New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 28, 1916, Page 3

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1916. : ston Store If you should any extra Bed Covering These cold nights ~ (alifornia " Blankets should fill the bill. This is the best make on the market for the money. $5.00, $5.50, $6.00 and $7.00. In less expensive goods the ~Beacon is the favorite. Tan, Gray and White. At $2.25 and $3.00. COTTON BLANKETS For use as sheets at 75¢ $1.00, $1.10 and $1.25. COMFORTABLES Filled with clean,” white cotton from $2.00 to $3.00. Lamb’s Wool Filled, $4.00. YOUR NECKWEAR ALWAYS. AT Wilgons || CUTTERS ABANDON MARYLAND SEARCH Steamship Given Up For Lost "After Thirty Hours—Hope For Crew is Slight. Nantucket, Dec, 28.—The steam- ship Maryland was regarded as prob- ably lost as search for the vessel and her crew by the coast guard cutters Acushnet and Gresham, which was begun after the Maryland's wireless calls ‘of distress were suddenly sflencea on Xmasg night, was abandoned with- out any trace of either. Flotsam found by the cutters could not be identified as being from the Mary- land. Hope for the safety of = the steamer’s thirty men lies in the pos- sibility that they were picked up from the ship’s boats by a passing steamer. The cutters had circled for more than thirty hours in the waters south- east of this island, in the vicinity of the position given by the Maryland's wireless operator When the Gresham and Acushnet turned back today from their search for the vessel, they took up the hunt for another missing vessel, the new steamer Ozama of the Clvde line, bound from Portland for New Yor without cargo. Since leaving Port- land on Dec. the steamer had not been reported. 1 SOCIALISTS EXPEL WHITE. Accuse Him of Aiding Candidates of Another Party. New York, Dec. 28.—Bouck White, pastor of the Church of the Social Revolution, has been expelled’” from the Socialist party for violation of the constitution and by-laws of"‘the or- ganization. Action was taken agajnst him by the grievance committea of the county organization: last Thursday on the technical charge that he ad- vocated the political support of candi- dates other than those of the Social- st party at the last elections. White admitted he charges and offered no defense. White attained notoriety by conducting a ceremony at which the flags of all nations‘were burned and recently served a sentence on Black- well’s Island becau of his Socialist activity. Julius Gerber, executive secretary of the county committee, said yester- day that the Socialist party did not want White in i White said that he felt no regret except for the evidence that the party was drifting away from the spirit of internationalism and was developing irto a political ma- chine which differed in nothing from other political machines. The con- flict abroad, he added, had brought him a realization "that nationalized Socilism was dangerous both to civ- flization and to humanity. “It is this very Socialism in Ger- many,” he said. “which has enabled her to make such a fight against the Allies, and the progress of the or- ganization of indust and national activity along Socialistic lines in Eng- jand and France is daily making those countries greater machines for thhe murder of their brothers.” STOCK NEWS ‘LEAK Rep. Wood Says He Will Name Govt. Oiicial’s Relative ‘Washington, Dec. 28.—It s be- coming 'manifest that it will require a strong effort to bring out of the house committee on rules the r solu- | tion ot Representative Wood propos- | ing an investigation into the charge | that persons interested in stock mar- | ket operations had advance informs ‘rtmnc had advance information of the | administration’s notes to the bellig- { erent_powers. | | Representative Henr: who ex- pressed a desire to hear Thomas W. wson and, to sore persons at least, gave the impression that he would in- vite Mr. Lawson to appear and tell Wwhat he knows, now sayvs he will not call the Boston financier, never in- tended to call him, and finaily said he intended to confer with Secretary Lansing and obtain his point of view before he brought the subject up in his committee on rules. Mr. Henry, chairman of the rules committee, has the fate of the Wood resolution in his keeping and inti- mated he would be governed by what Secretary Lansing desired. If the state department thought it advisable to report the resolution for the investi- gation it would be reported. Other- wise it would be pigeonholed. Representative Wood says he has plenty of information, but admits he fears his resolution is to be put to sleep. Mr. Woods may have some- thing to say on the floor of the house after the Democratic leaders have de- termined their course. Promises to Give Name. “I have information that a relative of one of the highest officials in the administration made a lot of money in stocks because of advance informa- tion he obtained as to the peace note. He sold short. I am not ready now to gilve his name, but when I have con- firmed the statement I will disclos it. I have also heard that diplomatic representatives in the United State® who had early access to the informa- tion made money from short sales. Also that some of the representatives of our Government abroad made profits.” Chairman Henr emed much an- noyed that the pri representatives sent out information after talking with him that he would invite Mr. Lawson to appear. He said it was a matter for the rules committee to determine ar< that he could not act in advance of instructions from the committee. It is evident that some strong influence is being exerted to discredit the Lawson charge. A remarkable story of the “leak” came to Mr. Wood yesterday. A letter from his home town stated that the Board of Trade of Lafayette, Tnd., re- ceived information from a stock ex change house in New York five hours before the note was officially made public in Washington saying it was coming. Mr. Wood has received a lot of sug- gestions that have strengthened him in the belief that there ought to be an investigation. He will decide what use to make of the information after the rules committee has discharged its responsibilities in the matter as it sees it. The progress of the matter is being watched from the senate side also and it is very likely that if the resolution is pigeonholed in the house committee a senator will immediately introduce it in the state. 1 1 FEDERAL RESERVE INCREASE. Thirty-two Per Cent. in Little More Than Two Years, ‘Washington, Dec. 28.—The re- sources of the national banks of the United States within the last two vears, as shown by the returns from the bank call issued Nov. 17 and just compliled in the office of the controller of the currency, have developed three times as fast as in any other two-year period in the history of our banking system. The incre: in resources since the federal reserve system went into operation been $4,028,000,000 or over thirty-five per cent, in the precise period of two years and sev- entcen day The resources of the national banks on Nov. 17 were $15,520,000,000. This exceeds by $1,000,000,000 the com- bined resources of the Bank of Eng- land, the Bank of France, the Bank of Russia, the German Reichsbank, the Bank of Ttaly, the Bank of Spain, the Bank of the Netherlands, the Bank of Denmark, the Swiss Naticnal Bank, and the Tmperial Bank of Japan. AUGMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT, Mayor Quigley May Call Special Ses- sion Wednesday Night to Act. Mayor George A. Quigley stated this morning that he will probably call a special meeting of the common coun- il for next Wednesday evening to take immediate action on tabled rec- ommendations for the improvement of the fire department. At the last meeting of the council the ordinance committee presented a resolution that the department per- sonnel be increased by the addition of permanent men until there shall be not less than thirty or more than thirty-four reguluar firemen in addi- tion to the officers. The resolution also provided for a call force to re- spond to every alarm. This would number not less than twenty or more than forty-two men. Mayor Quigley thinks that the re- cent fires have proved conclusively the need of more permanent men in the fire department and is unwilling to delay any longer about bringing the matter to a head. Although he has not positively settled upon Wednesday as the date for the special meeting, he has decided that it will take place next week. force | governments, will in the immediate future hold conference negotiations by The Overseas News agency of Ber- lin gave out the following: “The Berne (Switzerland) Tage- blatt reports that the Scandinavian according to rumor, a in order to foster peace common propositions. “Likewis the N Zuriche Zei tung reports from The Hague that the Netherlands probably will issue a note similar to that of Switzrer- land.” Confirmation of the report- that other neutral countries are planning to follow the action of Switzerland in support of President Wilson’s peace movement was obtained in Washing- ton in official quarters. One coun- try after another will join the neutral chorus. was discussed. topinion of the Cental =S EVIDENCE OF Le:;zding ]V_'eut}aluchzionsii&nn_éng Conferences on Ending the War A conference of diplomatic repre sentatives of important Latin-Amer can countries was held in Washing- ton. The question of indorsing the president’s peace plan and of takir action similar to that of Switzerland As a result of the conference long telegrams were sent to the home governments outlin the situation and asking for instru tions. Further conferences will bhe held. One of the conferees stated that the and South representatives here was favorable to indorsement the American note.” Whether the Latin-American na tions will send separate notes to the belligerents was not stated, and prob- ably will not be decided until replies American “generally of have been received from the various governments. Spain is expected to be one of the neutra end a note to the gerent asking them Wilson’s proposa ervices. In fact, the f was cxpressed that if such a not already heen dispatched inly in process of prepar had No. 1 in the pictures is King Chris- tian, of Denmark; No. 2, left to right, | Kings Christlan of Denmark, Gustaf of Sweden and Haakon of Norway; No. 3, King Alfonso of Spain; No. 4, King Gustaf; No. 5, Queen mina of the Netherlands; No. 6, King Haakon; No. 7, the recently elected president of Switzerland, Edmund i Schulthess. QUIET NEW YEAR HERE Stores and Banks Will Close ag Will Offices But Not General Factory Shut-down. Monday, New Year’s Day, will be observed in New Britain much the same as any other day of the year except that all the stores and banks will be closed in recognition of the legal holiday. Special matinees at the Lyceum and both Fox's and Kee- ney’s will also be in order. A ma- jority of the factories however, do not contemplate any shut-down for the holiday, although in some instances various departments will close down while the annual inventorifes are taken. As usual, the Herald will be pub- lished on New Year's day and ac- cording to the time honored custom the Herald newsbovs will be the guests of the management at their annual turkey dinner at the Hotel Be- loin. The offices In city Rall will he closed on Monday and but few of the other offices about the city, including the lawyer's real estate dealers’ and insurance offices will be open. No other special observance of the day has been planned. TO ENTERTAIN LADIE! Jehuda Halevi Lodge, 1. O. B. B, Have Social This Evenin, Jehuda Halevi lodge, I. O. B. B, will observe ldies’ night in Holmes and Hoffman's hall this evening. Dr. B. L. Protass and Lawyer M. D. Saxe are the committee in charge. Danc- ing will be enjoyed and refreshments served. An entertainment will also be a part of the evening’s program. The Thomasoni family will give a musical recital, Max Weisman of Waterbury will sing and Miss Agnes Kauffman, a Boston elocutionist, will also be heard. . WOMAN DIES'OF BURNS. Middletown, Dec. 28.—Mrs. Thomas Cooper of Philadelphia died during the night at a local hospital of burns received Christmas night at the home of a sister here. Her clothing took fire from a gas radiator before which she was standing. She is survived by l her husband, Who was making the holiday visit with her. When the German soldiers b\lilt| the dugout shelter shown in the pic- ture above it the (“no and placed “Durchgang Verboten™ thor- sign, oughfare’”) they did not think it would be captured by a party of Eng- (i o ME IN-A'CAPTURED; GERMAN DUGOUT lishmen, who took part in the Som- me battle. Three of the' Britishers making themselves at home captured dugout are seen in the pic- ture. The shelter was well built, and the roof was recinforced with old -rail- road rails. | in the to | and | Wilhel- | Making Themselves at Home In Captured German Dugout | tions, which was paid to the son when | titled to a quarter of this fund. Croneporend) 4 HARTFORD Saturdays 9 a, m. to 9 Business Hours, 9 a. m. to.6 p. m. After Christmas Markdow of Boys’, Youths’ and Young Men$ Clothing. All Suits, Overcoats and Furnishings Greatly Reduced. : This is a very unusual markdown’ we intend to department to its permament location within a short time to dispose of every dollar’s worth possible before moving Dec at 9 m : Special inducements to those the first ten boys to buy a suit tennis racket. To each of the give a watch. All other boys buying Suits at waterproof school bag which has a school. this! want move We s The Sale starts Friday, 29 iy To each of give free & Suit we will who buy Boys' Friday morning next ten boys to Suits, we will buy a fped” and this sale will place to write receive your ume Bargains in Boys’ Apparel Overcoats, all wool, were $10.00 at $7.98. Sizes 3 to § years. All other Overcoats reduced from 26 to 50 per cent. Sizes 9 to 20 and 34 to 40 Just think of getting a coat for $10.00. All duced ance. If your boy is in need of a Suit this is vour chance, Best makes, dependable goods. All Suits Formerty $12 to $15, Now $10.00 each, All Suits Formerly Now $8.98 each. All Suits, Formerly $8.98 and $8.50. Now $7.50. Special Lots of $4.50 and $5.00. Suits for Youths and Men Clothing, sizes 32 to 36. Suits at Were from $18.50 to $22.50. 50 Men's Suits AT $15.00 Were $18.00 to $20.00. $10.00. Boy: Furnishings re- Suts in price for, this 'clear- Large assortment of Youths' $10.00, $13.50, $15.00 and $20.00. 50 Men's Suits AT $20.00 $25.00 to $30.00. 50 Men’s Suits AT $13.50 Were $15.00 and $16.50 The sizes are from 34 to 40 and you will find the best patternk and makes here. Were Second Floor. Leonard and Herrmann Co. Extraordinary Offering CLEARANCE SALE OF DAINTY BLOUSES (Silks and Lingerie.) If you miss this sale, u miss the biggest bargain opportunity wi have ever anncunced. Buy two or three of these Waists and say| dollars. All up-to-the-minut#~styles, best of material; SILK WAISTS, NOW cans .. .. . $1.29, $1.95, $2.95 caclf ‘Were $1.98, $2.98, $3.98, $4.98. LINGERIE WAISTS, NOW 165 Main Street, New Britain Two Stores 227 Main Stree Middletown WEATHER OUTLOOK, SOPRANO SOLOIST HAS BEEN ENGA( Prognosticators Promise Fair and Colder for Tomorrow. New Haven, Dec. 28.—For . New Haven and vicinity: Cloudy and colder tonight, Friday fair and colder. For Connecticut: Cloudy and colder tonight; Friday fair and colder; mod- erate west winds. Conditions: Yesterday's Manitoba depression moved rapldly eastward and is now over the gulf of St. Law- rence, .though of comparatively low pressure extends southwestward from it across the south Atlantic states to the gulf. An area of high pressure covers the country. Temperatures have risen in the north east with the passing of the northern low and rain, with some snow near the Canadian boundary, has been general along the front edge of the approaching high. Clear skies prevail in the western sections. It is not guite so cold in the southern portions of the plateau region, Choral Society Secures Servi Madame Shepard, Vocalist Big New York Church. Madame Betsy Lane Sheparg prano soloist at the Calvery dist church in New York cit been engaged the New Choral soctety to sing at the e to be given January 17. M comes to the society highly mended. This will be her firg pearance in Connecticut, most d successes having been achieved west. With Arthur and Madame Shepard, take the solo parts in ‘“Fair and “The Dream King,” and splendid work that is being dq the large chorus, the New H Choral society is assured of al musical triumph that will evel pass that of last spring. The associate membership are now on sale and must all turned to the treasurer, R, T. man, by Thursday evening so that the remaining tickets'( placed in the nds of the on that date. by Middleton, ba sopran| TO RECEIV. Adopted Son of Baking Powder King Already Given $4,802,282. 16 MORE. New York, Dec. 28.—William Zieg- ler, Jr., adopted son of the bhaking powder manufacturer, who died in 1905, will soon receive $3,485,016 from the Ziegler estate, according to an accounting filed in the Surrogates’ Court yesterday. The accounting of | the trustees, Mrs. B. Matilda Ziegler, widow and William 8. Champ, | that the total estate was $11,- | 4, which was to be held in trust | and the accrued income paid to the | son when he became years old. One-quarter of the principal was to be paid to him at 25 and the other quarters for five-year periods. The accrued income, less all deduc- COTTONSFED REPORT, The cott endi Received hed mills; Oet crude oil pr ,250, pounds; on hand, 305 pounds; linters obtained, { bales (of 500 pounc on hand 263 bales: hull fibre chtained, bales; refined oil produced, 1§ 178 pounds; on hand at mills 283 pounds: imports of oil. 1, exports of oil, 26, pounds; exports of Inters unbl 45,929 running bales; bledched 985, Wa bureau's hington, Dec, report today on products for the 31, quarter is as follows: 97,233 tons; hand at tons; aff eru $1,4 on 1 05 0 he was 21 was $4,802,282 cipal of the estate had 13,940,066 on July date he reached 25 and The prin- increased to last, on which became en- BRAZIL-URUGUAY PACT. Rio Janeiro, Dec. 28.—A general arbitration treaty between Brazil and Uruguay was signed today by Dr. Lauro Muller, Brazilian foreign min- ister, and a speclal ambassador sent here by Montevideo. pounds; BAY STATE Springfleld, TRA Dec PORTA 28.—Transg in relation to the industries of chusetts TO MAKE CAR WHEELS. Johnstown, Dec. 28.—Several mil- lion will be expended by the Cambria Steel company here in the erection of two new blast furnaces and a new plant to manufacture car wheels, according to an announcement by of- were discussed in meeting here today under the 3 of the Massachusetts board o | A special train brought a larg gation from the eastern part state. Governor McCall p i Mayor E. E. Stacy welcomd ficials of the company. gathering.