New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 17, 1915, Page 9

( NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, "MPDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1915, »i}e-e—to's of Chamber Make Number of Recommendations Civic Department to Take Over Christmas Tree—Directors 7 Authorize Prizes for Essays, Historical Museum— The work of the Chamber of Com- merce since its organization was brought to a focus at the meeting of the{directors of the Chamber of Com- merce yesterday afternoon when they Wwent on record on a large number of legislative, educational, and civic mat ters, both state and municipal. of the matters settled yesterday af- ternoon were the result of the vestigations and recommendations theyCivic Bureau. Prizes for original research in his- . torical, biographiecal, industrial, or so- lciological conditions in the city New Britain will be awarded by the Chamber of Commerce to the best competitive essays written by the pu- _PlIs of the seventh and eighth grades! -&nd other prizes of similar character and nature also will be provided for pupi¥s attending the New Britain high " schonl. A resolution urging the civio depariment to plan a scheme for the . distribttion of these prizes was adopt- €a by the board of directors yesterday afterroon. The civic department was instruct- ed to take steps lookinZ to the crea- tidon of New Rritain Historical soclety | 6 & New Britain Historical Museur focx,the gathering, presentation and ! maiftesance of matters, facts, relics, | etc., of interests to the community “for the future benefit of the inhab- itants of the city.” The civic department also was au- thorized hereafter to maintain annual- Iy; the public Christmas tree in co- gperation with Mrs. Elsie Traut dur- ing tho Christmas holidays “to the end that the spirit of lave, good will and harfony 1i be increased, furthered . and perpetuated in our beloved city.” (A vote of thanks was given Mrs. Travt ¢r her work in connection with the movement. Survey of Occupations. The directors authorized the civic department to take an occupational suryey in the city, the purpose of whi¢h will be to determine the oppor- tunities for young men in the city so that they may be prepared for such work in the schools. “Resolved—That the Chamber of Commerce does hereby tender its thanks and the thanks of the com- munity at large to Mrs. Elise Traut for her gracious kindness, interest an& energy in inaugurating, establish- ing and fostering the movement known as the public Christmas tree for two consecutive years last past; that her cfforts in this regard have increased the spirit of charity and good will among the people of New Britain and is a movement and insti- tution that ought to be maintained hy<gn’ oragnized body such as the Chamber of Commerce. Therefore Ye it + The directors voted favorably on {hie recommendation of the directors of the civic bureau to oppose a bill hefore the legislature to charge tuition for High school students. It is said thagthe bill is originated by the owner of a private school in this state and that it would set the advancement of education back at least a half century, In spite of its apparent viciousness, the Chamber of Commerce feels that it should register its opposition to the bill. The directors went on record in favor of an appropriation providing 'tor the expansion of the home for in- ebrites and feeble minded at Lake- ville! A resolution was passed favoring thetaking over by the city of the work of the Tuberculosis Relief asso- ciation and making it a part of the iduties of the board of health. The directors also voted to incor- porate under the laws of the state. The issuance of a monthly bulletin giving information of the work of the committees and the department of the Chamber of Commerce was authorized. J. M. Hallinan a' Director. James M. Hallinan was elected a director to succeed Willlam H. Crowell, one of the men originally eleeted to the board, but whose elec- n to the chairmanship of the Mer- antile Bureau automatically made him a director a second time. Tollowing are the important resolu- in- of | { NO STOMACH PAIN, GAS, INDIGESTION IN FIVE MINUTES oy “Papc’s Diapcpsin” is the only real stomach regulator known. “Really does” put bad stomach in order—‘Teally does” overcome indi- gestion, dyspepsia, g2s, heartburn and sourness in five minutes—that—just that—makes Pape’s Diapepsin ‘the largest selling stomach regulator In the world. If what you eat ferments into stubborn lumps, you belch gas und eructate sour, undigested food and acid; head is dizzy and aches; breath foul; tongue coated; your in- pides filled with bile and indigestible waste, remember the moment ‘‘Pape's Diapepsin’’ comeg in contact with the ‘stomach =21l such distress vanishes. It's truly astonishing—almost marvel- ous, and the joy is its harmlessness. A large fifty-cent case of Pape's _Diapepsin will give you a hundred dollarg’ worth of satisfaction or your drusgglst hands you your money back. It's8worth its weight in gold to men nd Women who can’t get their stom- | achsyregulated, It belongs in your home—should always be kept handy L In case of a sick, sour, upset stomach during the day or at night. It's the quickest, surest and most harmless Most | | of | Occupational Survey, Legislative Matters. ticns passed by the directors yester- day afternoon: Public Christmas Tree. ‘“Whereas, An institution known as ‘the public Christmas tree has | commenced in the city of New Britain | and the people who have seen the tree or heard the songs have rejoiced and been made glad, and New Britain as a city has been bettered and im- and harmonized, and the | proved | vicinity have been entertained and have been improved both spiritually and morally, and “Whereas, The motive and spirit movement is worthy of perpetuation and support by an organized body in the community. Therefore be it “RESOLVED-—That the ci partment of the Chamber of Com- merce be authorized to take such steps annually to maintain the p lic Christmas tree in co-operation with Mrs. Elise Traut, or in case she should prefer, to transfer the man- de- agement and support of the same to | the civic department. that the said civictdepartment be instructed to take over and support and maintain the public Christmas tree during the Christmas holidays of each vear to the cnd that the spirit of love, will and harmorny shall be increased, furthered and perpetuated in our be- | loved city Cards to Advertise City. “Resolved—That it is iha the board of directors of the Cham- ber of Commerce that imp. regarding the growth, development and present conditions of the city of New Britain be collected and grouped in brief, epigrammatiz for:n, showing the past growth and present condition of our city; istory; diticn of its manufacturing industries; the growth and present condition of the schools; the growth and present condition of its population; facilities of the city, public and private; its churches and other such information as is of interest and will demonstrate the importance of the city of New Britain as a center of social life, in- dustrial and business activity in the state of Connecticut; the foregoing date to be printed on a one or more page card of convenient size for mail- ing and distribution.” Prizes for Original Research. “Whereas, In order to promote love of home and affection for our com- munity in the minds of the children here residing, and in order to pro- mote interest and zeal for the original research investigation and develop- ment of original thought and self- reliance in the minds of the youth of the community, it is “Resolved, That the Civic depart- ment of the Chamber of Commerce | be and it is hereby advised and urged to plan a scheme or system for the distribution of prizes for original re- search in 'historical, biographical, in- dustrial or sociological conditions in the city of New Britain, to all pupils of the seventh and eighth grades, and also other prizes of similar character and nature for pupils attending the New Britain High school. Such prizes to be awarded by the Chamber of Commerce to the best competitive es- says selected by a committee to be chosen by the Chamber of Commerce. Such essays to be written annually and submitted to the Chamber of Commerce in the month of of each year, on subjects or topics to be annually given out by the Civie department of the Chamber of Com- merce or its committee at least six months prior to the date when said essays shall be submitted for exam- ination by the committee.” Plan Historical Museum, “Whereas, Each community should have an interest in the history, monu- ments, memorial and traditions con- nected with such community or any of the inhabitants thereof living or dead whose lives, action, deeds and achievements have a peculiar inter- est for the inhabitants, and “Whereas, A municipality is made rich by its memorials and perpetua- tion of traditions and historical in- cidents and circumstances connected therewith, which give a peculiar stamp and character to such commun- ity Therefore be it L Resolved, That the! Civic depart- ment of the Chamber of Commerce be and it is hereby instructed to take such steps leoking to the creation of a New Britain Historical society or New Britain Historical Museum for the gathering, preservation and main- tenance of :natters, ructs, articles of overy Kind and nature, writtcn, print- ed or otherwise of mementocs, memo- rials, souvenirs, reiics and all kinds of matter of interest to our commun- ity in order to make a rudimentary start and foundation for a historical useum or socicty for the benefit -of the inhabitants of the city of New Britain.” | To Take Care of All Mcasures. “Whereas, The New Britain Cham- ber of Commerce has been organized for the purpose of interesting the City of New Britain in respect to the fm- provement and betterment of the community and all the residents thereof, and also to promote better relations with all concerned and con- nected with our city, and “Wheras, Believing that it is the duty of every citizen to be made aware and become familiar with all mea ures introduced into the general a. sembly concerning cities and the in- dividuals there residing, and “Whereas, The general assembly is now in session and measures are in- troduced there which concern the joint and several welfare of the resi- stomach regulator in the world, X dents of the City of New Britain and been | veople residing in our community and | animating the public Christmas tree ! good | sense of | ant data | important events in its | the growth and present con- the members of the Chamber of merce. Therefore, be it “Resolved, That the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce be 1in- structed to secure copics of all me ures introduced into the general sembly affecting the City of New Brit- ain and such other bills and measures as may relate thereto, and copies of all other bills which of interest to the people of the City of New Britain, and that he mail or deliver a copy of the same to each of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce and such other persons in the community as may be interested in the same, and to keep the people of New Britain, in- dividually and as a community, ap- { prised of all legislative measur ar- | fecting the City of New Britain or its inhabitants. And be it further “Resolved, That, whenever measure touching the interest of Nev Britain is set for a hearing before an commidtee due information thercct be given to the members of the board | of directors of the Chamber of Com- | merce, and be given such publicity | through the papers and otherwise a3 | will apprise and inform the inhabi- | tants of the City of New Britain of the time and place of the hearing and the | interest and concern which the people | of New Britain may have in the pas- Com- | i of | to | | | sage or defeat of such bill or resolu- | tion.” | LOCAL CASES Ti'AT ARE GOING HIGHER| Clerk Andrew of Police Court Com- piles List of Appeals and ! These Bound Over, Judge George W. Andrew, clerk of | { the police court, has compiled a list | | of all cases appeal from the decisions of the local court to the superior | court, which « rer in Hartford | next month, Included in . which follows, are the cas which were bound over from this city ite Joseph Burke and Harry | Smith, attempt to break open gas | met. State vs animal State vs. peace and State of peace. State vs. enness, State vs. peace. State vs. Andrew Murtha, breach of peace. State vs. Frank McCormack, fusing to pay for food. State vs. Raffaele Nicosia, theft poultry. State a Joseph Resofsky, cruel to Joseph alt. Cosimo Smith, breach of | s Carlone, breach 3 Joseph Holleran, dru Albert Ross, breach of re- of vs. Steve Zoozlich, assault. State vs. John Tismonis, gambling. State vs, John Sarra, drunkenness, breach of peace, ca: ing concealed weapons. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The blanks for the class personals have been distributed and have cre- ated a little excitement. There are about thirty distinct kinds of adjec- tives for the personals. The list will be voted upon next Friday but the result will not be known until the class boek is published in June. Enthusiasm, interest and concern in the approaching Hartford game is rising. The management has ar- ranged to seat 200 more than usual, but an attendance of almost 1,000 is expected. The rehearsals for the school dra- matics are progressing and all will be in readiness before the day of the play, April 16. The Current Events club terday. The senior ciass will elect two | graduation speakers from the honor list tomorrow. -The five speakers al- ready selected are the Misses Adel- man, Ahlstrom, Grant, Tommasoni and Clark. met yes- MARY ANTIN LECTURE. Problems of immigration of interest to New Britain will be presented by Mary Antin, author of “The Promised | Iand” at the Grammar school hall Friday evening, Feb. 19. She will lec~ ture under the auspices of the Com- monwealth club on “They Who Knock at Our Gates.” Tickets are now on sale at Crowell's drug store, | Charles M. Hultgren's book store, LeWitt's jewelry storé and Charles Scherp’s drug store. There is much inter in the speaker and a good | attendance expected. MEETING AT ROCKWELL SCHOOL, A meeting of the Parents’ and Teach- ers’ association of the Rockwell school will be held tomorrow night at the school building. An excellent musi- cal and literary program has been arranged. A lecture will be given by | Dr. Clifford W. Vivian on ‘“Care of the Teeth.” FINE FOR RHEUMATISM! Musterole Loosens up Those Stiff Joints—Drives Out Pain You'll know why thousands use MUS- TEROLE once you experience the glad relief it gives. Get a jar at once from the nearest drug store. It is a clean, white oint- ment made with the oil of mustard.. Bet- ter than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed on! MUSTEROLE is_ recommended by doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for Bronchitis, Croup, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Necuralgia, Conges- tion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chil- blains, Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest | (it often prevents Pneumonia). At your druggist’s, in 25¢ and 50c jars, and a special large hospital size for $2.50. Be sure you get the genuinc MUS- TEROLE. "Refuse imitations—get what you ask for. The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio. | year VIENNESE SOCIETY BUD SERVED IN ARMY DISGUISED AS MAN ARIE WEISSMAN__} Vienna, Feb. 17.—Miss Maric Weiss- man cret is out. She has been dis covered. She’s now the heroine of the hour he This popular society bud. fired with the desire to fight for her country, disguising, herself as a man and for two months a one Then s found a commi She Red Cross work D volunteer, out and given now serving in is v City ltemns A meeting of the committee plan- ning the Elks’' minstrel show wii1 be held at 7:30 o’clock Thursday evening. Stella Rebekah lodge whist Friday afternoon of Mrs. K. L. Johnson street. Court Charter Oak public Thurs. eve., Feb. 18, lectric excellent prizes.—advt. I ) will hold a at the home of 194 North whist hall. & hela the A special city meeting will be tonight at 30 o'clock to act on new issue of school bonds. 1: held at beginning German Lu- Lenten services will be i Wednesday evenir today, at St. Matthew's theran church. An anniversary mass will brated at o’clock tomorow at St. Mary’s church for Ross. be cele- morning William . Washburn, educational secre- Y. M. A., is today at- > of secretaries at tary of tt tending : Providence, R. 1. George Malmgren, New Haven, formerly this city, left on a trip to the Bermudas, expecting to re- turn the first of April of of has John Reeve, town clerk of Burling- ton, was a visitor in this city yester- day. ¢ The pay roll of th ewer depart- ment for the past wek amounted * to $165.70. Mr. and Coe of Towanda are the of Mr. and Mr: . J. Tormay of Clark stret. The couple are on their honeymoon t and will leave soon for Buffalo, N. where they will reside. “Phe Private Secretary” is the hicle selected by the Y. M. T. A. society for its annual dram: will be presented soon 1 X ve- and The after Francis Dolan has purchased the interest of Herman Lesser in the gas and electric light fixture store on Arch street, which both have con- ducted for the past few omnths, Antony Czeny, an ice cream maker of 5 Orange street, and Bridget Lee of Portland were marired in Port- land on February 3 by Rev. Dr. Far- rell Martin. Hen Par Hundreds of hens throughout the state are busily engaged laying eggs for Russell. All fresh, all guaran- teed, 33c doz., 3 1-6 doz. $1.00. Russell Bros., 301 Main street.—advt. PROTEST TROLLEY FARES. Hartford, Feb. 17.—Robert S. Purdy and eleven other residents of Darien have presented to the public utilities commission a complaint that fares charged by the Connecticut company between a certain point in that town and Atlantic Square in Stamford, are exces: The commission will hold a hearing in Noroton, February 24. A silimar petition covering different ter- ritory has been filed by J. C. Tromer and others of Darien and will be heard at the same time. New Britain council, No. 738, Royal Arcanum, held its regular meeting last night with the newly installed of- fice in their respective chairs. Treasurer and. Past Regent O. M. Judd presented a past regent’s jewel to Hubert Lane, the retiring regent. The Royal Arcanum bowlers are de- sirou of meetin organization in match. ~ Meeting: and third Tuesda ta carpet bowlir are held the fir: of each month. ART DEPARTMENT MEETING, A meeting of the art department of the Woman’s club will be held Fri day morning at 10:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. C. F. Bennett, 123 Forest street. Two papers will be read, one by Mrs, E. W. Schultz on “Two Spanish Artists: Goya and Fo tuny,” and the other by Mrs. Ben- nett on “Spanish Art in America.” other fraternal | BANK COMMISSIONER ~ HOLT RESIGNS POST To Accept Presidency of City Bank Hartford. 17.—Fred P. Holt, commissioner since Norris S. Lippitt resigned, today hand- ed his resignation to Governor Hol- comb, effective next Tuesday. Mr. Holt has accepted the presidency of the City bank of Hartford. He was appointed by Governor Baldwin and his term would have expired June 1917, As the state Hartford, Feb, the sole bank banking department will be without d after next Tuesday, it anticipated that an appointment by the governor of a commissioner will not be delayed The present situation gives rise to discussion as to the probability of the department being reorganized with a single commissioner and incorpor- ation in it of the present building and loan department, in charge of an of- ficer serving as a deputy to the bank commissioner The recent special message of Gov- ernor Holcomb calling attention to the financial condition of the state and re- commending changes in the method | of giving aid to hospitals and schools and in the support of insane and in- digent persons was again brought to the attention of the general assembly when that portion of it relating to appropriations was sent to the ap- propriations committee. Offers a he is | | | | Joint Resolution. Mr fered Stoddard of Woodbridge — of- a joint resolution in the house to zive the appropriations committee power to originate bills to repeal or amend statutes which call for pay- ment of money from the state trea- B In explanation Mr. Stoddard that the senate chairman of the appropriations committee (Ma~ gee) in a statement dealing with the state finances had claimed that where statutes require specific appropriations there is no alternative but to vote, for them. He believed that the committee shotild have the right to bring in a Dill to alter those condi- tions where it believed an appropria- tion should not be made. Mr. Fenn raised the point that any committee can oriignate legisla- tion The speaker said there is no question about it. Mr. Stoddard replied that he under- the senate committee chairman declared that his committee jurisdiction Stoddard Misinformed. said stood have has no Mr. Hyde, the majority leader, said that Mr. Stoddard had been misin- formed. There is nothing to prevent committee from asking for a re- peal of any statute. If the committee had before it an appropriation bill and it did not believe that appropria- tion should be given, although the statute requires it, the committee has the a bill to repeal that statute. The house rules to admit Ul ble Report Adopted. The unfavorable report on K. P. O'Meara, judge at New Haven, and A. 3. Maher, deputy judge of Orange, were adopted in concurrence. When the resolution in favor of George . Hall as judge at New Ha- ven came up in regular course in bus iness from the senate, Mr. Hyde had it placed on the calendar the New Haven members objected to put- ting it upon immediate passage under suspension of the rules. Three U. S. Senators, Mr. 'Davidson of Bethany secured and ordéred to have printed for furth- er consideration his proopsed mem- orial to congress for a constitutional amendment to provide for three United States senators from each state although unfavorably reported by the committee on federal relations. Mr. Davidson made a short speech in behalf of the change. The civil service bill, adopted the senate yesterday, went into the house. Mr. Hyde said that as Mr. Taylor of Danbury, author of one of the amendments wa busy in court trying ce and wished to be heard on the bill, he would suggest that It be made the order of the day for uTesday next ae 11:45 A. M. It was so voted. The incorporations committee rec- ommended an increase in capital stock of the Quinebaug company from $600,000 to 50,000, The company a right to draw a resolution refu end the the usy avor as by SYRUP OF FIGS FOR CROSS, SICK, FEVERISH CHILD somach sour Torpid or bowels clogged. Ir little Jiver, Mothers can rest e: “California Syrup of Figs,” because in a few hours all the clogged-up waste, sour bile and fermenting food gently moves out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, and they become tightly packed, liver gets sluggish and stomach disordered. When cross, feveris! | tongue is coated, then give this deli- cious “fruit laxative.” Children love it, and it can not cause injury. No dif- ference what ails your little one—if full of cold, or a sore throat, diar- rhoea, stomach-ache, bad breath, re- member, a gentle “inside cleansing” should always be the first treatment | given. Full directions for babics, children of all ages and Brown-ups | printed on each bottie. | Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for a 50 cent bottle of “California Syrup of Figs,” then | look carefully and see that it is made by the “California Fig Syrup Com- pany.” We make no smaller s nd back with contempt any other syrup. ; after glving | COMB SAGE TEA IN LIFELESS, GRAY HAIR If Mixed With Sulphur It Darkens aturally Nobody \ Can Tell, Grandmother kept her hair beau- | tifully darkened, gldssy and abun- dant with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Whenever her thair fell out or took on that dull, faded or streaked -~ appearance, this simple mixture was applied with wonderful effect. By asking at any drug store for “Wyeth’'s Sage and Sulphur Hair Compound,” you will get a large bottle of this old-time recipe, ready to use, for about 50 cents. This simple mixture can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to the hair and is splendid 1for dan- druff, dry, itchy scalp and falling hair. A well-known gays everybody uses and Sulphur, because it darkens so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied—it's easy to use, too. You simply damp- en a comb or soft brush and draw it through your hair, taking one strand at a time. By morning the ‘gray hair disappears; after another applica- tion or two, it restored to its nat- ural color and looks glossy. »oft and abundant. downtown druggist Wyeth's Sage conditlong are expensive pur- equipment increase, for making machinery wishes the as favorable in chases and Senate Session Brief, 1 The senate session was very brief | and Senator Bartlett, president pro | tem, presided, in absence of Lieuten- | ant Governor Wilson. From the cal- | | endar the following resolutions were | adoptea, all on judgeships Edward L. Steele at Hartford; W. J. Malone, judge, and W, L. Canty, deputy judge at Bristol; E. R. Kelsey at Branford: | . W. Seymour at Winchester; Walter Holcomb, judge, and Edmund Wall, | deputy, at Torrington; L. H. Fuller, | judge, and H, C. Bradford, deputy, at | Putnam; John E. Fisk, judge, a| John Fahey, sociate judge, “‘i Rock ; Thomas Hewes, judge, and D. ¥. Broderick, deputy judge, at Farmington; Samuel J. Bryant at Orange; W, H. Heald, judge, and M D. O'Connell, deputy judge, at Staf- | ford Springs, In the house the calendar taken up and the following ship resolutions adopted Hinckley, judge, and L. D. Fairbroth- er, deputy judge, at Stonington; C. | J. Martin, deputy judgeat Orange; W. B. Coit and Lewis Crandall, judges at | New London; W. F, Woodward, judge, and J. N. Tucker, deputy judge, at Killingly, and O. H. D. Fowler Wallingford., Egan Bill Tabled, The bill to Chief Egan of the state was tabled. Other matters adopted in- cluded acts concerning the assess- | ment of taxes in Milford, Ansonia and | Stratford, | Practice A favorable the committee at the salary of police increase of Nursing. report was made by on public health and safety to the senate on the bill to regulate the practice of nursing. | The bill provides for the appoint- ment of a board of examiners and registration of five nurses with at | least five years' experience, who shall | receive five dollars a day and expenses | when serving the state. It also regu- lates the requirements necessary for nurses to qualify before this board of examiners. | | | BOOM FOR AUTO BUSINESS, More Trucks and Vehicles Exported in 1914 Than in 191 New York, Feb. 17.—An analysis of official export recor issued here to- day by the Natfonal Automobile Cham- ber of Commerce, asserted that the exportation of motor trucks from this country during, 1914 increased more than 432 per cent. in value over 1913, The value of all motor vehicles ex. ported in 1914 was more than five per cent. greater than in the previous twelve months, although the total ex- ports of all kinds decreased 15 per cent. _ Motor trucks for use by the warring nations in Europe are believed to have aided materially in swelling the increase. In 1914 the automobile manufac- turers of the United States sent abroad | 3,430 commerc vehicles valued at $8,986,763, as compared with 1,009 | valued at $1,686,807 in 191 The total number of motor vehicles of all | kinds exported last year was 25,765, | worth $28,507,464, INTERNED AT AHMEDNAGAR. New York, Feb. 17.—The entire male civil German and Ausirian pop- ulation of British India, together with many prisoners from kast Africa has | been interned at Ahmednagar a mili- s camp about one day's travel | from the City of Bombay, according | to Henry Dunster Baker, former | American consul at Bombay, who is now in the United States. Mr. Baker was recently relieved of his consular | duties and is soon to go to Petrograd | as commercial attache of the Ameri- | can legation. | MILITARY EMPTION FOR $120. | Constantinople Feb. 17, via Amster- | dam and London, 12:55 p. m.—For the double purpose of raising funds and for releasing persons unwilling to serve in the ramy, the Turkish cham- ber of deputies today passed as an ur- | gent measure a bill granting militury exemption to all trained and un- trained Moslem reservists and certain other classes of untrained Moslems on payment of a tax of $120. TO HEAD RED CROSS LNIT, Westport, Feb. 17.—Miss Sarah Lee, | niece of A. G. South a local hotel owner, was notified today of her ap- pointment as leader of a unit of Red Cross nurses wWhich is to leave New York for Russia tomorrow. Miss Lee has made her home here, hay- | ing lately resigned from the Paul Kimball hospital at Lakewood, N. J., where she Wwas general superinten- dent. PRICE OF W Export Demand pletely Chicago, Feb. 1 prehension as to Vi war zone was larg serious fall today wheat. Export de most completely st a corresponding liguidating sales om ulative holders As much as five cut from the price ery, in which trad tered. That month 1-2 against $1.8 night. as Native eggs, 33¢ —advt. TURPHY FOR Washington, Fel Wilson today nom Murphy to be posti Conn (IR Broken plicated. Oculist F tions Filk We have inst test improved ing machiner; a large lens work] accurate be obtained S. Stanley Zist OPTOMETRIST 321 MAIN Al Work m “‘!‘m|llmnil n (}{'; '|.',"‘ 23 P{I5)