New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1917, Page 15

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 35, 1017. Stylish shirts — shirts | that are first-class - in every way—fit, make, and quality. Shirts of Silk, Soisette, ¢ Madras, and Percale in ' new patterns. . Our shirts have plenty of room in the bodies, the . neckbands 'fit comfort- ~ably and have proper sleeve lengths. ~ . Just now we are show- ing some special values : at $1.50. Stein-Blech and Shuman - Suits and Overcoats Special lot of $18 and $20 Overcoats this week at $11 and $14 . . 'THE FARRELL CLOTHING CO. . 211 MAN STREET 4IN STOGH SCANDAL i* (Continued from First Page) market. He added that “these jour- nals are maintained by stock brokers™ and suggested it might have been that these financial reporters sent tele- ms to their offices’and that that was the way the information got out. . Mr. Wood replied he did not know About .that. .Mr, Harrison explained that Secre- f tery - Lansing on that occasion asked ‘"the newspapermen to keep faith | with him. “iecrotary Lansisg at that confer- ence merely announced that a note had been dispatched and specifically | =aid it did not concern peace and re- ' fused to give further information of J&ontents. Mr. Harrison brought out that Wood- knew nothing about Curtis, the brok- |' er, until he got a letter from him -af- terithe introduction of his inquiry res- otution. Inquiries For Exast Charge. Mr. Wood denied that he had eny pferences with administration ofi- ¢l before introducing his resolu- B tlon although he had talked abcut it With ‘same congressmen. Rep. Gar- ipxé insisted on knowing what was the i éxact charge back of the resolution. Mr. Wood replicd that the rumor as, cirrent that there was = leak in he state department or.in some ad- ministrative office as to tha sending of g note and “that the leak went to ' %he friends of the administration and {hat, acting on that information, they rofited by it. He added that he had o_information as tc how the leak oc- tirred or from whom it cams and t the best he had was rumors. _have no names other than those ave alveady ziven,” he added. Rep. Wood later produced the let- iz he rcceived from Curtis. It con- ed no address and It was written on plain paper which contained no Jetterhead. It was dated “New York” @ simply sismed “A. Curtis”” in _fhe upper left hand corner noted ‘n geficil was the memorandum ‘“‘Wall det Dhroker.” ortly before the committeo ex- 1 Reép. Wood and went into ses- ,'Chairman Henry, Wood and var- s members of the committee en- ed in a heated exchang: over & iging Secretary Tumulty’s name ji#nto the proceedings without consult- ng him. #¥%ps you charge,” Rep. Henry in- ped, “‘that Mr. Tumulty profited by p so-called advance information. “N®, T do not,”” Wood replied em- ha#cally, “I do not charge any one ofited by it. I am merely telling u what has been told me.” *“Don’t you think,” Henry con- pued, “that it would have been bet- jr for you to have submitted these jports to Mr. Tumulty before com- here and giving them out pub- 1y 2" “Fhat is the very reason I wanted submit these rumors in a private sion,” " replied Mr. Wood. “I do ‘know Mr. Tumulty and, there- e I did not want to go to him. He ght have been offended at me, a nger, approaching him in that ep. Chiperfield then asked Wood Baruch was a contributor to’ the mocratic campaign fund. “I_am informed,” Wood said. “that ‘dpntributed $35,000 to the demio- tickndtional committee. i(Wrangling here occurred, democrats jjecting and republicans contending jat Baruch's contribution was a 4 materfal fact in the investiza- “Is there any effort on the part any one pressing this investigation tand the cfforts of the president ring about peace?” demanded irman Henry. “Not that I know of,” Wood replied. At the conclusion of today’s session irman Henry announced that retary Tumulty would appear with- gubpoenaing and subpoenas had perfordered for Curtis and Baruch. presentative Gardner, of Massa- L wio” has - jained o~ agitation for investigation, will heard tomorrow, and Thomas Lawson will be heard Monday. Tumulty Demands Apology. ‘When Secretary Tumulty learned that Wood had mentioned his name he issued a formal statement demanding a public apology and denying flatly that he even knew of the president’s peace note before it was made public. Secretary Tumulty’s statement follows: “I am very glad to say publicly that I did not know of the existence of the president’s note on peace until the newspapers were informed, “Very frequently the president, who knows that T am bombarded by news- papermen and others for information, saves me embarrassment by keeping matters absolutely secret. In fact, T have often suggested that this be done, “I have not been at the Biltmore in a vear and never talked about peace with Mr. Baruch before or after the peace note was sent, and never lunched with him in my life. “I have met him, as T have a great many good friends, from time to time in hotels, at the theater and else- where. ‘A president’s secretary meets a &reat many people every day and it is very easy for some ane to circulate rumors, based, as Mr. Wood says, sole- Iy on hearsay. “T think Mr. Wood owes me a publio apology for mentioning my name at all merely on hearsay and rumors.” The Curtis Letter. The Curtis letter to Rep. Wood fol- lows: be w. ‘“‘December 26, 1916, “Hon. William R. Wood, House of Representatives, Washington. “Dear Sir: “The democratic majority of the house will not, I presume. permit the adoption of your resolution of inquiry but it is a highly meritorious measure none the less and if I can do so [ want to help you. “Bernard N. Baruch of this city, un- questionably had the news of Secre- tary Lansing’s note as early as Satur- day, Dec. 9. The note was dated De- cember 11 and not despatched until December 12.” (The official copies of the note are dated December 18, they were placed in the hands of news associations at 6 p. m. of the afternoon of December 20 and were released for publication in the morning papers of December 21. Officials announced that the note had been transmitted to Europe on the cables in the early morning hours of December 19.) “How Baruch got it, I am not pre- pared to say, but a gent'eman of my acquaintance makes the positive state- ment that he saw Mr. Tunwlty znd Mr. Baruch breakfaxting together at the Biltmore hotel ia thig city on two or three occasions coincident with the penning of the note and its secret dispatch. “Baruch at his juncture smashed the market heavily and in all direc- tions admits of no doubt and can be easily demonstrated in this way: “At his offices, 111 Broadway, he has a system of private telephone lines to various brokerage houses. Before he has an opportunity to re- move these wires you must obtain a list of them. If he is compelled to supply vou with a list, check it by obtaining a list from the New York Telephone company and the Western Union Telegraph company, these be- Ing the two companies that supply the wires. Having obtained this list vou can obtain from all the broker- age houses connected with Baruch a copy of all orders executed for his account within the perfod in question. This investigation should cover not only his personal accounts but any secret accounts, such ag accounts car- ried by ‘“numbers” or any of the fic- titious names, all of which, as the brokers books will show are controllea by him or guaranteed by him. “If the brokers refuse this infor- mation congress has the power to compel it. The stock exchange also has the power to force its members to produce their books and accounts and as the rules of the stock ex- change are sufficiently broad and elas- tic to cover every departure from eth- ical business methods on the parts of its members, an appeal to the gov- ernors of that institution will no doubt elicit the desired information. Many reputable members of “the ex- in -Wood's change are-anxious to assist it in run- ning to earth this most unsavcry] scandal. “There is a great deal more in this matter than you imagine, and if you once get your machinery in motion I am in a position.to say you will be supplied with all the necessary in- formation, “Very truly yours, “A. CURTIS.” POLICE MARCH WITH DEPARTED BROTHER Funeral of William F. Grace Attended Also By Many City Officials. Final tribute to the memory of I’o- liceman William F. Grace was paid by men and women from all walks of life, fraternal associates, personal friends and men of New Britain po- lice department, at largely attended funeral services from St. Mary's church at 9:30 this morning. The church was crowded and despite the weather many were present at the committal service in St. Mary's new cemetery. An escort of forty-ono vo- licemen in charge of Sergeants T. M. Herting, W, C. Hart and George Kel- ly marched behind the hearse from the Washington street home to the church. Because of the heavy rain they did not accompany the body to the cemetery. Rev. W. A, Downey was cele"rant of a solemn high mass of requiem with Rev. W. A. Krause as deacon and Rev. J. E. Fay as sub deacon During the mass, Rev. Johnr T. Win- ters, pastor of St. Mary’s, occupiod a seat in the sanctuary. As the body was borne from the church Miss Mae E. Dillon sang “Nearer My Gol to Thee.” The bearers wege James MctCabe and George Moffit, representing the police department; Albert Voltz and Martin Welch, representing the Y. M. T. A. and B, and Richard Brophy and Bernard F. Moffit, representing W. A. Harty branch, A. O. H. The flower bearers were James and Frank Kelly of Middletown and Thomas I'eeney of this city. Among -those attending the ser- vices were Chairman E. G. Babcock of the safety board, Chief Robert M. Dame and Assistant Chief William J. Noble of the fire department, Prose- cuting Attorney George W. Klett, Judge James T. Meskill and Clerk of Courts E. J. Danberg. At the grave Rev. Fr. Fay conduct- ed a committal service. 5 Timothy M. Ahearn. Timothy M. Ahearn, formerly of this city, well know through being connected for many years with the Stanley Rule and Level company, died at his home in Bridgeport, Wed- nesday following a brief illness. Since removing to Bridgeport about a year ago he had been employed as a mechanic there in several of the large manufacturing plants. He was born in this city about 50 years ago, son of Timothy Ahearn of Brook street. The family is one of the old- est in the southern section of the city and owns considerable property in the vicinity of Brook street. He is survived by his wife and two children, William and Anna who live in Bridgeport; four brothers, Daniel of Stamford, Patrick J., Joseph and Willlam Ahearn of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Mortimer Meehan, also of this city. The son, William, is well known in the baseball world, being the star twirler of the Pioneers, the Southing- ton team of the Valley League and other crack aggregations. Tt is expected that the funeral and burial will be in Bridgeport, Mrs. Ahearn’s former home. Stanley Zember. The funeral of Stanley Zember of ‘Winter street was held this afternoon from the undertaking rooms of M. J. Kenney & Company at 351 Main street. Burial was in St. Mary’s new cemetery. August Holmy August Holmn, aged 63 years, died last night in the New Britain Gen- eral hospital following a few days’ illness. He was a native of Sweden but has resided in Farmington for a number of years, where he conducted a farm. He is survived by his wife and a son Carl Holmn. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:80 o'clock from the Erwin Mortu- ary chapel. Rev. Dr. S. G. Ohman will officiate, SWISS NEUTRALITY INTACT. Germany Does Not Intend to Violate The Border. Berne, Switzerland, Jan. §, via Paris, 5:10 a. m.—The Bund prints a new German note with the objget of dispelling feaxs apoused in afifix - land by rum@ss that Germany inténd- ed to strike at France and Italy through this country. The note sa: “We may once more declare that, as all Swiss knows, Germany is for mally resolved to strictly respect Switzerland’s neutrality.” INSPECT SLAUGHTER HOUSE. Chairman H. S. Tallard of the health board, Superintendent T. E. Reeks, Milk and Food Inspector B. D. Radcliff, Slaughter House Inspector C. R. Witte and Commissioners M. W. Davenport and E. P, Burns made an official inspection of the new munici- pal abbatoir this afternoon TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. LOST—Wednesday evening on 6: Plainville car or corner South Bur- ritt street, lady’s hand bag. Finder telephone 1328-4. Reward. 1-5-2d WANTED—Boy 16 years old dosires position in an office. Address Box X12X, Herald. 1-5-2dx WANTED—By man and wife, on two furnished rooms, suitable housekeeping Easy walkin tance. State full particulars imme- diately. Address Box LXI14, Her ald. 1-5-2a and of brick, Cily Items Miss Margaret Cochrane of Colum- bia street is ill with grip. Goldenblum—Mlllinery Co. advt, Lemuel J. Coburn of Maine is re- newing acquaintances in this city. Local friends of N, W. Foss, for- merly of this city, are in receipt of past cards from Atlanta, Georgla, Wwhere he is/conducting one of the principal hotels of that city. 1-2 yearly shoe sale starts Saturday. Every pair of shoes in our store re- duced. Besse-Leland Co.—advt. John Kent is ill at his home Prospect street. Former Councilman Willis H. Roden is ill with grip and larangytis at his home on Stanley street. Building Inspector Arthur N. Ru- therford is indisposed at his home on Stanley street. Fast color shirts 95c at Wilson’s.— advt, The prohibition town committee will meet next Tuesday evening at the home of Leonard Kurtz on Greenwood street to make plans for a banquet to be held in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall on February 7. All our men’s suits and overcoats priced less than today’s wholesale prices. Besse-Leland Co.—advt. Goldenblum’s. Opens Jan. 6th.— advt. Property owned by Lizzie Kulper on Sexton street has been attached with a mechanic's lien in favor of Rocco Ferraro, who claims payment of $155 for materials furnished. Silk Mufflers, 1-2 price at Besse- Leland’s.—advt. Howard S. Hart and Norman P. Cooley will entertain the directors of the Fafnir Bearing company, Hart & Hutchinson company and Hart & Cooley at the Country club tonight in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the foundation of the latter con- HOSPITAL CROWDED on smm-g:c of Grip and Pncumonia Taxes Local Institution to Its Capacity—Physicians Rushed, New Britain is wresting with an epidemic of pneumonia and old- fashioned grip, conditions being ag- grevated by the “grippy” weather, At New Britain General hospital there are twenty pneumonla cases and an even dozen ordinary grip patients un- der treatment, neariy a record. The facilities of the hospital are taxed to the limit and it has been necessary to place cots in some of the corridors. All of the private rooms are crowded and it has been necessary to turn down applications for admission. These conditions are similar to those reported from hospitals throughout the state, the report being that the Hartford hospitals are daily turning away patients. Physicians are rushed day and night, many new cases are reported and it is feared that the limit is still to be reached. That people are wor- ried is indicated hy the rush on stores dealing in drugs, rubbers, umbrellas and like anti-cold articles. CORRUPT PRACTICES LAW IS “WORTHLESS” Senator Owen Charges That $300,000 Was Given to Campaign Fund ‘Without Publicity. Washington, Jan. 5.—The corrupt practices bill pending in the senate was the general subject discussed at a conference of the national popular government league which opened here today. Senator Owen of Ckiahoma, author of the bill and president of tho league, In an address charactcrized the present federal law requiring pub- licity for campaign contributations as “quite worthless” and estimated that $25,000,000 had been spent in 1916 for influencing clections, I have been advised of an instance in the last election,” he said, * which one citizen gave $30%:,000 f another citizen holding high pu office and to which no publicity given or intended to be given.” Other speakers before the confer- ence, which will continue tomorro: include Senator Norris of Nebraska, Mrs. Carrle Chapman Catt, suffragist leaders and Charles Edward Kussell, soctalist leader. MAY SUE McMAHON. Relatives of Fire Victim Are Condu ing Investigation, Relatives of John McCarthy who lost his life in the fire at the Bronson House, are investigating the case very closely it is said, with the view of bringing civil suit against P. S. Me- Mahon the owner of the building, and who is at present held for the su- perior court for failuxe to comply with the building ordinances in regard to proper fire escapes. Local lawyers taday quoting the civil law in regard to violations of this kind speak of it as being much more stringent than that of the criminal law. It is probable that no steps will be taken in the matter until after the case has been disposed of in the su- perior court in March. CAR IN C RAL PARK. Dr. S. W. Irving, driving his run- about on the west side of Main street this morning, skidded in an attempt to avoid a collision with another ma- chine and before he could stop his car had driven over the sidewalk and into central park almost to the monument steps. The machine narrowly missed colliding with a fire hydrant as it skidded across the sidewalk. TO BUILD NEW FACTORY. John E. Downes has secured a per- mit to erect a new factory building for the Traut & Hine company on Stanley street.’ “The structure will be 40Xx5 / Financial BEARS IN CHARGE | ON STOCK EXCHANGE Losses Recorded During Day Closing Heavy ‘Wall Street.—Further pressure was brought to bear again active stocks at today's opening, presumably as a result of the discussion of peace ne- gotiations. United States Steel added 1 1-3 points to yesterday’s decline and there were losses of 1 to 2 points in the other industrials, equipment and munitions. Coppers motors, At- lantic, Gulf and West Indies and other less prominent issues also proved susceptible to moderate offer- ings, with the sugar group, Industrial Alcohol, Central Leather and Inter- national Paper. Rails were dull at fractional declines, The extremely professional charac- ter of the early trading was indicated by the erratic price movement. In- itial declines soon gave way to gen- eral recoveries and some material gains, notably in Reading, Mexican Petroleum and Beet Sugar, but these were speedily sacrificed in another’ setback. Steel lead the second re- bound towards mid-day, more than relieving its opening loss, but Beth- lehem Steel fell 15 points. Rails came forward on a fair inquiry for standard issues, including Trans- continentals and grangers, but cop- pers lagged. Bonds were irregular. Close—Rallies of 1 to 3 points in the final hour proved of short dura- tion, prices receding again on re- newed pressure. The closing was heavy. Sales approximated 1,000,000 shares. — oo New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. 'W. Eddy. Jan. 5, 1917 High Low Close 97 94 94% 8% 88 88 67% 66 6614 311, 81 31% 491 48 8% 5% .107% 105% 111 111 12314 8084 105 % 56% 84 811 495 4634 167% 90 % 64% 52 91" 443 131% 613% 29% 32% Am Beet Sugar Am Ag Chem ... Am Car & Fdy Co. AT oo e Am Can .... Am Loco Am Smelting Am Sugar fAm Tel & Tel Anaconda Cop A TS Fe Ry Baldwin Loco B & O B R T Beth Steel .. Butte Superior Canadian Pacific Central Leather Ches & Ohio Chino Copper Chi Mil & St Paul Goli I & T s Cons Gas ... Crucible Steel Distlllers Sec . Erie cesens .161 93% 6514 53% 92 46% 311 64% 31 b Erie 1st pfd . General Electric Goodrich Rub 59 Great Nor pfd x-d.116 % Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. 30% Inspiration 583% Kennecott Cop 45 Lack Steel .. 85% Lehigh Val ..... 78% Max Mot com .... 62% Mex Petrol . ..106% Natl Lead 5914 N Y Alr Brake ..144 N Y C & Hud ...108 Nev Cons 24 NYNHG&HRRS51% N Y Ont & West 28% Nor Pac .........110 Norf & West ....185% Pac Mail § S Co.. 20% Penn R R .o Pressed Steel Car . Ray Cons Reading .... Rep 1 & S com So Pi So Studebaker Texas Ojl Third Ave .. Union Pac . United Fruit Utah Cop U S Rub Co U S Steel Va Car Chem Westinghouse .. Willys Overland .. LOCAL STOCK MARKET Rusincss Opened Up Briskly in Morn- 17% 166% 57% 116% 36 56% 44 109 % 43 53 3% 3614 35% ing But Sagged As Day Advanced —Thc Quotations. Business on the local stock ex- change opeged. rather briskly this morning, but sagged as the day ad- vanced and the market closed quiet. Among the more active stocks the following quotations prev American Brass, 345 Niles- Bement-Pond, 175-180; Scovill, 580- 600; Rristol 70-72: American Hardware, -134-136; Landers, Frary and Clar Rights, 9-10; Amer- ican Stlv Marlin, 53-657 and Billings and Spencer 112-115. Other stocks maintained previous quota- cations. GREEK STEAMER TORPEDOED. piros Atiacked By Submarine, Says Despatch From Spain. Paris, Jan. 5, 12:35 p. m.—Tha tor- pedoing by a submarine of the Grock steamship Siripiros is reported In a Havas despatch from Corunna, Spain. Twelve men of the crew.were saved by the fishing boat San Jose. A Havas despatch from El Ferrol, Spain, says the captain and twalve members of the Siripiros hava..becs, [1anded on the beach at Cobas. Richter&Co. MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Represented by E. W. EDDY 31 West Main Street, City Hall Building Telephone 1840 Landers, Frary & Clark RIGHTS Bought, Sold & Quoted FLEECED SAN MARINO. Regent Arrested For Theft of Two Million Lire. " Rome, Jan. 6, via Paris, 5:15 a. m. —Olinto ‘Amati, twice regent of the republic of San Marino, has been ar- rested on a charge of-embezzling two millioin lire of the republic’s funds, according to a despath from Rimini, the capital of San Marino. He is reported to have speculated unsuccesstully. ‘WOMAN AND BABE IN PERID. Occupy Wagon Drawn by Runaway Horse. /Adolph Savage of Wilson street re- ceived a badly fractured right ankle while Mrs. Savage and their infant daughter were gravely imperiled in a runaway on North Main street this afternoon. When near Broad street Savage decided to allow the horse to drink and removed the bridle. The animal, young and but recently broke to harness, took fright and started to do circus stunts. Savage made an effort to control it, seized the horse's nose and managed to hang on while being dragged several feet. As the team gained speed he was shaken off, falling to the pavement with considerable force. ‘With the wagon swaying from side to side, momentarily threatening to overturn, the frenzied animal dashed down Main street, Mrs. S8avage hold- ing the child tightly and managing to keep her seat. She was unable to do anything towards controling the horse because of the bridle being off. Near Lafayette street Michael O'Neil made a herolc attempt to stop the team, was dragged several feet and severely shaken up. His effort was sufficlent to cause the horsa slow down, Policeman Thomas Woo and others managed to get it und control. Savage was transferred to N¢ Britain General hospital in the bulance with Policemen Woods Matthias Rival glving first_aid.tr ment. A ASST. SUPT. AT H. & C. Lyle B. Marcy Ooming From Me den to Accept Position Here. (Special to the Herald/) Meriden, Jan, 6.—Lyle Bai Marcy, foreman of the press room the Edward Mtller. factory, tende: his resignation today to take effect February 1. He will,go to Naw Bi ain’ to become assistant superintel dent at the plant of the . Hart Cooley Manufacturing company will reside in New Britain. Mr. Marcy i8 a councilman fro the fourth ward and will tender N resignation. Mr., Marcy was formerly a dent of this city, living ‘at 96 Wi lace street. He was comnected Wil the American Hoslery company that time. BRIDE-ELECT SHOWERED, Friends of Miss Ruth’ Bellman Chestnut street, tendered her a mi cellaneous shower last evening at ti home of Miss Anna Sparmer on 8 ley street. The young woman was ti recipient of a number of useful ai valuable gifts. Miss Bellman is to married on February 7 at the Baptl parsonage to Roiert Tryon of Middi town. The couple will make thd home in Meriden: The Eastern Motors, Inc. Capital . . ..$1,000,000. Preferred. . $325,000. Common: . $875,000. 5 A GOOD INVESTMENT A corporation doing business in Connecti- cut, organized under Connecticut laws apd directed by Connecticut men of known in- tegrity. A complete and competent Qrganization building a motor car of the highest type, known as CHARTER OAK—a car, whi the advance specifications alone aver-sglfi"th first vear’s-output. AN IDEAL FACTORY AT NEW BRI- TAIN, plans laid and parts and material ordered for the 1917 schedule. The known cost of every unit of construc- tion laid down at the factory door, months of preparatory work and years of experience in building high grade moter cars.leaves no doubt as to the cost of each car. With the cost known, the selling price known and paid in advance of the delivery of cars—the difference is the known profit. There are no experiments. risks. There are no As a wide distribution of stock is desired, large allotments have been discouraged and preference will be smaller amounts. given subscriptions for There is available at this time One Thou- sand Shares ($100,000) six per cent./ ((i%) cumulative Preferred Stock (preferred as to assets and dividends) at par ($100.) Each - Share of Preferred carries a Share of Com- mon (full paid and non-assessable) of like par value, as a bonus. The financial statement shows earnings suf- ficient for 20% year. on Common Stock the first This offer may be reduced or withdrawm any time. Buy now. THE EASTERN MOTORS, INC, NEW BRITAIN, CONN Hartford Office, 1026 Main St.