New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 28, 1917, Page 9

u _ ' rvow afternoon in the presence BISHOP MILAN 10 " DEDICATE CHURCH _ Opeaing of Church of St. Jon the Evangelist Tomorrow {The new edifice of the church of 8t John the Evanselist, will be for- * ln’,lly dedicated at 10 o'clock tomor- of some of the leading Catholic church dignitaries’ of the state, and the parishioners of the new congregation. Rt. Rev. John J. Nilan of Hartford will delicate the church at 10 o'clock ‘with the usual pomp and ceremony of auch affairs, assisted by priests num- Yering thirty or thirty-five from vari- aus parts of the state. The event will be an epoch. .in the history of local Catholic circles as it will mean an added parish. At 10:30 o'clgck K solemn high mass will be celebrated in the church, with Rev. Lucyan Boj- nowski, pastor of the church of the Bacred Heart, officiating. In the eve- ajng, solemn high vespers will be cel- ebrated. Rev. Maurice McAuliffe, ‘vice president of St. Thomas' Sem- dnary, Hartford, will preach the dedi- catory sermon in the morning, and ,in the evening Rev. Edward M. Hayes of St. Augustine’s church, Bridgeport, will preach. - Father Hayes is a for- mer local resident. Farly in the summer, Bishop Nilan nounced his intention of forming a mew parish in this city, and after land had been purchased of the Rhodes estate at the corner of East street and Newington avenue, announcement Was made of the selection of Rev. Yohn J. Witzgerald of Poquonock, a former curate at St. Mary's church, as_pastor of the new church. The parish, includes former, parishion- ers of St, Mary’s and St. Joseph's <hurches.” Various social functions Were, arranged, such as whists and a r and these, with voluntary con- tributions, have netted the popular a sum sufficient to commence his mis- sion. Ground for the new church ' was broken early -in the sumimer and on September 10 the first mass. was cel- ebrated for ‘the parishioners in the basement of St. Andrew’s Lithuanian ohurch. Work was rushed by Con- tractor O'Neil-of Hartford, who was *in‘.charge of ' the' general work, as- #isted by sub-contractor Thomas W. CGrowe. ' On October ‘28, at a large gathering of Catholics from several . oitiés in the state, the corner stone was Inid by Monsignor - Duggan of Hartford. Rev. ‘M. "L.° Reagan preached the principal sermon on the occasion. > A Church Seats 800.., £ The new edifice has a ssmting ca- Tacity of 800.and-is finished in hard wood, with pews to match. The sta- tions of the cross and the statues are [ gilcontributions of members of ‘the ‘chirch. ~ Fhere . is- & -handsame altar.: The. buliding is of brick construction, containing a-basement : of - adeéquate 1goportions. When -the church has progressed sufficiently, it is the intent of the pastor to erect a - parochial achool and rectory. N Escorting Bishop .Nilan tomorrow, iwill be the Bishop Tierney iAssembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. knights will be arrayed in their lation uniforms for such occa- Organist John J. Crean has been Bard at work for several weeks pre- paing the choir for the musical pro- €ram to be rendered tomorrow at both vices. The following- quartet will assist the chorus of twenty-five voices: Mrs, Fred. X. O'Brien, soprano; Miss * Margaret O’Leary, alto; John H. Jack- son,, basso; John Kilduff, tenor. The program arranged by Organist Crean for the high mass is as follows: Processional—Cujas Animam, Ros- sinis .Stabat Mates in honor of St. Michael in G -+« Car] Loesch 4 . Ryrie Gloria Is domuy Te (Soprano, alto, bass) Tolis (Tenor, bass) f gaslpe (Soprano) i) o FEtin Carna tus (Contralto solo) Etin Spiritum (Soprano solo) Sanctus (Quartet) nedictus +. (Soprane, baritone, bass). TO JOIN RESERVE CORPS, Ah-dum Bayer, student in Michigan, ¢« Wil Take Up Army Life. . .Abraham Bayer, son of Mr, and “Mry. Morris Bayer of East Main street, & student at the Michigan Argricul- toral college, will be graduated from that institution on May 2 instead of May ‘31, in order that he may enlist in the three months’ course for the o rs’ reserve training corps. He will be stationed at Fort Sheriden, “Chicago. 2 “Mr. Bayer is a well known local f ng man, having been graduated (flg?v the New Britain High school | with ‘the class of 1913._ While at school e was a prominent football player. < . REPRISALS THREATENED. L s ; Germany Angry at Exposure of Men on Hospital Ships. . Copenhagen, via London, April 28— It was s3ld before the Reichstag main camwpittee in Berlin yesterday that Germany will adopt the sharpest re- [ prisals if German prisoners are em- ! barked .on hospital ships of the allies } and exposed to the danger of the L torpedoes. \ FRENCH SOCIALISTS STAY HOME. Paris, April 28.—The administra- tive.gommiittee of the French soclalist ! has_decided not to send dele- gates to the intermational soclalist conventian 1o e beld in May. | SHAKE-UP IN RUSSIA ‘wn“mnm !l.‘anovel'lu Army Petrograd, April 28.—As a result of the visit of War Minister Guchkoff to | the southwestern front, twenty-three | generals, including same generalg of division, have been replaced. On all {ronts not fewer than 114 officers holding headquarters commards have been removed. ‘Workmen in munitions factories, who were sent to the front under orders issued under the Romanoft regime for participation in strikes, are being called. The ministry of finance has enlisted the services of Gorky, Andreeff, and other writerssfor propaganda work. Owing to the agitation among the agrarians, the government has ad- dressed an appeal to peasant land praprietors insisting on frequent spring sowing in order to assure the provisioning of the armies. SQUELCHED! Champ Clark Tells Constituents Where They May Find Army or Navy Re- cruiting Station. Louisiana, Mo., April 28.—Thirty- seven of Pike county—the home of Speaker Clark—sent him the follow- ing telegram: “We believe failure to pass universal service bill at once will be national calamity. Volunteer system unfair, unjust and will fail,” 5 Speaker Clark today replied as fol- ows: ‘ell all who signed telegram that recruiting offices for both army and navy offices for volunteers are now open at Jefferson barracks near St. Louls. None of you will have any trouble getting into the service.” - SWISS BORDER CLOSED Action by Germany Belicved to Be Prelude to Important Military Oper- ations, Zurich Despatch Says. Zurich, Switzerland, April 28, via Paris.—The . German-Swiss frontier has been strictly closed to all travel ers and postal services. No German newspapers have arrived since’ Wed- nesday. This is usually the prelude to an important military move. HUNS FIGHTING FOR LIVES. “Contemptible Little British Army” Keeps Them Busy. London, April 28—*“The Huns are now fighting for their lives againat the irresistible pressure of the ‘cofl- temptible little British army,” said one of the British generals today as quoted by Router's correspondent at British headquarters \ At the moment of wiring his de- spatch the co! lent adds, the situation was somewhat nebulous, as must inevitably be the case in the early stages of such heavy fighting. The - conflict is progressing fiercely. By means of prisoners already taken several fresh German divislons have been identified. SHOT BY GUARDSMAN. Wealthy German Farmer Ignored Challenge by Sentry. Vincennes, Ind,, April 28.—When Henry Oexman, 55, a wealthy German farmer, ignored repeated orders to halt as he-was crossing a rallroad ‘bridge last night a on duty shot and killed him. The. in- fantryman resumed his guard after the shooting and it was said he would be exonerated. No weapon was found on Oexman’s body. His rhotive for attempting to cross the bridge is unknown. ISAAC PERAL ARRIVES. Spain’s First Submarine Suoccessfully Crosses Ocean. Madrid, via Paris, April 28.—The first submarine of the Spanisk fleet, .the Isaac Peral, constructed in the United States, has arrived at Car- thegena, escorted by cruiser. Estra- madura. The submarine, on account of the damages sustained on the voyage across the Atlantic, was compelled to remain some weeks at Las Palmas. FOUR WEEKS OF GRACE. Americans Allowed Month to Leave Germany for Switzerland. Amsterdam, via London, April 28.—A Vienna despatch says that all Amer- icans without distinction of sex or age who desire to leave the monarchy may travel to Switzerland up to four weeks from the date of the rupture of relations, April 9. After that date no Americans will be allowed to leave but those remain- ing will not be interned unless they commit offenses. SAYS SIX U-BOATS WERE LOST. Amsterdam, via London, April 28. —According to tbe Tageblatt of Ber- lin the statement regarding subms- rine wariare made to the Reichstag main committee by Vice Admiral Ca- pelle minister of the navy shows the Germans in the first two months of unrestricted operations lost only six U-Boats a number which in the same period was surpassed several times by new construction- He said the day ‘was not far distant when England would consider peace. AMERICAN HELD PRISONER. Paris, April 28.—The Matin says that news has been received at British headquarters that Lieut. William Lee | Robinson, the aviator who destroyed an Zeppelin engaged in a raid on Lon- don last fall, is not dead, but a prisoner in GCI'IPAIII. # R ‘NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1917. City ltems Attorney Joseph A, Glover is visit- ing in Syracuse, N. Y. Don't forget your dog license.— advt. L. V. Cremin of Bassett street is spending the week-end in New York. Miss Bertha Johnson is ill at her home on John street. Secretary A.- H. Andrews of the Chamber of Commerce attended ‘& meeting of the State Chamber of Commerce in Hartford today. The annual meeting of Chamber- lain council, Jr. O. U. A. M., corpora- tion will be held this evening. Judge Gager in the superior court yesterday granted Mrs. Anna Cameron Steele a divorce and the right to re- sume Her maiden name. The Ladies’ A. O. H. degree team will meet after 9 o'clock mass Sunday morning, Little Audrey Fagan of 69 Fairview street entertained a number of her friends at a party in honor of her sev- enth birthday this afternoon. The liy- ing room was appropriately decorated with red, white and blue and the fea- ture of ‘the dining table was the little miltary tents made out of paper naj The table was presided over by & large doll dressed to represent a Red Cross nurse. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Skinner Chuck com- pany was held this morning and the old board of directors was re-elected. ‘These re-clected the officers of the concern. Other matters of routine business were transacted. George Hallin made a report to the police last night that his bicycle had been stolen from in front of the Y. M. C. A. bullding. George Payne of 416 Arch street also reported the theft of a bicycle from the factory steps of the Minor & Corbin Box com- pany. . We clean and block Men's and Ladies’ Pananias now. Conn Hat Co. —advt. % An order of court has been received by Wolf Perlman, one of the creditors of Hesry Solomkin, bankrupt, where by Henry P, Roche will _act as re- ceiver in the estdte.while Joseph A. Glover, Elias T. Ringrose and Thomas Lacey have been' appointed apprais- ers. Attorney A.' A. Greenberg s counsel for Perlman. Constable Fred Winkle is ordered to sell the Solom- kin goods next week to satisfy the creditors. 3 A meeting of the Stanley school Parents and Teachers association will be held next Tuesday evening. Pro- fessor Hollister of Storrs Agricultural college will give a talk on garden- ing. A pleasing musical program will be given. All interested are cor- dially invited to attend. A daughter was born‘'to Mr. and fMrs. Harold R. Swanten of 72 Rock- well avenue at New Britain General hospital this morning. Miss Claire Des Jardins, superin- tendent of nurses and assistant su- perintendent of New Britain General hospital, will leave for Philadelphia tomorrow, wheére she will attend the remaining convention sessions of the American Nurses’' association. In the court of common pleas yes- terday, judgment by stipulation was given the Corbin Motor Vehicle Cor- poration against Peter Suzio of this city for $121.72 and costs of $47.01. The suit was based on claims for repairs and auto supplies. Miss Dorothy Bernstein of New Haven is the week-end guest of Miss Lillian Kolodney. Bullding permits were issued today 'as follows: Hans Christopher for John A. Peterson, a two-story addition, costing $600, at 628 East street; Ed- ward Rocano for alterations costing $200 at 309 Chestnut street; E. U. Carlson, alterations costing $100 at 94 South Burritt street; and Mary 0. Cianci, to puild a two-family house on Osgood avenue, costing $4,000. Clarence J. Boardman today sold property at the corner of Arch and Hart streets to Samuel L. Kaplan et al. Mr, and Mrs. Willlam Kelly of Crown street celebrated their twen- tieth wedding anniversary on Thurs- day night. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Brady of Water- bury, who were married that morn- ing in the Brass city. HOSPITAL NOTES. ‘Boleslev Uskavitch of 50 Woodland street, seriously injured April 13 in an elevator accident at Landers, Frary & Clark, was discharged from New Britain General hospital today. For several days following the accident it was feared that his injuries would prove fatal. Anton Blegauski of 22 Woodland street, who has been at the hospital | since February undergoing treatment | for a fracture of the right knee cap, was discharged today. His case has been particularly interesting from a surgical viewpoint as his left leg is amputated near the knee. Max Klar of Shuttle Meadow road, pneumonia patient, and Axel Carlson of 15 Lyon street, wha has been undergoing treatment fer an in- fected arm were discharged today. Michael Cooligan of the Hotel Bassett left today after treatment for heart trouble. Levatisti Carmilla of High street, who received scalp wounds April 23 in a bicycle accident was dis- charged as a surgical patient today. Mrs. Sarah E. Parsons of Southington, Ralph Carto of 38 Fairview sigget, a medical patient, and Joseph Carto, of 140 Court street,, pneumonia patient, left for their homes today. DANGER ZONE EXTENDED. ‘Washington, April 28.—Notice of extension of Great Britain's danger area effective May 3 was received here today. The new order extends the danger zone closer to the North Sea coast of Germany. SUPPORTING NEUTRALITY. Mexico City, April 28.—Several newspapers today print expressions from President Carranza supporting his declaration of neutrality. |ritish General Visiting Us Inspects National Service Shool For Women| Despite his activity in corinection with the work of co-ordinating Ameri- can and British efforts against Ger- many, Lieutenant General G, T. M. Bridges of the British army found time to inspect the encampment of the Natianal Service school for women in the District of Columbia. He is seen here on his tour of inspection, accompanied by Mrs. Hugh L. Scott, wife of the United States army’s chief of staff, on the left and Miss E. E. Poe, commandant of the camp. Gen- eral Bridges is a tall, straight, slen- der man, with close craopped dark mustache and iron gray hair brushed straight back from a high forehead. He was dressed in the khaki service untiform, which all the British army officers in Washington are wearing. The courses at the Natfonal Service school are as follows: Course No. 1.—First aid to the in- jured, American Red Cross; making surgical dressings, American Red Cross; signal work, wigwagging and semaphore under direction of experts of the United States navy, Milifary calisthenics and drill under the direction of non-commissioned ‘officers of the army, navy and marine corps; includes setting up exercises and infantry foot movements in squad, company and battalion farma- tions. Elective classes, knitting and plain sewing, * Knitting includes making socks, mufflers, helmets, wristlets, DEATHS AND FUNERALS.| COMMANDED CREW Frank A. Steele, Frank A. Steele, formerly of this city, died suddenly last night at his home in Torrington. He was the son of Amon and Rhoda Steele. Beside his widow, he leaves a son and daugh- ter, both of Torrington and two sis- ters, Mrs. Cornelia Kenyon and Mrs. Emma Packard of this city. The funeral will be held at the Erwin Memorial chapel, at 4 p. m. Sunday- Mrs. Mary Atkinson. Mrs. Mary Atkinson, aged 47 years, wife of Harry Atkinson, died at her home at 208 North street last night, following an illness of about eight months. She was born in- Sheffield, England, but had been a resident of this city for many years. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sis- ters and several relatives by marriage. ‘The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from Erwin Me- morial chapel, with Rev. M. S. Ander- son, pastor of Emmanuel Gospel church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemotery. ’ ‘Miss Asta H. Engebretsen. Following a lengthy period of {ll health, Miss Asta Hendrike Engebret- sen of 83 Linden street, aged 23 years, eight months and four days, died last night in a Middletown hospital. She was born in Norway, coming to this city several years ago with her par- ents. She is survived by her father, Oscar Engebretsen; two sisters, Misses Elaseg and Selveg Engebretsen and a brother, Ervin BEngerbretsen. The body will be brought to this city for funeral and burial. The arrangements are incomplete. Card of Thanks. We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends for their sympathy at the time of the death of our beloved mother. Mrs. Anna Faulkner. We are particularly grateful for the floral contributions and wish to thank the donors. ANN M. FAULKNER, KATHERINE FAULKNER, MRS. GEORGE W. SMITH, MRS. D. J. RALPH. COLLEGE CLUB MEETING. The annual meeting of the New 'Britain College Club will be held at 8 o'clock Monday night at the home of Mrs. Ernest W. Pelton at 73 Forest street. Officers are to be elected and important business is scheduled for discussion. The club has arranged to have its annual bridge whist for the ‘benefit of the 'scholarship fund in Booth's hall May 12. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Stanley H. Holmes or other members of the organization. GIRLS RAISE FLAG. The young women employed at the Commercial Shirt company on Arch street, by individual subscription, have purchased a large American flag which they have unfurled at the top of the factory building. ————————— TOO LATE FOR CLASSITTCATION. THAT SANK U-BOAT | ! | R————————— LIEUT BRUCE R.WARRE,JR. | To Lieutenant Bruce Richardson Ware, United States navy, is awarded’ the distinction of firing the first shot in our war with Germany. He was in charge of the gun crew on the steamship Mongolia, that is reported to have sent a German submarine to the bottom. Reports to the navy department in- dicate that only the quick work of Lieutenant Ware saved the Mongolia. Lieutenant Ware fired on sight at the periscope without waiting to deter- mine the submarine’s identity or in- tent. Lijeutenant Ware was one of the first officers to volunteer for the duty of commanding gunnery crews aboard | merchanmen. He is one of the most up to date of the young officers, hav- ing taken a post-graduate course at the Naval academy. Gunnery and en- gineering are his strong points. He is the author of a handbook on en- gineering which has received consid- erable commendation and has proved of practical value. Lieutenant Ware is married. He is thirty years old and was appointed to the Naval aca- demy in 1903 from Massachusetts, TO _DISCUSS PEACE PROSPEOTS. London, April 28.—Count Hertling, the premier of Bavaria, says a de- spatch from Munich by way of Am- sterdam. to the Central News, is go- ing to Vienna to confer with the Aus- tro-Hungarian cabinet ministers re- garding peace prospects. FOR SALE—Hen house, 10X14, two small coops at 1-3 cost. A. W, Aus- +in, 8% South Burritt street. 4-28-13 WANTED—Strong young man _for " farm work. Anton Radil, Flanders, Southington, Conn. 4-28-d2x MEROIER GIVES POPE CREDIT. Rome, via Paris, April 28.—Cardi- nal Mercier, in a letter to the Pope published in the Osservatore Romano says that the stoppage of deportations from Belgium is due solely to the in- tervention of the Holy See. scarfs and mittens. Plain sewing in- l cludes making of patterns of garments adopted by the American Red Cross for relief work. Plain telegraphy and wireless. FIRE ESCAPES HUS BE INSTALLED S Three Property Owners All ; Uil May 14 to Moet Law * —— The ‘beginning-of & thorough ' ‘ca paign to bring about compliande the statutes requiring proper Are: capes or adequate means of | be provided at hotels, tenements certain types of dwelling hous property owners has been made’ Building Inspector Arthur N. Rl ford, backed by prosecuting -aut] ties, the police and fire dep: officials. As a result, three arraigned before Judge Joanes T. kill in police court this morning allowed until May 14 to comply the law or show such progress in ff stalling the demanded safety 3 pliances as will conclusively show. i tent. In each case, testimony given by Detective A. J. Richards and Building Inspector RutherfoM the latter producing a copy of notification sent and the letter return receipt. i Morris Schupack was charged wi failure to provide the safety ances at the Hotel DeVille and 8 ley building, both located in the h of the city on Main street, the forn having ‘ore side next to the rallros tracks. ‘The hotel is conducted | J. H. Beloin. The accused exp! willingnes8 to have the desin changes made but said that he sires to know where they should located. Information was given the he will be properly informed and th continuance was granted. T. and R. Rusczezyk were acc of being negligent in providing safs facilities at their property at 24 Ge street. They admitted having 4 ceived the notification from Buildin Inspector Rutherford, said that thi had the matter under advisemenf ant | Raido work given by experts of the United States radio service, Plain telegraphy taught by skilled profes- i sional telegraphers, 5 Course No. 2.—Elementary hygicne and home care of the sick, American Red Cross; making of surgical dress- ings, American Red Cross. Signal work, military calisthenics preparations of sick diets, American Red Cross; making surgical dressings, American Red Cross. Signal work, military calisthenics and drill. Electives, same as Courses 1 and 2. MAY CALL ALL CONN. TROOPS State Soldiers Not in' Federal Service May Receive Summons Tomorrow if 0 Hartford, April 28.—That all Na- tional Guard organizations in Con- necticut not yet in federal service would be called out immediately upon the passing of the army bill now be- fore congress was the opinion of i high military authorities in the state. If the bill passes congress tonight, it is probable that the troops .will be called Sunday. Those most likely to be affected are the four troops of cavalry, troops B | and C of Hartford and troops A and D of New Haven, the radio company, signal corps, the remaining eleven companies of coast artillery, the first ambylance company of Bridgeport, the first separate company and prob- ,ably the quarter master corps. HENRY FORD IN HALIFAX Pacifist and Party of Americans on Important Mission” Nature of Which Is' Not Disclosed. Halifax, April 28.—Henry Ford, ac- companied by several other Amer- icans, arrived here today. Beyond saying that the party had come on an important mission Mr. Ford de- clined to discuss the reasons for the visit. LOCAL PARTY IN AUTO WRECK. East Hartford Man Arrested and Fined $20 and Costs. An automobile owned and driven by Stephen Balenski of 106 Grove Street, this city, was badly damaged while the owner, with a party, was re- turning from a roller skating party at Hanover park, Meriden, at 12:30 {o'clock this morning by being run | into by an automobile driven by Frank ; | J. Whitmore of 36 Saunders street, | East Hartford. The collision occyred | {on the Southington road near Hub- | bard park. Whitmore was arrested by Police- man Quinn of the Meriden police and arraigned before Judge Frank S. Fay iin the police coyrt of that city today. The New Britdin autoists appeared {against him and testified that he was operating the car recklessly at a speed of about thirty-five miles an hour. A fine of $20 and costs, amounting to $26.60, was imposed for technical violation of the motor vehicle law. ‘With Balenski were Nathan J. Brush of 458 Main street, Bernard A. Egenton, Arthur 8. Ackerstrom of 488 Park street and Joseph, Fitzpatrick of 566 Arch street. | FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST. Center Congregational. Corner of Church and Main streets. Henry W. Malier, pastor. Morning worship at 10:45; 9:45, Junior, Intermediate and Senior departments of the Bible school; 12:10, Begnners, Primary and Adult departments of the Bible intendcd to comply. Warning _wi given that their compliance must bg by the May date, The third accused was Stanisla) Latula, charged with alleged ni gence at the property at 18 street. His contention was that has already taken up the matter wil the agent of a concern manufact ing safety appliances but no decisi has been reached. Advice was . that decision be reached, and soom. Arraignment of James Umbacdo 240 Albany avenue, Hartford, ch with reckless operation of an a mobile in Stanley Quarter days ago and with failing to stop ter there had been a collision wi vehicle in charge of Samuel Apple baum, was continued again, May being fixed as the date of the tinued hearing. It was reported ti Applebaum is in a hospital undes going treatment as the result of juries received. State Senator ward W. Broder is counsel for Umsd bacdo. 9 POLICEMEN TO SHOQT. Special Attack On Bullseye Al For Tonight. As a part of the course of rgvol practice required of police departm members to develop marksmanshi and famillatity with the scientific] handling ‘of firearms, there has been & special shoot arranged on the head- quarters’ range- for tonight, to begin' aty@bout 9 o'clock. Those scheduled to, be participants are Chairman Edward G. Babcock of the safety board, Chief s Willlam J. Rawlings, Capt. T. W. Grace, Sergeants Willlam C. Hart, Theodore Johnson and George J.: Kelly,§ Detective Sérgeant Samuel Bamforth, i Detective A. J. Richardson and Desk 3 Officer A. C. Malone. B For the first time, a .25 caliber Colt" automatic’ will be used instead of revolver of heavier caliber. Five triall shots will be allowed and the averages will be estimated upon five officlal shots. As soon as the regular tourna- ment among officers and men is over, there will be an official rating and: probable selection of ‘a departments team t¢ meet marksmanship tean representing other departments of the® state. Reports of like tournaments among other departments of the stats = are arousing much interest locally and, : compared with local results already se- . cured, show that New Britain police men are on the same high standar of excellence as the leaders in other cities. INVITED TO PATRIOTIC SERVICES. An invitation has been extended to = the local G. A. R. Post, Sons of Vets | erans and Daughters of Veterans to at. tend the patriotic services which will! = be held in the First. Baptist church, & Hartford, tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock. A special invitation is also & extended to the soldiers of 1917. Col- onel Henry W. Burrill of Robert O." Tyler Post, G. A. R., will deliver the' address on “The Boys in Blue and the Boys in Khaki”. The First Baptist church is located at the corner of Main and Talcott streets. e LUTHERANS TO HOLD CARNIVAD The board of the Swedish Lutheran church met last night and passed a vote to hold a church carnival a week: from tomorrow afternoon at 5 o’clock. The guests of the affair will be those who assisted in securing the church sinking fund. Alfred Trued, a mis- sionary from China, will speak tomor- row morning in the absence of Rev. S. G. Ohman. His subject is ““Work in the Foreign - Missions”. Evening services will be omitted. CONTROVOLOS ARRESTED. James Controvolos, proprietor of & railroad arcade restaurant west of the Main street crossings, wanted as & material witness int proceedings against Charles Albanaki in police court to- day, was arrested shortly before noon on a capias issued by order of Judge James T. Meskill. Bonds were fixed. at $100 to assure his appearance . in school; 6:00, Young Peoples meeting. Subject: “Is it practical to love yout enemies’”. | court Monday morning. They were furnished. Attorney M. D. Saxe haa been retaned by him as counsel.