New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 21, 1916, Page 15

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, ApPRIL 21, 1916. Daily Arrivals in Ladies’ and Misses’ In Preparation For the Easter Parade prices right and comparatively low—that, S in a word, describes the beautiful, new models we are showing in Ladies’ and Misses’ Spring wear. That is the offering to which we in- vite your attention, and closest inspection. TYLES absolutely correct, quality supreme, ‘Ladies’ and Misses’ Suits Open an account with us—pay in small week- ly amounts and learn the advan- tage of our double service as well as the value of our garments by actual test. CLOTHING _ON CREDIT Stunning Models in Spring Coats These stunning models in new Spring coats represent the cream of selection in fabrie, tail- oring and style. The price rep- resents unusual value in every instance. To$ 2 2—_2-9' Trimmed Hais Creations and repro- ductions of:‘a - famous; metropolitans millin -at about one-half price; ‘charged elseyhere. 47 f _$77.50 . Use Your Credit "o New Spring Skirts in all the latest styles, $1.98 to $7.50. Daintly Waisfs The very latest patterns, ma- terial and. colors. A large, com- plete assortment from which to to choose. i o $1.5 : 47 Main St., New Britain, Conn. | ! 0 to $5-00 Near Franklin Square Bright Eyes light up a woman’s face and fit. eyes —whose cheeks are ste(fs are leaden, who fee an Bright eyes belong to the woman who is well, lively and. buoyant —who has red blood in her veins, the glow of health in her cheeks, and who 1is fresh BEEC PI are the remedy they may take with the utmost confidence. They have proved their worth to thousands of women. ‘When you seek relief from headache, backache, nervousness and low spirits, Beecham’s Pills will' help you back to buoyant health. They regulate the improve a woman’s good looks “The Largest Sale of Any Medicine in the World” Directions of special value to women are with every box For women who lack bright ale, whose depressed listless, blue and out of sorts— HAM'S LS bodily functions, tone the stomach, stimulate the liver, purify the blood, and act kindly on the kidneys and bowels. New strength, better spirits, a clear complexion and bright eyes soon follow their use. No other remedy will so surely relieve and benefit, and so quickly At All Druggists, 10c., 25c. R Y e L T e e . T PN B T B | paid from | to the ‘SHIPOWNERS WORRY Alr¢ady Admiralty Has Reguisi- tioned Quarter of British Ships (Correspondence of The Associated Press.) April 10.—Grave concern is being felt in British shipping cir- cles London, regarding the future of Briti Already something per cent. of British-owned tonnage been requisitioned by the -Ad- miralty in connection- with the war, and the great dearth of tonnage is reflected in the present high rates of freight. Shipowners have been subjected to a large amount of criticism owing to the high profits which they are mak- ing, but a prominent shipowner in i London has pointed out that the pres- ent condition of affairs is far from satisfactory from the shipowner's point of view, “True,” he said, “we are earning big profits now, but we have the fu- ture to think of. There are not enough ships to go around, and while we are having to pay extra wages and war bonuses to the crews, increased charges for bunker coal and delays in port owing to congestion, the neutral is stepping and getting the carrying trade which was formerly in the hands of the British. “Then there is another vital point: At present nearly all the ship repair- ing and building yards are full up with work for the Admiralty and we cannot get our boats overhauled, much less place orders for new ves- sels, for there is not a single ship- builder in England today who will guarantee delivery, consequently, we cannot possibly replace losses caused by submarines and mines, so that the position of the shipowners in Eng- land, is anvthing but pleasant. The losses due to the war hav been much greater than is generally real- ized, and scarcely one of the lost boats has been replaced. “Again, there is the question of licences. While we in England have to obtain a licence to carry certain | goods and trade between certain ports, the neutral owner can step in and take the trade from under our noses, and there are merchants anxious to guarantee delivery of shipments who are only too ready to send them goods in neutral hottoms, simply becauss these neutrals are free from requisi- tion. “Take a case which occurred quite recently. One of our cargo hoats was chartered to sail from London, and we had almost completed the loading when she was requisitioned. We had another steamer sailing from Liver- pool, and the cargo of the boat load- ing in London was unshipped and for- warded to Liverpool by rail, and upon delivery there our Liverpool boat was also placed under requisition and consequently the cargo was in the end shipped in a neutral steamer. “The majority of boats which be- fore the war were engaged in the coal trade are under requisition and in consequence, neutral have stepped in and henefitting by the high rate Tyne to London, and Tyne Mediterranean. As much as 60 shillings per ton has been paid for a voyage from the Tyne to Genoa with coal against the average of 7 shillings 6 pence per ton for the same voyage two years ago. “If we could obtain guarantee of delivery, we should be quite prepared to place orders for new steamers, des- pite the high prices prevailing for all classes of building material. Unless the Government takes action very soon, the outlook for British ship- ping will be most critical,” It is learned in shipbuilding ecir- cl that there are numerous in- quiries for new tonnage, but very fow contracts have been placed, pending the decision of the Government re- garding work on merchant ships, Representations have heen made to the Government by a deputation rep- resenting both shipbuilders and ship- owners with a view to taking men off “war work” and placing them up- on ordinary merchant work but ow- ing to the great scarcity of skilled labor, and the urgent requirements of the British Admiralty, there seems little prospect of any great transfer- ence of labor taking pla Among the shipowners who are now anxious to place contracts for new boats, are the Cunard Steamship Co This firm has approached builders in Ireland, Scotland and on the East coast of England, but owing to impossibility of guaranteeing delivery, no contracts have been placed, and it is understood that the company has purchased several second hand steam:- ers for cargo carrying purposes in the place of new vessels. The Shaw, Savile and Albion com- pany, too arve desirious of placing cor- tracts for several new steamers, but so far, no success has been met. Only one British firm has succeed- ed of late in placing contracts for steamer: the Ellerman Line Ltd., of Liverpool. This line has recently ordered two large geared turbine steamers, one to be built at Swarn, Hunter and Wigham Richardson’s yard at Wallsend-on-Tyne, and the other by Palmers’ Shipbuilding Com- pany at Jarrow. It is understood that the builders have not been able to guarantee de- and despite this fact, very high re beingz paid by the Ellerman for the new boats, as much 18 pounds per ton being mentioned, as against about 6-10-0 pounds per ton in normal times. While the shipbuilding vards the Clyde are working both day night, very little merchant being turned out. During last month, only two launched for the mercantile these were but small buildir of which it is understood, has' been pushed forward with the consent of ‘Lhc Admiralty authorities so that ovy has are as on and work boats were marine, and craft, the ASFUTURE LOOMS UP ???27« 0 Gty FCOTWEAR AND HOSIERY Smart Creations For Young Men and Young Women All the latest designs known to the SHOE CRAFT are he ready for your approval IN OUR you will find all the HOSIERY DEPARTMENT NOVELTIES from the BEST MAKERS priced within the reach of all BOOTH'S BLOCK NEW BRITAIM. room could be made for new war worlk. When pleted is be com- and it is their for case the two boats will another matter, probable they may remain in present stage of « struction many months as ha the cas Jarge number els in yards. January 1, this steame been of ves year, only have Since three merchant Jaunched on the Clyde, representing a total of 6,000 tons, which is the smallest output ever experienced since the Cylde became a shipbuilding cen- ter. In the first two months of vear, as added to British mercantile Marine from Cylde alone, nd that was garded as a small output : Another feature of British shipping is the growing popularity of U motor vessel. Dritish shipown have been slow to takc advan the new method of pro yulsion but the incre number of motor driven vessels which have been ordered on the continent and in the United States, hag caused British owners to pause. Much depends upon the attitude which the Government adopts regard- ine work on merchant ships, and if greater freedom is granted, it is un- derstood that a large number of or- ders for motor driven vessels will be placed during the next few months for delivery after the war. MAYOR OF VERDUN RULED FROM CELLAR the the even re- While the Guns Roared Condgt-| ed Underground City Hall of The Associnted Vress) April 14.—The (Correspondenc: Verdun, T Mayor of Verdun spent the early d. nee, of the bombardment in the cellars of | | Hall, where he conducted husiness as the Town official the guns and noise of falling ms The Mayor ted by seven of the munici- als, usual, undeterred by roar of heavy the sonry was a offi agent did The Mayo trying da pal and the chief Customs the cooking for favorite story of those is an incident of a would- he bridegroom and his wedding feast on February 2 says the “that a had mobilized in the came to us in the town hall cellar while the hombardment was proceed- ing a s highest pitch, © “Well, my friend,” I can we do for you? “ ‘] have come to get married,’ he replied. “ ‘Married!” T ment, looking out cloud of dust just small shell “ ‘Certainly,’ he went bans have been published, fixed today, and 1 permission from the {horitics to get married not tind my fiancee.” “We made inguiries and learned that the yvoung woman had fled with the rest of the population. The fu ture hushand had hrougt i fine sup- ply of provisions and wine for the wedding feast. As the shells con- tinued to fall, we prevailed upon him T Mayor, railway worker who been Voesges asked, asked in amazc- of a grating at thrown up by a on. the have obtained military . an- But I can “The for heen | ge of | B | the party. | ‘what dato | Now YOU Can Have Electric Service, Too Electric Service in your home with all its charm, comfort, and convenience will be very easy to secure this Spring. Hundreds of families living in unwired houses are taking advantage of the un- usual inducements offered during our present house wiring campaign. The features are: Special prices on wiring. Special discount on fixtures. 40 and 60 watt Mazda Lamps free. 12 months to pay for wiring an fix- | | tures. This is your chance to modernize your home. Take advantage of it at once be- fore this special offer expires. 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