New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 24, 1917, Page 3

Boston Sto It Is About Time to lee At- tention to GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Let us show you what we Have provided for this im- portant event. " Voiles, in plain, striped and CREPE DE CHINE is very desirable. JAP SILK will make a swell dress MERCERIZED BATISTE 45 inches wide at 30c, 40c and 50c a yard. - FINE SHEER ORGANDIE At40¢and60cnyard. AtBISAcEyard THE POPULAR FLAXON At 20c and 25¢ Dainty Corset Covers Dainty Camisoles " Dainty Combh:fions * White Gloves, Fans, Hosiery, | where surgical | JOIN RED CROSS IS AGAIN THE SLOGAN Surgical Dmsngs Committee Members Advised to Affiliate In view of the coming campaign for Red Cross members in New Britain the local surgical dressing committee takes pleasure in again calling atten- tion to the following communication m the New England chairman of ical "dressings committees, Mrs. erick S. Mead: "“In the event of our eollntry be- coming involved in war the Red Cross, is, as you know, the only relief or ganization authorized by our govern- ment. In this present crisis the ser- vices of the Surgical mittee were placed at the ais) of Mr. Eliot Wadsworth, acting chalr- man of the Red Cross. ‘I hope, more- aver, that all members of the Surgical Dressings Committees will join the Red Cross individually and take part in the Red Cross activities. We be- Heve that there will be no meed to retain for use in this country the dressings made in the surgical dress- ings branches at the present time, but should the United States really need surgical supplies on a large scale, the ‘women of the surgical dressings com- mittee will, I am sure, be the first to place their supplies and their services at the @isposal of the Red Cross for the country’s needs. Mrs. Clifford Brigham, one of our workers at the Peter Brent Brigham depot, who has recently gone to Paris to work with the Burgical Dressings Committee there, has written the fol- “I have been asked to write a few of my impressions in regard to the Paris section of the National Surgical ‘Dressings committee. I came from America in February with the pur- pose of working at their headquarters, 1 had a most indefinite idea as to the kind of work expected of me, as I thought that this was only a place dressings - from America were received, unpacked, and reshipped to the hospitals in France. That is, in a way, the foundation of the organization. But from that has grown a very complete working unit, | where every kind of surgical dressing “ WU TINGFANG IS CEINESE PREMIER wummmm ;aflmafw“w -nyhot-ua" Hung has fssued 2 mandite Hwn ing Premier Tnan Chi from office and naming Dr.’ Wu Ting-fang, ex-min- ister to ‘the United States, as acting sipremier, and empowering him to form a new cabinet- This action probably will ‘end- the deadlock in ‘parliament and make possiblé a declaration of war by China against Germany. ‘The . provincial military governors who ' were attending to disband par- llament left Peking before the presi- dent : took action against. Tuan Chi Jui, as the president had positively announced that he ‘would disregard Atheir demand for a dissolution of the of the legislative body. The president declared that pariiament must not be coerced in any way, and announced his intention to conduct the govern- ment :in accordance with the provis- ional constitution at agy cost. The disgruntled military governors probably will instigate protests in the provinces against President I4 Yuan- hung for his rebuke to the military ¢ power, but the president’s firm stana is inspirihg admiration in unexpected military leaders, headed by Tuan Chi quarters. -The indications-are that the Jui, lost public sympathy through the demonstrations of the mob the night of May 10, W after ‘& riotous se- cret session, in which the house of 3 representatives refused to ~pass a resolution declaring war on Germany, the parliament bullding was sur- rounded by a large crowd which de- manded’ war and made threau of vio- lence General Wang Shih Chen, chlet of the general staff, has been made com- mander of the emergency troops guarding the Peking-Tien-tsin rail- way, to prevent the disgruntled mili- tary leaders from seizing the line. JOHN D. GIVES $25,765,506. Makes Iarge Gift to Rockefeller PRt - o New York, May 24.—The Rockefel- ler Foundation announced last night, ; through Dr. George E. Vincent, = its 'newly appointed president, who as- sumed office on Monday, that Johun D. Rockefeller had made a gift of $265,765,506 to the foundation on Feb- ruary 23, which makes the total en- dowment more than $136,000,000. Announcement was also made by 3 Dr- Vincent that the board of trustees at a meeting yesterday voted to set aside $10,000,000 to meet present and future. obligations arising out of the war. Should this money be entirely spent before the next meeting of the ‘board of trustees on January 8, 1918, ‘an additional appropriation can be made on thirty days” notice. The board yesterday < to 7 of trustees also- voted i make the following gifts: To the permanent endow- ment fund of. the Rocke- feller Institute for Medi- cal Research .. P ;X 000,00' *To the 8chool of Hygiene ~ and Phblic Health of the . Johns Hopkins university, ‘Baltimore, to cover the ©1916-1917 budget .. the Mobile Motor Hol- ital unit, of the Medical hool of Yale rooms are ‘also on’this floor, the Nn-1" and appliance is made.. When a de- mahd comes for articles which we do mot receive from America, or not in wufficient quantities, Mrs. Austin can not refuse to supply them, and so they must be made here. at once, whenever possible. - The work is carried on in an unusually nice, new apartment house, lent for the purpose by. Madame .Coulon, the treasurer. ‘The cellar is used for the cases, which arrive from America, On the first floor is.the bureau, where Mrs. Austin and the secretary, Miss Goodwin, have their desks. A large room out of this is used for many different kinds of Thé ive packing and shipping gerie room, where old linen is sorted and repaired, when necessary, and a yoom with seven sewing machines busily at work. On the floor above are eight large Tooms, where every kind of gauze compress, bandage, pad, sponge, wick . and Carrel cushion, splint and chausson is made, and on this floor are also the sterilizing rooms. Chaussons are large covers for the feet, made of some thick wodien material, or velours, and are sent to the front. The thing that the soldiers suffer from most is surgical shock and it is absolutely esential that their feet should be kept warm. eir boots are taken off at once and their poor, worn-out socks ,if they have any left, and these warm coverings are ¢ The French government has realized Mrs. Austin’s executive ability and has asked her to supply the trains regularly with pillows for the wounded. These pillows go to the front, where they are of inestimable comfort to the soldiers. Five hundred pillows a week are promised, 250 for the trains ,and 250 for the stretchers, and two pmow cases for each pillow. The pillows are made at the Bastion, where the government has given the different relief organizations huts for their work. These huts are bullt in, and near the old ramparts of the city, A picturesque little canteen is run here for the convenience of the workers. /I wish you could see us.at our work. There are aWhut 250 women, 50 of them pald workers, mostly refugees, the rest are volun- teers. All wear the long, white - apron worn by the French nurses, but- toned in front from head to foot, and the white veil, with a small red cross in front. It would be such a good plan if our workers in America could wear this uniform. I think it has twa advantages.: It gives-a neat, sani- tary appearance to the workrooms, and in this way one loses one's in- dividuality and becomes more truly a part of an efficient whole, Here each person provides her own apron and veil, which can be put in small cotton or creton bags and hung on a hook in the dressing rooms with a number attached. The numbers are given out when the volunteer regis- ters her name. 1If I were asked what the difference is between the work in America and the work here I should say that here one feels every moment an atmosphere of stern reality, the necessity to work every minute. To come from the streets where the brave, determined faces of the men and women make one feel the burden of war, and to work with women of all the Allled Nations, whose hus- bands have been, or are, at the front, makes one bend every energy to help. I am sure that you feel with me that whatever we can do to help the cause of the we must do. As an Englishwoman sald to me, “Are not France and Hngland Ammu. first and second trench?” interest for local wonm to know that large numbers of these much needed pillows have gone forward in our shipments of the YourCountryCalls our Funds And to help you help yolir ‘country we fiavé the LIBERTY WAR LOAN CLUB which enables you to purchase your coun- try’s bonds on the installment plan. : $ 1 a week for 50 $ 2 a week for 50 $10 'a week for 50 weeks, buys a weeks, buys weeks, buys $ a$ 100 a<$5 U U 50 U. S. Government Bond . S. Government Bon? . S. Government Bond $20 a week for 50 weeks, buys a $1,000 U. S. Government Bond INTEREST ALLOWED AT 31-2 PER CENT. IF PAYMENTS ARE MADE WHEN DUE. The Liberty Bonds bear interest at 312 per cent. and are the safest investment in the world. ‘ HELP YOUR COUNTRY IN TIME OF WARandmakeafine' investment for yourself. . Club now open for membership. Join at once. 'NEW BRITAIN NATIONAL BANK The Ounly Bank in New Britain That is a Member of the Federal Reserve System HOUSE FAVORABLE T0 WAR TAX BILL Measure Adopted 829 to 76, Desplte Repubhcan Opposmon Wuhlngton. May 24 -—The war taxation bill, levying about $1,857,000,- 000 annually in direct taxes, passed the house late 'yesterday 329 to 76 with four voting present. . The oppo- sition came entirely from republicans. Representative Mann, .the kepublican leader, led an unsuccessful attempt to recommit the bill." Heé contended that the tax levy was too high and that a greater proportion of the expenses of the war should be met by bonds, with a gradual imposition of taxes. The bill, as reported, was drawn to produce $1,810,000,000 in revenue. By adopting the Lenroot amendments, im- posing higher surtaxes on all incomes | above $40,000, the house added ap- | proximately $60,000,000 to that total. The house, however, eliminated the proposed tax on advertising, which reduced the total by $7,500,000, and reduced the tax on express shipments from 10 to 6 per cent. This is esti- mated to decrease the total by an ad-. ditional $6,000,000. Five roll calls were taken before final approval was given to the bill. Mr. Mann’s motion to recommit was de-' feated, 246 to 161. voted for this motion. The cratic floor leader, Mr. Kitchin, made . a fervent appeal for unanimous ac- tion. As the debate closed congressman Crisp of Georgia, a member of the way d means committee, asked Mr. Kitchin’s opinion as to the truth of a story published in a North Carolina paper that the president was dis- pleased with the house revenue bill and regarded it as a ‘“vicious” meas- ure which would meet his veto if not materially modified by the senate. Has Endorsement of President. “My attention has been called to that article,” said Mr. Kitchin, “and I have taken the matter up with the president. He authorizes me to say there' is not the shadow of truth in that statement.” There is a general belief in legisla- tive circles that the senate will prac- tically redraft the bill,; with spectal scrutiny of the excess profits tax and the higher postage Tates on newspa- pers and magazines. Replying to Mr. Mann, Mr. Kitchin admitted there were inequities in the bill, adding: ‘“What else can be ea- pected in a wartime measure ?"* “Phis congress has voted for war,” said Mr. Kitchin, who himself opposed Some democrats demo- | the war resolution, “and we should show by our vote that we all are willing to suffer hardships, that we are willing to go to any end for the quiclk and successfu] conclusion of this war, that peace may come to all mankind.” “I am- afraid we are killing the /goose that lays the golden eggs,” safd Mr. Mann in announcing that ho | would vote against the bill. “I do not believe that so great an amount should be raised by direct taxes at this time. ‘We should meet a large part of the expenses of this war by bonds, passing tax bills as necessary from. year 10 year, instead of levying in one bill nearly two billions in taxes.” On a roll call vote the house ap- proved the substitute section offered Tuesday night by the ways and means committee covering the increase postage rates on second class mail madtter. These higher rates were ap- proved, 256 to 150. In demanding a record vote Mr. Mann announced that if the committee substitute were re- Jected he would move to strike all ref- erence to second class mail matter from the bill and 'leave the rates us th.y were at present. The modified rates as already an- nounced, provide that the increases shall take effect in three stages, the minimum ratesg ranging from 1 1-6 to 11-2 cents a pound for the first zone to 2 2-3 to 6 cents for the eighth zone. Surtaxes Increased. The house voted 345 to 60 to retain the Lenroot amendments, increasing he surtaxes on all incomes above $40,- 000. A record vote defeate the | Doremus amendment, approved in committee of the whole, for a lower itax on automobile factories. The Doremus amendment provided that | the tax should not be levied against manufacturers making less than 8 per cent. upon capital invested. The i house retained the original language of the bill, which assesses a 5 per cent. tax on the factory price of auto- moblles, trucks, motor cycles, and tires for the same. The vote against he Doremus amendment was 233 to 74 On motion of Mr. Kitchin the house eliminated the proposed 5 per cent. tax on ‘“advertising or advertising space other than in newspapers or periodicals.”” This tax would have applied principally to electric light, bill board and street car advertise- ments. Mr. Kitchin said advertisers probably would be indirectly taxed hy the higher postage rates on mag- azines and newspapers. The house adopted on amendment offered by Mr. Fitzgerald of New York providing that after Jan 1, 1918, all persons, firms, corporations and as- soclations subject to the income, mu- nations and excess profits tax shall remit for their taxes when returns are made. Under the existing law taxes may be paid within three months after the returns are made. . Mr. Fitz- gerald said this arrangement imposed needless bookkeeping upon the treas- ury department. Increase of second class. postage rates on advertising portions of pub- lications is proposed in an amendment to the war revenue bill introduced yesterday by Senator Hardwick c¢f Georgla. It would leave the present cent a pound rate on news sections of publications, but increase that of ad- vertising sections to 8 cents a pound unti] July 1, 1918; 6 cents a pound une til July 1, 1919, and 8 cents a pound thereafter. CARDS FOR REGISTERED MEN. All Men Who Enroll in Bay State to Receive Credentials. Boston, May 24.—Arrangements have been made to give every man registered in this state on June § un- der the military draft act a blue card bearing evidence of his enrollment. City and town police have been in- structed to demand that men liable for conscription show these cards when requested at any time after the registration day. United States Marshal John J. Mitchell has asked the Washington authorities for permission to swear in from 75 to 100 deputies to assist in the task of registering alien enemies. Several thousand already have ap- plied for registration. Horses! Horses!. BARGAIN WEEK ON MARKET POSITIVELY MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK AT A SACRIFICE PRICE. 1 Pair Greys, 3,100 lbs. 1 Pair Browns, 3000 lbs. 1 Pair Blacks, 2750 lbs. 1 Pair Bays, 2600 lbs. These pairs are all chunks, work horses. Several single 1600 1bs. A horse for any purpose. Acclimated horses taken in ex- change, several pairs; one pair mules 2900 1bs., clever and ready for hard work. CUT PRICES THIS WEEK IT IS FOR YOUR ADVANTAGE TO BUY NOW. P. H. CONDON & GO., Inc. 30 LAUREL ST. Bristol, Ct. HORSE real chunks, 1100 to SPECIAL VALUES IN THE MEN'S SHOP For Friday and Saturday A new lot of silk and linen sKirts. Thess are very nicoly fi ished, also have beautiful jacquard silk figures. $3.50 value, clal at $2.19. Over 6500 shirts for this sale. finished. Get your summer supply now. at 69c. $1.00 value. Shedaker Trouser mt Union Suits in several Note that these are all made with elastic ribbed trouser seat. very good feature. $1.50 value, special at 98c. No exchanges on goods bought at this sale. A One thousand one hundred 50c Scarts, special at 3%c, l 1.10 A mercerized Silk Lisle Hse, ln black and Paim Beagh. a light weight fibre hose in black and grey. These are u 250 value, special at 19c & pair, or 8 pairs for 50c. A small lot of check nainsook Union Suits. These wm 8O V. quickly at 58c. $1.00 values. i ‘These are only a few features selected from our llr‘p stogks for your special attention. ‘We are agents for the Manhattan shirts which are m (Men's; Shop, Nmn Store.) Good full cut bodies lnd w Special for this sale Leonard and Herrmann HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? The New “Betty Wales” Khakette, SPORT DRESSES AND SUITS. mulealmlwou-dnoi- ‘wear—priced at $8.75 $10.98 Each. 3 None to early to prepare for Memorial Day—No doubt be wanting something new to wear. NOW SHOWING—very attractive new:styles in “NEVRSRH washable skirts—silk and. voile blouses—neckwear—smart silk cotton undergarments—hosier y—gloves—etc. THE WOMEN’S APPAREL SHOP, 165 Main 8§ If You Want Good Bottled Beer, Wine or Liquors, Order Same from PHILIP BARDECK, 185 Arch St. "Phone 482-2 umm ot Typewrit THE wATFOR TYPEWRITEY 4 MONTHS FREE LIGHTS To owners of houses located on our exxstmg lines, and who sign contracts for wiring BEFORE: the end of May, we are offering an amount equal to the flrat' four months’ lightingbills. If you own your home, this medns four months' lighting FREE! If you rent, it means we help he landlord pay the cost of wlf- ing. 7 tenant should call this liberal - ofier to e attention of his lgndlord, for " he may never have another such. oppor- . tunity. We are also: offering riees on wiring and fixtures, VE months to pay and FREE Mazda : lampu. Since March 1st owners of 456 Old Houses and Tenements have contracted for Electric Service. REMEMBER that in order to take advantage of this liberal offer you MUST SIGN BEFORE JUNE 1st, so write or ’phone our Sales Department for detalls THE UNITED ELECTRIC LIGHT & WATER CO. ‘94 West Main St., New Britain, Conn.