New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 30, 1915, Page 11

ROBERT MIDDLEMASS DIES AT HIS HOME <Was One of Most Prominent Scotchmen in the Gity One of New Britain’s best known business men and one unusually prominent in many fraternal or- ganizations, Robert Middlemass, died at his home at 566 Arch street, yes- terday afternoon following a long ill- ness. The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 3 o’clock from his late residence and Rev. John F. John- ROBERT MIDDLEMASS, stone of Hartford, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Fair- vilew cemetery. The funeral of Mr. Middlemass will probably be one of the largest held in this city for some time. He was highly respected and many of his friends and business acquaintances will attend the last services in his honor and pay a final tribute to his memory. Already many beautiful floral tributes have been sent to the Middlemass home. A Prominent Scotchman., Mr. Middlemass was a Scotchman, first, last and all the time. But he was also one of the highest types of American citizens and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow _townsmen. He was borne at Kelse, Roxboroughshire, ‘Scotland, on May 11, 1857, being fifty-eight years old at «the time of his death. He learned his trade of tailor in his native land and came to the United States in 1880, en- tering the employ of the late Lester R. Bailey. Later he and his brother, Willilam Middlemass, opened a tailor- ing establishment. A number of years later Mr. Middlemass went into busi- ness alone and until stricken with his fatal illness conducted his shop in the Park Hotel building. He was known * as a most careful and expert workman and many of the city’s most prominent men were among his clients. Leaves Many Relatives. Seven years after coming - to this country, in 1887, he married Miss Mary Waddell of this city. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, ~ Robert Middlemass, Jr., an architect in Detroit, Mich., and George Middle- mass of Malden, Mass,, a civil en- gineer. Willlam Middlemass is a brother and Miss Agnes Middlemass is o. sister. He also leaves three half brothers, Police Officer Andrew J. Richardson, Thomas Richardson of Scotland and James Richardson. The « last named is fighting in South Africa and is at present in a hospital there, recovering from wounds received in battle. Prominent Fraternal Man. Fraternally Mr. Middlemass was one of the best known men in the city. He was a charter member of Clan Douglas .Order of Scottish Clans, and was a past chief of that order. He was an organizer and ex-president of *the Burns club. He was a charter member of Mattabessett Tribe, I. O. R. M., and belonged to Phoenix lodge, I. 0. O. F.; Comstock Encampment, TI. 0. O: F.; Stella Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F.; Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M., and Martha Chapter O E. 8, He was a former member of the New Britain Business Men’s association and was identified prominently with the South church. Skilful Carpet Bowler, As a carpet bowler Mr. Middlemass was always a skillful and enthusiastic sportsman. He was one of the prime movers in making that game as popu- lar as it is in this city and it was one of his fond hopes, oftimes expressed, that eventually some provision would w be made by the park commisision to have bowling at Walnut Hill park. An expert bowler, he organized a team at the Burns club which he cap- tained and eventually defeated the world’s champion Caledonians of New Haven. 11 Over a Year. Mr. Middlemass’ last illness came «upon him about a year ago last April. For a time previous to that he suffered (rom a tooth but after it had been re- moved the wound failed to heal. In- stead of responding to treatment the malady grew steadily worse until eventually Mr. Middlemass had to e up active work and since then he . had been treated by some of the fore- most specialists in the land, but to no avail. For the past six weeks he had been confined to his bed in a weakened condition. Steve Brezzi, Steve, the five months old son Mr, and Mrs. Steve Brezzi of of 14 Crown street, died at the Babies’ hos- | pital in Hartford yesterday. The 4 lumeral was held this afternoon, in- . gterment being in the new Catholic semetery. . Joseph. Isador Dube, Joseph Isador Dube of 505 Main T > of heart disease at his home yester- day. He was 67 years of age and leaves a wife and family. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock from St. Peter’s church and interment Wwill be in St. Mary's cemetery- GERMANS HEADED FOR LAST RUSSIAN FORTRESS INPOLAND (Continued from First Page.) Russians which has been in progress since May, and that once Austrian goil is cleared of the invaders a new campaign may be undertaken by the Teutonic forces, this time in the near cast. In support of this theory is cited the report that the central pow- ers are massing troops near the Ru- manian border. Allies Artillery Active. The week-end witnessed violent and almost continuous activity on the part of the artillery of the allies all the way from the North Sea to the Vosges. There are not indications, however, that this expenditure of big gun munitions is being followed by infantry attack London is again waiting official Te- ports from the British or French authorities concerning the campaign at the Dardanelles, where, according to Constantinople, heavy fighting is under way. German Trenches Damaged. Paris, Aug. 30. 2:35. P. M.—Violent artillery fighting took place yesterday evening at many points in.the Ar- gonne district, as a result of which the trenches of the Germans were seriously damaged, according to the French official report of this after- noon. + The text of the communication fol- lows: “Yesterday evening saw severe ar- tillery fighting, accampanied by the explosion of mines. and engagements with bombs:and hand grenades at a large number of positions in the Argonne district. The trenches of the enemy were seriously damaged at Courtes Chaussees, Meurissons, and at Bolante. “The advent of night brought rela- tive quiet to this region, as well as on the rest of the front.” MRS. GROVER STOCK COMING BACK HOME Former Pianist at Fox's Theater Forced to Return to Kensington Because of Destitution, Receiving a pathetic letter from his daughter, Mrs. Grover Stock of Port Arthur, Texas, that she was facing destitution and starvation, Charles Anderson of Main street Kensington has sent her sufficient.funds to bring Her back to her home which she left but a few months ago. Mr. Anderson has confided as much to his closest friends but when approached on the subject this morning and asked if his daughter was coming home he an- swered, “This is a personal matter, wait until she gets here.” He however did not deny that he has forwarded her money for carfare . Although Mrs. Stock wrote to her parents several days ago that she has been able to locate her husband who was’ missing for three days following the terrible flood which swept over Port Arthur, still they have not been able to return to their home since it is submerged in watér. She is at pres- ent stranded in Beaumont, Texas. Mrs. Stock who was formerly Miss Marion Anderson, is well known in this cily where she was pianist at Tox's theater. She was married to the man from the Lone Star state followg ing a pretty romance which com- menced aboard a steamer to Europe. . DESPATCH FROM GERARD. Only Development Today Case. in Arabic ‘Washington, Aug. 30.—One de- spatch from Ambassador Gerard which Secretary Lansing declared threw no light on the situation, was the only development today in the Arabic case. While Secretary Lans- ing refused to discuss the despatch, it was inferred that the German govern- ment did not yet have the report of the submarine commander, and was not ready to make its explanation, Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, was in New York. No further development was expected be- fore his return to the capital. SPECIALS TO BE SUBSTITUTED. Hartford, Aug, 30.—The Free-For- All-Pace and Free-For-All Trot, in- cluded in the late closing events for the local grand circuit meeting at Charter Oak Park, September 6 to 11, did not fill and were declared off by the race committee of the Connecti- cut Fair association today. The other races of the late closers, 2:08 pace, 2:10 trot and 2:15 trot, filled satisfac- torily and were added to the program. The race committee announced that specials would be substituted for the free-for-all events that did not fill, and these will be announced within a few days. BRIGHTON STOCK YARDS OPEN. Boston, Aug. 30.—The big stock vards in the Brighton district, closed to cattle from outside the state for nearly a year owing te the prevalance of foot and mouth disease were opened today for the receipt and sale of milch cows and other cattle from Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts. Special Tues. and Wed.,, 1 pound best butter and 1 pound pure ‘lard itreet, a well known carpenter died for 40c. Russell Bros.—advt. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1915. Personals Henry Flanagan has returned from Block Island, where he spent the summer. George Cheney left today for Bos- ton, Mass., on a business trip. Miss Anna Neuholt has gone to Mil- waukeé, Wis.,, for a Visit with rela- tives. Mrs. Charles B. Parsons has re- turned from Lake Placid, N. Y., where she has been summering. Edward Martin of West Main street, bas returned from Lake Sunapee, N. H Miss Gertrude Benz, clerk in the office of the city clerk, has gone to Michigan to remain a month. Miss Mae Sager of Broaklyn is the guest of Miss Jennie Pouzzner of 104 Winter street. Boys’ Secretary E. W. Yergin of the Y. M. C. A. and wife will return home tomorrow from a two weeks' sojourn in New York. Miss Mable Johnson, stenographer at the Y. M. C. A, returned to her work today after a two weeks' stay at Westbrook. Motorman George Remp of Dyvlght street is enjoying a week’s vacation in New York. Miss Leghorn is spending her vaca- tion in Pawtucket, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wilcox and son Roy, of Fairview sireet, will leave Saturday for a vacation in Maine. Mr. and Mrs. William Scott and Reuben Hadley of Lenox Place, re- turned home today from a vacation s«pent at Indian Neck. City Items The public amusement commission commission will meet tomorrow af- ternoon at 4 o’clock and will receive a report on the playgrounds from Director J. G. Eadie. New Britain council, 0. U. A. M, will have a corn roast at the meeting Thursday night. The degree team un- geir"Capmln Clock will put an a special rill. S A committee will be chosen by the First Baptist church in a®week or two to look up a suitable successor to Rev. Dr. Brown, who has resigned. The Young People’'s society of the Swedish Bethany church will be well represented at the State Swedish Con- gregational Young People’s conven- tion, which will be held on Labor Day at Cromwell. Rev. Dr. T. Edwin Brown of the First Baptist church will preach his final sermon as pastor of the church on September 12. Dr. Brown at pres- ent is sojourning in Maine. Following his retirement he will spend several weeks as the guest of his brother in the South, after which he will make his residence with his son, Theodore €. Brown, of 58 Harrison street. Miss Margaret Ramm entertained several of her friends in honor of Miss Louise Bruschwein of Norwalk, at her home on Cherry street, Thurs- day ‘evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed. Piano selections were ren- dered by the Misses Amelia Rudolph, Louise Bruschwein and Margaret Ramm. Solo slections were rendered by Willilam Ramm and Fred Schmidt. GEORGE M. CURTIS DEAD. Meriden, Aug. 30.—The main of- fices of the International Silver com- pany and all branch offices and agen- cies will be closed tomorrow after- noon during the funeral of George M. Curtis, the company’s treasurer, who died ‘Saturday eveming. The services will be in. St, Andrew’s church and the clergymen: taking part will be the Rev. A. T. Randall and the Rev- F, G. Lippitt. The pall and honorary bear- ers will be men prominent in the busi- ness and social life of the state and city, HEAVY DAMAGE BY FROST| Wausau, Wis., Aug. 30.—Damage estimated at between $200,000 and $300,000 was caused to late potatoes and garden truck thrcughout Martat- hon County last night by a killing frost: The corn crop also suffercd heavy losses. Ewents Tonight High class phot plays, Fox’'s thea- ter. Vaudeville and moving pictures, Keeney's theater. Mattabessett Tribe, meets at 242 Main street. L o, R. M, Gerstaecker lodge, I. O. O. F., meets at Turner hall. ADDITIONADL FRATERNAL NEWS. Templars to Convent Here, The Select Templars of Connecticut are to hold their annual convention in thig city in January when the degree of the order will be conferred on a large class of candidates. The open- ing session will be held New Year's eve when a member from Massachu- setts will introduce some new meas- ures in the way of degree work. The convention will be held under the aus- pices of Phoenix Temple, T. of H. and 1. John Sloan, a delegate to the su- preme council of the Temple of Honor, has returned from Niagara Falls, where the convention was held. He veports that Massachusetts won the cup held last year by this state for the largest gain in membership. Successful Corn Roast. Members of Court Columba, No..27, Daughters of Castile, held an enjoy- able corn-roast at Sunset Rock bun- galow Saturday afternon. The menu consisted of roasted corn, frankfurts, coffee, rolls and watermelon, At the close of the “feed” vocal and musical selections were,rendered by the Misses Schweitzer, Jackson, Brady, Fortin ard Kelly. Daughters Of Liberty. Winthrop council,D. of L., will hold its regular meeting Wednesday eve- ning. A large atendance is looked for. Comstock Encampment. Comstock Encampment, No, 29, I. O. O. F., will hold a special meeting tonight at 7:30 o’clock to take ac- tion on the death of Robert Middle- mas. Phenix Lodge. The regular meeting of Phenix lodge, No. 52, I. O. O. F., will be held Wednesday evening. After the meeting there will be carpet bowl practice. Phenix lodge will hold a special meeting this evening at 7:30 o’'clock to take action on the death of Robert Middlemass. . EIGHT-HOUR DAY FOR MACHINISTS Head of C. F. of I, Says That Organ- ization Will Act As Soon As Organizer Gives the Word- Julius Stremlau, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, said today that plans are in making for an eight-hour day for machinists in this city. “We have not selected any date on which to make our demands but when we are ready we will go out for an eight-hour day in New Bri- tain,” said Mr. Stremlau, who was interviewed by telephone at his work in Meriden: “At present we have an organizer in your city who is trying to get the mwachinists together. As soon as he gives the word we will try to get an eight-hour day for the men. ‘When we will act depends on the organ- izers.” “MOVIES.” MULLEN IN ¥ormer Member of Lyceum Players Leaves to Join Robert Edeson- John Mullen, former member of the Lyceum Players, left this afternoon for New York, where he will join ‘the Photo-Drama company in the moving picture world. ~Mr. Mullen expects to land a berth in the troupe of which Robert Edeson is the fea- turing star. Mr. Mullen since his entry into theatricals has made a hit. He scor- ed heavily with the Lyceum Players in comedy roles the season before last, and was in a fair way to eclipse his successes when he was stricken with appendicitis. This caused him to lose several months from the cast. On his recovery he played minor parts and later he joined the Poli Players in Hartford, where the press of that city paid him flattering com- pliments for his excellent work. Mr- Mullen is a native son and is one of the best comedians that ever ap- peared on a local stage. His frlends are confident that he will make good in his new undertaking: GIVEN AMETHYST RING. Miss Mary Leghorn, for the past seventeen years employed by the late Dennis Riordan and by Curran Erothers at their store, severed her eonnections with the company on Sat- urday night to enter Huntsinger's RBusiness college. Miss Leghorn’s friends at the store presented her fith an amethyst ring and a bouquet of flowers. M15S BARBOUR ENGAGED. Announcement was made Saturd evening of the engagement of Miss Annie M. Barbour of Stanley street to Frank J. Hall, employed at Rus- sell & Erwin’s. The announcement came at a farewell party given by Miss Wilhelmina Tracy in honor of Miss Annie I. Bancroft, who leaves today for an extended trip to the Pacific coast. HARTFORD Suits for Stout Women a Specialty. FINAL CLOSE-OUT OF ALL MISSES’ AND LADIES’, Spring and Summer WASH DRESSES $3.95 For all dresses which for- merly sold from $4.95 to $9.95. $1.95 For all dresses which for- merly sold from $2.95 to $4.95, and YOU WILL BE WELL PLEASED IF YOU PUR- CHASE. Fall Goods Now On Display. “BUTTONHOLE” DAY PLANS COMPLETED Politicians With Eyes to the Future Will Be Busy Day After Tomorrow- at Momauguin Members of the last legislature are looking forward with anticipation to the annual legislative reunion which will be held at Momauguin on Wed- nesday. This vear for big day of the pirants to office. It will be “buttonhole” day and the man who does not have at least eighty- seven strangers put their fingers through his buttonhole, slap him on the back and wink towards the big tent might just as well consider him- self a minus quantity as far as state politics is concerned. ‘While the Pittsburg mills are turning out wire by the mile for the naughty little countries in Europe, their production will be eclipsed by the wire pullers at Momauguin. Everyone must bring his own timber, hammer and nails for there’'s lots of fences to be built and many to be repaired. It is expected that New Britain will be well represented at the gathering, which, aside from its’ poli- tical aspect, is a round up of good fellows out for a good time— and they usually have it. The gathering is expected to fufnish much copy for the newspapers, whole faces . of smiles for those who escape unscath- ed and barrels of tears for ‘those whose booms and boomlets look like empty peanut shells when the sun sinks. will be the MAY WANT SUBWAY. Work will not be commenced on paving Bigelow street between Church and Chestnuts streets until the board of public works learns whether the New Britain Machine company wants subways laid in the street- It is said the company is in favor of a subway through which to run electric power wires to its plant. ARRESTED ON TROLLEY CAR. Harry Gramachuk was arrested by 'Supernumerary Officer Brown, who is conductor for the Connecticut com- pany, for evading his fare on the Hartford-New Britain trolley this morning. Gramachuk had a transfer from the Albany avenue line to the New Britain avenue line in Hartford and insisted that it would take him to New Britain. WANT STRONG POLICEMAN. A delegation of two, arranging for a Lithuanian wedding in Lithuanian hall on Park street tonight, called at the police station this afternoon to en- gage a policeman to preside at the ceremony. As they were leaving the station house the duo seriously begged Captain Grace to ‘“send a big, strong one.” —n. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Irish ter- riers. Address, Andrew: 1411 Stanley Stret. Tel. 454-4. 8-30-6dx AUTO TAKES FIRE, The fire department was called out this afternoon by an alarm from box 47. Gordon Brothers' big automo- bile. truck had back-fired on North street and caught fire. The blaze WANTED—By German girl situa- tion doing general housework. Call 143 Glen street, third floor. 8-30-1dx ladies, salary and WANTED—Sales MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK Represented by E. W. Eddy. American Hardware New Britain Machine Stanley Works Colt’s Arms North & Judd New Britain Nat. Bank BOODY McLELLAN & C MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. 111 Broadway, New York. Kstablished 1879, The facilities of our office are at your disposal to buy, tain the best markets on all listed issues and we feel service will be not only satisfactory but superior to any ofi DIRECT PRIVATE WIRE TO NEW YORK ' NEW BRITAIN OFFICE, 309-310 NAT'L BANK BLD Telephone 1012. FINANCIAL NEWS TEXAS CO. FEATURE OF STOCK MARKET Gains Six and a Hall Points and Reaches 157 New York, Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.' —Trading in war shares and kindred specialties at various changes from last week’s close was resumed at the outset of today’s operations. The main feature was Texas Company which soon rose, 6% to 157, with' a gain of a point for Mexican Petroleum at 863. Coppers were again promin- ent, Tennessee galning 2 at 68. Fer- tilizers added 1 to 2 points to recent advances. Crucible Steel was reac- tionary, losing 2 points to 74. Unit- ed States Steel declined a fraction in the initia] dealings, but soon advanced to 77, a gain of 3-8 over Baturday’s final price, Close.—Most gains were cancelled in the final hour, the entire list declin- ing under moderately heavy offerings. The closing was heavy. New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished members of the change. by Richter & Co., New York Stock Ex- Represented by E. W. BEddy. August, 30, 1915 High Low Close Am Beet Sugar .. 66% 65% 65 Alaska Gold . . 33% 33% 33% Am Agricul Chem. 65 63 63 Am Car & Fdy Co. 72% 69% 70 Am Can ..... 61% 59% 60 Am Can pfd .....105 105 106 Am Loco ... 55% 54 54 Am Smelting .... 82 82 82 Am Sugar .. ..110% 110% 110% Am Tel & Tel ....124 123% 1237% Anaconda Copper . 74% 73 731% AT S8 Fe Ry Co..102% 101% 102 B&O.. . .. 82 81y 81% BRT.. 86% 85% 851 Beth Steel .......298 289% 291 Canadian Pacific .152% 150% 150% Central Leather ., 44% 44 Chesapeake & Ohio 467% 45% Chi Mil & St Paul. 83% 83 Cons Gas .. 127% 127% Del & Hudson ...139% 139% Distillers Sec .... 28 26% Brie ...... .. 20% 28% Erie 1st pfd 44% 43% General Electric .176% 174 Great Nor pfd....118% 118 Gt Nor Ore Cetfs.. 43% 42% Interbor ... 22 20% Lehigh Val 143% 143% Louis & Nash 116 116 Mex Pet 84% National Lead 65 N Y C & Hudson 9015 Nev Cons eeee 156% NYNH&HRR 663% N Y Ont & West 26% Nor Pachc- oo 1073% Nor & West .. 107 % Pac Mail 36% FPenn R R ... 1083% Pressed Steel 603 Ray Cons 23% Reading . 1481 Sou Pac 903 Sou Ry .. 15% Son Ry pfd 49% Tenn Copper 55% 6 Texas Oil 152% 156 Union Pac 131% 131% Urah Cop 67% 68 U S Rubber Co .. 49 50% U S Steel o 6% T5% U S Steel pfd 112% 112% Va Car Chem 40% 40% Westinghouse 1156% 116% Western Union . 72 T4% 44 174 118 42% 21% 142% 116 84% 65% 01% 16% 66 26% 187% 107% 35% 108% 60% 23% 148% 90 % 15% 1935 U. S. DIPLOMATIC AGENTS, Washington, Aug. 30.—Ambassador Morgenthau at Constantinople, has taken over the diplomatic interests of Italy, Russia and Montenegro. These added responsibilities for the United States, cabled to the state department today, makes this gov- ernment diplomatic agent at the porte for eight European nations. WILSON GIVES UP VACATION. Washington, Aug. 30.—President ‘Wilson had given up all idea today of a further extended vacation this year. He had planned to spend the whole month of September at Cornish, N, H., but his plans now are not to leave commission, good position. Apply was extinguished with but little dam- age to the automobile, l Armour & Co.'s, street. 21 Commercial 8-30-1dx Washington until the situation be- tween the United States and Germany clears, if he leaves at all. COLO. MILITIA Hi UNDER INVESTIG Courts of Inguiry Against Officers D Of Ooal Denver, Col., Aug. 80.: eourt of inquiry appoint Carlson to investigate ¢ Adjutant General John other officers of the Ni of Colorado resumed mony behind closed do The court was appoin sult of charges against ¢l manistration during the of coal miner Saturday night the co scized in a detective ! ters which according to the court, indicated that 7ad been employed by Mine Workers of Am age enlistments in the and for other secret pu nected with prosecutions of the coal strike. Officers of the United ers denied that they had tectives to prevent m ments. g Shortly before nooon known that C. B. Hiliott, jutant general of the Ni of West Virginia during ners’ strike in that state, subpoened to appear befo tary court. It was said t] was issued on information has been in the employ of Mine Workers of Am been in Colorado for TENNIS POSTPONED Forest Hills, N, Y., Au opening round of the n tennis championship schedule for today, was p til tomorrow, owing té' President R. D. Wrenn of 6 al assoclation, inspected t] the West Side club with bers of the executive decided that the turf wo of play today owing to the rain of the past twenm The same schedule and o will be observed tomo FOUNDRY OWN Winsted, Aug, 80— owner of a brass and Bayonne, N. J., dled at il home, Crystal Lake Villa, after a long illness, in 4 He was president of the York Volunteer Regiments tion, He leaves a wife children. e BIG BATTLE TOD Plattsburgh, N, Y., Aug. Blue army broke camp at ville this afternoon, and Rouses Point four miles Canadian border, where “Reds” have dug them: big battle to drive the invad their positions is expected day. NORWEGIAN STEAMER London, Wednesday, layed by Censor)-~The steamer Salonica from G 28 for Aalborg, Denmi detained at Kirkwall by authorities. LIMITATION OF © At a Court of Probate | New Britain, within and fon trict of Berlin, in the County ford and State of Connectis 30th day of August, A. Dy Present, BERNARD F. GAFFNE Ji On motion of WILLIAM GAN of said New Britain, istrator on the Estate of MANAITIS, late of New Bi in said district deceased. This Court doth deec months be allowed and I creditors of said estate to €8 claims against the same to istrator and directs that pu be given of this order by in a newspaper published in § Britain and having a cire said district, and by postin thereof on the public sign said Town of New Britain, the place where the de dwelt. I By Order of Court, MORTIMER H,