New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 22, 1915, Page 5

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BELVIDERE IS NO ORDINARY “LAND BOOM” BUT IS AN “ESTABLISHED SUCCESS” AND AN “INVESTMENT CERTAINTY” FREE DRAWING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY---SPECIAL SURPRISES _New Britain is not only the HARDWARE CITY OF THE WORLD, but in BELVIDERE “The Property of Merit” it has the finest development in Connee Before You Make Your Final Selection of a Home Site— SEE BELVIDERE HEIGHTS That beautiful property which all your friends are talking about. You will want to be with them, because there you find-all the convemonces of the CITY, but with the attractive and beautiful atmosphere of the COUNTRY, AND STILL you are within walking distance of the center. Bodwell Land Co., 404 Nat'l. Bank Bldg. T BSIANS GAINNG ()N [ASIERN FRONT istian R L Wig 0 Bukows Retreating Toward Carpathass. London, May 22, 12:04 p. m.—A eat battle is still raging along & P50 ‘rhile front on the eastern line. though Russia, apparently, is gain- on both flanks, the decision must yme along the sixty mile front in g center, along the River San; in tral Galicia, where the Austrians Nd Germans are still pressing the ffensive. The latest Petrograd communica- o tes that this attack is being fhecked between the San and the t marshes of the Dniéster. Tho ussian press, while admitting that fhe Teutonie forces have established hemaelves - across the San, declares hey can go farther in that direction. etrograd also has been cheered by e official report that the Russians fre again advancing against t.ha Turks the Caucasus. French Repulse Attack., 4 BECAUSE wise restriction, insure a most ..csirable neighborhood, e BECAUSE the people living at BELVIDERE, having tasted the beauties of nature, would not move back into the center if they could get eir rent free, BECAUSE they have beautiful graded streets, nearly five miles of cement sidewalks, grass strips, shade trees, shrubbery, etc. - City water, gas, electricity, situated on North End trolley line which will eventually continue to Hartford. Concrete State Highway cuts through the center of BELVIDERE. 70 Lots Sold This Season, As Follows: TENSION 13. Sale to .ate this month ($13,395.) Why is it there are (30) homes on this attractive property, which was only a farm two and three years ago? and why is it there are 9 homes now under construction? and why is 1t we have regular customers who buy from $1,000 up, of us every year? IT’S BECAUSE IT’S BELVIDERE A small deposit secures you one of these choice lots, balance on easy payments with no interest or taxes for two years so that you prac- tically BUY YOUR LAND TWO YEARS FROM TODAY. What will it be worth then? Salesmen on property every afternoon and all day Sunday. —BELVIDERE HEIGHTS 37, BELVIDERE MANOR 6, BELVIDERE 14, BELVIDERE EX- "Phe end, A Geneva telegram reports that Baron Burian Von Rajecs, Austro- Hungarian premier, has resigned, but Emvemr Francis Joseph is said to declined to accept his resigna- French Official Report. Paris, May/22, 2:45 p. m.—The French was office this afternoon is- sued g réport on the progress of hos- tilities, reading as folows: “Our troops completed yesterday evening the cleaning up of the trenches known as ‘The white way,’ situated to the south of the Lorette, Heights. A large number of Germans were killed in thé branch lines of these trenches. Othérs surrendered. = The exact num- ber dré not as yet known. Counter Attacks Repulsed. “During the night the enemy made several counter attacks. = He was re- pulsed, and suffered heavy losses. All the spur of, ‘The white way’ is in our hands. “Wé have made further progress to the Wolitheast of the Chapel of Lor- ette.| We are at the present time withi one hundred .yards of the northeast corner of Ablain.” Berlin, May 22, by Wireless to Say- ville, N, ¥Y.—German army headquar- ters today save out a report on the progress of hostilities, reading as fol- lows: “British and French attacks were repulsed yesterday to the southwest of Neuve Chapelle, where colored Eng- have tion. “ f the western line, Paris reports t the French stopped a strong ignt attack of the Germans north of [pres, and also have driven the in- ders from the slopes of Lorette, us® glving the allies full possession this important salient. Only vague reports ¢come from the rdanelles. One of the most vague them is the despatch from General r lan Hamilton, commander | hief of the British land forces at the danelles, saying that the Austral- ™ ve inflicted a loss of seven 'us‘%‘nd men on the Turks. General Hamilton describes this as be Australian revenge for the death Brig. General W. T. Bridges, com~ inder of the Australian forces on allipoli Peninsula and = states that hly a few hundred men were 10st in s attack. * JMlies Successes Contirmed. Special despatches from Athens jate that recent reports of successes the allies have been confirmd. The pks, however, still hold the sum- ts of Krithia and Kojadere. No formal declaration ' of 'war by against her former partners in s Triple Alllance has been yet re- but many incidents have oc- - of a character indicating im- of an actua] state of war. : . ornmun of the new British n are taking a holiday oyer de, which probably means composition of the cabine nt be knwn this w«k lish troops were taken prisoners, and on the heights of Lorette. In some places the fighting is still going on. Allles Use Poisonous Gases. “Southwest of Lille and in the Ar. gonné the enemy made use of mines charged with poisonous gases. “To the east of Windau, in Cour- land, Russia, there have beeén cavalry engagements. ‘At Shavli, in Kovno Province, on the Dubysa River, Russian night at- tacks were repulsed. Two hundred Rusgians were ‘taken prisoners, “In the southeastern theater of the | war there has been no changes of im- | portance.” Bombarding Turkish Troops. London, May 22, 4:38 a. m.—The Exchange Telegraph company has re- ceived from its Athens correspondent a despatch stating it is reported from Mytilene that a British squadron be- gan Thursday a thirty-six hour bom- bardment of Turkish troops concen- trated near Kara. Burnu, = near Smyrna. Turkish Offensive Repulsed. Petrograd, May 22, via London 11:30 a. m.—There has been issued from the headquarters staff of the Russian army in the Caucasus the The Turks fled toward Bytlis and the south.” Austrians in Retreat. Paris, May 22, 6:80 a. m.—The right wing of the Austrian army in Buko- wina is retreating toward the Carpa- thians, according to a Havas despatch from Bucharest, filed Thursday. The Austrian rear guard is reported to be making degperate efforts to cover the retreat and check the Russian of- fensive. ALLIES GAIN FURTHER GROUND IN PENINSULA Turks Lose 7,000 Men When Attacks Against Australlan and New Zealand Are Repulsed. London, May 22, 1:50 p. m.—Offi- cial announcement was made here to- day that the French and British forces operating against the, Turks on Galli- poli Peninsula had gained further ground on the southern end of the peninsula. The statement reads: “The folowing has been received from the Mediterranean force: “On’ May 19, in the southern area of Gallipoli Peninsula, the nch forces, in conjunction with the" Brit- ish, made a considerable advance, and have consolidated the new" position. “Our aeroplanes dropped bombs amongst Turkish reinforcements land- ing at .Ak-bashi Liman and caused considerable losses. “On the night of the 18th-19th the Turkish forces made determined at- tacks against the Australian and New Zealand corps, which were all re. pulsed with heavy loss, their casual- ties being over 7,000, af which 2,000 were killed. Our losses did not ex- | ceea 500.” OSCAR KRAUS INJURED, Brick Falls Three Stories and Lands on Local Plumber's Head. | Oscar Kraus, of 125 Pleasant street, a well known plumbing contractor, is able to be out again after receiving injurfes which came near being fatal on Tuesday as he was working on a house in West Hartford, The build- ing was a three story affair of brick and as Mr. Kraus passed by on the ground a brick fell from the third story and struck him on the head. Mr, Kraus was rendered uncon- scious and was attended by Dr. Welles of West Hartford. It was at first thought his skull was fractured, but fortunately such was not the case. He will be prevented from attending to his work for a couple of weeks. VILLA SURROUNDS COLIMA. following report: “Atteripts of the Turks to assume the oftensive along the coast of the Black Sea have been repuised. 1In the Oltz region there has been rifle | dynamite bombs. firing betwen outposts, and our troops h&n occnpud s..n.lm and Buk..leh. Washington, May 22.—Colima, on the west coast of Mexico, is sur. Tounded by Villa forces, and both fac- tions in the fighting threaten to usc The cruiser York- town at Manzanillo made such a re- port today to the navy department. 'CHURCH NOTICES First Congregational Church. Service in the First church tomor- row will be as follows: 9:60 a. m. Boy’s department of the Sunday school 10:45 a. m. Morning worship, the pastor, Rev. Harry W. Maier, will preach on the topic: “Defeated.” 12:10 general Sunday school. 3:00 p. m. Armenian worship. 6:00 p. m. Young People’s meeting. An interesting sub- ject will be discussed, “Is There a Need for Christian Men to Enter Pol- itics.” A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. J. S. Gurley will preach at the A. M. E.' Zion church tomorrow . moning at 10:45 o’clock on the sub- Ject, “Seeking to know the narme of Christ.” Sunday school will be held at 12:30 o'clock. The Christian En- deavor society will meet at 6:30 o'clock, subject: “Religlous Readings, ‘What and Why,” Psalms 119, led by E. L. Richardson. At the preaching service at 7:45 o’clock, Rev. Gurley will speak on the subject: “Revive Us Again,” Psalms 85, Second Advent Church. Sunday, May 23. Second Advent church, Elder E. F. White, pastor. Preaching services 10:45 a. m. and 7:16 p. m., subjects, “Standing Before the Judgment Throne,” “A Good Con- science owards God.” Sunday school and Bible class at 12 noon. Children’s meeting at 5 p. m. Young People’s meeting at 6:30 pp. m. Bible class on Tuesday night at 8 o’clock. Prayer and social service on Thursday night at 8 o'clock. All are cardially in- vited to these services. Stanley Memorial Church. Public worship will be held at the regular hour, 10:45 a. m., when the pastor will continue the series of ser- | mons on the apostles’ creed, taking as his subject the *“Second Coming | of Christ and the Judgment.” The | Sunday schoal will meet at 12 o'clock. On Wednesday evening, at 7:45 the Sunday school will give their annual entertainment for the benefit of the church. On Thursday evening at 7:30, a Bible study and prayer service will be | held, | Tvan. Lutheran Church of Reforma. tion. Rev. Frederick Schaefer, pastor, Jr., | O. U, A. M. hall, Hungerford court. | Communion service at 10:30; church service at 10:45; Sunday school, at 12, noon. Tuesday evening a con- gregational meeting will be held. This | will be followed by a social, which will be the last opportunity for the| parishioners to meet their pastor in a social way, as he will preach his farewell sermon the following Sun. day. Wednesday, state convention of Luther league in Meriden. Pastor Schaefer will be one of the principal speakers. Friday evening the Luther league will be entertained at the home of Gertrude Markie, 336 North Bur- ritt street. Trinity Methodist Church. The minister will preach in the morning on the subject: “The Larger Task of Ministry.” The evening sub- Ject will be: ““A Searching Question.” The subject: ‘“Are the Ethics of Jesus Sufficlent for World Peace?” will be continued next Sunday. First Church of Christ. First Church of Christ Scientist, corner West Main street and Park place. Sunday services at 10:45 a. m., subject: ““Soul and Body; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Wednesday eve- ning meetirig at 8 o'clock. The read- ing room at the chapel is open to the publie daily from 2 to 5 p. m. People’s Church of Christ. Milton 8. Anderson, pastor. 10:00 a, m., Praise service; 10:45 a. m. Preach- ing, subject: “Our Part in the World's Redemption.” 12:16 p. m., Bible school; 5:45 Young People’s meeting; 7:00 Gospel service, subjéct: “When Jesus Reigns As the World's King.” Tuesday, 3:45 p. m., Children's meet- ing; 7:45, Bible study. Wednesday and Thursday, Bible conference and mis- sionary convention. A hearty welcome to all. - Hillcrest Universalist Church. 427 West Main street. Rev. F.. A. Dillingham, D. D., Pastor. Services Sunday evening 7:30. Everyone in- vited.. Program follows: . Organ, Pilgrims chorus . Anthem, Jerusalem Parker Solo, The Lost Chord ...... Sullivan Solo, ‘‘Someties I Catch Sweet .... Glimpses.” . Claribel Organ, march, .. Guilmant Wagner First Baptist Church. West Main and High streets, Rev. T. Edwin Brown, D. D.,, pastor. 10:45 a. m., public worship, sermon by the pastot. 12:16 p. m., Bible school; 00 p. m., Society of Christian Endeavor, topic, “Religious Reading: What and Why,” leader: Mr. Charles Ludwig- son; Thursday. 7:45 p. m., church night service. Address by Rev. George B. Neumann of Chentu, China. INCREASED RATES APPROVED. Washington, May 22.—Proposed in- creased rates on cotton piece goods and woolen piece goods from New England points to New York ana other points were approved by the interstate commerce commission to- day. WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT, New York, May 22.—The statement LEGISLATURE TARGET OF WOMEN'S CLUBS Committee choru Score General Assembly for Not Passing Bill to Establish Woman’s Reformatory Thompsonville, May 22.—he Feder. ation of Women’s club before eunclud- ing its annual session today accepted the invitation of the Woman's club of Ansonia, Derby and Shelton to meet with it next year, which will be the twentieth convention. The mid- year meeting will be held in the fall at Bridgeport, and the annual federa- tion luncheon will be held at New Haven in February. The fallure of the legislature to pess a bill to establish a woman's refor- matory, was the subject of criticism in several committee reports which were submitted. One report showed that delegates were present from 34 towns representing 38 clubs. Mrs. Joseph Whitney of New Haven, president of the Peace Party of Con- necticut, lectured during the morning on ‘“ A vision of permanent peace.” The session was ended this afters noon, and the delegates left for their homes. SHIFTED 500 FEET IN SHORE Difficulties of Raising Submarine F-4 Solved. Honolulu, May 22.—Workers en. gaged in salvage operations on the submarine F-4, submerged outside the harbor since March 25, are now con- fident that the difficulties encountered in attempts to rai it have been solved, according to an announcement made today. During the last four days the sub. marine has been shifted in shore 500 feet. ROCKEFELLER A WRANGLE Wflfl Witness G:m Yiew 'II May Use Foree for Washington, tions commission present, Walsh today resumed his cro his relation to the industrial J. Borden Harriman, who against the attitude of Mr, his examination of Mr, was one of those absent. When Mr. Rockefeller stand yesterday he was d attitude as to violence, dec protect life and property, sary to that end, Right of Citizen, protect life and property, the citizen had the right to use protect himself. against an officer would be only {n circumstances which sure a finding of innocence in of law and, in spite of a long with the chairman, stea to add te the statement, Walsh read a letter to Ro saying: *'Old “Mother’ Jones on the ground for two weeks, understand the governor has told not to return.’” IMPROVED CONDITION, Promised 11,000 Street Car Employes . of Chicago Companies. Chicago, May 22.—Improved work- ing conditions have been promised eleven thousand street car employes, who have made demands on the com- panies for a wage Increase and other concessions, it was learned today. The men now work ten hours out of sixteen consecutive hours, and they asked to be employed ten hours out of a consecutive twelve. Walsh then read part ofMr. feller's letter to Mr. Bowers, not written after deportations curred, Asks All of Letter Be “Will you be kind enmough all of my letter?! Mr. Rock: manded. concluded my exam: on." “Then I‘am unable to ligently to questiong SEN.- WHITON FINED. New London, May 22.—State Sen- of the actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold $150.. 814,560 reserves in excess of legal re- quiremgnts. This is an increase of $7,078,330 over last week. ator Lucius E. Whiton whose auto- mobile was found in front of a hy- drant on May 1, appeared in police court this morning and pleaded guilty to a violation of traffic regulations. A fine of $1 was imposed. ments of 'letters,” Leechburg, May Z! Grant Beale, aged K aged 76, tan operator - and membor of . congress, disd at his 2 1418; May 22.—With | four members of the industria] ci ination of John D. Rockefeller, in the coal flelds of Colorado, Rock left if the constituted authority f; any Justified in using all the force Mr. Rockefeller reiterated his ion that when the authorities fi He argued that the use o! Reads Bowers' Letter, . by L. M. Bowers, in September, her to be taken to the state line would back the mine officials in thing they\ did, and asked if I 4 ] “I can't do that at this time’ you may submit after’ 2] i

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