty on the field of battle. These prisoners are no cowards. They sur- rendered only when no other course was possible. They were victims of the German military system, which drills men out of all independence.” Housing of Prisoners Is Troublesome Problem London, Aug. 17, 7:50 A. M.—A troublesome problem of the war is likely to be the housing and guarding of prisoners. Already more than 5,- 000 Germans have been captured be- fore the battles have really begun. The Belgians are sending a large proportion of these prisoners into France. When the big fighting be- gins, with at least two million men engaged, the number of prisoners probably will run into vast and em- barrassing totals on both sides. There will be exchanges of prison- ers, but these are not always easy to arrange. Another difficulty is an- ticipated in the matter of the com- missariat for unprecedently large The Germans are even now confronted with this gigantic task. The Brussels correspondent of the Reuter Telegraph Co. says that to- day's official communication of the Belgian war office is largely devoted to anecdotes and unimportant inci- dents. This is done evidently to satis- fy the public demand for news with- out betraying any information regard- For example, says the correspondent, ‘‘a story is going the rounds here of a soldier who has taken several Ger- man prisoners. He is quoted in the war office statement as saying: “I don't take a rifle with me now. I go out with a slice of bread and butter and they follow me into camp.” “One of the prisoners told an offi- cer, it is said, that the German sol- diers were told that they must go on or be shot. He added: that we needed sleep occasionally.’ o Belgian aviators were com- pelled to land between the opposing armies owing to engine trouble. Be- tore repairs had been effected a party of Uhlans came up and the avi- ators took to their heels, regaining the Belgian lines. Two days later it was ascertained that their aero- plane was still at the same place, guarded by the Uhlans. Thereupon, it is declared, the airmen mounted a rapid fire gun in an automobile and making a sudden attack upon the Germans, rescued the aeroplane and escaped unharmed.” The Chronicle today publishes a ‘despatch from Amsterdam which says it is reported that the Austrian troops ‘They forgot | in Belgium are under the command of Count Von Bulow, commander of the German Second Army corps. France Grateful for United States Interest London, Aug. 17, 7:20 a. m.—A des- patch to the Chronicle from Paris says that the French foreign minister, Pre- mier Viviani, replying to the Ameri- can offer of medlation, remarking that France has been attacked despite her steady refusal to take the aggres sive, says in thanking President Wil son “you may be assured that the French government and people will recognize in your idea new evidence of your jnterest In the destinies of France.” Germany Acknowledges Offer of Good Offices Washington, Aug. 17.—Germany has acknowledged receipt of President ‘Wilson's proffer of good offices in mediation or arbitration, All the warring countrigs except Russia have now replied. ‘While none of the replies received from any of the European govern- ments specifically reject the tender of good offices made by the United States, some acknowledgements are accom panied by statements of the replying nations’ position in the conflict. De- partment officials were inclined to re- gard answers as non-committal and believed more definite answers might be given later, especially if any of the principals in the war showed an in- clination to treat for peace. REPORT ON SHIP BILL REJECTED BY SENATE Measure Extending American Regis- try to All Foreign Built Ships Now Goes to President. ‘Washington, Aug. 17.—By a vote of 40 to 20 the senate today rejected the conference report on the shipping | to | bill to admit foreign built ships, American registry, and proposing to open coastwise trade to foreign craft. | The house bill Was then adopted by the same vote, It only extends Ameri- can registry to all foreign built ships. The bill now goes to President Wilson | for apnproval. It is beliseved he will sin it. Senator O’Gorman in charge of the bill, expressed amazement over the democratic opposition. “Discussion here today,” said he, “indicates that congress is directing its energies toward the protection of special interests rather than the pro- motion of the general welfare. It amazes me that senators who not long ago eloquently proclaimed the American coastwise shipping an of- fensive monopoly seem to find no dif- ficulty today arguing for a result that will be to perpetuate this monopoly that has fallen on un-American prin- ciples. 1 scarcely can belleve eyes and ears, hearing senators, pro- fessing allegiance to the democratic creed, paraphrase the republican ar- gument for twenty years in support of a protective tariff. We have reached a sad day in the decline of the democratic party, when démo- crats rise here and use republican ar- guments in support of an offensive and un-American system of protec- tion.” Opponents of the conference report began the fina] attack on the measure as soon as the senate convened. Peti- tions were presented signed by thou- sands of employes of the Cramp Ship- building company of Philadelphia, the New York Shipbuilding Co. of Camden, N. J.,, and other companies protesting against the proposal to ad~ mit foreign built ships to American coastwise trade, serted this would deprive them of a means of livelihood. “There is no necessity for such a sudden reversal of the policy of this government that has prevailed for years,” declared Senator Penrose, pre- genting the Philadelphia petition, Senator Weeks presented a big roll of protests which he said were signed by substantially every employe of the Fore River Shipbuilding Co. at Quincy. Mass. NEW BRITAIN REPRESENTED. New of the G. O. P. were well represented at the big republican get-toether meeting held in Bridgepott on Satur- day. Local republicans present were State Centra] Committeeman A. J. Sloper, Mayor George A. Quigley, ex- Representative Joseph Towers, Public Safety Commissioner Raymond R. Healey, Judge James T. Meskill, Building Inspector Arthur N. Ruther- ford, Clerk Mark M. Cashmore of the board of public safety, Julius Pease, J. W. Mills and Peter Suzio. SOLD SEWING MACHINE. Mrs. Adolph Fisher, wife of Adolph of police court fame, came into headquarters today with another tale of woe. She was out of town yes- terday and when she returned last her loving | night she found that spouse had sold her pet sewing ma- chine for filthy lucre. He had also appropriated the cash which he re- ceived for it. FIREMEN ON VACATIONS. Victor Davis, Frank Gilligan and Richard Hartnett, of the local fire de- partment, will return from their va- cations tomorrow. Those who start tomorrow on their vacations are Watts, Kelly and Woods. Substitute Carlson will take Watts' place, Lester Barnes will sub for Woods and Michael Leyden will take Kelly's place. LOSES SECOND WHEEL., ‘Harold Upson reports that a bicycle was stolen from his house either to- day or yesterday. This is the second time this year that he has been the victim of bicycle thieves, my | The petitioners as- | Britain's staunch lieutenants MOUNTAINEER IS A SERIOUS FELLOW | [ Arthur S. Hancock Tells of Strong Characters found Among Hills of Keniucky. Arthur 8, Hancock of this city whe wag graduated from Wesleyan Uni- | versity in the class of 1913, gave @ hort address at the open air vesper service on Walnut Hill park last eve- ning on his work among the Ken- tucky mountaineers as an instructor in Berea College. Mr, Hancock left New Britain a year ago to take up his academic work in Kentucky. After the college year closed in June he took a two weeks' tramp through the mountains and had an unrivalled op- portunity to get to know the Kei tucky mountaineer as he actually is. Last evening he told the *vesper ser- vice audience of his impressions of the life and the people immortalized in the novels of John Fox Jr., and other modern writers. Among the most vivid impressions Mr. Hancock gets of the mountaineer man is his serlous mindedness. He thinks that Matthew Arnold’s phrase a certain high seriousness” may well be applied to the people of the Kentucky hills. The ‘mountaineer in the college class-room seldom smiles, | he has little sense of humor, and h has come there to work. Further- more Mr. Hancock says that the mountaineer gives one an impres- sion of latent strength of character, | a powerful force of manhood that radiates from his personality. He concluded his talk by giving a4 summary of the work that Berea | College is doing to better equip the mountaineer to break through the barriers of two centuries traditions and to improve living conditions among the solitary cabins shat dot the almost impassable roads. Mr. Hancock will return to Ken- tucky about September first. MRS. EBBESEN ILL, Had Fall Saturday and Is Now in & Serious Condition. Mrs. Carl Ebbesen, wife of Manager | Carl Ebbesen of the Eastern Printing and Publishing company, is in a | critical condition in her home at 81 | South Burritt street as the result of u severe shock to her nervous system, | which was caused by a fall to the floor | of her kitchen Saturday morning. | She is under the care of a trained nurse and is receiving treatment from Dr. Kenneth E. Kellogg. Mrs. Ebbesen never fully recovered from the effects of a fall on a slip- pery sidewalk about three years ago and has ‘been in delicate health since that time, Due partly to the heat, she suffered a fainting spell Satur- | day and, without warning, fell heavily | to the floor. She sustained slight in- | juries to one of her ankles and to her head, but the shock affected her heart and when her husband came home to lunch he found her seriously ill. Her | many friends hope for her speedy re- covery. | HOSTORICAL LECTURE | To Be Given at Swedish Elim Church | Friday Evening. ‘V On Friday evening of this weel Rev. J. E. Klingberg will give a ra- dioptican lecture on “Places of His- torical Interest Along the Connectiut River, particularly Haddam, East Haddam and Saybrook.” Mr. Kling- berg has spent considerable time in gathering information in regard ‘o the subject and his lecture should be of great value to students of history. The lecture which is to be given in the Swedish Elim church, will be free, the public being cordially invited. The Foreign Mission ecircle will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at the home of John Peterson of BEast street. SUMMER SEASON SUCCESSFUL. Girls of State Trade BPducation Shop Covered Much Ground. Miss Helen R, Clark, principal of the girls’ department of the local State Trade Education shop, states | that the mid-summer season which | was brought to a close on Friday of last week was the most successful | held thug far in the history of the school. There were fifty-five mem- bers enrolled and they did splendid work. Miss Clark announces that thkose young ladies who intend to take courses at the Trade shop during the regular term, which commences next month, should register now, SWEDISH LUTHERAN NOTES. Sewing Society Coffee Social Thursday —Deacons Meet Friday. Mrs. Casperson will entertain the Sewing society of the Swedish Luther- [an church at a coffee soclal to be held at her home on Hart street | Thursday afternoon. A meeting of the board of church | deacons will be held on Friday eve- ning. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the church service mext Sundar morning. NEW BRITAIN'S REPORT. According to the figures contained | in monthly bulletin of the state board of health New Britain, with an esti- mated population of 50,201, stood twenty-second in a list of forty-three cities and towns. This city, during the month of July, had 144 births, | six still births, sixty-nine marriages and sixty-nine deaths. The death rate was 16.2 During the month | the city Mad one case of scarlet fever, one case of diphtheria and croup and cages of tuberculosis | A~ LOST—Sunday, a 1915 N, with initials A, G. H. on back. Finder please return to Herald of- fice and receive reward. 8-17-dix