New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 1, 1916, Page 5

“‘and W. CRABTREE OFFERS TOPAY HIS SHARE School Board Settles Dispute Over Prevocational School Although he dis med responsibil ity for the conditions arisi over the sinking of the foundation of the Pre- vocational Grammar school, Architeet Walter P. Crabtree in a letter sent the school board yesterday afternoon which was read at a special meeting & of that body to hear the report of the accommodations committee, offerec tc defray the expense of making the nec essary repairs and the board voted t leave the matter to the committee In doing this the act of the archite: came in for considerable rtion. As has been explained through the press there are a number of cracks visible in the stone foundation at the building, due it is believed to the sinking of the structure. The architect in hia letter stated that the difference which the foundation cost when originally built and the cost of the repairs would be paid by him. President B. F. Gaffney presided a! the meeting with the following mem bers present: Dr. J. E. Martin, Har. ry P. Roche, John Walsh, E. 0. Ki bourne, G. W. Traut, L. Hoyt Peas L. Hatch. Superintendent S. H. Holmes was in attendance. Mr Traut, for the committee, reported that in 1915 the signs of cracks in the walls were detected and the muat- ter was considered trivial and nothin: was done until the past spring, whes Mr. Crabtree’'s attention w again called. This time Mr. Crabtree tooi the matter up with J. R. Worcestc Company of Boston, Mass., expert ““on foundation building. An expert from the company came to this city and made plans and specifications for the necessary repairs. These werc submitted to twelve contractors. Only three made returns, each estimating that the cost would amount to be- tween $10,000 and $12,000. Mr. Crab- tree thought that this sum was too high, considering the nature of the work to be done, and got in touch with a foundation company of New York An expert from that com- pany also made an investigation of the building and advised carrying cut the plans and specifications of the Worcester company. Following the reading of the re- port it was voted to empower the com- mittee to proceed according to its " wisdom. Dr. Martin asked in regard to the laying of the responsibility for the trouble and this was followed by the reading of the architect’s letter. In reply Dr. Martin said that the offer was very generous and should be ac- The Curran commen: Dry GoodsGo. We offer you some Extra- ordinary Bargains for Wed- *nesday morning. The values offered this week ought to bring every woman in New Britain to our store for they | can get $2.00 worth of new, =.clean, up-to-date $ 1 00 Merchandise for See Show Windows. Here are a few of the many | great values here tomor- row: Women’s Night Gowns made of fine Long Cloth and trimmed beautifully with lace and fine Swiss Ham- burg edgings. Regular $1| and $1.25 gowns, our choice models. Wed. ATME att vy Women’s Under Skirts in fine silk mulls, wide lace trimmed. White pink and It. blue, worth $1.39 A4 = Wed, & M, ot . 21C Children’s Gingham Dresses, made of the best gingham | and warranted fast color. 69c value, 2 to 6 * years. Wed. at .. Damask Table Cloths, hem- stitched, square, $1 value Wed. A. M. Fancy Waste and Work Bas- | kets, 25¢ sellers. Wed. A. M,, at, ea 9¢c Many other Big Bargains in » all departments. Look cver our Bargain Tables. | gress calculable benefit 59¢ 29¢ | 49¢c cepted. Mr. Traut also complimented Mr. Crabtree for his attitude. Judge Walsh was not sure whether he favored the acceptance of the offer as it had been determined wheth- » the architect was to blame for the isting conditions. President Gaff- ney considered it fair to leave the matter with the committee to decide on the acceptance of the offer. According to the Foundation com- any contract the work will be arted five dayvs after the contract is let, the work to be done on a 15 per cent. basis. This is considered a bet- way to do the work than be fis- suing calls for bids by the school board The sum of $5,000 was originally inpropriated for excavation work, this eing due to the fact that it was known that peat and sand were in the round where the huilding was to stand. Of this sum ony $1,700 was xpended, the remainder being turned back to another fund. Subsequent >vents have led many to believe that had the necessary attention been de- vated to the work later expense would have been unnecessary. As to where the money will come o was also the base for lengthy Tt was suggested that ‘he 1mount be taken from the new build- ing fund, but Mr. Traut stated that 000 wonld be necessary for the Osgood Hill school and a like amount for outstanding bills contracted for *“he Vocational school. Secretary Hatch suggested that the bills be al- lowed to stand for a while and when the bids are called for the propnsed Burritt school, enough money can he asked to pay for the foundation. This net with the approval of the hoard. Mr. Traut reported that specifica- tions for the Burritt school will be sent out this week and will be in \ugust 25. Tt is planned to com- mence the work as soon as possibie »fter that. ter liscussion Personals Hall Commissioner and Mrs. jam G. Dunn have returned from vacation at Ocean Beach, Misses Lee Rosenberger and Lillian Haigist are at Short Beach for a two weeks vacation. Dr. James Dobson and brother are sojourning at Ocean Beach. Misses Rita and Mary Cooney, Catherine Scharff and Hildur Sun- strom have gone to Madison. Mrs. Morris Raphael, Sydney and Ruth Raphael will spend the manth cf August at Oakland Beach, R. I Mrs. Fred Savardi and son of New Haven are the guests of Peter Her- man and family of this city. Mrs. A. Kronholm of Linden street is spending her vacation at Indlan Neck, James McAloon of Lynn, Mass., a former resident of this city, is visit- ing with friends here. Mrs. John Cod for Mr. and gone to Cape vacation. GOVERNMENT NETS $2,000,000 Re- have weeks' Mercer a two Burecau of War Risk Insurance turns Handsome Profit—Covered $138,392,389 on American Cargoes. Washington, Aug. 1.—The bureau of war risk insurance, established two vears ago when the war sent marine insurance rates to a prohibitive point, has made a profit for the government of more htan $2,000,000. It has is- sued 1,537 policies covering $138 389 on American cargoes and ships carrying non-contraband goods. Figures compiled today show that the gross premiums for insurance is- sued amounted to $2,904,866, on which losses have been $771,329, of which $55,811 was recovered in salvage. The bureau now has at risk $12,- 325,198 The bureau tion Sept. 2. has indicated will expire by limita- but Secretary McAdoo that he will ask con- to extend its life to the war's The bureau has been of in- to the business of the secretary said. close. the country, NAVY CHIEFS CALLED IN Regarding House Cornferees Inquive TFlan to Iromote Captains and Rear sdmizals By Selection. Washington, Aug. 1.—Navy depart- ment bureau chiefs today were called beforo house conferees considering the naval appropriation bill today for opinions on a senate amendment pro- posing promotion of captains and | rear admirals by selection by a naval | commission instead of by senfority. | Conferences between house and sen- ate members will be resumed tomor- row. Promotion by selection is desizned to get younger and more competent men for active fleet duty in the higher | positons. The senate amendment provides selections by a board of nine members appointed by the secretar of the navy. The amendment has the approval of Secretary Daniels. BRAVES SIGN SCHOOI, BOY. 1.—The Boston NX: | tionals, a 1l team without a catcher a result of accidents to | Gowdy and Tragesser in a game with Louis i today set about ing the gap. Arthur Rico, a local chool boy, was signed as a regular ger Stallings also mad. in- quries looking to the acquisition of another backstop. Gowdy suffer- { ing from a split thumb and Tragesser | from a collision with Peter Allen. Boston, A 'HAISER LOUD INHIS PRAISE OF SOLDIERS to Day of Victory Amsterdam, Aug. 1, via London 11 a. m.—Emperor William, according to a telegram received here today Berlin, has 1ed the following proc- lamation to the German forces on land and sea: from “Comrades, the second year of the world war has elapsed. Like the first year it was for Germany's arms a year of glory. On all fronts you inflicted new and heavy blows on the enemy. “Whether the enemy retreated, borne down by the force of your at- tacks, or whether reinforced by for- eign assistance collected and pressed into service from all parts of the world, he tried to rob you of the fruits of former victories, you always proved yourselves superior to him. “Even where England’'s tyranny was uncontested, namely, on the free waves of the sea, you victoriously fought against gigantic superiority. Your kaiser’s appreciation and your grateful country's proud admiration are assured to you for these deeds, for your unshaken loyalty, for vour bold daring and for your tenacious brav- ery. “Like the memory of our dead heroes, your fame also will endure through all time. The laurels which our over-confident forces have won against the enemy in spite of trials and dangers, are inseparably linked with the devoted and untiring labor at home. ‘This strength at home has sent an ever-fresh inspiration to the armies in the fleld. It has continually quick- ened our swords, has kindled Ger- many's enthusiasm and has terrified the enemy. My gratitude and that of the fatherland are due the nation at home. - e “But the strength and will of the enemy are not vet broken. We must continue the severe struggle in order to secure the safety of our beloved homeland to preserve the honor of the fatherland and the greatness of the empire. - * “Whether *he enemy wages war with the force of arms or with esld, calculating malice, we shall continue as before, into the third year of the war. The spirit of duty to the father- land and an unbending will to victory permeate our homes and our fighting forces today as in the first days of the war. With God’'s gracious help I am convinced that yvour future deeds will equal those of the past and present. “Main headquarters, “WILHELM.” HER DINNER GOWN TAKES THESE LINES A MODERN QUEEN. 0ld rose tulle for a train and panne velvet as the body of the gown are the fabrics used here. The tulle falls over a voluminous drape of the velvet and is edged with fur. The velvet front is caught up with two small roses matching the huge one in the corsage, which has a surplice effect. | Absolutely Removes Indigestion. 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It has not only gathered to itself the great- est artists in the world of song, but the most celebrated bands and orchestras, the famous instrumental- ists, the leading comedians. The Victrola is supreme in all fields of musical endeavor. It is the instrument for every home. AR The kind or music you like AW AVAVVAVY AV AV AW AW AW AWAWARAWAVAWAWARAWAW AW AT AVAWAWE Victrola XVI, $200 Victrola XVI, electric, $250 Mahogasy or oak NAVVARAWAWAWAWA Hear your favorite music today at any Victor dealer’s. He will gladly play any music you wish to hear, and demonstrate the various styles of the Victor and Victrola —$10 to $400. Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J. Important warning. Victor Records can be safely and satisfactorily played only with Victor Needles or Tungs-tone Stylus on Victors or Victrolas. Victor Records cannot ba safely played on machines with jeweled or other reproducing points. New Victor Records demonstrated at all dealers on the 28th of cach month Victrola IS TAIRN IRy IR YRR AN FA AU AN AV AR URAVRARAY T T T JJNAAGPATRAY m il TRAUMU AR VPARAVERYA M T il Dferdd T ‘L DICKINSON NUPTTALS. liam Raphael, who of the COTTON CROP FALLS Oj TUPSON The groom-elect is employed as a | salesman with the Hartford Elect Light company. The bride-elect for several years acted musical directoress in the public of | | East Hampton. Well Known Tocal Couple to Wed at has | is withdraw South Church Saturday. of circles Heavy Damage by Storms Causes De- crease in Production. & t schools store. Washington, age to the be- tween June 25 and July 25 has caused a reduction of 1,350,000 bales in the prospective production. The August cotton report of the department of agriculture announced today, indicates a production of 12,916,000 equivalent 500 pound bales compared with 14,. 266,000 bales forecast from the con- dition of the crop June 25. Condition during the dropped 8.8 per cent. to 72.3 normal. 1.—Heavy the city in this will take place Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the South church chapel when Clair Peck Upson, son of Attor- ney and Mrs. Arthur W. Upson of Shuttle Meadow avenue, and Miss | Helen Birge Dickinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Dickinson of Hart street will be united in w. lock. Rev. Watson Woodruff of Lynn, | Mass., formerly assistant pastor at the church, will perform the ceremony. Mr. Upson will be attended by T.ouis Bruemmer as best man. Miss Estella Dickinson, of East Braintree, Mass., a sister of the bride, and Hiss Ruth Roberts of East Northfield, Mass., will be bridesmaids. Miss Eleanor Dick- inson, of Rocky Hill, a niece of the bride, will be flower girl. The ush- ers will be E. L. and S. A. Upson. brothers of the groom. The bride will Aug. dam- interest srowing cotton crop A wedding younger society in (s Transf Board of Hartford apply RAPHAE O HAVE NEW STORE. To the Two Stories Women's and Chil- | for dren’s Wearing Apparel. I hereby sell Spirituous rs, Ale, Lager ¥ and Cider at /158 T town of New is now be- New street block, new 1) As soon as the 2 ing constructed adjacent to the Britain ings Bank on Main is completed, New Britain wil another women's and children’s | parel shop, it has been learned ris Raphael of 77 Grove Hill, merly senior partner of the firm M. Raphael & Son, is to be the pro- prietor of the new store. ~Mr. Ra- phael's proposed establishment will st of two floors, the main being entir devoted to women's | suits and cloaks while the baseme will used for the display of ¢ dren’s garments. e The cloaks and suits to il the store will be manufactured in this | city by Mr. Raphael and work them has already been started Raphael planned to open his stor fall but since the progress on the struction of the block has | slow, he has had to alter his pl now it is doubtful whether will be ready for occupancy December. With the opening of the new store, | o the Raphaels will have three stores in | this city. At present Louis Raphaei is the proprietor of Raphael's depar ment store at 380 Main street. W have business not hundred feet in a church edifice o school, or the 1 thereto, or any post cemetery at New [ of July, A. D. 191 Mor- for- of monti of a brary or A RECORD BROKEN. TYesterday's collections for water rents established a new record for the period while P. J. Egan has been clerk. At closing time last evening $11,053.12 had been taken in. The total collectons for the past month | amounted to $47,400 be attired in a wedding gown of white - m— pussy willow silk and will wear a “Survival of the Fittest.” bridal veil. She will carry a shower A proprietary medicine like every- | bouquet of sweet peas and ferns. The thing else that comes before the pub- | bridesmaids will be attired in white | lic has to prove its merit. It has to |[and light blue net over corresponding | meet competition. The law of the |silks. Following the ceremony a re- “‘Survival of the fittest” applies to |ception will be held for members of this is to other things. The fact that | families of the contracting couple. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- | Mrs. George Green of Kensington will pound after forty years of success is | have charge of the decorations, which still one of the largest sellers proves | will consist of pink and green. The ! hat it is a dependable, standard rem- | couple will leave on a two weeks cdy for the ailments of womankind, | wedding tour through the Berkshires and one in which they may have per- | after which they will reside in Ha fect confiduace. ford. foor | the undersigned axpayers, owning W re Britain the fc Waitkevi certi be | town of be sold Vm hereby to said on- | 1 of . so | 3.1 tin J. 3 | horn before | 1 hereby been s and the store | n ( f A for T Britain loca irect lishment and is to open County 1 . WAITKEVICZ, has shoe department from his own s had chal n this 1 thé esti Commissil unty transfer John and William Waitkevicz's licé) Intoxicat} Applicant) are electorf tate, of t hereby si applicati