New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 5, 1916, Page 3

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5. 1916. Boston Store Special Offering Middy Blouses A fresh shipment, di- | rect from the manufac- | turers, consisting of sev- | en different styles, all| white and color com-| binations, sizes 38 to 44. at OSc ea. These are made of fine | twilled material and cor- rectly made. PULLAR & NIVEN LIVERTROUBLE ==y | | Dull pains in the back, often under | the shoulder blades, poor digestion, | heartburn, flatulency, sour risings, pain or uneasiness after eating, yellow skin, mean liver trouble—and you should take SCHENCKS. MANDRAKE PILLS They correct all tendency to liver trouble, relieve the most stubborn cases, and give strength and tone to liver, stomach and bowels. Purely vegetable. _Plain or Sugar Coated. 80 YEARS’ CONTINUOUS SALE PROVES THEIR MERIT. Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son, Philadelphia 1 . ILLINOIS SPEAKER ARTIST AND ORATOR Hen, Prank S, Regan, Who Will Ad- dress Prohibitionists, Man of Un- usual Ability. Local prohibitionists are looking | numerous | Frymn | 1 afternoon the Isther D. A. R., held a most delightful meeting at the home of Mrs. H. D. Humphrey on West Main street. A splendidly interesting program was carried out, the subject for the after- noon being ‘“Decorations for Valor. Mrs. C. D Bennett's paper the theme of which was the “‘Victoria Cross,” was read .as Mrs. Bennett is ill, by Miss Mary Whittlesey and was well written and an interesting paper. Miss Marcil of Hartford who is the new alto in the South church choir ing a group of songs that were greatly enjoyed by her appreciat audience Mrs. George Talcott gave a wonderful paper telling of the French legion of honor and after this raper, Miss Marcil who is French feel- ingly sang the “Marseilln Mrs. W Felt read a paper on the “Iron Cro of Germany” in which she realistically described the bestowing of the cross on a German soldier who had defend- ed a railway-station. Mrs. H. Maier told of the Iron Crown which was in- stituted by Napoleor and out of which grew the Austrian and Ttalian orders. For illustration of the after- noon’s subject, there were reproduc- tions of the various decorations, ar- tistically done by Mrs. Wilbor Corbin of New Haven, formerly of New Brit- ain. There were the crosses of the two orders of the Legion of Honor, the Victoria Cross ,the 1813 and the 1870 Tron Cross, and the iron crown of the Lombard order and one of the Aus- trian order. After the program tea was served in the attractively arranged dining-room. Miss Mary Whittlsey and Mrs, Hungerford poured while Mrs. W. Rowland, Miss Kathcrine Wilbor, Miss Rose Churchill and Mrs. Robert Fris bie aided the hospitable hostesse Mrs. Humphrey and Miss Flora Hum- phrey, in serving their guests. o ox Yesterday Stanley chapter, v Thur: held i City Mi the there is work of of Miss of the lay evening the annual meeting in Baptist church chapel. As great local interest in the this organization, the report Caroline Bartlett, talking activities of the mission, was very much appreciated. A plea ing program was arranged for the oc- casion. It was as follows: Reading of Scripture... ..Rev. Dr. Rev. H. W. Maier Singing “Son Bambino, Son Piccino’ Children from the Italian Sunday school of the South Congregation- al church. Two-minute Glimpses of City Mis- sion Work in New Britain, Miss M. J. Brehovsk assistant mis- sionary, Misses Blmer, Kirk, Mon- tieth and Walmsley, Kennedy School of Missions, Hartford. “The Immigrant at Close Range”. . o ..Miss C. BE. Bartlett Address, Rev. Oliver H. Bronson, as- sociate pastor Center church, New Haven. Hymn Benediction . oxox Tuecsday afternoon Mrs. Pelton entertained the member: the literary department of the Wo- man’s club at her home on Vine street. Mrs. William P. Felt read a most enjoyable and instructive paper, its subject being “The History of the Early Literature of Poland.” Ernest W. of forward to next Wednesday evening with considerable anticipation when | the annual conference and banquet will be held at Junior Me- chanics hall on Hungerford Court. | “The chief speaker will be Hon. Frank 8. Regan of Rockford, Ill, and his will be “The Fool Taxpayer.” Henry W. Maier will be toast- | Other speakers will include | G. Hohenthal of Manchester, | 1 of the state committee, and | Duane Grifiith of Granby. SHIV»E will be served at 7 o’clock. I Regan, the speaker of the eve- ning celebrated both as an artist ! and orator. He is an attorney at law, who has made a special study of the | and revenue question as related to the liquor business. He was elect- | ed from his district to the 41st Gen- | | second subject Rev. master. chairt Rev per M eral Assembly of the Illinois Legis- ature. He artist an es by | sses unusual ability and illustrates his addr crayon drawings which he develops | 8s he lectures. He spent several | months in the campaigns for statewide prohibition in Washington, Ohio and | California. Pe onal investigation of revenue and systems in these states have revealed remarkable conditions which have ted a sensation. This is his first tour of Connecticut and every voter will do well to hear him on the important features of the po! cre revenue | musical | esting | ents On Thursday morning the members of the club enjoyed a very delightful at the home of Mrs. W. C. Hungerford. Miss Mary Bingham read a paper on Liszt and Professor M. Perlmutter of Hartford played sev- eral piano selections chosen from the works of Liszt. His selections were splendid, being greatly appreciated by his audience. The members of the Woman's club re pleasantly anticipating their next meeting which will take place next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr . J. Sloper on Grove Hill as it promises to be an especially inter- meeting. Mrs. M. Arents of New Haven will give a talk on Russia, where she lived for a number of vears. P The meeting of the Northend Par- and Teachers’ association which schedule for Wednesday evening, postponed until Thursday eve- February 10. “xs ning, The Current Events club will meet Monday at the home of Mrs. W. H. Warner on Lincoln street. T Miss Marie F. W. Jessie Ballentine of Sault Michigan, is the guest of Mr: Porter. et Miss Silberhorn of Montelair, N. J., is the guest of Miss Clara Wessels of liquor problem WHAT THEY DO to worl and profitable ; they put the soil in prime condition for next year’s crops, and they enhance the value of the land every Essex Fertifizers are r high-grade chemicals, and up to the high crops. Get our booklet showing results or address ESSEX FERTILIZER COMPANY, Boston, Mass. They restore fertility to the soil ; they start right 1, natural plant foods made of BONE, BLOOD, MEAT and Maple street. k feeding the crop and making it large year. standard necessary to produce profitable in 1915 without potash. See our dealer A very interesting program has been arranged for the Sunday afternoon vesper services at the Y. W. C. A number of topics will be talked on at these meetings by able speakes and this month’s services promise to be of unusual interest. The program has been arranged as follows February 6—"Our Heritage” Elizabeth Bastman and Mrs. William Blair. February 13—“Our Companionship” by a commiltee of member: Februar; —“Our Privileges’ Physicai Director, Miss Sara Jones February 27—"Source of Our Pow- er”, Mrs. Dwight Pofter of the Ilan-" ford School of Missions. The program is in recognition and observance of the 50th anniversary of the institution of the organization in Americ by a. The Central Congregational club will meet next Tuesday evening at the South church. Supper will be served to the members at 6:30 and will be followed by a short business meeting. The speaker of the evening will be Hamilton Holt, who is the editor of the “Independent’. PR The annual play of the High school Dramatic club will not take place until late in the season, probably not until after Easter. Although the play has not yet been definitely de- ded upcn Miss Weld, who is in charge of the dramatic productions, has several for corsideration. . ow o The members of the Foreign Mis- sionary society of the Berlin Congre- gational church met Wednesday aft- ernoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Samuel A. TFiske. Mrs. Edward Capen, president of the Hartford branch, gave the addres . The maternal association of the South church met Wednesday noon in the parish chapel. The meet- ! committees are | eral will be secured to give an exhibition [ will present the Bak quartet in con- | after- | ling was an especially pleasing one as the subject “Our Holidays,” most interesting one. Mr: Talcott led the meeting. PP George S. The members of the local chapter of the Alpha Alpha sorority will give an informal dance, Friday evening, February 18, in Booth's hall. * w o Members of the Working Girls’ club are anticipating with pleasure the theater v which they will have at the Russwin Lyceum on February 14. A valentine supper will precede the theater party. On Friday evening. F membe of the Ne observe ladies’ are being made the event an especially enjc Bridge whi and dancing will be enjoyed and a sup- per will be served. P Ty 11 tl n stensive plans A delightful membership entertain- ment for the Y. M. C., A. members held Thursday evening when Warren Richards, a humecrist and character artist, entertained. oo Miss Anna Munson of the New Hav- en Néormal School bf ‘Gymnastics, has been the guest of her aunt, Miss Oliv Munson, of Maple Hill. . ow o Mrs. John H. Robinson and daugh- ter, Miss Mildred Robinson, left Tues- day for Chicago. e r Miss Leila Pinks:of Portchester, N. has been visiting Mrs. Albert Cor- bin. Henry Hine and Miss Gertrude Hine returned Thursday from New York city xw Miss 3dith White and Miss Alice Hart left vesterday for Pittsfield, where they will be the guests of Miss Tlise Russell. P Mr. and Mrs Mrs. B. O. Crawford of Maple Hill, is visiting in Spencer, Ms were | The annual Masonic ball, which will | take place this year in the state ar- | mory, on February promises to be an unusually brilliant one, as the sparing neither effort nor money in preparations for it. The Sphinx Temple band of sixty people will give a concert, beginning at eight | o'clock and it is expected that sev- New York professional dancers the latest dances. P of * The New Britain Teachers’ club in the Grammar school auditor- | jum on Thursday evening, February | 10. The members of the quartet are: Adolphe Bak, violinist; Alfred Holy, harpist; Bruno Steinke, ’cellist, and Walter Blumenan who will play the a. cert o The sale of tickets for the hospital bridge and the dansant which will | be given next Saturday afternoon in | Booth's hall has been so large that it promi splendid success for the event. Miss Anna Capley, who has charge of the sale of tickets, expects that a great many more will be sold this week. | | Goo Under the auspices of the school | athletic council the Glee and Mando- lin club of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology gave a splendid con- cert at the High school last night. | The numbers of the program were well received by the appreciative and en- thusiastic audience. v % Much interest is being manifested in the circus which the Y. W. C. A. members will give on Friday even- ing at the association rooms. This event promis to its audience and to its partic pants, especially since the members are enthusiastically planning the pro- gram. .o The members of the Maple Hill Lit- erary society held a delightful meet- ing Tuesday at the home of Gladys Woram. Mrs. Horton contrib- uted greatly to the pleasure of the meeting with her vocal selections and D. K. Perry gave an interesting talk ! on domestic architecture. PR Word was received here Wednesday that Dr. Catherine A. Travis, former- 1y of New Britain, afe and well at Nish, Serbia, where she is helping to found the Children's hospital. As no word had been received from her since the Austro-German forces took Serbia. her w Britain friends inxious for r safety many he the local troops will fittingly ob- the sixth anniversary of the or- ganization at the Y. M. C. A. Rever- end J. W. Denton of Plainville, scout Commissioner Stanley Sheldon, and F. Yergin, will talk to the troops. . teachers of the school gave a party to the faculty in the kindergarten at the close of yesterday’s ses- sion. Games and refreshments were enjoyed. Miss J. Tormay, the principal, and Miss Mary E. Kin- lock poured. Sunday afternoon the Boy Scouts of The Smith school rooms kindergarten oo Brotherhood of the is planning to have a concert by Edwin H. Lehmare of London, England. Although no defl- nite date has as yet been declded upon, the concert will take place some time in March. PP The members of the Sunshine so- ciety expect to give a whist party and dance in Booth’'s hall on March 3. o Men's South church The Miss Agnes Johnston has returned to Wellesley college. .. therine Hartman of New been visiting friends here. Miss K Haven has Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hine have gone to New York ior the week-end. MAY NOT SAVE HATTERS. Danbury, Feb. 5.—Information re- ceived in this city from authoritative sources is that the contributions to the national fund to save the homes of the Danbury hatters, which are threat- ened by forcclosure to satisfy the judg- ment in the D. E. Loewe & Co., anti- boycott case is not vet sufficient to protect the hatters against the lo: of their homes. Immediately after con- tributions wer> taken throughout the country on Jan unofiicial reports from various places indicated that the contributions had been very heav Some of the figures given in these 1r ports appear to have heen much exag: gerated and while no definite inform tion as to the amount of the contribu- tions is yet obtainable, it is apparent that the fund ill falls far short of meeting the requirements STANDS FOR PREPAREDNESS The members of Company E. C. N. G., are working for preparedness hy seeking new recruits. In aid of this plan of individual recruiting a com- pany pin has been offered to any member bringing in three recruits. The original plan of dividing the company into teams for this purpose did not work out to the satisfaction of the officers. Martha Washington Council, D. of will initiate four candidates Mon- night. The members and de; team will be photographed in groups. 1 ASSIGNMENTS ARE MADE. Folowing are the assignments for | the city court next week: Wednesday, February 9, at 2 p. m., Ignaces Krys- topik, ag John Lulavich; Wed- nesday, February 9, at 2 p. m., Jerry Nardano, against John Lacava; Thurs- | day at 2 p. m., Anton Brown, against | Louis Schwinker. inst at In the city court, Judge J. T. Mes- kil has given judgment for the plain- tiff to $13 son vs. Peter Ludorf. Judgment was by default and Lawyer M. H. Camp | appeared for the plaintiff. NN The Home Remedy for coughs, cnlds, hoarseness; pleasant to take and sure to help when needed. Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar -A tonic, expectorant and laxative. Contains no opium nor. anything injurious. Sold by all druggist: Toy Pike's Toothache Drops AN recover damages and costs of 54 in the case of P. Alfred John- a great deal of fun. NINE SEA RATDERS IN GERMAN SERVICE Moewe and Another Escaped Brit- ish Patrol at Kzlon | \ | New York, Feb. Nine sea raid- ers of the type of the Moewe have been fitted out by the Germans and one of them, which escaped from Kzlon on New Year's day with the ! Moewe, has since been preying on British commerce with as much suc- cess as the Appam’s captor, accord- | g to a story told here last night by Irs. Francis Fuller, wife of the Brit- ish governer general of Asbanti Mrs. Fuller was one of the ninety- seven passengers of the Appam who arrived here from Norfolk, Va., on, board the Old Dominion steamer Jef- | ferson. Forty officers and ninety- three members of the crews of the Tritish vessels captured by the Moewe and later taken to the Ses men’s Institute, where they will be cared for until arrangements can be made to send them back to England. Equipped at Kiel. Mrs. Fuller declared one of the German officers who came aboard the Appam was authority for the state- ment that the Germans had equipped the nine raiders at Kiel. She said he told her the Moewe and the other hich escaped the British patrol, passed almost within a stone’s throw of three British cruisers within a few hours after they left the Kiel canal. The British officers and seasen all agreed that the raider was apparently a mew vessel of about 6500 tons gross. Her coal bunkers, they sald, were unusually large, as if built for leng cruise: The Germans took every precaution, they added, to shield the four guns mounted forward and the one mounted aft, but they appeared to be of the 15-centimeter tvpe. Plot Frustrated. M. C. Watson, also a passenger on the Appam, told of a plot to overcome the Germans who comprised the prize crew of the Appam. Watson, who cald he volunteered as third officer on the Appam, declared the plot was frustrated through treachery, and that it would be made the subject of report to the British consul in New York. “The Germs added Watson, “were fearful of.us and ignored many insults that were hurled at them. Alfred Osborne, a miner from Gold Coast of Africa, also told plot to overcome the Germans. Both he and Watson refused to go into de- tails, however, saying they haa been requested to say little until the facts “vere given to the British consul gen- eral. 1S, the Denies Published Reports. of the ! Sage-Allen & Cao. (INCORPORATED} HARTFORD Spring Fashion Book, Pictorial Review, New Home Sewing Machines, None Better. TWO GREAT SALES IN PROGRESS FURNITURE SALE WITH LIBERAL ON ALL THE STOCK. CLEARANCE IN SOROSIS SHOE Furniture Sale AN EXCEPTIONAL STOCK AND EXCEPTIONAL MARKDOWNS Our furniture stock is without a peer in southern New England FEBRUARY MARKDOWNS SECTION. finish. And same for quality and good workmanship; for beauty of design and It is carefully selected to meet the wants of critical people. vet our prices are very low—much lower than of the quality can be obtained for elsewhere. OUR SALE PRICES ARE WONDERFULLY are from 10 to 50 per cent. less than regular prices. BEverything in stock is reduced. ~When $10.00, $15.00, $25.00, even $100 and more on high-class furniture, you surely must buy now. Spring Dress Goods All goods LOW. They you can save $5.00, ves, wool French serges, Materials for new Spring Dresses unusually fine, 48 inches wide, at $1.00. All garnet, Havana brown, wanted 48 inches wide and $1.00 a yard. e Corsair and the black, wool poplins, ever navy and Avoid the Grip of Winter These days are hardest on health and vitality. Wouldn’tatrip south save a possible breakdown? Wouldn't a sea trip be just the thing? Plan now to take a bracing six-day voyage down the Coast and across the Gulf of Mexico to “Atlantic City of GALVESTON e Scihwest ailings from New York direct to Galveston, calling at Key West. with connections for Havana, also for: Palm Beach and Miami. Connections at Galveston for the picturesque Southwest, Arizona and California Lets A. W. Pye, Passenger Traffic Manager CLYDE-MALLORY LINES North River, New York Authorized Tourist Offices, New Britain Sir Wdward Mereweather, British governor general of Sierra Teone, denied published reports that he had received a cablegram from British admiralty directing him to proceed to London at once for a con- ference on the capture of the Appam. With Mereweather he went di- rectly a hotel. They will sail Monday for London. ac to WILSON TO TOUR SOUTH. ell Pleased With Trip Through Mid- dle West for Preparednes ‘Washington, Feb. 5—President Wil- son returned from his speaking trip for preparedness yesterday well pleased with its results that he prob- ably will make another soon, unless the Lusitania negotiations or some other feature of the foreign situation develops a critical stage, preventing his absence from the capital. Although no arrangements have been made, officials indicated today that the possibilities of the Lusitania situation, presented the only obstacle likely to influence the president against a second trip. If he goes, he will visit the south and possibly some far western states. Mr. Wilson is convinced that middle west trip was a success. S0 TO AID OF PUBLIC HEALTH. In with the campaign the health board is waging connection vigorous to safeguard the health of the public by compelling proprietors dairies, bakeries, stores and restau- rants to maintain sanitary conditions the department is planning to ha drafted several new ordinances, which will give the board some real power to enforce orders to clean up. the of the | For Good Looks [__.. : piirfeneaiicsess | Winter Trips €. | . are, the liver acie anq e || and Cruises wels regular, with the aid of the mild, vegetable remedy— Separate and combined tours, 10, to 23 days, from New York to the K American Mediterranean. 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Gavira said he was without further reports from commanders at Mocte- muza and Villa Ahumada regarding iast night's fighting and had recelved no official confirmation that the at-| ¢ " tacking bandits were led by Villa | d¢legates to the mayors' confeg ! on national defense in St. Louls personally. The Juarez commandant | O B2 b ¢xpressed the bellef that Villa with | 42Fch 3 and 4 and attend them i S i {if possible. Cornelius VanderH Lis bullion train was endeavoring to| New. York™ dul Lreak through the circle of Carranza 7 Chairman of the ,mmi ; ounce . withij troops and reach the Bosque Bonito | (OMMittee, will annow county Him MAYORS TO TADK DEF New York, Feb. 5.—Teleg were sent from Mayor Miteh office yesterday calling upon the executives of 600 cities to. appd few days the list of speakers for St. Louis conference. 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