New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 17, 1917, Page 7

NEW BRITAIN DAILY MERALD, PM#d .. AUGUST 17, 1917. WE CAN ASSURE YOU THTE IT WILL PAY TO NOTE VALUES OFFERED.FOR FRIDAY SHOE' BARGAINS On Friday morning we will put on sale 200 pairs Shoes at $1.00 pair. Don’t pass them by. Sizes 2%, 3, 314 and 4 only Pumps and Oxfords in patent, dull and bright kid in sizes 23 to Formerly $3.00 to $5.00 Priced on Friday $1.00 a more. pair. 4 only. value. Patent Colt Pumps, high and law heéls, hand turn sizes among them. at $4.00 and $5.00. morning, $2.98 pair. All White Canvas Boots, former- ly sold at $4.00 to $5.00. Friday morning $3.00 pair. ‘CLEAN WOMEN’S PARASOLS For quick clearance we are of- fering this lot of women’s parasols extremely Don’t let this chance slip you by. 10 Parasols, Regular 98c, at these 380 each. 5 Plain Color Taffeta Silk Para- sols, were $1.98, 790 each. 2 Fancy Silk Parasols, Regular price $2.98 each, 98¢ each 8 Fancy Silk Parasols, Regular price $3.98 each. $1.48 each, 10 Fancy Silk Parasols, worth up to $6.98, Friday morning $2.50 ea. iy Silk Parasols, worth up to $10.98, Friday morning $3.98ea. 10 Japanese Parasols, worth up $1.50, Friday morning 98c each. of Women’s Low Worth much $1.00 and white stripe, blue and from - 38 to 44. $1.50 each. ing $1.00 each. soles, in broken Formerly sold On sale Friday On sale color and white, Regular UP ON colored silk low prices. priced $2.98. Bow. White Waists sizes, 36 to 40. Friday morning On sale Friday for yours. 55c, Friday morning At our Gents’ you will find an Friday morning to $1.50 each. lavender and white stripe. cool and attractive $1.98 value mogning for only $1.59. ‘White Silk Waists, collars, Sizes 36 to 40. sale Friday morning for $2.25. Our supply is limited. BREAKFAST GOWNS At our.Dress Dept. you will find Breakfast Gowsn with waist and skirt, also cap to match, made of percale and crepe, in:pink stripe, separate gray and white white stripe, and Very gowns, sized Sold regularly at On sale Friday morn- LOOK AT THESE Crepe de Chine Waists -in flesh sizes 36 to 44. on Friday with pretty Regularly On in Figured Voile, Regular 98c kind. morning for B58c. Come early MEN’S YORKE SHIRTS Furnishing Dept. odd lot of Men’s Yorke Shirts which became soiled in our recent Yorke These were formerly sold at $1.15 Shirt Sale. On sale Friday morning only-at-89c each. HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU OAN DEPEND PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PU ICHASED OF UB. bl | Q—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— - Berlin News BERLIN-MERIDEN ROAD COMPLETED . Said to Be One of the Best in b the State YENTRES WILL WRESTLE jInspection of Heme Guard “Non- Coms"” Held at Bristol.—Earle Lew- - is Receives Assignment.—American Paper Good’s Outing.—* Do It Now.” The road which has been gnder con- struction for some months between !Berlin and the Meriden town line was opened up for travel vesterday. Ac- cording to reports of those who have the pleasure of making the trip between the two towns the road must be one of the best in the state. It is constructed of solid concrete which has been smoothed on top and is six- teen feet in width. It is a state high- way and was built at the expense of the state. The contract was let last winter to “sonard Suzio who as soon as spring ‘came began work with a large force of workmen. The work was slow be- cause of the great amount of exca- vating which had to be done to get & foundation for the new highway. About two months ago Mr. Suzio an- nounced that the work would be fin- ished in three weeks. Just at that itithe about 40 or 50 of his best work- men concluded that they wanted to join the army. Accordingly they left for New York, where some enlisted here while others sajled for their na- tive land. The fact that the road is finished will cauge rejeicing among the many autoists who pass that way. Under the former conditions they were forced t® detour about two miles iin order to reach Meriden. Adding insult ta in- jury, the detour was over some rough roade. To reach the silver city now the tourist will be welcomed by the sight of a good, straight, smooth road. Leonard Suzio, who had charge of the work, has just accepted another contract in Massachusetts which will take two and one-half years to com- plete. His men and machinery will move there in a few days. Ventres Accepts Challenge. Albert Ventres, the well-known lo- cal mat artist’ this morning informed the press that he would accept the challenge issued yesterday through the columns of this paper by Flavy Benjamin, known in the athletic world as’ “Kid” Benjamin. He stated that he would meet him anywhere or un- der any conditions. Some time ago Benjamin sent a let- ter to the local man in which he chal- lenged Ventres to a match. Ventres this morning admitted that he re- ceived the missive but at the time was #0 busy that he forgot to answer. His attention was called to the challenge last evening and he is now willing to make reparation. oung Benjamin is a Plainville the performances of Ventres, who is known throughout this part of New England for his skill and prowess. He claims the New England champion- ship at 150 pounds. Recently at New Haven, upon request, he -challenged the best man under 175 pounds in the First regiment to wrestle. A husky was picked from among the crowd and he managed to last 28 minutes with the young blacksmith. As both boys are In good physical condition, it will doubtless be a good match if they can be brought together. The affair, if held, will probably take place in New Britain. % Non-coms Are Inspected. All of the non-commissioned offi- cers in the Berlin Home Guard jour- neyed to Bristol last evening where they received a general inspection and examination. The affair took place in the armory in that city under the di- rection of Major Woodward. The men were marked for general appearance, the condition of their equipment, on the manual of arms and their ability to lead their comrades, on questions in reference to general and special or- ders. Although no marks were given out it is thought the Berlin unit ranked among the best. First they were lined up in com- pany formation and men were picked from the ranks and given charge of a company. Then they received their inspection and later were put through the manual of arms. According to re- ports, they performed like seasoned veterans. Because of the fact that the non-coms went to Bristol last evening there was no.drill. " Saturday ‘there will be a fleld day at Muzzy’'s fleld in Bristol and every company In the battalion has been in- vited to attend. All members in the Berlin company are urged to be present. The trip will be made in autos,” which will leave the Town hall &t 1 o’'clock. Eventually, w:ny Not Now? It is estimated by citizens of the town that Berlin has, in poing of pop- ulation, furnished as many men for the service as any other town in the state. Berlin is justly proud of her soldier boys, those who have gone away to lay their livés, if need be, on the altar of democracy. In a few days more men will be taken from the town to help fill up the ranks of the first national army. It will be an easy matter to get a list of these men, but with those who volunteered it is a different matter. The campaign which the Herald is waging is meeting with hearty co-op- eration and blanks are being returned to this office each day. The “honor roll” will soon be compiled and will then appear in print. In years to come the list will be used for historical pur- poses. If you have a son or kinsman or know some young man in the service who has no parents and no one to fill out a blank for him, fill one out your- self and send it in. It is the least you can do for the boys who soon may be fighting for your protection. The blank can either be sent to the Her- ald office, given to the Berlin report- er or left at either the Berlin or the Kensington post office. Earl Lewis Is Transferred. Earl B. Lewis, who enlisted in the United States naval reserve force last May and was called into active ser- vice in June, has completed his course of training at Columbia university. He is now stationed at Whitestone, Long Island, on board the U. S. S. boy, but has been in Chicago for a number of years where he engaged in sixty-three wrestling bouts. By some he is conceded to be the 135 pound champion of the country. There ig ne need of remarking upon Wasp. He is serving in the capacity ot radio electrician. To Have Outing. The annual outing of the employes of the American Paper Goods com- pany will' be held Saturday at Savin Rock. About 130 will take the trip. Instead of taking a special train, as was dong last year, those intending to be present will take the regular 8:50 a. m. from Berlin and will return, leaving New Haven at 8:12 p, m. Public Hearing Monday. There will be a publie hearing in the town clerk’s office Monday night on the ptitlons of the Connecticut company to make changes in thetr poles on the Farmington road between ‘Worthington Ridge and Bearldale avenue. It was stated this morning that no opposition of the plan from the land owners would be met with. Berlin Briefs. Miss Eleanor M. Aspinwall is spend- ing her vacation in Norwich. N. H. Minor and family have re- turned from Chalker Beach, Saybrook. ‘W. H. Shumway, who has spent the past few years in Florida, is expected to be in Berlin next week. Howard Burnett, operator at the lo- cal station, has resigned and taken a similar position with the Western Union Telegraph Company in Hart- ford. * ! ‘William Jones is spending his vaca- tion at the shore. Rev. S. A. Fiske has been in town for several days but expects to return soon to Westbrookfield where his fam- ily is sojourning. There was a meéting of the Scouts last evening. W. B. Hart is drividg an artesian well for F. B. 'Woods of Hudson street. Jack McCabe, Willlam J. O'Brien and Rockwell Belmont have returned from an auto trip to New London and Block Island. They were away for Boy several days. Miss Florence Webster is home from New York for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leland Wells of Amityville, L. I, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wiebster. GOMPERS HITS AT WORKMEN'S COUNCIL Declares Assertion Labor Has Surrendered Is Bald Untruth New York, Aug. 17.—Resenting the accusation that labor has been sur- rendered to capitalistic, militaristic and reactionary interests of this coun- try by him, Samuel Gompers, presi- dent of the American Federation of Labor, in a statement issued yester- day as chairman of the American Al- liance for Labor and Democracy, de- nounced his accusers in vigorous terms, characterizing them as _ pro- Germans and anti-Americans. “Resolutions adopted by an organ- izaton styling itself the so-called Workmen’s Council, a wing of the so-called People’s Council, contain the statement that Mr. Gompers has, ak the very entrance of the United States into the war, made common cause with the reactionary, militaristic and capitalistic Interests of the country, and agreed to surrender labor’s rights, won after long years of hard struggle,” sald Mr. Gompers. “I wish to say that this charge is Plainville News DOG OWNERS TO BE - HALED INTO COURT Officers Start Campaign to Kound Up Unlicensed Canines, 'D0G NOT WORTH TAX FEE Owner, However, Will Have to Tell Court Why He Has Been Harboring Him Without Complying With the Law—Final Canning Demonstration Inaugurating a campaign for the rounding up of unlicensed and un- tagged dogs and the prosecution of their owners, Dog Warden Philip Marino and Dr. George T. Crowley of New Britain, who was recently ap- pointed a deputy to the state commis- sloner of domestic animals, have aturte_d an investigation to determine how many owners of canines have been dodging the law. They have al- ready secured sufficent evidence, they claim, to insure the syccessful prose- cutlion of Tony Damiano of South Washington street, and they expect to have him in court in the near future. Dogs have been giving considerable trouble throughout the state this summer. There have been epidemics of rables In varlous places, the source of the plague invariably being traced to tramp dogs. In an effort to wipe out the disease and also tp en- force the law regarding the tazation ‘of dogs, the state commissioner has ordered a round-up of those which | have not been decorated with, the 1917 tag. Since they started op their rounds, Officer Marino and Dr. Crowley have found seven unlicensed dogs in the town. The owners of six have settled by taking out a license and paying the usual penalty while the seventh, Damiano, seemingly prefers to argue the point with the court. His dog, he claims, is too old to warrant his pay- Ilng of a license fee. The animal has been placed in the pound and the owner will be brought before the court to answer charges. The officers have secured a list of the names of dog owners who have paid licenses and they propose to seek an explanation from all others. They call attention to the law which requires that dogs nat wearing collars and tags may be locked up even if they are licensed, and the owners forced to pay fees to secure their re- lease. Plainville seems to be a Mecca for tramp dogs as well as for roving hu- mans and if the dog warden’s cam- paign is forced to a successful con- clusion, the basement of the town building will have to be converted into a Hotel De Purp for homeless canines. Not for a number of years has any organized effort been made here to force the licensing of dogs. Cam- paigns of this character are invari- ably very unpopular and authorities seldom appear anxious to personally look after the enforcement of the law. The state commissioner has the mat- ter in hand this time, however and results are expected in the near future unless dog owners who have been delinquent regarding the pay- ment of dog taxes get in touch with the town clerk in the meantime. Kaiser Arrested Here. The Kaiser has been captured in Plainville. Unfortunately, however, the prisoner is not Wilhelm of the House of Hapsburg. He 1s plain John of “the freight house. He ac- quired a jag of considerable propor- ! tions and like his illustrious. name- sake started out to do battle with the world. After he had pushed a number of people from he sidewalk, Constable Marino brought him to the lock-up for safe keeping. The prisoner this morning gave his name as John Kaiser and his resi- dence at New York. Last Canning Demonstration. Plainville housewives wil] have a final opportunity to get information | regarding the canning and drying of a bald and complete untruth, and those who made it either know it was an untruth or else are so ignorant of current labor history as to render them .unfit for any intelligent dis- cussion of it. The statement is a plain lie from start to finish.” Mr. Gompers said if he had entered any such agreement the labor move- ment would have repudiated it in- stantly, despite his position as presi- dent of the American Federation of Labor. “Organized labor has not made common cause with any enemies,” sald the labor leader. “It has made common cause with our country and the democracy and with the demo- cratic aspirations of the working peo- ple of the world.” The American labor movement has compelled the interests to make more concessions since this country entered the war than was intended, said Mr. Gompers, and that greater conces- slons arq bapnd to follow. What labor has accomplished dur- ing ehe war was reviewed by Mr. Gompers in refutation of the allega- tions made. Through the vast draft machinery of the nation labor has representation; on all important war boards and commissions, the govern- ment mission to Russia, the War Pur- chases Board and the advisory com- mission of the Council of National De- fence labor, Mr. Gompers said, Is q | say that there are so many within, ' agreement equitably represented. “We have established firmly the principle that the government, in its dealings with American labor, must . The Hartford Silk Store Store Closed Fridays at Noon. C. S. HILLS & CO. HARTFORD PATTERNS Open Saturday Evenings Until9P. M. AUGUST CLEARANCE SALE OF WASH SKIRTS Greatest Values in the City On Sale Wash Skirts for $1.49 hundred Wash Skirts Several poplin, bedford cord and pique, i models and in a complete line of " cannot be duplicated elsewhere for the price. ‘White and Striped Wash Ski price of $1.00. It is hardly necessary for us to say that this is the most fmportant Skirt Sale of the season. 200 White and Striped Wash Skirts, all in the latest models, and worth $1.50 and $1.98. Saturday in gabardine, n a big variety of sizes. Skirts that | merly priced up to irts at the special Values offered are the best that we hav been able to offer. Special Clearance Sale of Odd Suits, Skirts, A Few Wool Suits and_Skirts to be closed out for $4.75. Coats and Dresses One Rack of Odd Coats, Linen, Silk and WWeol to be closed out for $9.75. At this price are Novelty quality materials and from our regular stock, for- Wash Skirts for $3.98 Wash Skirts, extra $7.98. White and Novelty Wash Skirts for $2.98. About 75 beautiful quality Wash Skirts from eur . regular stock, in the best models of the season, and “which have been reduced for this sale to close. The One Rack of Bilk Dresses, Street and Party wéar, to be closed out for the very special price of $9.75. : Saturday Specials in Gloves Value That | Hosiery and Underwear | You Ought to Profit By One Case of Men’s Cotton Hose, beach tan and grey. Special, 8 Pairs for 50c. One Case of Women’s Fiber Silk Hose, and white, special for -45c pair. Women’'s White Lisle Vests, sleeves, for Saturday 22c each. Women’s White Lisle Union tight knee, 69c and 66c grades, day 50c each. black low neck and no Suits, lace and special for Satur- 79c pair. Women’s two-clasp White Lisle Gloves, regylas 76c value, Saturday 59c pair. Women's elbow length Silk Gloves, white gnd black only, real value $1.00 and $1.25, Saturday A Splendid Showing of Women's Neckwear for 50¢ Very large assortment of Collars, Sets and Vestees in Lawn newest styles of the season, an d unusually good value . Organdie, and Georgette Crepe, in the A / vegetables and fruits tomorrow when Mrs. Julian Dean, teacher of domes- tic science in the Hartford High school, will give two demonstrations in the Town hall, one in the morning at 9 o'clock and one in the after- noon at 2 o’'clock. Through Mrs. H. A. Castle. the Hartford County league, has arranged the local demonstration. At both sessions Mrs. Dean give a practical demonstration corn and tomato canning and will of vegetables. It is the patriotic duty of the wom- en of the land to assist in the prose- cution of the war for democracy by practical economy in the Kkitchen and conserving foodstuffs. Mrs. Dean’'s demonstrations will of practical use to thém and they should attend tomorrow's session, even if they do so at inconvenience to themselves. Call More Next Week. While members of the exemption board are not prepared to say when additional candidates for the new army will be notified to present them- selves for physical examination it is likely that mnotices will be sent out be will | also explain how to dry fruits and | secured from the first thousand exam- ined. The board has not acted on all the claims for exemption that have been filed. In fact some of the claimants have not yet submitted their affidavits, Exemption claims for dependents are numerous and it | is likely that a number of them will be overruled, if the board follows the instructions sent from Washington. Don’t Expect Soldier Vote. That the young men in the mili- tary or naval service will not be per-/y mitted to vote at the October election unless’they succeed in getting' fur- loughs from their resppctive camps is the belief of one of the leaders of { the force which is waging a campaign to make Plainville a saloonless town. He does not believe that the govern- ment will permit of the soldiers vot- ing on town matters at their camps. Plainyille will probably have over seventy-five men in the service when the election is held and the boys in khaki will play an important part in the deciding of various issues if they are permitted to cast their ballots. The no-license forces are expected to have a money bag” this-year as well as the liquor interests and the indications are that unless the sol- diers are permitted to vote in camp, next week, the results of the sessions thus far held clearly indicating that the distriot’s quota of 400 cannot be deal through the American trade union movement,” he said. A tundamental principle of labor is militancy, he said, even if some o1 labor’s foes in the so-called work- ‘men's council be not aware of it When it ceases to be militant it ceases to exist, he continued. Organized Labor Loyal. “American organized labor is loyal to America, loyal to the core,” said Mr. Gompers. “It is loval to democ- racy, within our nation as well as without, and there is in America to- day no more potent force for democ- racy than the organized labor move- ment. “And we are going to do our best to rout the enemies of America and democracy, whether they are within or without. It is painful to have to but it is a fact. “This so-called workmen’s council is anti-American and pro-German, as is its parent, the so-called people's council. This I say deliberately. I see no point at which the German kaiser could find any fault with eithe: of these precious Potsdamistic and Lenineistic organizations. And you may believe me when I say that the American labor movement is not in | with the German Kkaiser nor with the pernicious propaganda of the Lenines, and neither it is go- ing to remain inactive while influ- ences of that kind seek to divide our nation and help destroy our liberties. We will fight such contemptible treacherous efforts—fight, fight, fight them to the bitter end. their carefare to return home will be forwarded to them if they can obtain “You may say,” said Mr. Gompers, with sharp emphasis, “that the Amer- ican labor movement is not represent- ed by any one or any agency except itself, and the claims of alleged coun- ‘ cils to representing labor are as pre- posterous and ridiculous.and’ treach- | erous as any other phase of their ac- tivities.” 5 Buy an Indiana truck.—advt. leave of absence on eléction day {| i their commanders. 1 Brief Items. The funeral of Sterling D: who died yesterday, was held this ternoon from the home of his parent Mr. and Mrs. Duane G. Danfels Broad street. Rev. J. W. nton o ficlated. Interment was in %fl! ci etery, Bristol. £ Al Fager of Bristol, has acsepted position in J. J. Murphy’s cafe, Herman Lowrey of this plage, elected vice president of the La family at the annual reunfon of members held yesterday in Squthis ton. The Methodist Sunday school have its annual outing tomorrqw Lake Compounce. The pienio will leave on the 9:24 Bristol trolley] For Saturday. Your cholce of $§.0 trimmed hats special at $1.00. Geld enblum Millinery Co., 188 Main. Advt. ¥ A LOST—Probably in vicinity of Ci * or West Main street, wedding Wwith initials “L. C.” and “J. P.” ivard if returned to Confort!'s rasrd ket. 8-1¢ wi FOR SALE—Organ in good gendjton. Price $1,000. Inquire 65 Fast 8t., Plainville. 3.17-d3x Buy an Indiana truck.—advt. SMOKE OXMOOR | A MILD, PLEASANTSc CIGAR S——THE POPULAR SHOE STOBE ERG | S— 5K THE CLERK FOR S. & H. GREEN STAMPS . SUMMER SPECIALTIES at Money Saving Prices Women’s White Canvas Lace Boots, plain toe, with white enamel soles and heels at price $2.50. Women's White Canvas Sport Shoes with rubber soles and heels at $1.50. Women’s White Canvas Low Heel Lace Shoes, white enam- eled soles and heels, at $2.00. Women's ~ White Canvas Sport Oxfords, rubber soles and heels, at $1.50. Women's White .Canvas Sport Shoes, leather trimmed, at $8.00. The Shoeman 1 Man St Hartford | | \