New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 9, 1917, Page 6

Britain Herald. _ HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietors. dally (Runday excepted) a* 4:15 p. m., &t Herald lnllfllnr 67 Church st OMice at New Britain | - l-eon( mn- u-u Matter. d by carrier to anv part of the city “for 16 ce ts a week, 65¢c & month. for paper to be sent by mafl, in advance. €0 cents a mauth. yeoas. only profitable advertising medinm . the city: Circulation books and F! Toom siways open to advevtisers. % Ferald will be found on sale st Hota- Hage News Stand, izng 8t and way, New York Cit: Walk. At h-u. Cit7, and nm(ord m TELEPHONE CALLM. - "We hold these truths- to be self-evident,—that -all men are created equal: that “thiey:are en- dowed by their Creatoi with cer- tain unalienable Trights; * that mong these are life, liberty, and ‘e pursuit of happiness. —THOMAS JEFFERSON. IT BE, UNDERSTOOD. That” every citizen owes undi- vided gallegiance to the Ameri- can flag. . That ‘whether naturalized or native born every citizen is ex- pected to prove loyal to those . obligations imposed by citizen- ship and residence in this Jand. That any act, no matter. how % trivial, which gives ald ‘or com- ' fort to the cnemy is treason. 4 That treason in time of war is punishable by' death. 6. That no subject of any foreign i power resident in this country need fear an invasion of his personal or ‘property rights so “ long @as he obeys the law. That the United States of Amer- lea has never in time of war confiscated the property of any foreign resident unless this was made absolutely necessary be- cause of hostile acts committed by the individual. y . That what was foolish talk be- | fore the declaration of war with Germany now becomes danger- . ous talk. . That a calm and considerate at- titude toward all foreigners, ,without regard to nationality, 18 in keeping with the real | “ American spirit. . That public discussions of the _ national policy are.henceforth ’ out of order. That this is a ‘traitors. bad time for CUBA JOINS THE CAU ming quickly to the fere in the! Bvo knots ans hour: ess of nations who are actively ng their remonstrance man kultur, Cuba has added her bt to the scales and assured the d that she - is ready by every s at- her command to aid in the hrow of the Hohenzollerns and L for which they stand. Loyally she NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, x)mrmmce at the conclusion of the con- | fict. . A’ congress of nations,” enor- mous in its s¢ope is sure to follow and |fl|e -entry of the democracies of this | hemisphere insures that democracy will settle the w that democracy will dictate the terms,of pcace and ! that democracy will flourish in times i to come. —_— OUR NAVY, There need be | efficiency: of our navy. as large as some would have it; but {it\is in keeping with the policies of {a mation that has never gonc to war | tor conquest or for dominion. It is It may not be | 1arge enough to defend the coast-lines the ! iof the country. In this war i Navy, if' it gets a chance, wilt prove no better or- afloat. Just the sea world, that there is ganized fighting fleet how the navy will work on is not given for laymen to kiow. They may understand, however, that the advisory board at Washington has not becn aslcep at the switch while German submarines have been strik- ¢/ ing terror into the hearts of non-com- batants. When the United States navy out after the zubmarine tcrror, un- less all bets are missed, the na will come out victorious. - It will not send its heavy battleships into the fray. It will not meet the enemy with its dreadnoughts. It will send its speedy cruisers after the pernicious under- sea boats. These ships, mounted with the best light guns made, should be able to dcliver the goods. The de- strovers and torpedo boats’ of the United States navy are considerably faster than any Gernian submarine. According to reilable reports there is not a submarine afloat that can at- tain a speed of twenty knots an hour on the surface of the water. Of the fortg-three destrovers and torpedo boats ready for duty now there is not one which cannot make twenty- eight knots an hour. Some have at- tained a speed of thirty-five knots. Their four-inch guns are capable of destroying a submarinc at four ‘miles distance. A submarine that far away i#, 'to all purposes, practically useless. To these fortv-three submarinc de- stroyers already mentioned ‘there will be soon added i fleet of twenty-eight similar vessels now being or author- ized to be constructed. At the be- ginning of the vear eight of these ves- mels had been’ almost completed. Nineteen of this fleet’ will be able to reach a speed of thirty-five knots an thour. These will be pressed imo pa- trol duty off our coasts. ‘With the swiftest craft on the high seas, it cam be seen that the United goes | States havy will he able to thorough- 1y defend our Atlantic coast line. It will, in ‘co-operation with the ships of France and England, aid matefially- in ridding thc high seas of the worst pest in history,—the submarine. Should any of the lighter vessels be called for action in far away parts | entrusted to our of the ocean, the coast line can be armoured cruisers, ‘all of which have a speed of twenty- There are first i class cruisers with a speed even great- against | er,—twenty-four to twenty-seven knot. In the three classes of cruis- ers,—armoured, light battery,—and first clasg there are vessels capable of { rendering wonderful service, whatever $rs 10,000 men to give their lives if | ! besides their guns, the best gunners in [cessary as a part of the protest. ba's relations to the United States agreeably reflected in her, attitude ja her conception of a free and self- | - erned people proven beyvond doubt. it is true of course that the little : ernment under the wing of the ited States had not a great deal of oice’ in the matter. ‘what has already been done. But a great spontaneity of Cuba's declar- on is the pleasing part of thc whole jalr. She did what was. right, her coincided with those-of this na- ' , and she wasted no tiine in pledg- | herself to what' is now a world three of the also findications m ath American republies™ wil me forth and declare théir purposes | pro the week is over. It ix already otically assured that.. Brazil is dy for a declaration of war and ns to appear that the Argentine public and Chili wiil follow the d of their sister within . a. -short Jare. What weight in men or reso\nces‘ }ase countries will add is not known. /ey may not aid at all in the fight- 5. Merely as a declaration of prin- pal however, their entry would fislized as another proof positive | fit the American nation is right in _steps it has taken and .that it as part of a world pact against . ‘barbarious warfare “now being ducted by the Teutons. fter the war every nation having ght on theé side of .democracy and egém will be drawn into close com- inion. s the Teutons by force arms su in Ampressing their un ed . consumption of foodstuffs or to Ultimately of ; urse her procedure would have to ' happens these ships will give a good account of themselves. They carry, the world, \'E(-\[‘:'T.\BLES VS. FLOWERS. Unless measures are taken by the gencral public to either diminish the in- crease the supply during’the coming summer the price of grain and vege- tables will without question make an advance before next Spring that will | make the high cost of Hving now pre- i vailing insignificant in comparison. Reports from the department of agri- . culture indicate that there will be a ; crop shortage with the inevitable re- sult unless more activity is displayed ‘in the cultivation of land. This pre- . diction is made without taking into be i consideration the effect made by the country’s entry into the world war. Consequently it is apparent that no matter what will result, in a military sense, from the ‘declaration of hos- i tilities, the people of the United States will be forced to face a food shortage of a seriousness almost beyond our ! comprehension. nation, it behooves every loyal Ameri- can to give serious thought to the i solution of the problem. ,What can I 1do to help? That question is directed i to every man who is looking after his | personal welfare and that of his fami- i 1y as well as his fellow citizens. It is | perhaps as important as the question i of tzking up arms that the honor and ! integrity of his country may be up- | held. Should the large army contem- ; plated by the war department be | mustered iInto the service, more than ga million men now classified as pro- s upon all concerned which seems | ducers will be tuken way from their possible. The result of this pact of ns is baund to be one of great im- ‘regular employment to become pre- pared for eventualities. Those who no fear about the' to the peopie of the country, and the | With this outlook confronting the: rerdain private citizens, waiting until | they believe they are really needed, will have to supply the deficiency in production, whether it be munitions or | crops, that will thus be created. Practically every individual has an opportunity to do something. There is hardly a home in the city of New Britain that' is not surrounded by | enough land to make the cultivation . of a vegetable garden possible. It is thé duty of those owning or renting this land to see that it is made pro- ductive of something of greater value than grass and weeds. The closing of factories on Saturday afternoons gives to employes a much needed half holi- day. They no doubt are willing, how- ever, to sacrifice this in the interest | of their families and their country. In- stcad of giving up the time to the planting of flowers in an attempt to beautify the front vard, work for | | which they are to be complimented | | under ordinary conditions,. why not 1devote their attention to the cultiva- tion of the land in the rear of their |homeu, that the vegetable crop may: be ample to supply the country’s needs. The task is one that can' be made pleasant if entered inta in the proper spirit and the effect even more far reaching than the mind can grasp. Let us show our interest and help. The flying of the flag' or the wearing of the national colors in our coat lapels never won a war.. The brain and brawn of the men and women of the. country must be utilized. Mr. Private Citizen it is up to you. FACTS AND FANCIES, The declaration by representatives of organized labor in the United States that the workingmen will stand by the country, is in line with American ex- perience. The laboring man has al- ways been a willing fighter for this country.—St. Louis Republic, Turn the war over and examine the back of it carefully, and you'll find one of those well known “Made.-in Germany\ trade marks.—Boston Evening Transcript. Just as predicted, the Villa people got - busy again the minute they thought they heard a fingie in the national treasury.—Atlanta Constitu- tion. —_— In the first flush of her enthusiasm Russia probably thinks that republics always work perfectly and we're not 8oing to say anything.—Ohio State Journal. Filibustering is, of course, very bad, but it is perfectly legitimate for the pitcher to delay the game so darkn can be called while the home team still ahead.—New Haven Union. Annther case of strategic retirement to carefully prepared positions takes place when the mischievous boys hear the police coming.—New London Day, Time was when a widow added a new porch or a bathroom to her home with her insurance money, but now she buys an automobile—Meriden Journal. 1t is terrible to think that in Green- land the end of a perfect day is a six months night.—Chicago Herald. Most of the rich relatives are in- vented.—Cappers Weekly, This is the time of year when a man wonders how he ever came to think the straw hat that he put away so carefully last fall could be of any use to him this spring.—Patterson Call. The Lost Bazaars. (By Daniel M. Henderson in Colliers) I always said that before I got Tied down by a wife and kids, I'd go to see the “great. god Budd.” An’ the Sphinx an' Pyramids. Its the big bazaars I want most to sce— What I read in a Kipling book Has keut me wishin day an’ night For a chance to go an’ look. I've been workin’ steady in Jubb's garage, An' I've saved what I could have spent For tobacco an movies—an’ I could take My tour of the Orient. now Yet last nicht, the sofa with Nance, Somehow T let myself slip, An’ 1 kissed her, an’ mentioned what T'd saved, But not a word of my trip! ¥ on Well, Nance isn't bold, vet she dropped a hint That lots o’ folks married on less: An’, you see, I couldn’'t act selfish then— So the matter's settled, I guess. 1'll give her my savin's to fit up a Aat: today. A voice Kept sayir that kiss With your Oriental bazaars!” as 1 cleaned the cars, “You paid for 7 s'm.«m ASHORE. Concord of Co‘onllll \n\lgnfion Co., Is in No Immediate Danger. Newport, April 9.—Calls for assist- { ance recgived here today from the | steamer Concord stated that she had | gone ashore #y a heavy snowstorm en | ! the south side of Prudence Island. | The steamer was i resting easily immediate | danger. The Concord is owned by. the Cglonial Navigation company and is engaged in the passenger and freight bus s between New York and Providence, The steamer Sagamore, at Bristol and tugs at Providence were ordered to proceed to the Concord’s assistance, message said the and in no the brewery. e ‘CAVEMEN MANNERS. |: AIRED IN' COURT Wile Beaters Have Session Before - Judge Meskill - Subjected to caustic reprimands with warning that a future appear- ance on a similar charge will mean a term in jail, several descendants of the historic cavemen before Judge James T. Meskill in po- lice court today with their wives ap- pearing as complainants and principal witnesses. The accused were emphat- ically informed that wife beating is not in fashion these days, will not be countenanced and that provid- ed for those with a weakness for in- flicting punishment according to stone age standards. Because of family conditions and promises to behave better, the accused were shown len- iency and allowed their freedom pend- ing good behavior. Frail, her body shaking terise emotion and her testimony showing reluctanceat the role in which she found herself, Mrs. William Farnsworth of 145 FElm street, moth- er of four small children, testified of trouble at home -Saturday during which, according to her statement, she was struck violently across the back and tlie children were badly fright- ened. She said that it was not the first tfme that she had heen assault- ed by Farnsworth and she would try to provide for herselt and children, if some means could be provided to get him out of her way so that she could make the fight without a handicap. According to her testimony he seized a chair and attacked her when she did not give him $5 as part payment for a new suit. She said she offered him $2, all that she had, but it did not satisfy him. Three months in jail with judgment suspended and proba- tion during good behavior was the sentence imposed. He was emphati- cally told that he should be ashamed of himself and that jail is provided for such as adopt his procedure. Upon his promise to behave prop- erly in the future and not believe the gossip of meighbors hereafter, * Alex Osepowicz of 20 Bond street was re- leased in the custody of his wife un- der suspended judgment. . “I didn’t hit her,” he explained in a matter-of- fact manner, “only kicked her this] way.” He demonstrated as to his idea of a “love pat’ as he stood Jn the witness stand. Alex admitted that he has lived in this country ten years and is the father of three children. TTe was told that he has been a resident of this country long enough to know better than to use cavemen manners in inflicting punishment. Mrs. Osepo- wicz pleaded for leniency said that she believed Alex meant it when he said that he would not Toughly handle her in the future and contended that the gossip of neighbors was largaly ve- sponsible for the trouble. She sajd that the purveyor of gossip was “bad man” and should be the accused instead of her husband. George Matulis of 69 Oak streqt was placed under the care of Probation Officer Edward C. Connolly for. six months because of intoxication and breach of the peace at his: home Saturday. It was testified that George caused considerable of a rumpus, broke up some of the furniture and promised more trouble. .Conditions had reached the interesting stage when Policeman Charles M. Johnson arrived in response to a call to police headquarters for aid. The - accused assured court officials that they will have no more trouble with him, at least not until Easter again rolls around. % Stage Brewery Fight. “Bad blood” with resultant feud, originating last fall at football games staged between local and nearby teams, culminated about midnight Saturday in a fight of several rounds before spectators near the brewery with George Stott of 18 Laurel street, Bristol, and Joseph Gorman of 33 Lawler street. It was testified that the two met in a Church street res- taurant shortly before, an argument started and increased substantially when Gor! refused to shake Mands with Scott. © Accompanied by friends, the two adjourned to a quiet spot near According to the tes- timony, Scott had enough and retired from the ring after receiving consid- erable punishment. Gorman, on the witness stand, expressed regret over the trouble and said th»at he would not have refused to shake hapds, had he any idea asg to the outcome. Prosecuting Attornev George W. Klett had much difficulty in deter- mining the cause of the fight, who was present and other details. Great reluctance was shawn by the witnesses and !much ignorance as to the cause of the trouble and circumstances of the fight. Several testified that there was no verbal argument in the res- taurant, causing Judge Meskill to in- quire as to what kind of an argu- ment it could have been without words, at least as a preliminary. After a severc reprimand relative to such conduct and the giving of some excellent advice. the accused were allowed their freedom under suspended judgment. They were ad- vised to keep away from saloons, to take the pledge and keep out of trouble. with in- Fallen Polo Star. David Molumphy of Hartford, once polo star, now down and out, was sentenced to thirty days in jail for vagrancy. In his plea for leniency, he mentioned the days when he ad- mitted having considerable prowess as a polo player. Returning to work Saturday at the Bristal Brass com- pany’s plant after a trip to Meriden, he explained that he met some friends in Berlin, had “just a few” and got into New Britain later than he ex- pected. While waiting for a Plain- ville car. he explained, he fell asleep in a Main street doorway. The ar- rest was made by Policeman William F. Murphy. John Slater of 143 Grove street was fined $5 and costs for intoxication and were arraigned j MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1917, released” from : the churga af gmun: a ham. He admitted having the ham under his coat but said .that it was taken by a companion, known to him only as “Smithy,’ 'turned over to him in spite of his remonstrance and he was arrested befare he could get rid of it. Evidence to support the theft charge was not definite and Judge Meskill ruled that he would give him the benefit of the doubt. Solomon Israel of Horace street was fined $7 and costs for: assault upon Benjamin Newyai, another roomer at that address. The arrest was made by Detective A. J. Richardson on com- plaint. John Risowsky of 166 Winter street ‘was released from charges alleging as- sault upon John Sparmo of 284 South Main street. Attorney' Patrick F. Mc- PDonough appeared for the defense, Sparmo caomplained that he was as- saulted by several Saturday forenoon following trouble in - Greenberg's { saloon on Hartford avenue and that someone went throush his clothes and stole $75 and his pay check. He did not identify the accused as the one alleged to have gonc through his clothes. John Kata of urtis strect, aged 12, was committed to the State Re- form school for theft of a batch of tickets from the Scenic theater. Adam Sulic, aged 13, of 315 Park street and Michael Gaezek, aged of 141 Chest- nut street, were placed on probation | for stmilar conduct. It was charged that the three, during thd temporary absence’ of a theater employe, en- tered the box office and appropriated the tickets, John Buchat of 196 Hartford avenue was fined $5 and costs for in- toxication and breach of the peace, 229 v Fdward Hartney of 87 Sexton stiect,, on probation for non-support, was favorably reported on by Proba- tion Officer Connelly, the - super- vision being continued. Andrew Buczlewicz, aged 10, of 886 Broad street' and Joseph Lipski, aged 14 of 412 Broad street, were arraigned in chambers. charged with setting grass fires. They were given a lecture and placed on probation. Policeman Thomas Dolan made the arrest following camplaints to the effect that a gang of boys has been causing much trouble setting grass fires. CAST OF H. S. PLAY IS MADE PUBLIC Presentation of “Green: Suckings” by Docal Ammcnrs Pmm ises Well, Now that the Easter vacation .is over, all attention is being turned to the ‘play, “Green Stockings” -which will be presented by the High School Dramatic club, in the auditorium, April 20, 1917, * Tickets were distrib- uted by the management to the mem- bers of the cast today. The cast is being coached by Miss Weld, and it is her untiring effort that will no doubt make this play one vet to be surpassed.. : Manager Ed- ward Bassett and Assistant Manager Margaret Russell deserve considerable nraise for the way in which the sale of tickets is going and the clever ad- vertisements that adorn the school lobby. The cast of characters is as follows: Admiral Grice, a testy old gentle- man of about sixty:five........ ... Edward Mag William Faraday, a well-preserved man of about sixty-five.. ..... David Magnuson Colored Smith, a dignified, dryly, humorous man of military hear- ing ......Andrew Robb Robert an\er. ‘an empty-headed young swell Tom Hawksworth Henry Steele, a Irlend of the Far- aday family ...John Bachulus James Raleigh, another friend of the Faraday family..Emory Corbin Martin, a dignificd ‘old family serv- ceivsen....Ward Maler the unaffected daugh- ter of the Faraday family PR ..Irene Andrewa Madge (Mrs, Rockingham), the fashionable daughter of the fam- iy ....... .Edith Pouzzner Evelyn (Lady Trenchard), the other fashionable daughter of the fam- iy . Olive Littlehales Phyllis, the youngest sister, charm- ing but thoughtlessly selfish. * e ©.. Ingeborg Fromen Mrs. Chrisholm Faraday, an’ aunt from' Chicago Minnie Paro Kent, the family maid. Ruth McMillan ST. MARK'S CHURCH. An exceptionally large. number re- ceived their stei ‘communion in St. Mark’s church yesterday. There will be. the usual méetings of guilds and- classes during the week. The Girl Scouts regret the loss of their efficient leader Miss Bladys Hareman, Who 18 | by the choir, presented removing with her family from the city. They meet this evening as usual at 7:15. The Woman'’s Guild will con- tinue to meet Wednesday afternoons, through this month at least, and will sew for the Red Cross. They will wel- come the help of all women of the parish. The Girls’ Friendly society, which has met Thursdays during Lent, will return to their usual evening, Wednesday. o On Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock, the ‘Little Helpers' ™ Tpite boxes “of the Font Roll department of the Sun- day school of St. Mark’s church, will be presented at a meecting and brief service for mothers and children. There are 157 children in this depart- ment. On Friday evening, at 7:3: will be special intercessions for ' the nation and its officers, and our sol- diers and sailors in the chapel of St. church, with an address on in- SNOW DELAYS PLANTING, Boston, April 9.—Plans for getting seeds into the ground this week for early crops in suburban gardens were postponed today when daylight dis- closed an inch of snow on the ground. The storm continued this forenoon. there | ! choir was assisted by a string orches- == L0CAL MAN WILL WED MASS. GIRL H. C. Brown and Miss E. M. Stack to Be United in Matrimony Harry C. Brown of this city and Miss Elizabeth M. Stack of Conway, Mass., will be united in matrimony in St. Mark’s church at Conway, Wed- nesday morning at 11 o'clock,’ Rev. M. L. Gallen of South Deerfleld, Mass,, performing the nuptial cere- mony and conducting the high mass which will follow. The bridal couple will be attended by Miss Alice J. Fitzgerald of this city as maid of { honor and John B. Grady of Water- bury will be best man. Herbert Stack of Bridgeport and John Stack of Ashburham, Mass.,, will-assist as ushers. The Misses Dorothy Stack and Auffhauser will be flower girls, The bride will wear a gown of ivory satin cut en train with an over drapery of silk net and princess lace, The en train will be caught {n pearl trimmings and pendants, She will carry a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lillies of the valley. The bridesmaid’s gown will be of pink silver cloth and orchid net with silver trimmings and hat to match, and she will carry Killarney roses, The bride’s gift to the mald of honar was a gold wrist watch, and the groom's gift to his attendant was gold cuff links with diamond settings. Mr. Brown, who is purchasing agent for the Traut & Hine Manufac- turing company, also a past exalted ruler of New Britaim lodge, B.( P. O. E., is the recipient ggf a number of handsome and useful gifts from his factory and fraternal associates among them being a Sonora from immediate friends, a piano from factory asso- ciates, a set of records from the Elks, two purses of silver from the fore- men at the factory. GERMAN-AMERICANS PROVEN PATRIOTS Few Are Inclined to Make Trouble - —Mass Is Loyal Washington, April 9. Gratifying reports have.been made to the depart- ment of justice from its agents in all parts of the country on the behavior of Germans and .German-Americans following the declaration of a state of war between the two nations.’ While about 100 arrests have been ordered and others are expected, Attorney General Gregory said last night that so far the situation is very encourag- ing. * As a resilt of its request that em- ployees of the government in all parts of ‘the country watch carefully for the activities of German agents, many re- ports have been réceived at the de- partment of justice, and these are be- ing investigated as rapidly and as thoroughly as possible. Although some reports have indi- cated that German sples are em- ployees in the government service, so far there have been no arrests in this connection. Department of justice officials would not say whether any were expected. Protests in large numbers have been made to the government a¥ainst the provision of Président Wilson's war proclamation forbidding ‘“enemy aliens” from living or trespassing within onehalf a mile of government arsenals, navy vards, or other govern- ment property having to do with na- tional defense. i As a result of this situation, it was said last night, permits may be {ssued for some exception to the general rulé in case the department of justiee is thoroughly satisfied of the reasonable- ness of requests. FExcept where per- mits are granted, however, the rule will be rigorously enforced. To nrenflhen the position of the government in hunting down and prosecuting sples and espionage, bills which failed of passage at the ' last congress will be pushed vigorouly in congress this week, and ever¥ gffort made to secure their early enactment. Some changes in the bills have been made. §t. Joseph’s Church.. J Organist Taward F. Foley, assisted a splendid program of music at the 10:30 o’clock mass.in St. Joseph’s church yesterday morning. The selections were as fol- lows: Spring Song .... Mendelssohn Easter Hymns by Junior Choir. Pilgrim’s .Chorus “Tannhauser” ++ee-.. Wagner W World Symphony” Dvorak Credo (8t. Cecela) - ceee . Gounod neglna Celis . .Dachner Soprand ¥olo and Chorus. Sanctus. . (St. Cecelia) ...... Gounod Agnus—(8t. Cecelia) +++.. Gounod March from ‘‘Aida’” .. Verdi Soloists, Miss Farrell, Mr. Myrphy, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Supernaut. The Kyrie, Glori tra. LEAVE FOR DETROIT. Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Thiecnes left today for Detroit, Mich., where they are to make their future home. Mr. Thienes recently resigned as director of religion at the First church to ac- cept a similar place with the North ‘Woodward Avenue Congregational church in Detroit. U. S. TO PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE ABROAD National Ghamber of commerce Considers Raising Revenue (Special to the Herald.) Washington, D, C., April 9.—Fol- lowing closely the announcement that $3,401,000,000 is needed immedi- ately to place the United States on & proper war footing, a meeting is ex- ' pected in the near future of the special committee on financing war recently appointed by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. In anticipation of the government’s first; big move, members of the committes have already begun investigations of foreign experience in the war and what the United States did along finaneial lines in previous conflicts, The board of directors of the Na- tional Chamber at its last meeting by way of preparing for the present situation provided for the appoint- ment of this special committee, hav- ing in mind the magnitude of the financial problem in connection with such a war as is now being waged by [ the Hurapean countries. Every effort will be made to avoid the mistakes and profit by the experience of other countries overtaken by war without’ chance for prior financial preparation, Study Financial Bunden. Secretary Goodwin said there need for quick action and that this undoubtedly would be met when the committeemen gather. He remrkey that the initial survey would have in view reporting how the financial bur- - den could be distributed among the citizens of the country so as to bé wise, equitable, and just. He said the newly organized body would study various methods of raising money in- cludipg bands, indirect taxes on luxuries, excess profits, progressi income ux., treasury bills, and the like. Notable Men Serve on Committee. Economists, merchants and bank of prominence make up the new com mittee. There is wide geographical representation. The chairman is Wallace D. Simmons, of St. Louis, president of the Simmans Hardware company. Further additions may bex made, but as the committee stands now it is composed of the following: John V., Farwell of Chicago, presi- ; dent of John V., Farwell’ Dry Goods company; Edward A. Filene, of: Bos- ton; president, William A. Sons, company; .P. W. Goebel, Kansas City, president, ~American | Banker; tion; Prof, John H.% Gray, o versity of Minnesota, former nre!ldent of the AmericanfHX ‘Economic Association: Edmund D.] Hulbert, of Chicago, president of the Merchants’ Loan .and Trust ¢ompanys, Hugh MoK. Landon, of Indianapolis, a merchant; Robert F. Maddox, of Atlanta, vice president of ttie ‘Atheri- can National bank and formerly presi. dent of the Georgia Bankers asso- & clatian; Samuel McRaberts, of New York, vice president of the l\n.lonll’ City bank, and Professor Oliver M. W.* Sprague, of Cambridge, professor of banking and finance, Harvard. Uni-y versity. 3 CHairman Simmons was formerly 4 vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. “He served as head of the National Cham; ber committee on banking and cur- rency at the time the federal reserve act was under consideration. Messrs Farwell and Hulbert were also on that, committee. Mr, Simmons is also member of the new commercial - economy board, just formed by. the - Council ,0f National Defense. It was said the meeting of the com« . mittee might be held during the com- . ing week. The exact time and piace have nnt been fixed. ;BA\' ON WIRELESS ENFORCED BY POLICE Local Force Co-operating With Feode cral Authorities—{o0k for Stations Here. Co-operating with the federal au- thorities Chief of Poiice Wiiliam J. Rawlings and members of hjs de- partment are on a hunt for wireless plants and outfits that may be lo-! cated in this city. Their campaign follows a communication, received, 'tcday, from the district communica- tion superintendent of the Boston navy yard. It calls attention to.the regulations that all aerial wires must be taken down with the demand that all apparatus for the recelving and transmission of message be discon- tinued pending further notice. The same applies to operators who are licensed and have thedr plants registered with the Department of Commerce. Those have been official- ly notified to discontinue their plants and the local authorities will see that they comply with the requirements. There are fourteen local plants regis- tered, the names and addresses of the operators being furnished to the local department. It is suspected that there are numerous amateur operators and apparatus that are not listed and it : is to get in touch with these and see tha regulations are complied with that the federal authorities especially desire co-operation by the police. HANNA BLOCK SOLD, - Final negotiations were completed today for the sale of the Hanna block on Main street, from W. W, Hanna to Messrs, Menus and Birnbaum. The sale has been pending for several months being held up temporarily on account of the absence from the city of Mr. Hanna. The new owners will take possession May 1. The sale does not include the garage in the rear of the block, Mr. Hanna continuing tq own that site. §