New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 18, 1917, Page 6

"HENERALD PUBLISHING ‘COMPANY. Proprietors. , letors. (Munday ekoep »as 4:18 p. ‘Building, ¢ ‘5-.- st . at the Post Offics at New Britata #8 Becond Class Mail Métter. Ted by carrier to any part of the city for 15 ::nu & week, 65c & month. ptions for paper to be sent by malt, le in advance. €0 cents & 40 & year. X m, [ ible advertismg medium B Circulation books and press . Toom always open to sdvertisers. HMerald will be found on sale at Hota- Hing’s_News Stand, 4324 8t and Broad- way. New York City; Board Wali, At lautie Cit, und Hartford Depot catLa. - caopes ¢ The Nation's Hour. #ull molten on &' hearth of Love 7 Ley pride and Wealth and Power, p " The ' Beil was cast—now high It . AN p& purr ‘of pleasure d‘u. nd song of ‘self im still; hymn of Faith surmounts all above, . gho Nation’s Hour. ‘Jay It sounds a Natlon's Wil age trattor—hissing finds its i The flute of fear is dome, “As trumpets in their martial I** Proclaim a Nation One. ; DON CAMPBELL. mchment is the watchword of :days ‘At the annual eity last night the tax rate was down to 20 mills.. Had all the | this rate would have beer ly raised. ' nent pavement on Park street recommended by th® city’s ) ‘It should have been done ‘ago. Instsad of the puttering sparotjc repairing that has been in the past, Part street must er or later ‘be permanently paved. alone will effect a saving. Since } pation is at war, however, Park ot must wait. There will be other s demanding more attention. i he people of New Britain are Rgually becoming familiar with the t of sacrifice that must be in order fing war time. They are beginning et acquainted with the seriousness t)ll. ‘When they finally realize enormity of the nation’s plight “will enter into the policy of re- fichment in all phases of life. Bt only nfust there be a cutting down § public waste; there must also be ice of personal economy. "STAND TOGETHER, wv Britain is the only city in the planning to observe Patriots ] ;The celebration here tomarrow “be. the statg’s contribution to a ’ de wave of patriotiygm. Frgm Francisco to Boston there will be celebrations, That New Britain 45 the distinction of being the only .Connecticut in the front ranks d be a source of pride to its is the duty of every man, woman | chvild in the-city to make tomor- day mever to be forgotten. It duty of all to get together and make this day-go down'in the| peing rushed on an urgent cable from | ry of the town as the one great int staged here. To this end, there two places for the populace oOf| the districts about Noyon evacuated | Britain tomorrow: the side-lines, the line of march, Those who not marching in’° the. mammoth ing the marchers. | pluntarily, ‘the liquor dealers of ty ‘have agreed - to close the 8" durinig the hours of celebra- From onesthirty o'clock in the noon until four-thirty the doors these empopiupis will- be closed. factories Will:be olosed down for e atternoon. The.schools will dis- ,‘ classes so the children may | p'part inl the exeréises. The retail iness houses along the line of h will not open their doors, hing in the way of distraction _be_removed from the people of | ¢ Britain. - The managers of the! jment houses have' joined" the| ession. - They, along with the gr patriotic business men, will see their doors are closed while the | le 1s en route. With their co- gration, New Britain' presents a ted front. ; ‘ogether” is the slogan of the | here must be no shirkers or ce in this effort, as there must e no shirkers or slackers in the | Old Glory must be honored with all the love of its children. Tomorrow is New Britain’s change to show its al- legiance to the flag. Men and women, boys and girls, join hands and proye true to the faith; b ‘With these thoughts in mind let all New RBritain step forth and pro- | claim its patriotism. From every housetop let the Stars and Stripes Kiss the breezes. Under the blue canopy of heaven, let the banner of free-men proclaim its message to its sons and daughters from this and every other land. And having done this, let New Britain stand solidly in back of the national colors, even' if it means sac- rifice of lifc and treasure, / A PLEDGE, “We place not only our business in- \ stitutions but ourselves as a unit for any and every service which will aid you to carry out your plans at this momentaus hour. . We rededicate to our country afresh all the forces and resources’ we have for service in any direction — personally, corporatively and collectively—for which qualified.” That is the American business man to the Presi- dent of the United States. It is the message of John Wanamaker. In the Wanamaker stores of Philadelphia and New York there were held on l.aat Monday special meetings at which the President’s message of Suntay was, read. After that, on behalf of all the people who are associated in business with him, Mr. Wanamaker sent the aforegoing telegram -to President ‘Wilson, y A The President's 'call for service will be met with the same spirit by other! business men of the cauntry. It has| already been hailed by the great con- cerns pf Connecticut. ‘“‘At this mo- mentdus hour” the_industrial, agri- cultural and business institutions of | the country must rally to the support of the government. If the war with Germany is to be conducted in an efficient manner it must have the sup- | port of t's> mén who control the nation’s great productive plants. At this hour in the nation’s career there is need for unity of thought and action. Every man and ‘' woman, whether of high or low station, has| some particular service to render for the country. This service must be universal. It need not all be con- fined to fighting; for there are things as important as fighting itself. There must be supplies for the army and the navy, and for the nations fighting for democracy in the great struggle against autocracy. There is mot another city in the nation better equipped ‘to give more complete service in x particular line than New Brithin. The industries are here. Our manufacturers are men of solemn patriotism. The vast ma- Jority of those who labor in the shops and factories are imbued with the proper ideas of whate such service means to the city, the state, and the nation. The pledge of John Wana- maker s in keeping with the pledge of New Britain. We place ourselves as a unic for any and every service which will aid the President to carry out his plans at this momentous hour. A WORTHY CHARITY, _With all the preparations for war the American Red Cross has not for- gotten the little children, and the mothers of stricken European coun- tries. Just what this work means is made manifest by an announcement that moré than a thousand cases of condensed milk, valued at $10,000, are inclyded in a shipment to be made to France in the next few days. fThis milk, packed in some 50,000 cans, is the American Relief Clearing House in Paris. It is to be sent at once to| by the Germans in their retreat. The condition of children in this region, according to information should lre on ‘the side lines en- | reaching the American Red Cross, is| desperate. Many of them are tuber- cular, owing. to constant undernour- ishment for more than two vears. Practically no eggs or milk and very little meat was left to the civilian population by the Germans, Those living in the towns immediately back of the fromt, and in which German reserves Were stationed, could receive very little aid from the American Relief Comniission. Going forward with this shipment quantities of children’'s and women's underwear, together with numerous cases of shawls and blankets. Cotton and woolen garments are almost un- obtainable in France. Every effort is being made by the American Red Cross to increase the quantities of garments sent abroad, and gifts of this character, when sent to the Terminal in Broaklyn, N. Y., are for- warded free of expense to France. This, indeed, is a worthy charty. Those republican members of the iger, broader patriotism. The army 3d the. navy are calling ‘ for men. | Britain is calling upen its popu-r; ] to ponder over the events that Yo transpiring within the nation. 7 edness is reaching its climax. Common Council who met in caucus last night could have gone further and fared worse in their selections for the office of prosecuting attorney and as- sistant prosecutor. By, again nomi- nating the present incumbents the re- . i We a%€! who undertook to read all the books | pledge of a great of milk for French children, are also | Bush | _publican members put the stamp of approval on the work done in the past by thése men. Judge George W, Klett, and his assistant, Joseph . ‘Woods, may well feel proud of the honors conferred upon them. A nomi- nation in this respect is almost as good as an election. § FACTS AND FANCIES. { Divine right is another name for { human wrong.—Loston Transcript. i ! 'Nothec sign of spring—the porch "clhnber has opened the scason.—In- dianapolis News. It's only a goose that will kill the hen that lays the golden eggs these days.-——Philadelphia Inquirer. Proud should be that mother who has raised her da.ughterjto be a yeo- ntan.—Raleigh (N. C.) News. If ‘he Eould read the, minds of his fellow passengers the loud man in a street car would keep his moutheshut. —Toledo Blade. ! Already the well meaning citizen on the war has scored a collapse.— Chicago News. Summer resort reports of e¢nemy submarings will be due about May 1, taking the place of the justly famous shark stories—Seattle Post Intelli- gencer. Maybe a “model husband” is a fel- low who lets ‘em hang dresses on him so they can stand off and see, what they look like on a woman.—Wil:, mington (N. C.) Star. i There’s another good thing about enlisting women in she navy. If an accident happens to a big 16-inch gun in the dread hour of battle one of the girls can fix it with a hairpin.—Bos- ton Franscript. There is }use to argue after tiwe question has been settled in .the af- firmative. Never climb after a last year's bird nest. There's nothing in it—Wilmington (N. C.) Star. HEATLH BOARD SOON FINISHES BUSINESS Dumps, Milk Licende and Drain- age Are Subjects Discussed With no verbal battles or long drawn out speeches and only routine business transacted, the board of health adjourned yesterday afternoon at 5:35, one half hour after the meet- ing had been called to .order, thus equaling if not breaking all records for speed and efficiency. Everything was concise and to the point and with Dr. George W. Bodley acting chairs man in the absence of Chairman H, S, Tallard, all matters were quickly dis- posed of in a capable manner. At the recommendation of Dr. Reeks a motion was passed that the reading of the reports of the em- ploves be waived to save time and trouble. Owing to the fact that when the entire staff of employes of the board is assembled in the office provided for them there is insufficient working space, a motion was made and passed that one of the petitions be torn out to provide adequate room and to increase the efficiency which, under the prevailing conditions, is hardly possible. As numerous complaints have been registered relative to the water which, whenever there is a rain storm floods to a depth of two or three feet a small strip of land owned by the city on Oxford street, which runs parallel to the railroad tracks, the board recom- mended that the clerk get in touch with the board of public -works by sending them a letter asking that a storm water sewer be put in making proper drainage possible. A report from the park commission to Dr. Recks, informing him that the city dump on Glen street has heen closed, was_given considerable atten- tion as the other dumps in the city are also filling up rapidly. :As dumps are’an absolute necessity quick action must be taken and a new tract of | 1and opened up. Dr. Bray sugsgested that the upper pond of the late Joseph Towers on South Main street or a tract of land belonging to J. J. Dona- hue could be used. The matter was referred to the clerk for immediate action. Milk License Suspended. The milk license of John Dobolow- | ski was suspended until the conditiong ! under which his milk is prepared for ! sale are made more sanitary. Do- | bolowski was threatened several | 'times by Milk Inspector B. D. Rad- | eliff but apparently to no avail for he still continued to bottle his milk in | the kitchen under disgusting con- | aitions and refused to clean out his stables. . It was voted on the recommenda- tion of M, H, Camp that the superin- tendent of health and the corporation counsel unite in drafting ordinances which will forbid the selling of land ‘for building purposes until such land | s properiy equipped with an adequate | drainage system and cesspools, mak- ! ing the conditions sanitary. The city has received has received numerous complaints from persons | who have purchased undeveloped Jand of this sart and in many instances has lreen forced to pay the expense en- | tailed in making the desired improve- | | ments. SCHOOL ROOMS CLOSED. ' Owing to the prevalance of several cases of scarlet fever in the vicinity, two rooms at the East street school have been ordered temporarily closed. There are now a number of scarlet fever cases in the city, but there health board states. ' EOTT e NEW BRIVAIN DAILY ' Munitions Workers Out, Despite e ¥Fenced by your careful fathers, our ken”; men. heed— ‘Waliting some easy wonder; But ye trade.’ ‘Whatever your heart has desired ye i | i t “It will mar our comfort.” HERALD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, b7, On Your Own Heads 9 P BY RUDYARD KIPLING (The failure to heed this warning by Kipling has/ caused Great Britain untold suffering. Shall we also be blind?) 0 ringed by your leaden seas, Long did ye wake in quiet and long\lia down at ease; Till ye said of Strife, “What is it?”, of the Sword, “It fs far from Till ye made a sport of your shrunken hosts and a toy of your armed Ye stopped your ears to the warning—ye would neither look nor Ye set your leisure before their toil and your lusts above their need. Given to strong delusion, wholly believing a lie, Ye saw that the land lay fenceless, and yo let the months go by hoping some saving sign— ¢ Idle—openly idle—in the lee of the forespent Line. Idle—except for your boasting—and what is vour buasting worth If ye grudge a year ofrservice to the lordliest life on carth? Ye say, it will 'minish our Do ye wait for the spattered shrapnel ere ye 1éarn how a gun is laid? For the low red glare tq sofithward when the raided coast-towns burn? (Light ye shall have on that lesson, but little time to learn.) No doubt but ye arc the People—absolute, strong, and wise; have not withheld from your eyes. On your own heads, in your own hands, the sin and the saving lies! i STRIKERS IN BERLIN | PLACED AT 125,000 Denial of Government_ Copenhagen, Apriu 17, via London, April 18.—The number of strikers in Berlin ‘is placed in even the semi- official report at 125,000 and‘is dis- tributed, according to the Tageblatt, through machine works, some elec- trical establishments and part of the munitions plants. The statement s interesting in view of a despatch from the official news bureau denying that munitions factories were affected. The Tageblatt says, however, that the great munitions industry at Span- dau has not been, involved. Reports in ailsthe Berlin newspa- pers which have arrived here agree that the demonstrators were unusual- ly orderly although roughs resorted to. window breaking in the Unter den Linden, the Friedrich and Leipsic strasses and other cefitral thorough- fares. Soldiers, as well as police, #vere used in cordons thrown' about the Unter den Linden. | «Crowds gathered in the neighbor- hood of the castle during the = day and the temper of the crowd, partic- ularly the women, is described as very bitter. The strikers denounced the farmers, wholesalers and the govern- ment in equal measure for responsi- bility for the food situnation. Even soclalist leaders who opposed the strike made it evidest to the auchori- tles that a further curtailment of rations from any cause could not be borne. Labor representatives intfrviewed Lord Mayor Wurmuth and the Prus- sian food commissioner, Michaelis, yesterday. They were given assur- ance in regard to the food which it is hoped will induce the workmen to abandon the strike. o Vorwaerts Hints at Peace Movement. The Vorwaerts, alone of the big Berlin papers, ventured this znorning tc comment editorially on the strike. It sald that the demdnstration was bad, not only-on the food situation and the demand that internal’ re- forms be no longer delayed, but also on the deep longing of the , people for peace. N ‘While claiming that the peace sen- timent has a decisive role in the movement, the Vorwaerts argues that the strike cannot be regarded as anti- governrhental since the “Austrian and German declarations justify the hope that the policy of the Central powers is now on a path which will soon lead to peace.” The paper laments the fact that the demonstration will have exsctly the opposite effect probably from that desired by encouraging Germany’s opponents to continue the war and dimin{shing the output of munitions. It also regrets that among other excesses a crowd gathered in front of the vacant British embassy, yelling and cat-calling. No reports of a strike movenfent in labor centers outside Berlin have been reported as vet. A Kiel de-! spatch says that the radical anti-war party got control of the Greater Kiel socialist assembly and passed reso- lutions | against voting war credits. Another sidelight comes from Mu- nich, where a woman teacher was put on -trial for ‘pacifist intrigues.” She was acquitted on the ground that she was demented from over strain, Poles Strike in Warsaw. A strike has broken out among Po- lish munition workers in Warsaw, where Germany has been using Polish laborers to help supply the eastern army. Ordinances of the German military government which are repub- lished in a Posen Polish paper, threat- en those refusing to work with a year's imprisonment or transfer to a prison camp. | The governor declares that no releases or favors for Polish prisoners of war will be granted until the strike movement is checked. GUARD STILL: UNOCONSCIOUS. Danbury, April 18.—Clyde Newton, | the guard on a railroad bridge near hero who was found by his relief un- consclous beneath the bridge yester- day morning apparently the victim of an attack by unknown persons, has not yet recovered sufficlently to ex- plain;how he was injured. He is suffering from a concussion of the brain ';"d is irrational, REV. H. A. JUMPBACK AMONG OLD FRIENDS Former Local Pastor Takes Large Audience to California Rev. Herbert A. Juimp, formerly pastor of the South Congregational church, this city, now pastor of the First Congregational church in Man- chester, N.. H., and; who spent five years in ‘California as pastor of the First Congregational church at Oak- land, returned to this city last night for mg purpose of lecturing before the Commonwealth, club on ‘“Through golden California - with motor . and camera.” This was the last of a se- ries of talks that have been given b fore the members of the club this winter and easily’ proved the most popular as the banquet hall - was filled to overflowing when Rev. Mr. Jump was introduced by President B..B. Bassett. During the course of the supper selections were rendered by the High school orchestra and as a grand finale they gave ;“The Star Spangled Banner” which brought the entire assembly to its feet in a wave of patriotic enthusiasm. Preceding the lecture, the annual meeting of the club was held, during which reports of committees were read and the officers for the coming yvear elected. With the exception of George. S. Talcott, who resigned as treasurer after seven years of service, there were no changes in the person- nel from last year. Following are the officers for the coming year: President—Buel B. Bassett. / Secpetary—William E. Fay. * Treasurer—William A. House. Members of the executive board were elected as follows: William L. Hagan, two years; Mrs, E. J. Porter, two years, and a new member, Mrs. J. H. Kirkham, for three years, Mem- bers elected to chairmanship on the committees amre: Civic committee; F. B. Hungerford: lecture, Rev. W. F. Cook; membership, Mrs. L, P. Slade; publicity, J. B. Comstock and enter- tainment, Mrs. W. B. Montague. In introducing Rev. Mr. Jump, Pres- ident Bassett said that the club was passing into its tenth year and that during that.entire 'time it had clung close to the motto “Fof the common good of our cosmopolitan city.” Manchester Like New Britain. Rev, Mr. Jump stated that he re- membered the time when he was en- titled to membership in the local or- ganization and now that he was in Manchester he felt very much at home for the city is much like New Britain in its cosmopolitan’ nature. Many were the international opportunities that came before him _in this city and being back opened an old flood of memories of some of the tasks that were undertaken here. Mr. Jump said that there was no subject outside of religion that he would rather talk on than California. He was glad that he was back in New England as he was becoming homesick but most of all he was glad that he was able to bring the pictures and story of Cali- fornia back. The lecture itself was one of the most interesting that has been de- livered in this city in some time and was illustrated with about 200 beau- tiful lantern slides. All of the slides were hand colored and constitute one of the finest collections of Californian pictures that have ever been brought out of that section- of the country. Some of the views shown were the Spanish Missions, San Francisco bay region, the biggest trees in the world, Yosemite valley, King's river country, agriculture of the state and some won- derful and novel views along the Pa- cific coast. The trip took the audience from the’ lowlands along the sea coast to the wilds of the high Sierra where Mr. Jump has roughed it in a manner not known to the average tourist. He also has had the rare distinction of serving at the funeral of Joaquin Mil- ler, California’s representative poet. His love of the great outdoors has carried him all over the state as a tourist and during that time he has traveled about 25,000 miles in a motor car. Motor travels have been along the coast and have led to a fumd of impressions and a vast collection of experiences. Mr. Jump's picturesque marration made the lecture most inter- esting and.illuminating, GARELESSNESS IN *[NEW YORK STATE INCREASING BED AT I—H0, HUM Fire Losses i Connectiont for|Mitchl o Close Al Bars at That 1016 Put at $2,246,000 Hartford, April 18.—The aggregate income of the 168 fire and marine in-, ‘sirance companies doing business in this state in 1916 was $415,240,928.47, according to part 1 of the annual re- port of the insurance commission made public today. Of this amount, fire . insurance premiums totalled $318,635,529.87 and marine and in- leid were $190,799,739.64 and i divi- dends $29,154,739.79. \ The total assets show an increase of $55,014,405.71 and the Mabilities including capital and statutory de- posit an increase og $46,857,601.34. The surplus, as_congcerns policy hold- ers, increased $17,655.706.87. The premiums recceived during the: year show an increase of $26,765,268.42 for fire and an increase of $20,337, 865.06 for marine. The total income showed an increase over the previous vear of $48,174,588.11 The total out £o was $373,845,5634.41, the excess of income being $41,395,394.06. Losses raid in 1916 show an increase of $16,- 427,214.27. The amount of risks in force shows a net increase of $4,091,- 604,718 and the premium reserve an increase of $20,558,964.42, In referring to fire waste the re-| port says that Connecticut has a con- siderable higher percentage of fires from strictly preventable causes than either New York or Massachusetts, that this state has a higher percent- age New York of fire dues to partly preventable causes, bul less than Massachusetts while the ratio for fires from unknown causes is less than in either of the other two stafes. Figures. for 1916 are quoted show- ing that the fire loss in the state or that year was Era.cncnlly $2,346,000. CHURCH WORKERS SCORE A SUCCESS \ P Bazar for the' Church of St. John the Evangelist Brought to a Close Last Evening. A very successful bazar held for the benefit of the church of St. John the Evangelist was brought to a close last even’i‘g in the new edifice, and al- though final reports have not been submitted by several of the important committees, it is anticipated that be- tween $1,200 and $1,500 will be real- ized. i ) Hour Soon New York, April 18.—Mayor Mit- chel has decided to cancel every all- | night license for the\sale of intoxi- cating liquor, beginning ep May 1, until the war ends. After that date every hotel, restaurant, saloon, cameif baret, roof garden, or other place holding a permit to sell liquor after 1 a. m. must close promptly at that hour. Sixty-five places in all are afe fected—thirty-two restaurants and{ amusement places that in the past;’ have stayed open till 2 a, m., and' @& thirty-three saloons and eating plsces for the convenience of night workers which now sell liquor all night. Having no legal authority to regulate the hours at which drinks may be served in private clubs, the mayor, on behalf qof the city ,called upon the club proprietors voluntarily to cease the sale-of alcoholic drinks after 1a m ) The mayor's action was a surprise to Broadway, Th& present admini, tration has been considered “liber: in the enforcement of the liquor law, even places without night license hav- ing been dealt with none too severely. After the first of the month, however, ! the mayor intends to clamp the “lid” .4 down tight and the police will be in- i structed to see that there are no vio- lations. The mayor did not announce his in« tention until after hé had conferred with'several hotel and restaurant pro= ¢ prietors and Trepresentatives of hotel and restaurant associations. proposal received their approval, al all promised to co-operate. On Mom= day night the mayor conferred wil Thomas D. Greene of the Hatel Wool stock, president of the Natiohal Ho! Men’s association; John Cavanaugl president of the association of restaus Tateurs, and several hotel proprietors To them he announced his determina- tion to cancel all-night license$ and end early morning dancing and drink- ing because of the war, and all agreed, - Amflitying this agreement a num- ber “of hotel and restaurant people called upon the mayor yYefterday at City hall and agreed to close promptl}, & at 1 o’clock. By i § The Mayor’s Announcement follows: +J have decided to, cancel for tl period of the war all existing all-night licenses for tie sale of intixicating drinks. This action will. become effective on May 1, and applies to’ every place holding such a permit, whether fifibe a hotel, ~restaurant, | At the drawing of prizes last eve- ning the following were the winners. Barrel flour, 'Mrs. A. McAloon, 4 Church street; doll and carriage, An- na Morrin, 703 East street; baby jack- et, Rev. Father Syllivan; electric iron, Miss Alice Sparmer, Stanley street; $5.00 gold piece, T. J. Mullin, 63 Wil- son street; baby's jacket and cap, M. B. McGrail, East street; eershaum pire, “O. K.”; blanket, M ret May, Stanley street; ton coal (given by R. A’ Brophy), B. H. Frawley, Smalley street; ton coal (given by Berson Bros.), C. E. Connorton, 100 Camp street; shawl, Lucile Naughton; tour- ist case, Rev, J. T. Winters; quilt, Mrs. Harry Hart, Box 8, Plainville, Conn. $10.00 gold piece, Rose Mcintyre, Beaver street; quilt, Mrs. M: J. Ken- ney, 1340 Stanley street; umbrella, T. W. Crowe, 64 Grove Hill; hand paint- ed plate, M. J. Kenney, 1340 Stanley street; quilt, Mr. J. F. Hunter; suit case, Johm F. Price; comfortabld) Mr. Joseph Shepard; sofa pillow, Joseph Smith, 152 High street; SBacred Heart picture, Mr. Joseph Coffey, Olive street; rocker, J. O’Day; Roman cross cake, John Kiely; sofa pillow, W. G. Dunn; comfortable, Julia Sullivan, 59 Lafayette street; coffee percolator, L. F. H.; ladies’ spring suit. Mr. C. Dil- lion, Hartford, Conn.; shawl, Phillip Smith; cassarole, A. B. Volz, Hartford avenue; bread mixer, Mrs. Clinton, Smalley street; $5.00 gold ptece, J. J. Raholey, freight office; ladies’ gold watch, Mack; shawl, Leo Bachand, 23 Hulburt street; baby’s dress, Mrs. Wm. Morrin: hand painted pillow, Crowley, East Main street; $10.00 in gold, M. E. Warren, 330 Burritt street; erochet bag, Miss Elizabeth Leghorn, Lincoln street. ! The standard American flag offered for the most popular society in the ty was won by the Alter soclety of . John the Evangelist, by 164 votes. e TO RESTORE STATUES. *Mrs. Algernon Sartoris Has Plan to Raise $3,000,000,000. ‘Washington, April 18.—Mrs. Alger- non Sartoris, wife of President Grant's grandson, had an engegement to see President Wilson today to enlist his support for a movement to raise $3,000,000,000 in the United States to restore statues and other art subjects which have been destroyed in France by war. The movement has the back- ing of a number of prominent Ameri- cans, The engagement, however, was can- celled at the last moment because the president was engaged with the in- ternational situation. Mrs, Sartoris visited the Soldiers’ Home here and later wemt to Baltimore to see Car- dinal Gibbons. e NO FREIGHT INCREASE. ashington, April 18.—Increased freight rates on grain products da by-products frofm the Chicago distritt to points east of Buffalo were dis- approved today by the Interstate Commeérce Commission. POLICEMEN AS FARMERS. Four members of the New Britain police department have formed a close corporation and will cultivate two acres of land in the northern section of the city. They expect to plant potatoes and also expect that their crops will have police pretection, saloon, cabaret, or roof garden, and; . means that these places must all closeq promptly at the hour fixed, by law, which is 1 o'clock. *“This action I have taken because’ 6ur country is' now ‘engaged in war. and at such a time it would seem not only lacking in good taste but in & 4 proper sense of the present crisis for | these places to remain open for danc- ing and drinking as heretofore. Such a thing would be most unfitting at . e when we are asking our you men to enlist in the army and navy and risk their lives in the defense olg‘ their country, andy when all 1 the earnest men and women of the coun- try are devoting all-their thoughts and | cnergies to the service of the nation. “Frugality may shortly become & - general necessity. It is well to begin = | its practice voluntarily and before necessity, compels it. The conserva-, tion of our resources, national ‘and”~ personal, human and material, should begin now. “We have come to a time of ma- tional sacrifice. It is but proper that. the people of this great city, which has led in the advocacy of national preparedness and the assertion of ouy national rights and idedls, should evis dence their readiness to face the nas tional crisis soberly and~ with some measure of personal self sacrifice, I am happy to be able to ame nounce that my décision has met wh.g the full approval of the represénta- tives of the hotel and restaurant men's associations. They have promised- me their complete co-operation in carry: ing it out. Like all good citizens, they recognize the seemliness and: necessity of the step. “While I have no legal authority t regulate the hours during which drinks may be served in private clubs, 1 am sure that the public spirit of club members throughout the city will dic- tate a volu compliance with the policy herein' outlined. T, therefore, on behalf of the city government, call upon clubs to discontinue the sale or serving of alcoholic drinks after 1 o'clock a. m., beginning on May 1 I xt, “JOHN PURROY MITCHEL. “Mayor.” TRoof gardens which do not begin their performances until midfiight and'; continue until 2 a. m., will be affectet Their plan, after May 1 will be ta start the performances at 11:30 and end at 1 a. m. ) ¥ TO CHAPLAIN T, R’S TROOPS. President of Boston University Amx« fous to Go With Expedition. Boston, Aprilgi8—President Lemuel |1, Murlin of- Boston university said" in an address to students of the . School of Theology last night that he would volunteer his services asg chap- plain with the army division to be or- ganized by Theodore Roosevelt if the war department should authorize the division. He urged the students to consider carefully how they could best serve the country. PRISON TO HAVE FARM. Jackson, Miss., ' April 18.—In re- sponse to President Wilson's appeal to increase food production, trustges of the Mississippi penitentiary an nounced today that a prison farm o] one thousand acres will be planted in corn, peas, potatoes and pumpkins, in. stead of cotton, as flmfil