New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 22, 1917, Page 2

In the Making of [Marie Antonitte « Cigars the best skill is employed and he finest properly cured tobacco i The result is a cigar of un- flavor, mellowness and flavor a that appeals to every smoker es one, 5 them at. our d 15c. kinson Drug Co. 169-171 Main Street Cigar Counter, Cily ltems 9 Marguerite McCarthy of Stan- is confined to her home by Camp No. 3, Sons of Zion, has pay all the dues of the who are drafted into the "0 public schools of tHis city will or the fall term on September Mary's parachial school will same day. Fitzpatrick, who left the city In the aviation service a few LIGHTNING BOLT KILLS ELECTRICIAN Lloyd K. Bates Stricken at Power House—Houses Set Alire The worst thunderstorm of the year struck this city early last evening. After raging for two long hours the thunder, lightning, rain and hail ceased and the toll of the storm was reckoned. The life of one man was sacrificed to the bolts of lightning and damage was caused throughout the city. Lloyd K. Bates of Tenn., was killed by the while working in the yard of the electric power house on Corbin avenue. He was cutting some dead wire and wished to finish up his work before the storm arrived. He was hastening to finish when a terriffic blast shook the immediate vicinity of the power house and he fell sense- less to the ound. Fellow workmen telephoned at once to the police sta- tion to send out a physician to aid the man it possible. Dr. G. H. Dal- ton responded and did all in his power to bring the man to life. Fif- teen minutes later, believing that there was some life éxtant in the body Policeman McGrawd telephoned for the pulmotor. Fire Chief Dame took it to the scene at once but all efforts to resusitate the man were in vain. The police heve telegraphed to the dead man’s parents in Ten- nesseee and expect advices on the disposition of the body early this evening. The home of George Weyh at 11 Griswold street was struck by a blaz- ing bolt of electricity during the height of the storm last evening. The bolt tore a hole two feet square in the roof, at the same time demolish- ing the chimney. The fuses of the electric wiring of the house was blown out by the blast. Fortunately no one was at home at the time ex- cept the tennants of the first floor Cleveland, lightning 3 ago has enterd the employ of ngineering départment of the ‘W. Hoffman has resigned from Guard. ; He has been ordered at the naval reserve station w Haven todas. tter from Col. Theodore Raose- been received by Curator E. on Schurr of the New Britain and it will be added to the Hon of letters from great men being compiled at the Museum. pecial metihg of New Britain No. 957, B. P. O. E, will be is evening at 8 o'clock to take on the death of Joseph S. Ben- wenty“inch water main burst on “Main street yesterday between ington and High Streets. Super- nt Towers set his men repair- nd the main is now in working jite Rose Camp, R. N. A, will tomorrow evening in Electric All members are requested.to be fit as arrangements for the an- [buting will be made. auto driven by Dr. M. L. Marsh ik Fred J. Phillips of 291 South street last evening near Central Bystanders report that Phil- pped directly in front of the Dr. Marsh reported the acci- after he had taken the injured home. heph Robanski of 35 Star street assaulted by a fellow workman mders, Frary & Clark's yester- according to a complaint made @ police last night., He was re- d to Assistant Prosecuting At- Joseph G. Woods. o building permits were granted ay by Building Inspector Ruth- , one to Adolf Meinhardt to a three family frame dwelling Ing about $5,500 at the corner of r and Broad streets for T. and ysakowska, and another to Louis Hagist to build a garage on the side of Garden street, costing it $400. ROLLEYMEN DISAGREE. Statements at Investiga- tion of* Near-Wreck. , Haven, Aug. 22.—The Public 1 Commission investigation of Inear-collision on the Shore Line 2 railway at Madison last Sun- struck a snag yesterday after- when employes of the company o conflicting statements. Dis- her Maloney declared he ordered leastbound Shore Line car to'stop ast Rive ding' and await the bound car there. Conductor E. Jvhelan and Motorman Merrill, of castbound, say Maloney ordered car to make the siding at Mad- instead. Conductor Jones, who in charge of the eastbound car he North Branford wreck and was standing by Maloney oit day, Maloney gave the East siding order. It was with these ructions In mind that the east- d car proceeded farther than t River and narrowly missed col- g head-on with the westbound Madison. The trolley crewy of cars were examined yesterday. Ihe written orders promised by intendent Cain to supplant the phone system, which was respon- for Sunday’s near-wreck, will go into effect for some time. It explained at the Shore Line of- s yesterday that the installation the system could not be accom- jhed in a day, but that it had been lered already. and ‘none of them was injured, The damage has ban estimated at about $150. A fire broke out at the home of John J. Voight of 23 Belden street at 8:37 P. M,, when a shaft of light- ing struck the chimney. The blaze was quickly extinguished by the tor- rents of rain that were falling. A curious accident connected with the storm was the striking of a tree on Maple street. A large limb of the tree was cut off by the lightning and the leaves on the limb immediately shrivelled up and turned- brown 'as after the frosts of late autumn. The rainfall was very heavy. At Shuttle Meadow a fall'of 2.59 was re- corded. The lights which brighten the Shuttle, Meadow dam ‘at night were burned out but will be repaired to- day so that they may be in working’ order tonight and not hamper the guards of the lake. The electric service all over the city was impaired and uncertain ffom 8 o’clock until very late in the evening. In some places the lightning service is still in very poor shape and work- men are exceedingly busy repairing the damage of the storm, MANY WANT THE JOB. Residents of Many Cities Would Be C. of C. Secretary. Applications continue to pour in daily for the position of executive sec- retary of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce, made vacant by the resig- nation of A. H. Andrews about two months ago. Acting President W. W. Leland said today that careful atten- tion to the selection of an important man to the place is being given. Ap- plicants as far west as Missouri 'and Texas have applied for the place. Local conditions are such that a secretary who has both retail and manufactur- ing knowledge is needed, and in se- curing this sort of an executive some time will be consumed. President Leland said today that it is hoped by the executive committee to be able to name the new secretary early in September when the commit- tee will meet. A letter of sympathy has been sent by the president of the Chamber to Mrs. C. J. White, widow of C. J. White. A handsome floral bequest was sent to the bier of the deceased at the funeral which was held yester- day afternoon. PERSONALS Assessor and Mrs. August Burck- hardt have returned from Christmas Cove, Maine. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Humason are occupying their summer home at Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Sloper have returned from a tour through Canada. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. O'Connor and son Harry are home from a vacation at Block Island. Mrs. Catherine Hagarty and McManus of Binghamton, N. the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hagarty of Beaver street. Miss Y., are J. W Misses Rose and Mildred Pratt are spending a two weeks’ vacation in the SELL-ANS bsolutely Removes ndigestion. One package rovesit. 26cat all druggists. Catskills. Miss Loretta O’Connor, stenographer in Frisble & Co.s brokerage office, will spend the remainder of the month at Ocean Beach. “Charles Witkin,_ a member of the naval reserves stationed at New Hav- Events Tonight superior Lyceum photo play theater, High class photo drama, Fox's theater. Vaudeville and moting Keeney's theater. pictures at Church board and .collectors meet in ‘Swedish Lutheran church. Andre lodge, I O. O. F., mects in Vega hall. New Rritain Camp, W. of W., meets in Turner hall. Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion meets in St. Mary's hall. lodge, 1. O. O. F., meets in A. M. hall. Pheni Jr. 0. U. St. Elmo lodge, K. of P., meets Judd’s hall. Erwin Castle, K. G. E., Eagles' hall. meets Carpenters’ Union meets at Church street. Vesta Hive, L. O. T. M., meets Main street. New Britain Nest, 0. O. 0., meets in Electric hall. Valient Tent, K. O. T. M., meets at 32113 Main street. STORM HITS STATE HARD Lightning Burns Barnes and Churches and Puts Lighting and Telephone System Out of Commission. Willimantic, Aug. 22.—Much dam- age was done by lightning in this vicinity last night during a severe storm which lasted for several hours. The Baptist church here was struck and the steeple badly damaged, four ice houses at Eaton’s pond were burned to the ground with an es- timated loss of $10,000. The steeple of the Congregational church in South Coventry was struck. The Wil- limantic fire alarm system was burned out and more than 1,500 telephones were out of commission. ‘Trolley lines were paralyzed. ‘Windsor, Aug. 22.—During an elec- trical storm here last night a barn owned by G. Arthur Loomis, of Wind- sor heights was struck by lightning and burned. Extensive damage to tobacco crops was reported. Terryville, Aug. 22.—The Orthodox church was hit and set afire by lightning last night. A large hole was burned in the roof and a chimney smashed by the bolt. Dam- age was estimated at $500. Russian Norwich, Aug. 22,—One of the most violent electrical storms of the season which broke over Norwich about 8 o’clock last evening put a stop to the playing at the national Roque grounds on Rockwell street. Ellington, Aug. 22.—Fire caused by lightning destroyed the barn of L. B. Sykts here last night, causing damage estimated at $12,000. New London, Aug. 22.—This ecity was in almost total darkness on the streets last night for about two hours after lightning had burnt out the 750 K. W. engine at the power plant, sev- eral hundred telephone lines were paralyzed, and trolley cars were stalled on the suburban lines during a heavy electric storm that began about 9 o“clock, Rain fell in tor- rents for almost two hours, flooding cellars in some parts of the city. JAIL, NOT THE ARMY John Told Recruiting Officer He Was Not Married and Wife Refused to Help Him Out. There is a question in the minds of some men, whether it is better to be in jail or in the army. There was none in thie mind of John Kyhuczyk, before Judge John H. Kirkham in the police court this morning -on the charge of assaulting his wife. - Tho wife, Sophie, complained to the po- lice yesterday that her husband bit her on the arm Monday following a verbal quarrel. She said that the trouble was that he told her he went to enlist, informing the recruiting of- ficers that he was unmarried. Later he begged his wife to go down to the officials and tell them that he was married. She refused to do so and the fight followed. She said he does not want to work and she has to go to the factory to support him. The judge asked him if he did not still want to enlist, but he said that he did not. Prosecutor Woods produced documentary evi- dence to prove that he had made but a feeble attempt to join the colors and testifying that he was a “bad actor.” He was sentenced to jail for 30 days. The case of Frank Carbonik. charged with non-support, was con- tinued until tomorrow morning. Mar- garet Kane, tried in chambers, on the charge of being in danger of falling into habits of vice, was com- mitted to the House of the Good Shepherd. James McLey of New Haven and Abraham Tarrich, also of New Haven were notified by Policeman Clarence Lamphere to appear in the police court this morning for a violation of the motor vehicle law, but there cases have been postponed. ZEPPELIN BROUGHT DOWN. London, Aug. 22.—British light naval forces destroyed a Zeppelin airship yesterday morning off the Jut- land, Denmark, coast, says an official communication issued this evening. The communication adds that there €n, s spending a furlough at his home { on Elm street. ‘were no -survivors from the crew oi the atrship. Now is Just the Time to Do That Papering and Painting. Interior Work A fine time to renovate your rooms with fresh paint and wall paper. We Are Ready to Estimate on all necessary exterior painting for the early spring A large supply of Varnishes, Floor Stain, etc. THE JOHN 3 and 5 FRANKLIN SQUARE : rushes, BOYLE CO. Painters, Decorators and Sign Makers From New Britain Patriots Enlisted in Parents’ Name When Enlisted In Army or Navy . In What Branch . Nearest of Kin ¢ ~o parents) . (Fill This Out and Return to Editor of the Nation’s - Service. | The Herald.) The cagnpaign which the Herald has been waging for several weeks has thus far met with commendable suc- cess. About 300 blanks have been re- turned but not until the last name is in and the list has been completed should there be any abatement. Each and every patriotic man and woman should put their shoulder to the wheel to expedite and bring a successful con- clusion to the campaign. . If you have a son or kinsman or know some young man who has no parents and is in the service fill out one of the blanks and return it either personally or send it by mail to the Editor of the Herald. “Put your shoulder to the wheel.” MARKED BILLS USED T0 CATCH GRAFTER Two More Arrested for Accepting Bribes in Drait \ York, Aug. 22.—An offer on the part of Lazarus Jacobson, a life New insurance agent, living at 170 South ‘Third street, Broaklyn, to obtain the exemption of Joseph Levy, a clerk, of 185 South® Second street, Brooklyn, provided Levy paid $75 in cash and gave up his diamond ring, resulted in the arrest yesterday afternoon of Ja- cobson and Dr. Henry Seligman of 740 Driggs avenue, Brooklyn. Bath. are locked up in the Raymond street jail on a charge of accepting bribes to ex- empt men of a draft age. Dr. Selig- man Wwas attached to the examining staff of Local Board 52, with head- quarters in Public School 50, at Chris- topher avenue and Jackman street, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Dr. Seligman is said to be a subject of Austria-Hungary, and this is now being investigated by the secret serv- ice. Seligman, who has'lived many years in this country, appeared at the naturalization bureau in Brooklyn about three weeks ago and applied for his first papers. He had to do this before he could assist in the physical examination. Furthermore it became known that Seligman isted in the examination of twenty men who ap- peared before Board 54, at Driggs avenue and South Sixth, Brooklyn, for examination. Those among the twen- ty who were rejected will be recalled for examination. More than 150 men will be recalled for examination by Board 52 as a result af Dr. Seligman’s activities. When Seligman and Jacobson were arraigned before United States Com- missioner McGoldrick in Brooklyn late vesterday afternoon, Assistant United States District Attorney Henry W. Beer, representing the government, charged that Dr. Seligman has “been concerned in thirty trasactions,” and asked that because of the importance of the case that bail be fixed at a large sum. Mr. Beer said the gavernment has ample evidence against both men. Commissioner McGoldrick held the prisoners in $10,000 bail each to wait the action of the grand jury. Deputy Attorney General Conkling said: “I want to emphasize the fact that there is no breath of suspicion against any of the regular members of Board 52, and until the arrest of Seligman and Jacobson this afternoon they knew nothing of the crooked work that was going on. The board, when informed that exemptions had been sold, immediately and without sug- gestion from any of the higher Fed- eral authorities ordered every man who has been rejected for physical reason to reappear for another ex- amination. These new examinations will be made by Dr. Walter Hurley, the medical member of the board, who is one of the most reputable ]ph)'sicians in this city. | Levy Used As Decoy. The information which resulted in the arrest of Dr. Seligman and Jacob- son was given to United States Mar- shal James M. Power last' Friday night. Marshal Power allowed Jo- seph Levy, who acted as a decoy for the government, to tell how he was approached by Jacobson, who prom- ised exemption on the payment .of $200. Levy is physically unfit, but he was informed that unless he paid the bribe he would probably be certi- fled for service. Levy was posted for examination by Board 52 last week, and on Friday morning he was ap- proached by Jacobson. N “You have been called for exam- ination, I understand,” Jacobson re- marked after greeting Levy. “Yes, I have, what about it? plied Levy. ““Oh, nothing very much except that for $200 I can get you exemption,” Levy says Jacobson told him. “It is not necessary for me to pay for I will be exempted anyway, as I am lame,” replied Levy. “That makes no difference at all, and you will have to come across if you want exemption,” Jacobson re- plied, according to Levy. “All right, I will think it over,” Levy answered, and he arranged to meet Jacobson near a Williamsburg barber shop on Monday night. About this time Marshal Power was in- formed about what was going on, and he sent a deputy to take Levy to his office. Marshal Power then told Levy to keep his appointment and be care- ful to remember everything that was said at the barber shop conference and to agree to pay for his exemption. Monday night Levy met Jacobson and the two went to the barber shop. Dr. Seligman was in there, according to , and Jacobson told Levy to re- main outside while he went and talked with the doctor. When Jadob- son came out he said: “Well, Levy, there is nothing to it. You will have to get the money.” . Passes Marked Bills. | “I don’t know whether I can scrape up $200 or not, but I will do the best I can,” Levy said, and he agreed to meet Jacobson at 10 o'clock vesterday morning. Levy reported back to Marshal Power and was given ten marked $10 bills and one $5 - bill. Levy met Jacobson at the appointed time. Not far away were Detectives Peter Thornton and John Maser of the Brooklyn detective bureau. “Have you got the money " was the first question Jacobson asked. “I have . and that is all I can raise,”” replied Levy. Jacobson looked at Levy's hand and noted the diamond ring. “What about that ring? What can vou hock that for?” he asked. “About $45," Levy replied. “All right, give me the $75 and the ring. and we will «call it square and I will see to it that you are emepted,” said Jacobson. Levy handed over the money and the ring and the detectives put Jacob- son under arrest. He was taken to detective headquarters, and Lavy, act- ing under orders from Marshai Pow- er, proceeded to the board headquar- ters to be examined. He took his re- ~day From Now Until Sept. HARTFORD 14 Inclusive We Close Fridays at 12 An Extraordinary Sale of WASH SKIRTS Regular Prices $1.98 to $4.50, Special Sale Prices 75¢, $1.00, $1.98 Here's a wondérful sale of Wash Skirts in all the latest styles, made of pique, rep, gaberdine, wanted materials. Summer Regular Prices’ Up to $7.50, Special Sale Price Handsome Dre checks, plaids also plain colors. s of Gingham, cordoline, velvet corduroy and other Extra sizes are included in this sale. Dresses - $3.98 voile and lingerie. In stripes, The Clearance Sales in Our Haberdashery Dept. are so full of valyes that no man should pass them by. PAJAMAS—Reduced in Price! Cheviots, Madras, percale and crepes in white and fancy patterns. $1.50 value. . ...... $2.00 value........ $2.50 value........ $3.00 and $2.75 value .......... $2.15 New Prices on 50c Scarfs at...... NECKWEAR g g 38¢’ 3 for $1.00 $1.00 Scarfs at .................. T5¢ $1.50 Scarfs at ... $2.00 Scarfs at $1.00 Foulard Scarfs : ... $115 ... $1.50 3 for $2.00 Horsfalls IT PAYS TO BUY OUR KIND 03-89) ASY.LUM! ST. comectingwita 140’ TRUMBULL ST HARTFORD ‘ proper place in the line and in a few ninutes Dr. Seligman, he says ap- proached him. Seligman immediate- ly began the examination of Lev: “I guess you have flat feet, haven't you?” the doctor said, according to Levy. “I don’t think so,” Levy replied. “Oh, yes, you have,” replied Dr. Se- ligman, and despite the protest Levy was rejected for having flat feet. Then Dr. Seligman was arrested. The prisoners were subjected to a long examination by Mr. Beer, Marshal Power and Mr. Conkling, but neither of them would make any admission. HEARST IN THE RACE. Files Petitions For Nomination as New York’s Mayor. New York, Aug. 22.—Petitions des- ignating William R. Hearst ag a can- didate for mayor in the demiocratic primary were filed last night with the board of elections by Hearst fol- lowers in the city. Although only 1, 500 names are necessary to a peti- tion designating a candidate for mayor, the Hearst petitions contained 3,515 signatures. It was said that the petitions had the sanction of Mr. Hearst’s lieutenant in New York, L. J. O'Reilly. Whether Mr. Hearst will run in the primary could not be learned last night, as Mr. Hearst is in California and his representative here would not | say what action is to be taken. Mid- night was the last hour for filing pe- titions and each party had its peti-, tions in on time. If Mr. Hearst decided to make a fight against the democratic nominee, | County Judge John F. Hylan of Brooklyn, it is expected that the democratic ticket will gtand little chance of success atthe polls. Judge Hylan has said that, if beaten in the primary, he would retire in favor of the successful candidate. The Tam- many candidate has still a chance to withdraw before the primary in favor of another candidate, but he also posi- tively stated that he would not with- draw but leave it to the primary to decide whether or not he was to be the democratic nominee. The filing of a Hearst petition did not come as a surprise, for it was understood that his followers had de- termined to see that he was put for- ward as a candidate and then leave to him whether or not he should run. Four petitions in all were filed with the hoard of education designatini Mr. Hearst as a candidate for may in the democratic prima WILL FIGHT “TOM” WATSON. Macon, Ga., Aug. —City and county authorities have given notice that they will not permit assembling of the so-called state convention or- :Two Russian ‘grounds. The city police and the sheriff say they avill suppress tha meeting anvwhere in the county. The United States marshal is being urged to ask for the use of troops, if need be. LABOR PARTY VOTES FAVOR CONFERENCE By Margin of 3,000 Members Decide to Send Delegates to Stock- holm. London, Aug. 22—By the narrow ' margin of 3,000 in a vote represent- ing nearly 2,500,000 workers, the British Labor Conference yesterday decided to stand by its plan of send- ing delegates to the International So- cialist Conference ‘at Stockholm. The vote was attended by a turbulent scene. Part of the delegates sang a ocialist song and others the patriotic “Keep the Home Fires Burning.” William Purdy, chairman of the British labor party, presided. On the platform were Arthur Henderson, the former member of the British Council; James Ramsey MacDonald, ex-leader of the labor party; George Nicoll Barnes, Henderson's successor in the War Council; George J. War- dle, man of the labor party in the house of commons, and John R. Clynes and George H. Roberts, re- spectively labor members of parlia- ment from Manchester and Norwich. delezates also were present. Arthur Henderson in an address denied that he had withheld delib- erately or intentionally from the labor conference any information with ref- crence to the Russian attitude to- ward the Stockholm conference. Pre- mier Kerensky of Russia, he said, had been in favor of British representa- tion at Stockholm. If he (Hender- son) had failed or had erred it was only because of his loyalty to labor. He hdped the conference would not pross for the withdrawal of labor members from the government, be- cause that policy, in his opinion, would be subversive to the national interests and the successful prosecu- tion of the war. The international situation, Mr. Henderson said, might change, and it might be that the various govern- ments would desire that the confer- ence should be held in Stockholm. Premier Lloyd George had been in favor of the conference and he might be so again. What was a virtue in May ought not to be a crime for them in August. George N. Barnes defended himself against attack and said he purposed’ to continue to support the govern- ganized by Thomas E. Watson to pro- test against the draft law here Thurs- Both city and country have declined use of public buildings or ment in what he believed would be a successful effort to establish freedom in the world. He believed Germany had all to gain and the others all to lose from the Stockholm conference. ‘ s + War ¢ & -