New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 8, 1915, Page 15

Those who have made COM- PARISONS know that the repro- ducing tone of the COLUMBIA Grafonola, playing either Colum- bia Records or other records is so much richer and more musical, so completely natural and so much moye satisfying, that nothing heard before, no matter how good, can approach it in tonal beauty and artistic merit. PRICES FROM $17.50 TO $200 On easy terms of payments, o m——" COLUMBIA “FAVORITE” $50—EASY TERMS ALL THE LATEST SONG AND DANCE HITS ON' COLUMBIA DOUBLE DISC RECORDS. Brodrib 2 138 Main Street Uch Wheeler Hallinan Building SHOWER FOR MISS GAFFN. . 4 Miss Anna Grace Gaffney of Hart [ street, who is to become the I#ide of Redmond William Morrison of Hartford next Tuesday at St. Joseph's church, was tendered a utility shower last evening at the home .of Miss Rose Darrow of Glen street. A large number of Miss Gaffney’s friends were present and she received wmany useful and beautiful gifts. A social followed and rq’reshments were l Fpserved. i annual AR SHORTAGE.” Oct. 8.—The inter- commerce commbssion today attention to the fact that the recurring period of “car shortage” is again appearing and that Dboth shippers and railroads do all in their power to see that cars are moved and unloaded promptly. PERIOD OF Washington, state called The school board held its monthly meeting this afternoon at 4:30 o’clock | of cotton beneath the power and en- | gineering plants. FEAR PLOT EXISTS TO WRECK PLANT Employes of Aetna Explosive Com- pany at Emporium, Pa., Refuse to Return to Work. Emporium, Pa., Oct. 8.—Fearing that a plot existed to wreck the plant of the Aetna Explosive Company, where an explosion Wednesday night of 285,000 pounds of smokeless pow- der, destined for the allies, killed four men and injured seven seriously, between 400 and 500 employees re- fused to return to work yesterday. A report last night said that short- ly before the explosion three men of German descent, who had been dis- charged on Wednesday, were seen in the plant. Officials of the company refused to deny or affirm the report. No arrests have been made. Mystery regarding the cause of the explosion was increased yesterday with the finding of two burning bales The cotton was re- moved and the flames extinguished. Later, a search revealed oil suakedr waste in the buildings. MOONE'S EMERALD OIL The Successful Home Treatment for Swollen Veins Delay in treating Varicose Veins i8 a dangerous proceeding. There is & new Home Treatment that sufferers can depend upon that gradually re- duces the enlarged veins to normal size and stops the aching almost instantly. Get a two ounce original bottle of Emerald Oil (full strength) from any first-class drug store and apply to the veins as directed. Mrs. H. K. A, Odanah, Mich., writes: ‘“Emerald Oil has reduced my swollen veins wonderfully.” Gener- ous sample by mail on receipt of 10c, from Moone Chemical Co., Roch- ester, N. Y. Clark and Brainerd, man Drug Store. —_— e President Maxham, who came here from New York to investigate the ex- plosion, returned home late last night. He refused to make a statement. Riker-Hege- Building Inspector A. N. Ruther- ford finds that of all the property owners ordered to install fire es- capes have complied with the order with one exception. The time limit does not expire until October 22. THE CURRAN DRY GOODS CO. BIG ALTERATION SALE We have remodeled our entire 2nd floor and now . > HARRY ALEX Extra | Special Tomorrow Bress Bedzteads satin finish, latest styles. Regular price 25.50, tomorrow special e i $19.98 Regular price $21.50, tomorrow special $ l 3 98 price ... $ 1 8'48 Regular price $34 50, tomorrow specxal price: . .2l And a large assortment to select from. Good Tea and Coffee drinkers take advantage of this Best Formosa Oolong 50c Tea Ib Special, our price ..... Fresh Rolastelelgh Grade Santos and Java Coffee, regular selling price 30c. Special, our price ... 1 9c price .. These Coffees can be had in beans or ground while you wait. COMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHING price . ... Regular price $26.50, tomorrow specral .- Regular price $57.75, tomorrows; ecral S i $29 98 opportunity. Remember if not satisfactory we will refund you the money. 15 1b 2lc “lilec Fresh Roasted High Grade Mocha and ]ava Coffee, regular sel]mg price 40c. e —— HAHRY AI-E DEPARTMENT STORE 371-373 MAIN STREET Of Inferest to Ladies! We are all ready to supply you With a nice. Coat, Suit, Skirt or Dress for the fall and winter wear. This means that our assortment is complete in every detail. We have made up a beautiful line of coats, consisting of cloths of different shades and materials. LOOK OVER OUR PLUSH AND CORDUROY COATS. They are extremely reasonable in price, besides made and fin- ished in the most approved styles. This is also true of our assort- ment of modish, suits, skirts and dresses. See our raincoats, waists and. petticoats. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY All necéssary alterations free. J. RUBIN 135 Main Street Barnes’ Block have one of the fiinest Ready to Wear Departments in the state. Large, spacey, well lighted room, with a well selected stock of up-to-date styles in Suits, Coats, Dresses, Muslin Undergarments, Furs, Corsets for Women, Misses and Children. Our Infants’ Department IS COMPLETE IN EVERY DETAIL, and we are offering some extraordi- nary bargains during this sale in Suits, Coats, Dresses, Furs, and Muslin Undergarments. It will pay you to visit this department for the next few days as you can secure some rare bargains. Some Extra Specials for Saturday We have a lot of Fine Shirt Waists that have been mussed in moving. $1.00 and $1.50 value. 49 c Special at A lot of Extra Fine Vghite Under Skirts that are mussed. $2.50, $2.25, $2.98 Skirts. Special at . 4 $ l 50 $1.50 and $1.98 Skirts. Special at . Extra Heavy and Large Size, Well made Flannelette Night Gowns. Worth 75c. Special at Children’s Knit Underwear in fleeced lined 25c¢ value. Special at Big Ribbon Special 100 Pieces of Wide, All Silk Ribbon, worth 1 25¢ to 35¢. Special at . ... Men’s Wear Men’s Heavy Ribbed Fleeced Lined Under- wear. 50c value. Special at Men’s Negligee Shirts, the kind you pay $1.00 for. Special at Neckwear Special Women’s Fancy Neckwear, big assortments of styles, 50c value. Special at Hose Special Children’s School Hose, in fast black 12 1-2¢ value. Special at i7c 25¢ ,all sizes, 9 c Dress Goods Special 36-in., 38-in. Wool Dress Goods, 50c value. Special at 50-in. Fancy Suitings, new weaves, 98¢ value. Special at 36-in. Silk Poplins in all the new shades, worth $1.00 yard. Special at 69c Domestics Extra Large Size Heavy Wool Nap Blankets, $2.5¢ to $3.00 Values. Special at Fancy Flannettes, neat patterns, Special at Scotch Plaid Ginghams, new colorings, 12 1-2¢ valce. Special at yard Mercerized Table Damask, neat patterns, worth 39c yard. Special at Big'values in Coat Sweaters and Children’s Was! ~Sets, in cap, coat and leggings. worth 10c yd. 7 c 8c FIRE PREVENTION | URGED ON PUPILS Speaking in SchMOpens Cam- paign of Carefulness —_— Fire prevention Day is being ob- served in the city schools this after- noon with special exercises appro- priate to the occasion. Mayor Quig- ley, chairman of the general commit- tee ‘appointed in charge of the day's observance, spoke at High school and Smith school. His Homor is an alumnus of the Smith school and in memory of his boyhood days made a special effort to greet the puplils there and talk to them on the dan- ger of setting fires and the terrible losses sustained each year caused by playing with matches. Circulars issued by the committee on education and publicity relating to fire prevention were distributed today through the school children, Tonight in the board of public works room in the City hall, the gen- eral and ward sub committee Wil hold a meeting in regard to tomor- row's work. The ward committees, consisting of ten members each, will make property inspections tomorrow and give needed suggestions in regard to fire prevention. Where they find conditions which might. prove bad in case of fire suggestion will be offered looking to correction. Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, under direc- tion of Chairman E. B. Alling of the board of public safety, there will be a parade of the city fire apparatus in which the T. A. & B. drum corps, Boy Scouts and Veteran Firemen will take port: The parade will be from te Central fire station south to Franklin Square and return to head- quarters- City Items ‘ Tegner lodge, O. of V., will hold an important meeting on October 18. Everybody knows it's Besse-Le- land's for good clothing.—advt. The Vega society will meet tomor- row evening and will make arrange- ments for a series of whists to be held during the winter season. Special shirt sale, Saturday only at ‘Wilson’s.—advt. Frank Moran and J. F. Brown of Washington, D, C., are guests of local friends. Everybody knows it's Besse-Le- land’s for good neckwear.—advt. The annual hospital tea of the Wo- man’'s hospital board will be given in the Center church parlors on October 20, at 3:30 o’clock instead of on the date first selected. New Britain lodge of Moose will hold an important meeting this eve- ning in Judd's block. , Conrad Wahrenberger is improving at the New York sanitarium where he recently underwent an operation: Complaints of stolen bicycles have been made by Francis R. Dolan, Wil- liam Dykman and Clifford Parsons. Next Thursday evening New Brit- ain council, O. U. A. M., will ob- serve its thirty-seventh anniversary, a supper and social being scheduled. Sergeant Greene of the Wilming- ton police department was a visitor in town yesterday as was Officer, Noonan of the Washington police force. Everybody knows it's Besse-Le- land’s for good caps.—advt. Maple trees set out for $1.50 each. by Forestry Commission. File appli- cations and cash with H, K. Johnson, 517 Church street; Volz Floral Co., 92 West Main street; Rossberg Bros., 165 Main street; Gaffney Bros., 98 Washington street; Anton Cieszynski, 317 517 Main street. Number limit- ed to 100.—advt. The condition of Mrs. John F, Cal- lzhan of Basselt street who is ill re- mains about the same. Fred J McEnroe, assistant sanitary inspector leaves tomorrow on 2 a week's vacation. Assistant Chief W. J. Noble and a party of friends will attend the opening games of the world’'s series in Boston next week. John A. Lynch of the New Britain Trust company will attend the world's serfes game in Boston next Tuesday. Henry Rice of the New Britain Gas Light company leaves tomorrow on a week’s vacation to New York and vicinity. On November 1 the children’s classes at the Burritt Mission will open under the leadership of Charles R. Atwood, assisted by seevral church societies. These classes will con- tinue until May. B The annual inspection of streets by the board of public works scheduled for today has been postponed until Tuesday. Marriage intentions have been filed by Frederick H. Meeker and Elsa G. Baker of Southington and George Kamenca and Helen Gibrau of Wa- tertown Constable Fred Winkle will auction off a horse, wagon and harness at Central park tomorrow morning at 10 o’'clock, The annual cradle roll of the South church, which was to be held tomor- row, has been postponed for a week. Special lot of hats from $2.00 to $5.00. M. Seibert.—advt. P O, BUSINESS Business at the locol postoffice is on the gain. The returns for the month of September totaled $12,669 .73 against $10,660.31 for September, 1914, a gain of $2,009.42. For the quarter ending September 30, busi- ness totaled $34,524.98 as against $32,258.58 for the corresponding quar- ter of last year, the gain for the past INS. S S P70 T SR Ry | 111 i § 200010, MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK ux mn«n. Represented by E. W. Eddy. New Britain Nat. Bank Bidg, st STANDARD SCREW ' i COLT’S ARMS NORTH & JUDD BRISTOL BRASS NILES-BEMENT-POND Common BOODY McLELLAN & CC MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. 111 Broadway, New York. Kstablished 1879. Stocks and Bonds for Cash or on Ma Direct Private Wire to New York NEIW BRITAIN OFFICE, 309-310 NAT'L BANK Telephone 1013. BLDG. F. T. McManus, FINANCIAL NEWS MORE GAINS MADE | ON STOCK MARKET Several Issues Advance From One i to Three Points New York, Oct, 8, Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.—Further substantial recoveries from the widweek severe declines were recorded at the opening today. Advances of 1 to 3 points from yes- terday’s final quotations were made by Crucible Steel, Colorado Fuel, Bald- win Locomotive and Westinghouse, the latter opening with 3,600 shares dat 135 to 136 1-2, a maximum jump of 23-8. United States Steel rose 11-4 and 81 1-4 and Bethlehem Steel added almost two points to its previ- ous record at 452 1-8, soon ascending to 459, General motors rose 81-2 to 345 and other specialties rose ap- | preciably. New York Central, At- chison, Union Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio and New Haven supplemented vesterday’s gains. CLOSE—Trading paused soméwhat in the final hour, but the supremacy ; of the railroads remained undisturbed. | The closing was strong. H New York Stock Exchange quota- tlons furnished by Richter & Co. members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. W. Bddy. Oct. 8, 1915 High Low Close Allls Chalmers ... 44% 42% 42% Am Beet Sugar .. 68 65% 67% Am Ag Chem .... 69% 68% 69% Am Car & Fdy Co. 84 81% 82 Am Can . 64% 62% G"%‘ Am Can pfd .....106 105% 106 Am Loco .. . 68% 66% 66% Am Smelting . 88% 87 87% Am Sugar . L118% 110 111% | Am Tobacco .....227 227 227 Am Tel & Tel ....124 ~123% 124 | Am Woolen com . 49% 49% Anaconda Copper . 5% T6% AT S Fe Ry Co.. 105 , 105 Baldwin Loco 114% 216 B&O . 898 91% BRT . 85% 86 Beth Steel ... 434 440 Butte & Superior. . 62% 62% Canadian Pacific 162% 163% Central Leather . 53% 63% Chesapeake & Ohio 55% 656% Chino Copper .... 49 48 48% Chi Mil & St Paul. 90% 88 90% Col F&TI.. 60% G66% 67 Cons Gas ... 1 135% 136% Del & Hudson ...147 144 144 Distillers Sec 36% 33% 34% Erie 34% 33% 384% Erie 1st p . 63% 62%. 63% General Electric .179% 176% 176% Great Nor pfd ...122% 121 122% Interborough .... 2% Lack Steel .. Lehigh Valley ....158 Maxwell Motors cm §8 Mex Petroleum. National Lead | N Y Alr Brak N Y C & Hudson, Nev Cons 16% NYNH&HRR1 N Y Ont & West., 30% { Northern Pacifio, 114 118 Norfolk & West ..117% 127 Penn R R ... - 116% U People’'s Gas- Pressed Steel Car. Ray Cons .. Reading ... Rep I & 8 com . Rep I & 8 ptd.. Southern Pacific. . Southern Ry ,.. Southern Ry pfd.. Studebaker .. Tenn Copper Unfon Pacific . Utah Copper .. U 8 Rubbed Co . U 8 Steel U S Steel pfd . Va Car Chemical. 42% ‘Westinghouse 136% 138 V('enern Union .. 78 7 COLT"S ARMS TAY HUNDREDPOINT L114% 114 | Closed Last Night 700-76 Today Stands at 860 Colt's Fire Arms, whl‘ | quiet around the 760 mark for or more, took another phen rise in today’s market and hefor this afternoon was offered Report of further war orders o | with Bulgaria’s action in the pean war situation undoub sponsible for this latest Jjun Colt’s. ¢ Other local stocks" .bmd t] moved little in sympathy. An Brass has softened somewhat stands at 246 bid and 250 Standard Screw common fis more active, the qu 276-280. Bristol Bre W.- at 69 bid, 70 asked. New D is offered at 180, New Bril chine is in more demand, 79 and 80 asked, r- Scoville Mfg. quiet with sales at 450. St. Mathew’s German Ladies® will hold a skle .of fancy wo refreshments thig evening. KEi pians have been made for the and a large attendance is exp Gt Nor Ore (‘etra. 50% 47% 49% The Usual Big Saturday Sale At The GREAT WESTERN MARKET The Quality Store of Low Prices:’ FANCY LEAN SMALL FRESH PORK FANCY LEAN FRESH SHOULDERS @ FANCY LEAN LAMB LEGS NICE HEAVY RIB ROAST BEEF @ K FRESH CUT HAMBURG STE FANCY (Milk Fed) CHICKE! SMOKED SHOULDER (Short Shank) SKINNED BACK HAMS HEAVY CUTS OF SALT PORK . 2 LBS. PURE LARD. .28¢ EXTRA SPECIAL ON SUGAR FOR SATURDAY ONLY 10 LBS. SUGAR 49¢, and 1 LB, SUGAR CURED, BACON, 1 PK. GOOD POTATO! WHITE LOAF FLOUR GOLD MEDAL FLOUR ..... GOLD MEDAL FLOUR .... 3 LBS. CRACKERS 3 CANS TOMATOES .. 28 17¢, and BUNCH O] PK. SPINACH AND HEAD OF L 3 CA NS GLOBE BRAND MILK .. (Can Opener With Each 25¢ \\nnhi FREE STONE PEACHES The Great Western Market Frank M-i~tta. Prop., 63 Main St. "Phone 10;