New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 22, 1917, Page 15

We have the right clothes for all ner sports. Our lines are Reliable—here is thé ght tackle for all occasions, Sum- Hdtel, Country Club, yachting or *A good catch is one of our two te, quarter lined, n.m-un.n r a light worsted at m“n:flrm.mr - :“ shirts, -silk socks, and silk bckwear 45c at Besse-Leland’s. G ~—advt. rors. Johnson, 159 Main icement nt & donation of $75 rganization by the Lady Turn- mude at the meeting of the v Britain Turner soclety last even- . The gymnasium will close July d will reopen September 1. uto Lenses. Johnson, 159 Main davt.. . {Men's Ipswich Hose 12 1-2¢ nt e land’s.—advt. party of local young men went to" ‘bury last evening and tendered Robert Smith, formerly of this city, sachelor, supper in ‘honor of his ap- ching wedding, which will take ristol June 27, to, nm Julia Union $tits 65c, regular $1.00 “Besse-Leland Co.—agvt i sories. Johnson; 1§fl3 Main advt. | marriage lcense has been issued 3seph ‘Gerber, a farmer, gnd Wil- feber of 92 Grand street. les. Johnson, 159 Main St. 's 2-plece Balbri Under- Se, mlulur i5c v-.lu. <Besse- 0. 7t smw' H ‘toc, 00 at Besse-beland's2ad nnnpem Johmon. 169 ‘Main St l(inq- ‘Mary Klyes of Clark street kst tendered ‘a surprise party last ng at her home by a number of High school friends. During the “a musical program was car- out. s ito' Bulbs. Johnson, 159 Main oy S pecial values Children’s Wash at Besse-Lel —advt. ‘he Young Woman's Home Mis- nary society of the First Congresa- nal church will hold June sup- r in the chapel this ‘évening _at 30 'o’clock. - HBath room supplies at 40% dis- unt. Johnson, 169 Main St.—advt. A case of scarlet fever on Pleasant was released from quarantine e weekly payroll nr the street de- tment is $1,570.47.\ The sewer partment payroll s $353:86. ‘hildren’s Hose 12 1-2c at Besse- d's.—advt he weekly payroll of the partment is $722.58. A few electric lamps at 50% dis- junt. Johnson’s, 159 Main St.— t. jOfficers were nominated at ' last jght's meeting of New Britain Coun- ‘0., U. A. M., and will be elected ixt week- The ex-Councillor’s as- jeiation also met last evening. fMen’s Athletic Unioan Suits 45c at -Leland’s.—advt. automobile operated by Miss lve Rood of 51 Trinity street struck d killed a dog owned by Thomas J. nlivan of 712 Stanley street last tht. Report ,of the accident was de by Miss Rood to police head- and an investigation is be- jpecial Women’s Pumps $1.75, ‘n , at Besse-Leland’s.—advt. james McDermott of 84 Hart street ported to the police last night that automobile was run into at Arch d West Pearl street by a bicycle rated by Peter Leszetsky of 14 st Lawlor street. There was prac- ly no damage to either. pecial Men’s Odd Trousers $1.85, 5, $2.85 at Besse-Leland’'s.—advt. o water RVE ACT AM DMENT. Washington, June —The bill ending the federal reserve act, de- Ined to increase the gold holdings federal reserve banks and induce ny state banks to join the reserve tem was signed yesterday by Presi- nt Wilson, HOME GUARD EQUIPPED. Company M of the Home Guard has n fully equipped with uniforms & rifies and is now preparing ' {o part- in the July 4th parade Iu rd. 2 Indian: Truck.—advt. Me.‘ MILITARY POSER HELD IN CANADA De Willoughby Passed Himsell 01 As British Army Captain Hamilton Ont, June 22.—The Hamilton police today are holding for the Ottawa authorities Percy De ‘Willoughby, who was arrested /here last night as he was about to enlist as a private in the Canadian army. It was said he was wanted on a charge of passing worthless checks. For the past few months DeWil- loughby is saild to have posed in thi United States as a Brititsh army cap- [tain, and was entertained by promi- ‘nent people. He' is said to has tured for the benefit of the Red Cross, in a number of cities, includ- ing Boston. While. in New York it is eald he sought and was introduced to members of the Brlu-h and French ‘war missions, According to the police, Willough- by enlisted in England where he was an accountant and went to France with his corps. In France he is said to have deserted and returned to England where he again enlisted. He is alleged to have paesed worthless checks, which led to his arrest. He escaped from jail in England and came ‘to America. He stated he had been wounded several times. He is about 26 years old. $11,100 1S ADDED TO RED CROSS FUND (Continued From First' Page). largest total during the week. New York’s total to date is $28,865,961. ‘The contribution of $5,000,000 from the Rockefeller Foundation, turned the fourth day of the campaign into a record breaker for Nev‘ York. i Boston Is Behind. Boston, June 22.—While several of the smaller sister cities in New Eng- land already have oversubscribed their quota for the Red Cross war relief fund campaign officials here to- day pronounced the results of the can- vass in greater Boston ‘*“most disap- pointing.” .Boston has reased $1,266,- 989 of its $3,000,000 apportioned and renewed efforts are under way to push the hands of the campaign clocks around to the $3,000,000 mark, Members of the Boston National baseball club in uniform took part in an open air campaign on Boston Commons today. ANDREWS” TLLNESS PUZZLED DR. KING (Continued from First Page.) letter had ng’connection with the ex- amination at this time. Dr. King said he advised the state’s attorney to have the Andrews body eyhumed. Dr. King feiterated that he thought Andrews had acufe indigestion and later gastric ulcers,/ The witness said he lnaw of nath- ing to support an idea that' anything was wrong about the death. He did say to Mrs. Gilligan: “I wonder what caused-death?” and Mrs. Gilligax had Teplied: ~ Gastric ulcers,” .and I thought she might know as she was a trained nurse. Witness thought the blood from the stomach might have come from the ulcers and was in- duced by reaching. Alcorn Waxes Wroth. At this point Mr. Alcorn addressed the court, saying that the state had reached &dhe limit of endurance that he had heard Mr. Holden say: “Itis a ‘— lie,”” He requested that the jury be asked if it had heard the remark-and said that he thought this was a case requiring discipline, The court said he would rather ask Mr. Holden if he said it, and Mr. Hol- den sald he had, only he was talking with his colleague and Dr.. Schultze and did not think anyone else heard. The court advised Mr. Holden to con- trol himself. TROUP TO LEAVE. Fred S. Troup of the Cooley & Troup Electpical company has been accepted for the Military Stores school at Dartmouyth college, established by the Munitions Board ‘in co-operation Jvith the war department. This school fits candidates for positions in the quartermasters’ department of the army. Mr. Troup ‘leaves Sunday and after six weelly at the school will{be sent to a training camp. He has sold out his interest in the local business to Mr. Cooley. STEVENS WINS SCHOLARSHIP. Frederick Stevens of West Main street, a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been awarded a scholarship of $1,000 by the authorities of the institution. The scholarship will be distributed over the next three years of his course at I'the institute. Mr. Stevens graduated from the local High school with the class of 1915 and during the past year at college has distinguished himself in his studies. GRAMMAR CLASS RECEPTION. A majority of the pupils wlo grad- uated with the Grammar school class of 1917 yesterday attended the an- nual reception tendered to the class last evening in ‘the school hall. An entertainment was provided- for the young people, which was followed by dancing. The reception was an un- usually successful affair and was sreatly enjoyed by all that n.n\nq.‘, NEW BRITAIN :mi.i* HERALD, FRID FORMER PASTOR COMING Rev,. Dr. T. Edwin Brown Wil Preach at First Baptist Church on Sunday Evening—Special Music. | Of great interest to all Baptist church members, as wbll as his large eircle of friends throughout the city, is the visit of Rev. Dr.-T. Edwin Brown to this city on Sunday. Dr. Brown, who was pastor of the First Baptist church for a dozen years and who resigned a little more than a year ago, will preach the sermoa at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday avening. Added interest in this servico will be given on account of an excellent cantata to be rendered by the com- bined chorus of the German Bapiist ! church, the Swedish Baptist church and the Freestone club of the First Baptist church. The cantata is *“The Daughter of Jairus” and the solo parts will be rendered by Mrs. How- ard B, Horton, soprano, and H. P. Stedman of Hartford, tenor. Since resigning his pastorate in this city Dr. Brown has made his home in the west and his return visit to New Britain will be a source of pleasure to his friends. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Verne Cuio. Thorough investigation _as to the cause of injuries resulting in the death of Verne Cuio, aged 31 years, from & ruptured blood vessel at New Britain General hospital early | today will be made by officials of the charity board. No relatives are known, the body being held by J. M. Curtin & Company pending the investigation. Cufo, . supposed em- Pployed by one of the nearby com- panies engaged in the crushing of stone, walked into the offices of the charities department several days ago in a state of collapse. He was or- dered transferred to the hospital by Supt. A, J. Hart, who was afraid the applicant would die in the office. Further preliminary investigation indicated the deceased 'had lived in this city; about five yeara and in this country about nine years. Until about six ‘weeks agd he had worked for an, as:yet, urijdentifled . stone crushing concern .a taborer. It is then he went to Avon as a laborer on & tobacco farm. While there, it is believed, he was taken {ll. "bmmmwom" ‘ Unidemtified Man Succumbs to Heat or Liquor, in Plainville 'l‘mllq\-}.r Dead to the world with breath in- dicating an ill-advised use of intox- icants, ‘an unidentified man, well dressed, apparently of more than usual standing in the social world and | seemingly above the strata of laborer, collapsed on a car from Plaigville to this city today. The car crfew in- formed the police that the victim of attatk /collapsed soon after becoming a passenger, being * transported to this city on the floor with the idea of securing medical police attention. Policemen Dennis Nealon and Thomas E. Storey removed the appar- ently lifeless form and assisted in its removal to headquarters.’ ‘“More than ordinarily drunk” was the dlagnosis of the police officials upon arrival of the patrol and the form of “John Doe” was removed to a cell for . recovery and arraignment tomorrow. TECH OLUB IN PARIS. Boston, June 22.—To provide a di- rect medium between students and graduates of the Massachusetts In- stitute of Technology at the front and their familiés and to establish a home for them in Paris, the institute will open a clubhouse in the French capi- tal, it was announced today. A sys- tem for keeping track of every Tech- nology man in the war zone has been advised. The project is being financed by an alumnf commission,. LOOT DUCK YARD. nidentified persons looted Charles Y in's duck and poultry yard at Hartford avenue last night, ac- comn‘ to a.complaint made at po- lice headquarters today, at least eight representatives of the feathered occupants being confiscated. Police detectives are investigating. \ Buy an Indian Truck.—advt, AMERICAN BRASS BUYS LARGE PLANT Property of Bullalo Concern Be- longs to Waterbury Firm July 8 / Ansonia, June ,22.—The Amerfican Brass company of Waterbury, has purchased the mills, property and good .will of the Buffalo Copper and Brass Rolling Mill, located at Buffalo, IN. Y., covering a tract of about 45 acres and served by the New York Central and the Delaware, Lacka- wanna and Western railroads, both of which have sidings on the praperties, They will take possession of the same July 2, 1917, It will be operated as the Buffalo Copper and Brass Mill brancP of the American Brass company, under their general supervision from the head ofllce at Waterbury. The local man- ent will be continued by Messrs wnu. Klein, Carter, and Davis, all of whom have been in executive capadfty with the Buffalo company from its be- ginning. This acquisition will enable the company to largely increase its output and was taken over by them to enable them to be more assistance to the government in its work of pre- paredness. RAWLINGS VS. ARMSTRONG. Fighting Dutchman Is No Match for Police Chief. Self-confessed “‘original fighting Dutchman of New York city,” Wil- Ham H. Armstrong ylelded to the strong argumentative powers of Po- lice Chief William J. Rawlings near alsh’'s Main street restaurant this’ afternoon and now occupies a cell at headquarters preparatory to review of his conduct in police court tomor- row morning. The accused claimed he was on his way from New York 0 Waterbury, lost his way and had attempted to redeem the ‘extra ex- pense through sale of articles or giv- ing of alms. Those who did not respond to his desires, according to police informa- tion, were subjected to much abuse. Among them was Chief Rawlings, in plain clothes. Action was immediate. Armstrong is reported to have .de- clared himself- It did no good, Chief. Rawlings showed the prowess of hi: youth in dealing with “bad me With the aild of Chauffeur Matthias Rival of the patrol, summoned by merchants of that section, Armstrong did & chute-the-chute into the patrol wagon. Because of his one-legged condition, Chief Rawlings an authorities have been charitable, only affixing. & charge of intoxication and forgetting the charge of resistance. WALL STREETS WAR SAYS SOCIALIST Professed, But Not Recognized, American Delegates to Stockholm Conference’ Gets Busy. Cophenhagen, June 22.—Most of the newspapers of Germany today print long despatches announcing the arrival at Stockholm, Sweden, of the three American socialist representa- tives, Boeris Reinstein, of Buffalo; Dr. Max Goldfarb of the New York PForward, and D. Davidovitch. The newspapers, however carefully re- frain from publishing the. information in the Stockholm journals as to the non-American nationality of . these men who have come to participate in the socialist peace conference to be | held here. The newspapers print Reinstein’s statement that the declaration of war by President Wilson was the work of capitalists in the interests of Wall street with which the president is closely allied. TO PAY SOLDIERS’ DUES. At the meeting of the New Britain lodge, B. P. O. E, last evening it was voted to pay the dues of all mem- bers of the lodge who have previously enlisted or will do so in the future. Postmaster W. F. Delaney delivered the eulogy at the “lodge of sorrow” held for the late John P. Conors. It was also voted to meet but once a month during July and August, on the third Thursday of the month. Y, JUNE 2, 1917, -m H. O. P. Wash Skirts for Ladies and Misses $2.95 to $7.45.” Financial LIBERTY BONDS ARE QUOTED AT PAR Early Gains Turn to Later Losses; Closing Firm ‘Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.—Ralls figured to & greater extent-than usual |.at the firm opening of today’s stock market. Reading and Lehigh Valley | almost immediately rose more than a { point each and other codlers gained liberal fractions, with New York Central and some of the transcontin- entals. Crucible Steel, Baldwin, Lo- comotive, General Electric and Cen- tral Leather were strongest of the equipments, rising to aimost 2 points, with U. 8. Steel, Republic Iron, Colo- rado Fuel and American Can. Peo- ples Gas and Ohio Gas featured the utilities at gains of more than 2 points each. Industrial Alcohol was conspicuous among the specialties at an advance of 3 points. Metals and oils were little changed. /Wall Street Closing.—Prices: exper- ienced further downward revision in the final hour important stocks show- ing 1 to 2 point declines from best prices. The closing was firm- Lib- erty bonds were quoted at par. Sales, some 700,000 shares. June 23, 1917 High Am Beet Sugar .. 94% Am Car & Fdy Co. 77% Am Can .... . 49% Can pfd . -105 Loco ........ 1% Smelting L1088 Am Sugar ..... .122% Am Tel & Tel J1223% Anaconda Cop . 88% A T 8 Fe Ry Co.101 Baldwin Loco . 67% B & O ... . T3% Beth Steel . .146 Canadian Pacific .161% Central Leather .. 96% Ches & Ohio 60% Chino Copper . 583 Chi Mil & 8t Paul. 76% . 7l Col F &I . . 63% Crucible Steel . 845 Del & Hudson ...113 Distillers . 24% Erie . 26% Erle lat’ ptd . . 30% General Electric .159% Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. 329% Inspiration ‘. . 643 Kansas City s0 ... 23 Kennecott Cop ... 45% | Lack Steel .. . 968 Lehigh Valley ... 66 Max Motor com.. 513 Mex Petroleum .. 98% National Lead ... 67 N Y C & Hudson, N% Nev Cons NYNH& Northern Pacific Pac Mail 8 8 Co.. Peoples Gas Pressed Steel Car. Ray Cons .. . ' Reading Rep I & 8 com. Southern Pacific . Bouthern Ry Studebaker Texas Off .. Union Pacific . Utah Copper e Am 28 7814 8% - . 29 978 92 94 281 . 85% 218 .137% BUTTER Moil. Creamery Fresh Made .1 22C Eeas ondor 40C " Whole Milk Cheese .. ...Ib 30c (GOLDEN ROD) Mohican Peanut Butter ... 1 18C Pure Appl Bul::er ??.ez lbs 23 Cc Swift’s Premi Oleo. . .1b pkg. 32C BatPue 97, Stuffed or Plam 18 c 18¢ Olliives .. Sour or Sweet Mixed Pickles pt 45c Sugar, Fine Gran. . .5-1b bag Moh. Bread 14mmgm gfifififiamm.5c Juice - pi ot 19¢€ Coroamt ”in 20 ¢ Riee Dok 23 € .Pompeian Olive 7 5 c Oil ......qtcan EnrlyJune 250 18¢c Campbell’s Pork and Beans . .can Spinach ......pk IArgeBennuda Onions ....41bs Large Head Lettuce . .3 hds' 10c Radishes Rareripes(:,:bchs 5c e 29C 19¢ Fancy New Potatoes . .3 Fresh Beet LGl 25¢ nc B Apples, Peaches 2 Ibs 8| Richter& MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCRANGE. 31 WEST MAIN STREET .... 3 + TRL. teesesossie. NEW BRITAIN, 2040, DONT FAIL TO DO 'YOUR BIT FOR THE RED CROSS U 8 Rubber Co... 61 U' 8 8teel .. U 8 Steel ptd Va Car Chem Westinghouse Willys Overland 60% 61 .0..129%/137% 128% J117% 117% 117% e 43 43 a3 .. 53% B1% 83 . 38% 33 35% (Furnished by Richter & Co.) ere was & little better demand for ican .Brass today, 322, belag bid, ‘which {s an‘advance of two points over yesterday’s quotation. Below &re the closing quotation: 3 Bld .. 333 134 225 American Hardware . Blllings & Spencer .. Bristol Brass Colts Arms . Landers Frary National Marine Lamp.. 31 New Britain Machine .. North & Judd Mtg. Co. Peck. Stow & Wilocox .. Russell Mfg. Co. ...... 330 Standard Screw Com. .. 325 Stanley Rule & Level .. 390 BANK CLEARINGS. New York, June 23.—Bradstreet's weekly compilation of bank clsarings shows an aggregate of $6,621,639,000, a gain of 7.9 per cent over last week and forty per cent over & year &go. LORD NOMINATION PASSES m‘ Major Is Appointed Lieuten- PAROCHIAL SCHOOL; O1O Exercises in Connsctiom . With. plotion of Term Held Today Exercises. in connection’ with closing of St. Mary’s parochial & ‘were held today. solemn high mass was Jupg: John T. Winters {officlading,. A.- Downey was -oon,mfi. Krause sub-deacon and Rev. Joha } master of MW.E Ever graduation exercises which i held Bunday afternoon at 4 o with “solemn high vespers. A will be given the honor pupils, :l::omu to a el;mo‘!”!l The N on sermon preachsd Rev. Willlam F. O'Dell of a graduate of 8t I(Iry‘l c processional march of the pupils the sanctuary to'the seats in the' ter aisle will precede the: TOO LATE FOR 30 minute walk'~aé Address Box XXM.' TO RENT—Four Jpantry, first floor; furnace heat, gas, fine yard. H..E. ) corner, Kensington: TO RENT—] first floor, $5. Sul central loestion. BTS5, Hérald, ant Colonel, Breaking Long Politf- | cal Deadiock on Army Matters. ington, June 22.—Confirma- tion day of the nomination of Major Herbart M. Lord of the army quartermaster corps to be a lieuten- ant colonel broke a senate deadlock of several years standing over pro- motions in that branch of the service. Because democrats refused to vote for the promotion of Majar B. R, Ray, now retired, whom ‘they charged with improper political activities, the re- publicans prevented promotion of Major Lord or others in his carps. Promotion of Major Lord was dated back to March, 1913, when the deadlock began. of Veal .....Ib 18c Choice Stewing 15¢ s 2% msyfil. b 32c Native Vel Chops ... ..1b 35¢