New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 14, 1915, Page 10

jone New Britain indreds of Dollars Saved Which ~ Was Made in New Britain By attending the greatest sale ever held in this city which is the Smoke and Water Sale at 3 v Made| MILLINERY CANNOT BE DUPLICATED In our showrooms can be found hatsand trimmings of quality and style in all the latest colors and crea- tions. AT PRICES TO FIT THE PURSE HARRY ALEX’S STORE This Big Sale Now in Full Swing HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN MADE HAPPY DURING IESE LAST FEW DAYS SINCE THIS GREAT SALE STARTED BY PUR- SING. AT LESS THAN MANUFACTURERS’ COST PRICES, DE FURNITURE, FLOOR COVERINGS, DRAPERIES, HIGH BEDDING, 'VES, CROCKERY, GLASS AND ENAMEL WARE, RUGS, ICE BOXES, [INA CLOSETS, DINNER SETS, AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER AR- LES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. D Our Many Customers Who Have Purchased Goods at Our Sale | AGAIN, WE WISH TO STATE TO THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASED DODS AT OUR SALE, WE HOPE THAT THE MANY CUSTOMERS WILL AVE PATIENCE, AS IT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR US TO DELIVER DODS IN LESS THAN TWO DAYS’ TIME. HOWEVER, WE ARE DOING [F - VERY BEST WE POSSIBLY CAN WITH OUR AUTO AND TEAM DE- ARRY ALEX 371 and 373 Main St. F STRUGGLE ON MLEBATILEFRONT jermans Stubboraly Contest Advarce in Carpathias. ad, April 14, 12:30 p. m., on, 2:25 p, m.—Austro-Ger- es which still hold isolated of the Carpathians are con- ubbornly every foot of the advance along the front from to Stry. This front runs fue east and west for 115 artfeld is in northern Hun- d Stry in eastern Galicia, to h of Lemberg. s and counter attacks foilow h rapidity that both sides d to be taking the offensive omsly, The shacks are re- p unusually heavy casualties, a glight change in the com- positions of the opposing Zlear the pass of that name, ng {n the possession of tha s, but the Russians have cap- e hoights to the northward, vithin three miles of the rafl- ion, and their oceupation of itself is expected here. ustrians Driven Baclk. Prg, April 13, via Petrograd idon, April 14, 3:45 p. m.— Perate uttack by the Russians ght flank of the strian po- Mezolaborez, on the Hun- ide of the east Beskid Moun- G about fifty miles south of 1, the Austrians were forced twelve hour battle to make a e retreat. The whole main this district which the Aus- onsidered to be impregnable In Russian handas, man Oflicial Rejort. , April 14, via London, 2:45 [fhe German army headquar- y gave out the following of- ement: e western theater: An at- tempt made by the enemy to advance at night at Berry-Au-Bac failed. “Northwest of Verdun the French vesterday employed against our lines a mine developing yellowish smoke and asphyziating gases. French Attack Futile, “Between the Meuse and the Moselle fighting continues. During a strong French attack against our line Maizerey-Marcheville the French pen- etrated our positions on one narrow section at Marcheville, but they speedily were driven out again by counter attacks. On the remainder of this front the French attack broke down in front of our positioh. “Between Combres and St. there were only artillery duels, “In the Forest of Ailly three enemy attacks were repulsed after the Frencii had made unsuccessful mining at- tempts. “An attack on both sides of the high road between Essey and Flirey failed on the west of this road and Mihiel led to fighting at close quarters on the east of it, in which our troops re- tained the upper hand. In the Forest of Le Pretre there was no fighting. ¥French Advance Fails. “In the Vosges a French advance on Schneplen-Riethkonf, sotthwest of Metzeral, failed. “In the eastern theater tion remains unchanged.” I'rench Oficial Report. Far Aprl 14, Lendon, 1:88 P. M.—The T'rench r office this af- ternoon gave out a report on the pro ress of hostilitics reading as follow “Calm gemsraily was aintained along our n: throughoutf the day of Aprit 13. A Zeppelin airship threw bombs down on Bailleul (a town in France, in the department of Nord, near thie Delgian frontier). Its ob- jeotive was our av! round, but | this was not hit. " 1 | killea, “Two German aeropiancs were forced 1o come to the ground within our lines, one near BErain and the other near I eviile. In both cases ihe aviators were taken prisoners. A third German flying machine, winged by the fire of our advance posts, fell near Ornes to the north of Verdun six hundred yards from our lines. One of the aviators was hit by a bullet.” the aitua- o State of Si Rome, April DA ' via Paris, April 14, 4:45 a. m.—A des- patch from Trent telegraphed from the frontier to the Idea Nazionale quotes an official who has just re- turned from Vienna as authority for the statement that a state of siege probably will be proclaimed soon in Austria because of the unrest result- ing from the Russian advance across the Carpathians. Wealthy Hungar- iansg are said to be making hasty preparations for flight. The Idea Nazionale’s correspondent says he has learned from the same source that Emperor Francis Joseph has decided to cede to Italy the so- called “Italian Provinces,” including Fiume, on condition that Italy join with Austria and Germany in prose- cuting the war. This report is con- i sidered in Rome to be entirely with- out foundation. Bombard Dardanelles Batteries. Constantinople, April 13, via Wire- less to Berlin and London, April 14, 8:55 a. m.—An official statement is sued by the Turkish war office tonight H “Some enemy patrol ships to- y (Tuesday) bombarded unsuccess- fully the batteries at the exit of the Dardanelles, A cruiser and destroyer both were struck by shells.” A YOUNG PIANI Mozris Perlmutter Pleases Audience at Unity Hall. A few from Britain attended the concert last cvening at Unity hall, Hartford, given by Mo a pianist of wunusual ability. Mr. Perlmutter is but nineteen yvears of age and t future is predicted for him. vork last evening con- sisted of a Concerto in C Minar, Bee- thoven; Arabesques on The Blue Danube Waltz,” Schulz-Evder, and | Concerto in A. Minor, Schumann. Mr. Perimutter shows marvellous ability in expression and technique. large audience listened enthusiasti- cally ta his playing. Mrs. Burton Yaw most ably as_ sisted the young artist at the second piano. New s Perlmutter, Mrs. Andrew F. Oliver who has been at the New Britain General hos- pital for the past two weeks, has r turned (o her home on Hart street. SIDE HRONPRINZ WILHELM NEEDS BOILER TUBES Thres Wecks—fiusdfl {0 Procuie aml_lnstahfi j}lsm. Newport News, Va., April 14.—The German commerce raider Kronprinz Wilhelm, it was learned today, is in need of boiler tubes, which cannot be supplied at this port and must be manufactured elsewhere, To procure and install the tubes, it is said, would require at least three weeks. Expecting to receive sion from Washington to move into dry dock Captain Thierfel- der of the German commerce raider Kronprinz Wilhelm today ordered his vessel made ready to proceed up the James river. The examining board from the Norfolk navy yard was due at any time to check upon his outline of repairs necessary to make the ship seaworthy. permis- Inquiry Not Completed. The German commander did not complete his inquiry into the nation- ality of members of the Wilhelm’s crew last night, as requested by Col- lector Hamilton, but promises to a certain today whether any natu ized Americans are aboard the ship. At least one American is believed to be- long to the crew. Details of the sinking of the Bri steamship Bellevue, one of the Wil- helm'’s fourteen victims, were related today by members of the crew, re- vealing that the British ship was heid as a prize for sixteen days before she was sent to the bottom. The Bellevue was bound from ILiverpool to South American ports with 4,000 tons of coal, 1,000 cases of whiskey and some oxen, when she w aptured by the Wilhelm December 4 last. She wa moored to the Wilhelm with strons cables and stripped, of everything of value, after her coal had, been takem aboard. Sunk French Steamer. ‘When the French steamer Montaget was sighted the Bellevue was left in charge of a prize crew while the Kron- prinz Wilhlm gave chase and finally sank the Frenchman by ramming. Then, on December 20, after all mov able parts were securely lashed down, in order that noghting might me left flodating upon the surface to give the British cruisers a clue as to the Wil- helm’s whereabouts the Bellevue was sent to the bottom. Survey Board Named. ‘Washington, April 14 ecretary CITY ADVERTISEMENT. Annual City Meeting Regarding Taxes The voters of the ( of New Britain are hereby warned and noti- fied that the annual City Meeting of said City regarding taxes will be held on Tuesday the 20th day of April, 1915, at lower Turner hall rear of Arch street in said Ci at 8 o'clock P. M., for the purpose, it shall deem proper to change and revise the esti- mates made by the Common Councily of said City in the month of March, 1915, which formed the basis a tax of ten and one-half (10 1-2) mills up- on a dollar, laid upon the grand list last all the inhabitants and property with- in the first taxing district of said city | liable to taxation, said tax to be col- lectible on the first day of July, 19135, and a further tax of five and & 3-4) mills upon a doilar upon said grand list embracing all the inhabi- tants and property within the limits of ' the second taxing district of said city, said tax to be collectible also on the first day of July, 1915, which sail taxes were laid by said Common Coun- cil at its meeting held on the 24th day of March, 1915, and for the pur- pose of confirming or disapprovsing the action of said Common Council fin laying said taxes and if deemed prop- er to lay such other or different tax-s on the inhabitants and ratable estate of said city in said taxing districts as said meeting shall order; and for the purpose of doing any other business proper to come before sald meeting. Dated at New Br of April, QUIGLEY. Mayor of the City of New Britain. Herald. 4 made and compieted embracing | ain, this 14th day | Made In New Britain B The Eastern Millinery Co. 183 Main Street today directed commandant of vard, to designate as a board ey the German sea raider z Wilhelm, the same officers. headed by Constructor DuBois, who sed upon the case of the Prinz Sitel Friedrich last month, Repairs needed to make seaworthy and the amount of coal and supplies needed to take her to the nearest home port would be de- termined. Then the navy department will fix the time limit of the vessel's stay at Newport News, provided her | commander does not elect to intern | her, as it is generally believed here he will. Rear Admiral the Norfolk Daniel: to sur Kronpy the ship TEACHERS' MEETING APRIL 24, Manual Art Instructors Will Have E cellent Program. be New will annual Britain well repre- at the meeting of the Connecticut Manual Art Teachers’ as sociation to be held in the Y. M. A. in Hartford Saturd April Several officers of the association ar members of the faculty of the pre- vocational school here and the man- ual training exhibit will compare fa- vorably with that of any other city. A general invitation is extended to all teachers of the city to attend the sions. Speeches will be made by representatives of business as well as educational institutions and an lent program is being prepared. sented excel- ARRE! iD BY BOSTON POLICE. | Alfrea Charon, charged with steal- ing a Studebaker automobile from the garage of Fred Purinton of Arch street Mcnday, was arrested in Bos- ton last night by the Boston police. Detective Sergeant. Samuel Bamforth and Mr. Purinton went to Boston and brought Charon back with them. He will be given a hearing in palice court tomorrow BISHOP HAMILTON PRESIDE Over New England Southern M. L. Conference at Brockton, Brockton, Mass., John W, April of here today to preside at the opening 14, Boston Bishop Hamilton came of the annual session of the New Eng- land Southern Methodist Episcopal | conference. An interesting feature | will be the joint session, to be held with the New England conference at Boston tomorrow, commemorating the | seventy-fifth anniversary of the di-| vision of the two bodie: Today's session wa over to organization, a vice and annive to be given memorial ser- aries, DENY GERMAN CHARGE Paris 13, 10:45 p. nial of German charge churches April m.—De- that buildings the and other public in Paris and Troyes were being used for military purposes is contained in an official statement issued tonight by the war office. The communication LH A German communication of April 12 states that the Cathedrals of Paris and Troyes, as well as the prin- cipal public buildings such as the Na- tional Library, museums, the In- valides, banks and the Louvre have bteen provided with military search- ! lights, wireless stations and quick firers, It would be difficult to fina a more striking example of the false allegations contained daily in Ger- man communications.” | DECLARE QUARTERLY DIVIDEND of to- New the F. York, w. April 14.—Directors Woolworth company day declared a quarterly dividend of 1 3-4 per cent. on the common stock, lan increase of 1-4 one per s places the on a on cent. seven The Only Up-to-Date Confectionery in the State VALUES THE NEWEST NOVELTY IN' MILLINERY is the black and white combination hat Very New Very Pretty COME IN AND SEE THEM Gl FOR MINISTER. Gold Locket Presented ng P > Rev, F. W, Keese by Yo sple’s Society. Rev w sever his connection with the Baptist May 16, at ¥Frederick Keese, who will German received last unexpectedly church on a pleasant surprise his home evening when he was visited by about forty members of the Young People's soclety of the churchg and presented with a handsome gold locket The presentation was made by lam ¥ president of the Rev. Ke responded after ing his breath and assured his young friends that he would consider the oc- casion one of pleasant moments the o¢= life and would always treasure the locket as one of his.prized possessions. An interesting social program wis carried out under the direction of John Luebeck, chairman of the socle- ty's social committee. Wil ociety, recove- NOTICE, April R. Healey, chairman, Republican Town Committee, Ci Dear Sir:— It is with pleasure that T forward fo you the following resolutton. adopted at a meeting of the Third Ward He- publica club -held Tuesday evenigg, April h 2 “Resolved—That Republican club hearty congratulations man and members of Town Committee and to the officer and members of the Fifth Ward Res publican club on their splendid vietogy in the fifth ward in the city election of April.13, 1915, Yours truly, 14, 1915 R. the Third extend to Wand its most the chaits the Republi SHELDON, Wrda Ward Republican Clu IGE CREAM <.l /a;-j: The Most Delicious and Purest ... oo Cream in the Cily / Lower Than Sold Elsewhere HALF POUND BOXES, REG. $1.00 1b BOXES ... Reg. 30c . PURE ICE CREAM SODAS ....... DELICIOUS COLLEGEICES ..... .. Quality and Service Our Model. THE FINEST and MOST WHOLESOME CANDY MADE IN NEW BRITAIN Notice Our Window Display SPECIALS THIS WEEK ASSORTED CHOCOLATES, Reg. 60c 1b. ... .. PEANUT CLUSTERS, Reg.30c1b .......... 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