New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 23, 1917, Page 3

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, JULY 23, 1017. Boston Store You are preparing for your vacation and we will mention a few articles that are neces- sary to complete your outfit: Tooth Powder, Tooth Paste, Tooth Brush, Hair Brush Talcum Powder, Sachet Powder, Toilet Water, Toilet Soap Perfume, Witch Hazel, Facial Cream, Manicure Articles This department includes several lines, all standard quality from the best known manufacturers. We have a good line of Traveling Bags, Hand Bags and Suit Cases. 'PULLAR & NIVEN FAVORS INDIAN SCOUTS American Redskins Have Made Good as Scouts in Dreary. Stretches of No Man’s Land. London, July 28, (By mail)—Cana- dian officers on leave here from the front have informally recommended to American officials that American In- dians be employed or enlisted for ser- vice with the American expeditionary forces, Manitoba Indians with the Canadians having done excellent work as scouting and in No Man's Land. “The Indians with us,” said a cap- tain with the Canadian forces whose parents live in Philadelphia, ‘“have performed services that never could have been performed by a white man. The Indian of North America has it in his bones to be a gaod fighter and a crawty one. We have them in nearly every regiment. ,'Again and again during the past two years I have seen them go out at night between the trenches, and with- out firing a shot, without making the ..Slightest noise or creating the slightest disturbance come back leading a half dozen or so Germans from whom much valuable information has been . abtained. RATLROAD REVENUES INCREASE Earnings Jump Ahead After Five Month’s Slump. Washington, July 23.—After five months of decreased earnings com- pared with a year ago returns from all the rallroads to the Interstate Commerce Commission for May, made public today, show an increase in net revenue of approximately $3,455,000 and an increase of $1,100,000 in ra'l- way operating income over May, 1916, Eastern roads as a group show a decrease in net revenues compared with May, 1916. Their operating revenue Increased $16,000,000. E: penses, however, increased approxi mately $20,500,000 leaving net rev- enues from operation approximately $4,500,000 less than in May, 1916. Net operating income for eastern roads was $33.173,794 as compared with $42,661,404 in May, 1916. TRADE SCHOOL BIG ASSET. Boston, July 23.—The continuation of trade schools in this city are proving an important aid to manufac- turers in filling positions made vacant by men entering the army and navy service. Five thousand young men are attending these schools, which fit them for various trade positions. In ane instance a large machine shop lost 20 employes who had responded to the call to the colors. The manager com- municated with one of the officials and In a brief time every idle machine was again in operation. Indiana truck 3uy an HURT IN RUNAWAY. John Schardl, an ice dealer, re- siding near Shuttle Meadow lake, had # narrow escape from serious injury this morning, when his horse became unmanageable on West Main street, west of the Black Rock bridge and dashed through the street. On North Burritt street, where the animal con- tinued on his wild flight, the wagon rashed against a telegraph pole, smashing it, and tossing Schardl and three boys who were on the seat to the ground. Schardl received an ugly gash on the head which necessitated the attention of Dr. Strosser. The boys escaped without injuries. AYER. CAMP BEGINS T0 ASSUME SHAPE Training Home of New England Troops Quarter Finished Ayer, Mass., July 23.—The big can- tonment under construction here, which as Camp Danvers is soon to be the temporary home af the thousands of New England men just draftetd for the new national army ,is about one- quarter completed, according to esti- mates of anmy officers and civilian constructors. The progress made dur- ing the first month toward transform- ing an 8,000 acre tract of brush land into a military city for nearly 40,000 inhibitants, is regarded as gratifying. Officially the work was declared to be “ahead of schedule.” Hundreds of cerpenters are em- ployed in putting up buildings of un- painted lumber, which lie in a pear shaped group about three great con- struction shacks in a clearing in the woods. Army motor trucks brought from the Mexican border, horse drawn drays loaded with building material and autamobiles carrying men in khaki bump along new made roads in seemingly endless procession, which a dozen mechanical trench diggers and thousands of sun browned men with pick and shovel are busy in the sewer and water mains. Sanitary Condlitions Good. The camp Will be one of the most healthful of any of the cantonments in the country, in the opinion of sanitary officers. Its natural surroundings are con- sidered ideal, and advanced methods of sanitation are being appliled to guard to the utmost the health of the young men. Flies and mosquitos have been made the subjects of an ener- getic effort toward elimination, with much success. Sickness has been pre- vented thus far among the five thou- sand workmen and soldiers now here. To date, nearly 200 buildings are already up, streets are laid out, and heating, lighting, water and drainage construction work is well under way. Six Hundred and fifty structures, in- cluding barracks, shower baths and mess halls, will be completed with all possible speed as the initial stage of development of the camp, and officers expressed themselves as confident that the cantonment would be ready to this extent for the coming, about the first week in September, of New England’s 37,800 recruits. - The plans also call for 490 additional buildings, including hospitals, administration of- fices, assembly stables and storehouses but these, it is not expected, will be finished until late in the fall. Of most immediate interest to the prospective recruit who comes to look over his future training quarters are the barracks. Those for the officers are one story in height, and those for the men are of two stories. They stand each on a score of big founda- tion posts, and are without celjars. Outside the structure will be covered with tarred paper. The interior will be furnished with all board. The camp is to be lighted electrically throughout. Linemen at present are stringing wires from Leominster in or- der that power generated at plants beside waterfalls on the Upper Deer- field, in the far northwestern end of the state, can be brought here. To supply the camp daily with 2,000,000 gallons of fresh drinking water w s are being drilled, and from a large standpipe the water will be piped to the various buildings. The camp contains no provision for a parade ground, as cross-country marches and intensive training in methods of fleld warfare will take the place of parades. MAID PROBE SQUELCHED. No Investigation of Protest by Soctal- ist Papers. Washington, July 23.—Congres- sional investigation of the denial of the malils under the espionage law to certain socialist publications was squelched for the time being at any rate today, when the house postal committee adversely reported a reso- lution for that purpose introduced by Representative London. The postmaster general informed the committee it would be incompat- ible to publish the reason on which he acted. WAGON OVERTURNS; HURTS BOY. A horse owned by D. Gordan, a vegetable peddler, turned a wagon and its contents upside down, while being turned around on Sexton street this morning, Robert Hanrahan of 27 Oak street, a boy who was driving the horse, was thrown out and received a cut face and sprained ankle. The horse became frightened and tried to run away, but Gordon grabbed the reing and although he was dragged a considerable distance, succeeded in stopping the horse. COPPER COST INQUIRY. Salt Lake City, July 23.—Federal investigation opened here today on the cost of copper production and mill and smelter charges under the direction of three metal experts rep- resenting the industrial war commit- teg at Washington. VISIT STEEL MITLS. Pittsburgh, July 23-—The steel mil's of Pittsburgh which are expected to contribute largely to the re-orgariza- tlon of the Russian armles, were vis- ited today by the Russian mission. They spent the greater part of the day inspecting industrial plants here. CONSIDER ARMY INSURANCE. ‘Washington, July 23.—Plans for insuring and indemnifying officers and enlisted men of the army and navy were considered again today at a conference of life insurance com- panies’ officials and representatives of government departments. great draft lottery in Washington the clerks recorded from seven to eight numbers a minute. As the drawing progressed their speed ranged from ten to fifteen a minute. Occasionally a number was misread, but the triple heck system soon detected all errors. ! John H. Phillips, a student of Princeton ‘ university, was the first regular “teller’” who took his place at the glass jar and began to draw out the capsules—black looking affairs, because the paper upon which the numbers were written was coated FRENCH PQSITIONS STORMED‘ Germans Continue Violent Attacks on Aisne—Russians Win Two Miles But Moral Is Lacking. Paris, July 23.——Continuing their violent attacks on the Aisne the Ger- mans last night stormed French trenches on the Casemates plateau, the war office announces. On the Cal- ifornie plateau, the French main- tained their supporting trenches. London, July 23.—German troops in German East Africa attempted to make a stand last week against the allied forces which are gradually clos- ing in on them. An official state- ment today says heavy fighting took place, in which the Germans suffered large losses. Petrograd, July 23.—The - Russians vesterday attacked the Germans near Krevo and Vilna north of the Pinsk marshes and penetrated the Teuton lines for a distance of two miles, ac- cording to an official announcement here today. The Russians captured more than 1,000 Germans but the developments of succes: the state- ment adds, are being jeopardized by the morale weakness and instability of certain Russian detachments. Between the rivers Sereth, Stripa, and Zlota Lipa, the statement says, the Austro-Hungarians continued their offensive occupying villages. The chief of the Russian divisional staff was killed while re-establiching or- der among the units on this east Gal- | ician front. * BRISTOL PRIVATE KILLED. Member of Co. D Fatally Hurt Fall From Car. Waterbury,, July 28 —When the first battalion, First Regiment, C. N. G., left here this morning for its new camp, near New Haven, there was one member who did not go with it. Pri- vate Archie KEsland of Company D of Bristol died in a hospital here early this morning of injuries sustained last evening when he fell from a car of the Waterbury and Milldale Tramway company, while returning to the camp here from Bristol. Esland is said to have been on the steps of a crowded car and either be- came dizzy and lost his balance or clse was pushed off the step by the crowd in the vestibule. He struck on his head and sustained both a frac- tured skull and concussion of the brain. He by was 22 years of age and unmar- ried. The name given on his identifi- cation card, for notification in . case of accident, is Aunle Snow of Rich- mond, Mass. Since Company D has been on duty in this vicinity two other members have been Kkilled, both while doing guard duty on railroad trestles, CANADA WELCOMES AMERICANS. ‘Washington, July 23.—American, Allied or neutral citizens are as free and welcome to enter and leave Can- ada as at any time, the state depart- ment today announced. No docu- ment or passport is required fer per- sons going to Canada temporarily, except those of enemy origin. BAKER DRAWING FIRST During the earlier moments of the black on the outer surface. | | SCENE AT GREAT ARMY DRAFT DRAWING WHEN MR. BAKER DREW FIRST CAPSULE It was impossible for any one to examine the exterior -of a capsule and ascer- tain the number within. The blind- folding lent an additional touch of the dramatic to the event, but it was unnecessary. The blindfolded young men were relieved every thirty minutes. Julian Burrows, a student with a shock of hair parted straight down_the middle, relieved Mr. Philips. He is a student of the University of Michigan. Young men from colleges throughout the country took turns during the long day and night in extracting capsules from the glass jar. GERMANS DEPENDED ON U. S. FOR FOOD Speech by Mathias Erzberger Dis- closes Need of American Supplies Through Neutral Countries. London, July 23.—That high Ger- man command had based its calcula- tions on food supplies which America has been sending to neutrals became known, according to the Daily Mail, through the famous speech of Herr rzberger, head of the Catholic party in the Reichstag, made before a se- cret session of that body. The news- papers referred to this address as a “bombshell.” Herr FErzberger re- marked that, although America’s en- try into the war was of little military value, it was important on account | of the extent to which Germany was dependent on neutrals for food and other supplies. He said that America had decreed | that she would not permit exports to neutrals as long as the neutrals ex- ported to Germany. Consequently, Herr Erzberger said, Germany would very shortly lose its source of sup- ply. The terrible fact, he said, had to be faced that the military authorl- ties had entirely figured on these sup- plies and that nobody in authority could find an answer or give many ideas from where these supplies were to ocome. DR. FAULKNER WRITES. Local Physician Stationed With Reg- ular Army =t Fort Greble, R. L. Dr. James F. Faulkner, first lieu- tenant, M. O. R. C., who saw service in France with the British forces and who, after enlisting in the United States service was recently called to duty, has written to friends in this city. At present Dr. Faulkner is sta- tioned at the Post Hospital at Fort Greble, R. 1., where he is attached to the Coast Artillery corps. The doctor writes that the hospital to which he is assigned is a good one and the hospital detachment serving under him are all capable men. His station is located on a small island about four miies froin Newport. All the men at Fort Greble are reg- ulars and the officers are all West Pointers. DUTCH MISSION COMING Mi ¢ of L Agrvicalture .and . Com- merce Appoints Three to Intercede tor Food Supply From America. Amsterdam, July ~The minister of azvienlture and commerce has ap- pointed a committee of three 1o pro- to America to represent Dutch intevests in connection with Ameri- can expor ceed E. RA SHIPPING FEE. Washington, July 23.—All custom collectors were ordered to discontinue charging® extra fees for clearing v sels Sunday holidays and at night, which recently has veen on the in- crease at certain seaports. ! r UMBER.. FOR. THE DRAFT %+ Every few minutes Major General C. A. Devol, delegated by Secretary Baker to guard the glass container, walked over to stir the capsules with a long wooden spoon. On the handle of the spoon was a piece of bunting, red, white and blue. General Devol stirred deeply, bringing the capsules at the bottom to the top and a few moments later sending the capsules at the top to the bottom. While this stirring process was on there was a momentary pause in the recording of the numbers. ‘The photograph shows Secretary of War Baker, blindfolded ,drawing out the first number for the draft. Advertised Letters. The following list of letters remain uncalled for at the New Britain Post Office, July 16, 1917. Bailey, Rena. Badal, Martha K. Browell, Mrs. W. Masie. Church, W. E. Dobson, Mrs. Michael 462 Brook St. Darmidos, Marino 86 Broad St. Damon, Walter Emmons, Geo. 45 Camp. Hogan, Raymond Iballo, A. H. Johnson, Lillian Florence St. Krak, Linna Kowalozth, Hessup Loomis, M. F. Lake St. Leary, Jeremiah Walnut St. Platt, Laura. Prentis, Maude 7 Reed, Robert Salina, Stanley Svendberg, Wilma, Thompson, G. R. Wheeler, Frank T. Weeks, Thoma: Hillcrest St. Room 82. 18 Hart. DELANEY, Postmaster. STRIKERS CONFIDENT The strike at the Skinner Chuck Co. continues, with no signs of either side breaking ground. A largely attended meeting of the strikers was held at Calumet hall this morning, where con- fidence af success was the keynote. The men claim that one of their group has returned to work, and two work- men who resumed employment during the past week, have again joined their ranks. The strikers claim that several offers of assistance have been received from gutside source: SAY SUFFS DESERVED IT Assccidtion Opposed to Woman Suf- frage Believe Occoquain “Martyrs” Were Merely Sceking Notoriety, Washington, July 23.—The Nation- al Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage today made public a letter from Mrs. James Wadsworth, its president to President Wilson against the picketing of the White House by Suffragist Womap's party and declar- ing that the sixteen pickets were just- 1y sentenced to 60 days In the work- house. . Mrs. Wadsworth wrote that the 16 women ‘went to the workhouse rather than pay a fine “to gain notoriety and publicity of such an uction and then with a transparent mental dishonesty that is almost inconceivable in pe sons of normal intelligence they ad- vertised fheir murtyrdom to the cause of suffrage.” Eight suffragists party took up their posts beside the gates of the White House agaln to- day. They carried banners with quo- tations from some of President = son's speeches to congress but at- tracted little attention and a specia! policeman preserved order. ot the worman's MEDAL FOR BELGIAN QUEEN. Paris, July 22.—King Victor Em- manuel of Italy has presented a med- al for military valor to Queen Eliza- beth of Belgium in expreesion admigation for the spirit the has swown since the beginning war. queen Sage-Zlien % €. ITARTFORD The LowPrices onDainty Muslin Underwear A complete stock of the daintiest of undermuslins in crepe chine, glove silk, batiste, muslin, etc., in pretty styles and neal trimmed. MUSLIN PETTICOATS 1 ‘White, muslin Petticoats with deep flounce of lace or emhfin"\ ery, beading and ribbon.. A large and complete assortmtnt to. lect from at prices beginning a5 low as 89c and up to $6.95. OREPE DE CHINE GOWNS > 4 Crepe de chine Night Gowns in flesh color, trimmed with daln) lace and ribbon rosettes with allover lace sleeve. Others are pl tallored. V, round or square neck styles; kimonos or sleeveless fects. Regular $6.95 and $7.50 Gow Regular $5.95 and $4.95 Gowns, Specially Priced at Specially Priced at PHILIPPINE GOWNS Philippine Night Gowns, hand embroidery Hand embroidered scalloped around neck Regular $4.95 and $5.95. trimmed in dain sleeve Gowns special patterns. and and beading and ribbon. ly priced at $2.85. LEONARD and HERMANN CO. Store Closes Wednesdays at 12:15 During July and August. “SPECIALS” FOR WEDNESDAY A. M. Dressing Sacques Ladies’ . Colored | Children’s & 59¢ each—Made of | Hoslery, 19c pair— Middy Blouses T e e o q cach—Regular pric neat, figure awn, c an c values. 98c. Slightly solled daintily trimmed, all | (Ideal for bathing | various styles sizes, wear.) g choose from. ‘Womeyls 0 quick clearan: Formerly selling (No Misses and Marked for $6.98 each. as high as $22.50. ‘White Wash Skirts, (in regular sizes, 98c values, 79c each, 3 smart styles in the assort- of his | of the | alike.) No doubt you've heard about our Wed. Morning ‘‘Speclals,” tH above are equally as good. Be on hand early. No. 165 MAIN STREET ment. After everything is said about the good qualities “Aunt Delia’s” Bread, the real test of its good ness is its taste. Ask your grocer today for loaf of “Aunt Delia’s” Bread. ABOUT PIES One of America’s staples is PIE. But it must be pie, such as we make, with a rich, tender crus that melts in the mouth and a deliciously jui filling, all baked to a nicety. Don’t fail to try ond Hoffmann’s Bakery 62 West Main St.-TWO STORES-95 Arch St, AMERICANS UNDER FIRE With l Mr. and Mrs. €. J. Brodrih | ;pendmg the week at Pleasant ¥ s Army Commission Returns Steel Helmets, Scarred by Shell— Proud of U. S. Troops in France. A. A. Buell, Edward Carrfer | Arthur Campbell were among naval reserves who spent the end in this city, having obt leave of absence in New Haven. Gunnar Suneson, coxswa tioned with the naval reserves Bath Beach, N. Y., spent the W end at his home on Pleasant stre Mr. and Mrs. William T. Bug spent Sunday with their néphew, liam J. McCaffery at Newport. McCaffery is rated as company ¢ mander at the naval station thej An Atlantic Port, July 23.—Eleven American army officers, members of a special committee sent to France, England and Belgium early in June as investigators of army conditions, arrived here today on an American steamer. The officars, representing all branches of the service, declined to say just what their work was but it was learned they visited all the com- mands of the western front and shrapnel-scarred steel helmets, which they brought back as souvenirs, supported their admission that they had been under fire. The work for which they were sent abroad was completed when the first detachment of the American troops arrived in France and they assisted with the disembarkment and estab- lishing of temporary camps. They confirmed cable reports of the en- <husiasm with which the American soldlers were rcceived by the French people and one ‘expressed it: ‘“We were mighty proud of the way our boys sized up alongside the soldiers of whom they are now allies M. O. Baker has gone on an' mobile tour to Niagara Falls, and Washington, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cryne son George, Jr., of Hart street, leave tomorrow for the Catskill tains, James Dawson, of Clothing Co., has left fog vacation to New York City. the two we and At WRECK REFUGEES AT HALL Halifax, July 23.—The pa and crew of the Norwegian-Ame; steamship Kristianiatjord, wre on July 15 on the Newfoundland coast, arrived here today. Miss Marion, ing teacher at spent the week folk d playgro! Momaug Reavden, the end Nowland is spen| East Hampton. city at Mrs. Charle: her vacation at X-CHAPLAIN OF K, OF C. DH Boston, July 23.—Rev. H Barry pastor of St Philip's ohy and a former natfonal and state ¢ lain of the Knights of Columbus, at a hospital here today after operation. He was 57 years old. MANY ENLIST IN ARMY. ¥ New York, June 23.—Young men eager to serve their country as.re- cruits and not as ‘‘conscripts” thronged the various recruiting sta- tions here toda} The majority of the applicants had been in the draft