New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 11, 1917, Page 9

+ When is a Boy not a Boy? 'h.:-hs-@mumy Buits cut along shm, trim, lnes, FOuthful yet manly. Beited back Coats, and snug fitting in harmony with (Continued from First Page.) through Back Bay and down town streets, passing the city hall and the . state house. In the line will be Bos- ton High School cadets and members ‘af:the regular military arganizations. Later in the day the envoys will '&‘ e a brief visit to Harvard college in the evening will attend & ban- quet given by the state. / On the second day of their stay the distinguished Frenchmen will inspect ‘the public librafy and the quarters of . the American Fund ‘for French ‘Wounded at the Peter Bent Brigham “hospitai, and will be tendered a public ‘Teception at Braves Field. At this re- ception little Mary Curley, @aughter of the mayor, will hand to Marshal Joftre a ‘casket containing a notifica- tion” that ‘New citizens have contributed $150,000 the support of Frénch childfen made fatherless b$ the wer. ' A dinner tendered by clity ¢lub will end the forenoon Qggram. FINDS MAN IN HOUSE. ‘Sives Street Woman Leads Chaso Af- SAlleged to have been discovered in the kitehen' of Mrs. Carrie’ Waschow’s home at 62 Silver street shortly be- s noon today upon her return from & Mrief \isigffo a nearby store, Arthur Plnt, aged about 37 years, giving | Hartford as his last place of resi- | desce, was the object of & man hunt in that section, many neighbors and ' pagsersby taking j. Cornered by the indignant women, re- - enforced by & number of men, he was held until Motorcycle Policeman ‘Wil- Itam P. Hayes arrived just before the patrol. Plant was hurried to head- querters where, this afternoon, he Is befng subjected to strict inquiry by Chiet of Police William J. Rawlings . and Detective -Sergeant Samuel Bam- { forth. [{ Plant, reported to have been ar- raigned in local courts about a year Ilkttl’non & somewhat similar charge, 1 cent as to how he happened to get into the Waschow home. Accords ing to the police, he appeared to be in § normal condition and not under thelinfluence of liquor. A skeleton key w-\'fo\md in his possession: An at- fempt is being made by the police to connect him with several mysterious “ gbs”" Teported, recently. e ing to Mrs. Waschow, as she ed the door upon her return from pping ‘trip she heard a noise and vered Plant. He rushed past her fit' her screams attracted attention | and& brought aid. Plant was pursued down the street, an ever-increasing cfowd after him. Finally, he was . egrnered. KILLED AT THE FRONT. B E3m Street People Loarn of the Death of Their Nephew. iGeorge McLaren and Mrs. Davidson 79 Elm street Iave recelved word n the British war office ifforming" m that their nephew, Captain {#fechell ot Lennoxville, Canada, has been killed in action in Erance. ki@aptain Mitchell was a chaplain in [Pndon’ regiment and had been at f front practically since the out- of the war. Prior to going to nd to enlist, Captain Mitchell a professor at Bishop's college, oxville, where he was a grad- % local people have also been ap- d of the sudden death of their at Lennoxville. Y Harttord, May 11.—The first delega- of the officers training camp at P2 rgh for three-months of prac- M work left this afternoon. ‘NO WAR FOR HAITL au Prince, Haiti, May 11. jin todsy refused to.declare war | MATOR T0 ASK GV T0 SPEND $48000 FOR PUBLIC GROPS (Continued from First Page.) to ornamental cultivation may well be dedicated for the time being to this patriotic.and humane purpose. “Let it not be “said that in the adoption of wise and patriotic meas- ures for the successful prosecution of the great struggle for the world's liberty upon which our nation has en- tered this commiunity has not done its full part. GEORGE A- QUIGLEY. “Mayor of City of New Britain.” People Must Volunteer. In expounding upon his plans to relieve food shortage here and thus serve the country, Mayor Quigley said that he has two ideas in mind. Eith to secure certain avatlable lands in the city of New Britain, possibly as many as 300 acres of excellent farm land, and cultivate it, or-else cultivate: the’ 400 or 500 acres of farm land at ‘Whigville., ' Possibly~it may be prac- ticable to' do both. But in makigg this statement the mayor brought out in the most forcible manner that its success depends entirely in the pa- triotism and willingness of the people of New Britain to sacrifice idle mo- ments or pleasure hours and to volun- teer for farm work—and to do this work religiously and without any idea of compensation for they must work for no pay. = “It will be fmpossible to wofk out this plan successfully unless we have volunteer workers and all men who are not called to .the colors and stay at home should be willing to give up at least one day a week and work on these city farms,” the mayor said. They will have to work too, and will have to work hard. Already I have spoken o over 100 men who are not elegible for military duty and each one has volunteered ¢o give up at least one day a week to work on these farms. And then when the crops are harvested they would be sold at cost to the citizens. Any money put for- ward by a special taxation would thus be returned to the city. We might find it advisable to establish a public market to handle thése crops and I may see fit to name & committee of ten prominent fnen to be in charge of these gardems, where the crops plant- ed would probably be beans, corn, potatoes, buckwheaf, etc.” Showing further evidence that the food problem is a big ohe, Mayor Quigley stated that he has figures which show that the average person consumes about three bushels of po- tatoes each year. This means, he ex- plained, that New Britain consumes approximately 150,000 bushels of po- tatoes annually- Speaking of - possible ways -and means to make thess publio- farms possible, the mayor says he plans to call'a specis] cfty mesitng on Menday or Tuesday Of mext week, after in- forming the citizens of conditions, he will ‘ask that they levy a special tax of one mill, which will provide $45,000 or $48,000. This money would be ex- pended in cultivating the acreage and would be returned when the crops came in. While he does not attempt to: minimize the value of the home ens plan, Mayor Quigley does not think that it will be sufficlent to keep New Britain supplied with food. Tt will just help along in a small wav, he thinks. *“New Britain must sustain herself. Other cities about the coun- try will have their troubles and will be unable to help us, so it is up to us to help ourselves and the only way we can do it is by having a vast acre- age developed along civic co-operative plans,” the mayor sald. No Room for Siackers. If the city does not officlally take over the several Whigville farms for cultivation, the water department will do so on its own accord, according to Chairman W, B! Rossberg. It is also planned to marshal the High school boys, some Boy Scout troops and all available men in the city to work on the city farms. It will be hard work and will prove tiresome, but those who do this must do it with the realiza- tion that they are doing their “bit” just as well as the boys of stronger physique and more youthful years who are carrying the Springfields and wearing the olive drab. There will be no room for slackers even in this New Britain agricultural army ' and the mayor proposes to have such men ts are eligible enlist for this service and swear to give a certain portion of their time and efforts to this work. While it will be impossible to impose any penalties on any shirkers, a man's honor and patriotism should be suffi- clent to make him his pladge to do this work. “And if any volun- teer refuses to do this wprk or fails to do it as he should he will be taken care of. He will be publicly disgraced as he should be. Means will be de- vised to punish him unofficially even if no officlal punishment can be meted out. He will be blacklisted. His name will be published broadcast in the papers as an unworthy citizen,”, the mayor claims. Mayor' Quigley furthermore states that this civic farming proposition is no hysterical, hurrah boys, move. in which men should embark on the spur of the moment. It is a serious proposition and should be seriously considered. There will be absolutely no pleasure to be derived from toiling twelve or fourteen -hours under a broiling sun with a shovel or hoe. It will be hard work and before men rush forward to embark upon it they should be sure they want ta go through with it for it will be serious business and ne picnic. to Economize Now, That the peeqple of New Britain should immediately begin to econmo- mize on their' food *consumption is another idea of the mayor and to lend strength to the argument; and to practice what he preaches he stated this morning that he has already be- gun to .economize in his own home. “Where my family has been ' sing, Old Glory Over Parliament ) Thrills Americaps in London ‘STARS AND STRIPES OVER BRITISH PARLIAMENT For the first time in the thousand year history of the British parllament a flag other than the ' British was hoisted over the “mother of parlia- ments.” The occasion was the cele- ‘bration of the entry of the Unitea States in the great war on the side or three pounds of butter each week we are going to cut down to one pound. We are also going to cut down our use of meat just fifty per cent. and in other ways try to follow out the recommendations of Mr, Hoover,” he says. ) ‘When they have carefuily considered these matters all men who are eligible for this farming work can call at Mayor Quigley’s office and formally register, but no man should appear whe_is not prepared to go through "with the work to a successful finish. Five men, including the mayor and W, B. Rossberg, enrolled this morning. In conclusion, after discussing these questions of food consumption and supply, Mayor Quigley said that he has been informed that New Britain is the anly city in the United States that has thus far appropriated any ctvie funds for the cultivation of gar- dens. “And New Britain will continue to lead the way and blaze the trail for the others,” his honer added. Cily ltems Mrs. W. L. Halliday and Mrs. J. G. Fenton have returned home from a ‘week’s trip to Boston. A marriage license has been issued to James J. Dixon of Chestnut street and Martha B. Smith of Main street. A marriage license hasl been grant- ed to Frank R. Parker of Forestville and Harriet Gilbert of Trinity street. The monthly meeting of the school board will be held this afternoon at 6 o’clock. Teachers for the year will be elected- LEAVIE FOR FRANCE SOON. ‘Wiliam Lamb and Howard Humason Sail on May 26. ‘William Lamb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Lamb of Park Place, has .resigned from Syracuse college, and ‘will leave for France on May 26th to Join the American Ambulance corps. Mr. Lamb will drive a car which has been given and will be maintained for a yesr by the Misses Parsons, of En- fleld, Conn., one member of the fam- ily being Miss M. A, Parsons, secre- tary of Landers, Frary & Clark. The ambulance will be inscribed “from Enfield, Conn., for Liberty and Hu- manity.” - Howard Humason of the Lander, Frary & Clark office force will leave at the same time. He will drive an ambulance presented by Charles F. Smith, president of the concern. The - following committee has been chosen at the academic department o¥ the High: school to choose sub-coun- cils for next year: Holgar Johnson, chairmay; . Bennett Hibbard, Francine ‘Wachter, Olcott Mills and Xathleen Grace. The students in the academic building established 4 new record for fire drilling yesterday morning, when the entire body marched out in less than three minutes. TO ATTEND CONVENTION, The annual state convention of the ‘Working Girls’ clubs of Connecticut will be held in New Haven tomorrow afternoon. About twenty-four mem- bers of the local branch will be in attendance and they will leave for the Elm City on the 12:30 o'clock train, The delegates to represent the local club are, Misses Anna Smith and Fr.ance. Bergeron. MARRIED 25 YEARS, Mr. and Mrs, Adam Beiple of 67 Smith street are observing the twen- ty-fifth anniversary of their marriage today. The couple were married in St. Mary’s church by the late Bishop Michael Tierney. Mrs. Seiple was Mieg Catherina Fallon. The couple have one daughter, Miss Lillian Sei- | ple. Mr. Seiple is employed as a di Hvery clerk for Louis Fodf. .17 1 England and her allies, end the flag wag the Stars and Stripes. The sight of the flag of George Washington, arch rebel against British authority, fiying over the Victoria tower of the houses of parliament moved the thou- sands of Americans in London tu outbursts of .joy and enthuslasm. HNEW BRITAIN'S OFFERING During Past Week This City Has Had Fifty-nine Young Men Apply For Enlistment in the U. 8. Navy. That New Britain is doing her share to recruit Uncle Sam's navy, which is now over 87,000 men strong and is headed for war strength of 150,000, is shown by the report made today by Chief Gunners’ Mate Dunning, in charge of the local recruiting station. During the past week, he states, fifty- nine New Britain men have applied at the Hartford recruiting station for enlistment in the navy. Of this num- ber four have already been enlisted and. the rest_either pted for sul sequent enlistment;. or rejected be- cause of some disability. 4 Carl Tyler, U. S. N., assisting Mr. Dunning at the local office, states that orders have been received announcing that hereafter all landsmen enlisting for yeoman as well as all men enlist- ing as apprentice seamen will be en- listed and sworn in and then. went to their homes to await further orders. The officers have also’ been informed that hereafter all men enlisting for yeomanry and mechanical trades will have to measure up to the most strict standards in order to be accepted. The increasing of the navy to 150,000 men makes room for approximately 6,000 additional apprentice seamen and other ‘positions in proportion. 5 New naval training stations have been opened at San Diego, California, and at Jamestown, V., bringing the number of training stations up to seven, ASKS 85,000 FOR SUPPORT Aged Parent Seeks Heavy Damages from Sons for Maintenance—Has Been a Town Charge. Claiming to be in destitute circum- stances, and unable to support him- self, and that his two sons have re- fused to provide for him, Solomon Dubowy, through his counsel M. H. Camp, today instituted proceedings against Sol and Nathan Dubowy for $5,000, and the writ is returnable in the superior coutt on the first Tues- day in June. Property belonging to the defendants has been attached by Deputy Sheriff M. D. Stockwell. The plaintiff claims that he came to this’ country in 1908, and, after be- coming poor and umable to care for himself.. he bécame a town charge and dependent on the city of’ New Britain. He has asked his sons for support, and despite the fact that they are able to support him, ‘they bave refused his pleadings, he alleges. A :short time the aged parent commenced court proceedings, but a settlement was affected. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT Grammar Pupils Present Annual Con- cert in Plcasing Manner. The eleventh annual concert given by the Prevocational Grammar school pupils last night, and which will be repeated in the schcol hall this eve- ning, was an altogether pleasing af- fair. The audience joined in several times in singing the chorus of national airs and much credit is due Professor G. B. Mathews for the able training that the student chorus received. All of the chorus numbers were well rendered as were the solo num- bers. Violin selections by George C. Marlow were well received as was a piano duet by Hazel Sampson - and Gertrude Klar. George Marlow ana Earl M .Lambert also gave a pleasing violin duet and the reading “The Ride of Jennie McNeal”, by Hilda Rubicoff was very well rendered. The school orchestra, also appeared to advantage. : MAY 11; 1017. ‘15 MADE STRONGER Rdvances of Yesterday Run Up . to Higher Figures ‘Wall Street.—The general rescovery in prices in yesterday’s market was carried to greater lengths in the first hour of today's dealings, war shares, equipments and assoclated specialties again heading the movement. United States Steel rase half a point to 116 and Bethlehem Steel gained a full point, with the same for Crucible steel, Baldwin Locomotive and Indus- trial Alcohol. erican cotton oil, American Sugari'and Colorado Fuel also improved 1 to 1 1-2 points. Rails were irregular, Reading reacting moderately and Union Pacific rising a substantial fraction, Investment shares made little pro- gress after the first hour, but special jssues extended their gains, Alcohol, Harvester and = Sears-Roebuck ad- vancing 2 to 8 points with 4 for Vir- 8inia Iron. Steel reacted to below yvesterday’'s final quotation. An in- quiry developed for minor rails, no- tably Missouri Pacific, Wheeling and Leke Erie preferred and Southern | Rallway preferred at gains of 1 to 2 1-4 points. Utilities, with exception of American Telephone, were higher by a 1 to almost 3 points. Trading came to an absolute standstill at mid- day, ,another collapse in Russian ex- change creating fresh anxiety. Bonds were irregular. Closing.—Apart from aloohol, which was almost the only active feature at an advance of 8 1-4 points, the mar- keet fall back to lowest prices in the last hour. The closing was heavy. New York Stock Hschange Qquota- tions furnished by Richter & Co. members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Representcd by E. W. Eddy. May 11, 1917 High Jow Close Am Beet Sugar .. 2% Alaska Gold .. 6% % Am Ag Chem .. 125 Am Car & Fdy Co. (1] Am Ice .... 38% Am Can ..icccene MEMBERS NEW YORK 8 CENTRAL ROW ..... 81 WEST MAIN STREET LILLEY BUILDING THIRD NATIONAL BUILDING . STOCK EXCHANGE. 50 shs Landers, Frary & Clark 50 shs Stanley Works 50 shs New Britain Machine 50 shs American 50 shs American GARDENS COMMITTEE BUSY. First Allotment of Plots Will Be Dis- tributed Tomorgpw. ‘Work is progressing rapidly with the New Britain Gardens committes and although more applications have been received from some sections of the city than anticipated, the com- mittes is hopeful that sufficient land will be secured by tomorrow to in- sure enough for over 9560 applicants. The_ inclement weather has hampered the ploughing and harrowing of the land, but the tracts in the southwest- ern part of the city are practically compléte and the certificates for hold- ers of these tracts will be mailed to- ght. It is hoped by the committee that all tracts will be completed and every applicant supplied with lots. The committee regrets the delay, but this heas proved unavoidable. The certifi cate explaining all the matters per- taining to the gardens will be sent to the applicants, and-it is urged that those who do not recelve them refrain from calling at the chamber rooms, for’ this will not avail them anything. The entire office force of the organi- zation is engaged in working out various plans, RUSSIAN ISSUE IS UP T0 SOCIALK ) (Continued from First Page.) carry peace proposals to the Ru socialists. 3 Copenhagen, May 11, vis The German newspapers this publish no news of the peace ¢ of the Danish socialist Borgbjerg: Germany. Even the Beriin Vo makes no mention of the mi though Borgbjerg ciaims to as the spokesman of the German cialists. , : MILITIA T0 BE RELIEY PBrig. Gen. Edwards Says Gu e § of Bridges and Buildings. Boston, May 11.—Brig. Gen. enge R. Edwards, commander of Noartheastern Départment, sald that the department begun A | rangements to relieve members of 97% |installment houses, visiting New Bri- | National Guard now on -polics. 110 116% 1% 9% 534 693% 583% 4% 89 Baldwin Looc B&O, BRT Butte Superior .. Canadian Pacific . | Central Leather. .. Chino Copper:..... Chi Mil &St Paul.. 74% ColF &I ....... 47T% Cons Gas ........106% Cructble Steel 6434 Del & Hudson 118% Distillers Sec 23% Erie . cee 28% Erle 1st pfd 36% General/ Electric .153% Goodrich. Rub ... 50 Great Nor pfd . 105% Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. 313% Inspiration 55% Kansas City so 19% Kennecott Cop ... 45% Lack Steel ... 84 Lehigh Val .. 60 Louis & Nash Max Mot com Mex- Petrol . Natl Lead ... N Y Air Brake .., NYC & Hud .. 88 Nev Cons ........ 238% NYNH&HRR 39 N Y Ont & West . Nor Pac .. Norf & West . Pac Mail 8 8 Co . Penn R R ... Peoples Gas . - Pressed Steel Car . Ray Cons Rep I & 8 com . 84% - 53% 53% 72% 463% 105% 105% 112 23% 23% 36 152% 50 105 305 561 19% 4“yy 83% 59% 120 51% 87% 54 135 87% 23% 38% 22 10034 1203 21 51% 6% 72 United Fruit . Utah Cop . U 8 Rub Co U 8 Steel .. U S Steel pfd ‘Westinghouse ‘Western Union ‘Willsy Overland .. 28% Midvale 66% ©&85% G656% Sears Roebuck ...189% 167 167% . LOCAL STOCK MARKET (Furnished by Richter & Co.) ‘There were several tranactions in American Brass today in the neigh- borhood of 300, Colt's Arms in the neighborhood of 100 and North & Judd in the neighborhood of 83.. The rest of the market was quiet and closing quo- tations are as follows: 5434 115% 17% 47Y 0% 28% Bid American Brass .......299 American Hardware ...134 American Silver ...... 29 Billings & Spencer ....103 Bristol Brass Colt's Arms . . . 99 Landers, Frary & Clark. 54 New Britain Machine. 8. North & Judd ..... Peck, Stow & Wilcox,. 293 Rusgell Mfg Co .......300 Standard Screw com...356 Stanley Rule and Level.400 Stanley Works ........ 99 Traut & Hine .. . 50 Union Mfg Co ... 99 Niles, Bement-Pond.com 160. Asked 301 32 Scovill Mfg Co .i......590 tain for the purpose of making actual sales and not simply to deliver orders, are subject to the ordinances requir- ing the taking out of a license as a vendor. This is the edict of Chiet or Police William J. Rawlings, following complaint by a number of local pro- duce and general merchandise desl ers, who say that teams from out of the city receive much patronage and pay no license fee. It is contended that a New Haven concern has five or six different teams in New Britain during the season, the crews making many sales direct. The edict does not apply to Hartford concerns and others that simply make deliveries in the city. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Richard M. Quinlivin, Richard M. Quinlivin, seven month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Quinlivin of 128 North street, died last night of infantile weakness. He is. survived by his parents. Th funeral will be held tomorrow after- noon with burial in St. Mary’s new cemetery. Card of Thanks. ‘We desire to expreas our heartfelt thanks to kind neighborg and friends for the sympathy at the death of our beloved wife and mother. ‘We are ' grateful to socleties and ‘friends who contributed flowers and wish to thank them. PETER FODT, MRS. BERNARD LOPINE, LOUIS W. FODT, 2 MRS. JOHEN MEBSIAN, MRS. LOUIS JURGEN, BERTHA FODT. COMMISSION TO RUSSIA, ——— Going to Visit Newest Republio. ‘Washington, May 11—~The state de-. partment today announced the per- sonnel of the commission to Russia as follows: Blthu Root of New York, chair- man; Charles R. Crane ‘of Illinois, Chicago manufacturer and business man; John R. Mott of New York, general secretary International com- mittce, Y. M. C. A; Cyrus H. Mo- Cormick of Chicago, president of the International Harvester company; Samuel R. Bertron, banker, New York; James Duncan, vice presideat of the American Federation of Labor:; Charles Edward Russell of New York, author and ‘socialist; Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, United States Army, and Rear Admiral James H. Glennon, United States Navy. JOHN P, 68 BROAD ST.. | guarding bridges and bulldings. | said thet: their Teplagement by { from eemt-military organizations | under consideration and that | companies had been asked to men to patrol their properties. The management of the Hotdl son on Myrtle ktreet has plans for high class entertainn be held in the grill room every day "fi' troz’ § to, 13 " commen: 2 w evening High class performers have. secured to perform, and clean tainment will be the rule Miss Gi | Cooper, who recently completed .8 tour under the management of Redpath Lyceum Bureau, will be th planist Miss Constance Reess, graduate of the New Enghind Con vatory of Music in Boston, will sume the soprano role She. is i Salt Lake City, Utah. Miss B Carr, who starred in Amdreas pel’s production of “Gypsy who pleased audiences &t theater, Hartford, is the third has applied hr'nllmu e tton. having withdrawn the first ADVIGE TO INVESTORS The tendency of the investing public is to select securities offer- ing a permanent yleld as well as proper facilities for ‘We will give you the ad s of all knowledge We. Dospess’ i any matter of market interest. . L. FRIEDMAN & GU. Exchangy. KEOGH NEW YORK. 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