New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 5, 1915, Page 14

T .00 TROUSERS Absolutely FREE Beyond any shadow of a doubt I can and do save money for my customers on clothing bills 365 days in the year. I not only save them money but I save them big money. February is a dull month. I figure to make even my competitors gasp with astonishment at the prices I sell cloth- ing. From now till March 1st, I don’t mind telling you I can’t get a new dollar for an old one—can’t get it no mat ter how I figure. Your choice, Suit or Overcoat to order, that reason I offer you a Free Pair of T rousers with every suit or overcoat om me tomorrow or Monday just as an inducement for you to buy now. “TOM” MURRAY 394 MAIN STREET, i lled for coat .00 NO LT STRIKE Testify Before pmmission. b.—An inquiry into jarome and Roose- of the American al company, which ent shooting and was yesterday in- lederal commission s. The commis- bne ‘of the striker pctors of the com- lestifies. Antony Wiaiter, e tried to support dren on a wage of iled einstock tried to Wwitness how he thly difference of his wages and his d he worked ex- nd that his wife ing and other odd owed $53 now for at his wife earncd ildren, said Wiait- unions in the fer- One was started ke was called, but because he didn’t on fee. it after the wages ld that the super- lant had given as petion, dull times ar. on Hecpburn, a director of ultural Chemical ntrols the Liebig of the Chase Na- stee of the Rock- was the next wit- that he never had fof the chemical rst he knew of the y. he said, w in the newspapers. up the officers of as told by James ht of the company, anted an increase er hour: further, hsz <2id, pld soon be over Fe number of men rikers’ places. The he had made get some inform ke ;and had estgurant on rn, jned to be excited testified. Stockholder Not Responsible. His attention was called to the tes- timony of Wiaiter. “I think the conditions at Roose- velt were entirely unsatisfactory,” he said. The witness said he held 100 shares of the chemical company's stock, which totaled, common and preferred, $500,000 par value. As a stockholder, however, he did not think that he was responsible for con- ditions at Roosevelt. “The responsibility of directors ends with the appointment of execu- tive officials,” said Mr. Hepburn. He added that he realized that workmen should be paid living wages. Never Studied Questions. Questions of working hours, min- imum wages, workmens’ compensa- tion for injuries or death, Mr. Hep- burn admitted, he had never stu- died. “If you were convinced,” Chairman Walsh, said “that the workers in a certain industry could not ex- ist without putting their wives and children to work, what would you do?” “I'd try to find out if the charge was true and if it was I would try to remedy the conditions,” replied the witness. Cause of Discontent. The witness saia he didn't know one man was killed and the other injured during a strike riot in the American Agricultural Chemical company at Chrome, N. J, in 1912, He was abroad then, he said. Nei- ‘ther did he know that prior to that strike the laborers at the plant were working 12 hours a day. Nor had he opportunity to determine in which of the industries in which he is in- terested labor was organized. In- dustrial discontent, the witness be- lieved had increased considerably in the past 15 years. The cause he said, was the on of liberty and freedom of action and the develop- ment of individualism.” Defending the Rockefeller founda- tion, he said he thought it could do much good in directions where the government could not be active. Attac Foundations, Morris Hillquit, a socialist worker, fcllowed Mr. Hepburn. He assailed the philanthropic foundations as “at the bottom business enterprises’” founded by capitalists who do not seek to relieve their suffering fellow men but to strengthen their own so- cial and economic position.” “Hardly any part of the huge funds concentrated in the modern philan- thropic trusts is applicable to the re- liet of the widespread poverty, misery "anfl distress of the American popula- tion,” said Mr. Hillquit. He cited the ‘\ relief furnished to the Belgians as the cnly charitable work on a large scale | undertaken by the Rockefeller founda- | tion. Americans Go Hungry. “Why restrict the necessary help to Ll:elgium " he asked. “While the and I could not find out much” he | Belgian relief ships were loaded with wheat, corn and other foodstuffs, tens of thousands of American workers, their wives and children were going hungry. The bread lines in New York were growing longer and longer from day to day. Many of the men in these dreadful lines have probably at some time been working in one or theother of the numerous industries in which Mr. Rockefeller has invested and have probably helped to augment his great fortune.” Mr. Hillquit assailed the philanthro- pic foundations as being ‘“‘at the bot- tim of the business enterprises’” founded by capitalists not to relieve the suffering of their fellowmen but as a means of strengthening their own social and economic position. While the Rockefeller relief ships for Bel- gium were being loaded, said he, thousands of American workers were starving within one mile of Broadway, NO AFFIDAVIT NEEDED FOR AUTO LICENSE Secretary of State Announces Impor- tant Decision Regarding Licenses For Opcrators of Motor Vehicles. Hartford, Conn., Feb. 5.—A rul- i ing of the secretary of the state of interest to automobilists yesterday was that motor vehicle operators in applying for renewal of their license to operate are not required to submit an affidavit, the blank form of which is printed on the reverse side of the application blank. For an operator's license the affidavit to be sworn to Dbefore a commissioner of the court, or notary public by a licensed operator who knows said applicant and who knows him or her to De qualified to operate a vehicle. When the question of renewal of this affidavit was placed before the secretary of state, he ruled that it was not necessary. There are about 42,000 persons in the state who have licenses to op- erate motor vehicles or motorcycles. If each had to get another operator to make the affidavit this would mean, in effect, that operators would simply exchange endorsements. SHIP BUILDING REPORT. Washington, Feb. 5.—There wera thirty-two sailing, steam and unrigged of 12,258 gross tons built in the United States in January ing to the bureau of navigation. The largest vesesel was the Northern Pa- cific at Philadelphia. ELEVEN MEN CONVICTED. Pikeville, Ky Feb. —In trials of men charged with electign frands, eleven were convicted and four ac quitted here yesterday. and disfranchisement was imposed on all those found guilty. A minister was { one of the men acquitted. Tt was in evidence that $3, to $5 had been paid 1or votes. NEW BRITAIN AMERICAN STEAMER COLON GROUNDED Plight of Vessel on Bar at Entrance to Topolobampo Harbor Re- ported as Critical. On Board U. S. S. San Diego, En- senada, Mex., Feb. 4, by Wireless to San Diego, Cal, Feb. 5.—The Amer- ican steamer Colon nas grounded on the bar at the entrance to the harbor of Topolobampo. The United States cruiser Maryland responded to her wireless calls for help and is now standing by. The gunboat Annapolis, which was at Guaymas, also has gone to the Colon’s aid. A heavy norther has-whipped up a big sea and latest reports from the Colon said that the vessel's plight was critical. accord- | A fine of $10¢ | The Colon, a steam schooner of 1,530 tons, left San Franciseo Jan- uary 16 with a cargo of gene mer- chandise for Salina Cruz. She is owned by the American-Mexican Trading company. Her commander is Captain Paulsen and she carries a crew of about twenty men. There were no passengers aboard when she left San Francisco. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN RED BOOK PUBLISHED Summary of Text Given Out—Assassi- | nation of Archduke Not Intended as Encroachment. Berlin, Feb. 4, (By wireless teleg- raphy to Sayville, L. I.)—A summary of an Austro-Hungarian red book, which has just been published, was given out here today by the Overseas news agency. 1t states that on July on which Serbia replied to the Aus- tro-Hungarian note, Count Leopold von Berchtold, then Austro-Hungar. jan foreign minister, instructed the Austro-Hungarian ambassador at Pet- rograd to inform Rus: that his go ernment desired no territorial ag grandizement, but sought merely to maintain its position as a great pow- er. On July the day 27, the amba dor was instructed to inform Russia; the red | hook sa that the co-operation of | the Austro-Hungarian authorities in the investigation of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand was in no way intended as an encroach- ment upon the sovereignty of Ser- via. New Britain council, No. 1091, K. of C., will hold its regular meecting at 8 o'clock this evening in old K, of C. | hall. After the meeting there will be a smoker and social. | absorb large quantities of | are accepted via Archangel and rail- SOCIAL AND CHARITY WORKERS 10 MEET National Confofic?] Bs Held at Ba'timors, May 12 to 19. Chicago, Feb. 5.—The unusual con- ditions which social and charity workers face as a result of the European war prompted the early announcement yesterday of arrange- ments for the National (’,nnferenr‘e of Charities and Correction, although the meeting is still than three months off. The conference will be held in Baltimore May 12 to 19. The preliminary program points out that this meeting will be the most important in the forty-two years history of the organization, and prob- ably one of the largest and most im- portant conferences of the kind ever held in America, owing to the fact that social and charity workers throughout the entire United States are having to face this winter, more serious questions in relation to the relief of destitution, unemployment, care of children, public sanitation and kindred problems, many of which are incident to industrial conditions caused by the European war. “These workers. says Secretary William T. ! Cross, “as well as public officials and those private citizens who contribute money and time to the support of charitable and soclal agencias, are feeling the necessity of getting to- gether to discuss ways and means that the resuurces of the country may be made to go as far as possible in the | alleviation and prevention of suffer- | ing at home.” To Determine Remedies. The conference will endeavor to de- | termine some of the causes and remedies of unemployment as they have appeared throughout the United | States during the present winter. The function of free public emplo ment offices will also be gone into, as will the "“Need and Practicability of Iliness Insurance in the United States.” One of the most important discus- sions will be opcned by Professor | Charles R. Henderson of the Univer- ity of Chicago, who will present a report on ‘‘Outdoor Rellef in the United States with the Consideration of Some of the Lessons to be Drawn | from European Experiences.” The | same subject with especial reference tc the rural sections of the country will be discussed by Amos W. Butler of Tndianapolis, Ind. Will Discuss Tssues. Dr. Edward T. Devine, professor of social economy of Columbia Univer- sity, will discuss “The Policy of | Granting State Subsidies to private | Carities” and Robert W. Kelso | Boston. “The Polick of Granting State Charters to Private Charities.” | I more | lay stress upon the increasing magni- | tude and importance of public charity work, and the need for effective co- operation between public and private charities. Assume Immediate Importance. In view of the extraordinary disar- rangements of social relations all over the world during the year 1915, the section of the conference on the fam- ily and the community assumes im- mediate importance and the topic “Maintaining Standards of Work in Times of Stress,” is proposed by the American association of Societies for Organizing Charity which will hold its annual session jointly with the national conference. M Mary E. Richmond of the Russell Sage found- ation will open the question of ‘““Case Work Fundamental in Social Effort.”” The fact that farge numbers of im- migrant women have come to Ameri- ca following every recent war has prompted the section on social hy- giene to choose the general topic “How Shall We Prevent Prostitution 2" Among the speakers will be Dr. Kath- erine B. Davis, commissioner of cor- rection in New York City, and C. C. Carstens, secretary of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children of Hostorn. To Discuss Toronto Plan. The section on corrections will dis- cuss the Toronto plan and the parole law affecting prisoners sentenced to county jails. These subjects will be discussed by Warden J. T. Gilmour of the central prison of Toronto, ard Judge J. C. Backus of Milwaukee, “The Payment of Funds to Prisonecrs” is to be discussed by K. L. Schreiver of Kansas City Treatment of [nebriety in a Institution,” by Pr. Erwin H. Neff, superintendent of | the Foxborough state hospital of Mas- sachusetts, and “Inebriety and Crime" by Dr. G. Milton Linthicum of Balti- more. RUSSIA AFTER COTTON. Large Quantities of American Prod- uct to Be Sent There Soon. Washington, Feb. 5.—Russia will American cotton as soon as there are facilities for shipping it from the south to that country, American cousul General | Snodgrass at Moscow reports. Rus- sian dealers have been endeavoring, with poor results to secure a cotton supply from England, but no good | road lines from Sweden to Russia are | badly congested. The consul says the | Russian crop for 1914-15 amounts to 1,320,000 bales. Tittle American cotton is now going forward to Russian, he states. CUTS HER THROAT. Bethlehem, Feb. 5.—Mrs. Alice Bloss, widow of N. L. Bloss, a former member of the legislature, was founq dead in bed at her home here today She had cut her throat during the night. Mrs. Bloss, who was 61 years of | & ESTABLISHED 1886 » Marx | This section of the conference will j = CANADIAN ATRMAN KILL] Lieut. Sharpe Dies in Biplanec Wreck in England. London, Feb. 4, 6 =, tenant Sharpe, of the Canadian con- tingent of the Royal Flying Corps, was killed this afternoon while flying at Shoreham. He was returning from a trip when his biplane suddenly dived to the earth, The machine was smashed and Lieutenant Sharpe died within a few minutes. M.—Lieu- Ottawa, Ont., Feb. 5.—Cables a over the German lines in company with Poulet, the French aviator. Sharpe was born in Prescott, Ont., but spent most of his life in Ottawa. He took up aviation at the Curtiss school and has seen aerial service in Japan and Mexico as well as in the United States. RELEASE OF BOND Of Colorado Federation of Labor Ofii- cer to Be Somght. Pueblo, Cal., Feb. 5.—Apphcation for the release on bond of W. E. Hick- ey and Eli M. Gross, officers of the Colorado Federation of Labor, are being held in communicado in the Pueblo county fail on Huerfano coun- ty grand jury warrants charging mur- who court at Walsenburg, counsel fur the prisoners announced today. Arguments to quash one hindred and three indictments against union members returned by the Las Animas county grand jury will be heard at Trinidad tomorrow. Attorney Haw* kins announced that he would ask that the indictments be quashed on | the ground that the jury consisted of men who had been affiliated with the operators' side of the strike contro- versy. CRITICISE NAVAL PROGRAM. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Navy Department Is Not Mas. ter of Tts Affairs. Pa., assistant Says | R the Feb. 6 Franklin of of declared Scranton, Roosevelt, secretary dinner the night, that the navy department was actu ally not master of its own affairs and criticised the provisions of congress | “for an adequate naval program as, recommended by the naval board few years ago.” He eaid that long as the present system of mak- ing appropriations prevailed no real economy could he practiced, and added that “it only by the grace of God that we have either navy today." navy, speaking at a Navy league here last a army would old, had heen in poor health for some time. 1 at least two battleships thorized the coming year few weeks ago describing a number of | daring flights made by Lieut. Sharpe | | in this war zone Globe Clothing House 29th ANNUAL SALE OF CLOTHING: Is a Great Gain for You. Hart, Schaffner & Make Now is a good time to begin to wear them ata reduced price. AGreatBargainin Un- | derwear at 42¢. See Our South Window. SPECIAL:! AllofthePleated Shirts that sold for $2.00 and $1.50, Now $1.00. DECLARES WAR ZONE ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN Germany Will Destroy Every Enemy Merchant Ship Found in Specified Waters After February 18, by wireless telegra- N. Y.—The issued today the Berlin, Feb. 4 phy to Sayville, man Ger- admiralty fol- lowing communication: Britain around Great including The waters Ireland English channel are declared a zone from and after February 1915 Every enemy and the whole o, 45, merchant ship foun? will be destroyed is impossible to avert dan threaten the anc even If it gers which crew passengers | der, will be made Monday in district | | then or | PORTUGAL Also, neutral ships the war zone in danger in conse quence of the misuse of neutral flags ordered by the British government on January 31 and in view of the hazards in are as | of naval warfare, it cannot always be avoided that attacks meant for enemy ships endanger neutral ships Shipping northward, around the Shetland islands in the eastern basin of the North sea, and in a strip of at least thirty nautical miles in breadti along the Dutch coast is endangered in the same way TO PROBE BREAD SITUATION. Chicago Bakers to Be Asked to Show Books and Records of Flour Supply Chicago, Feb, 5.—Federal investi gation in Chicago of food prices Was directed to the bread situation today. District Attorney Cl planned to confer with leading bakers in an at- tempt to learn the causes back of the increase from five cents in the price of the small loaves of bread atements having been made that most of the large baking concerns have a supply of flour on hand, bought several months ago at the lower prices prevailing, the will be show their and rec- order that corre: ne to six kers books the government figures on the Attorney Clyne how much tock and s on hand in CMi- to in obtain subject District s«aid he wanted to know flour the bakers what quantity there cago. asked ords may have in SUBMARINES Madrid Parliament to the the FOR SPAIN Paris, Feb 5:40 has authorized purchase four Spanish navy United Etates Via a the suh. from m government marines for a builder in FOREI(C MINISTER, Lisbon, Via Paris, Feb. 5, 5:15 a. m, Mr. Roosevelt said he hoped that|-—Jasee Rodriguez Monteiro, a colonel be ac- | of artillery, | eign minister of Portugal. has been appointed fors