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

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, Boston Store The time is fast approaching for the opening of the schools, Have you looked into the requirements of the little folks for that occasion. e We are showing pretty Plaid Ginghams, 27 inches wide, correct for school wear At 15¢ a Yard. Rt Also fine 32-inch Plaids At 17¢ a Yard. el Peggy Cloth is about the best wearing material known for Blouses, Dresses, etc., is 33 inches wide i) At 20c a Yard. Underwear in all weights and sizes, from 19c to 50c each. —0— Good Strong Stockings in black, white and tan, sizes 6 to 11. Prices lgl/zc to 38c. Hair Ribbons in all colors. Handkerchiefs, Ties, etc. Qe McCALL PATTERNS 10¢, 15¢, 20c. PULLAR & NIVEN "RUSSIA AGOG AS CONVENTION NEARS .Grasping Government Denounced by Civil and Military Rulers Petrograd, Aug. 23.—As the day ap- proaches for the opening of the ex- traordinary national council at Mos- cow, the newspapers are full of spec- sulation concerning expected dramatic announcements of events. Judging from present indication the congress is likely to take the farm of a struggle of the cabinet backed by the Petro- 8rad and Moscow press, which de- clare that if no agreement is reached between the contending groups open conflict must follow, First steps al- ready have been taken toward vigor- “ous and aggressive action by the mal- contents. Among thase who have ar- rived at Moscow are President Rod- zianko of the Duma, A. J. Guskoff, ex-president of the Duma; Professor Paul Milukoff, ex-foreign minister; A. 1. Shingaroff, V. A. Malakoff, and the former commander-in-chief of the Russian armies, General Alexieff and Brussilaff, who yesterday conferred with leaders of the Moscow movement. Conferences were held under the chairmanship of M. Rodzianko, at which the differences between the government and the bourgeoisie were sharply emphasized, the only excep- tion being made r Premier Ker- ensky, whom some of the speakers acclaim as capable of saving the coun- try on the condition that he liberate “ himself from socialist and council of deputies control. The press was ex- cluded from the preliminary discus- sion and precautions were taken to prevent speeches being recorded, but it was stated these cancerned the re- construction of the cabinet on the principle of strength, the possibility of a military dictatorship and the ‘necessity of presenting the cabinet with an ultimatum. Prince Troubetskoi, in a story speech, attacked the government, de- clairing the sacred revolution had fallen under the coarse claws of men who think omnly of plundering the national riches and of their own in- * terests. The government, he com- plained, is entirely in the hands of Petrograd, the center of rottenness. ‘Therefore he said, it was imperatively necessary to transfer the capital to healthy Moscow. Prince Traubetskoi excepted only Premier Kerensky from general condemnation, but M. Ilin, a Moscow speaker, declared Premier Kerensky culpable, owing to his as- ¢sociation with those responsible for the recent anarchy. General Alexieff denounced socialist ‘‘order” giving saldiers fdll liberty and abolishipg saluting. The general also denounced Petrograd. General Brussiloff followed, declaring that he agreed with everything Gen- eral Alexieff had said. the =+ FACTORY HEAVY WAT]!.R USERS. The factory consumption of water for the six months previous to June has been 66,670,300 cubic feet. The receipts for that amount are $34,- 513.55. This makes an average of seven cents per 100 cubic feet. This amount of water which was used by the factories is not quite half the total amount used throughout the entire city. It is the largest factory Sonsumption of water since the meter system was installed in the city five years ago. This has been due in a large measure to the day and night ehifts of the factories where before only day shifts were u}ed. | sioner Woods for refusing to CLEVELAND MOFFETT| . GOES OVER THE TOP But He Fmds An Angry Mob Waiting to Repel Attack New York, Aug. 23.—Cleveland Moffett magazine writer and crusader “went over man against soap box oratory, the top” last night in a charge on a street meeting of the Friends of Ireland, in Thirty-seventh street, between Broadway and Sixth avenue, He precipitated a near riot, in which 2,000 men, women and urchins joined. When it was all over the writer had been severely beaten, but was still militant. For ten minutes, before the flash- light system of the police department called all the Tenderloin policemen to the spot, and five stations had time to rush up their reserves, the street mob kicked, pounded and bruised the liter- ary crusader, tore his clothing and created the wildest scene that the sec- tion had known for years. The meeting of the Friends of Ire- land was scheduled for 8 o'clock. At that hour Stephen Johnson, national organizer; Willlam O’'Laughlin, Shane Conway and Miss Margaret Curley, niece of the mayor of Boston, ap- peared at the speaker’s stand. An afternoon paper had announced that Moffett had made up his mind “to go over the top”” when the meet- ing began and hundreds of persons of militant activities. Not one of the expectant spectators suffered the slightest disappointment. Across the street from the speak- er's stand Moffett stood in the door- way of S. Karten & Bros.” furniture store. With him were United States Marshal Thomas D, McCarthy, a ste- nographer, two plain clothes police- men and a stenographer who' came up from the office of the ipolice com- missioner. An extra police honor guard, consisting of Inspector James Bolan, Capt. William A. Bailey and Lieut. Weeks, hung about the fringes of the crowd and listened to the chat. “This 1s the first time in my life, said Stephen Johnson, opening the ball, that I ever said a good word for Mayor Mitchell, but I am glad to say that he has come out for free speech in spite of the strong influences that have beevo brought to bear against us.” A Johnson praised Police one Commis- inter- fere ivith public meetings, referred at first rather innocently to Cleveland Moffett and then said that it had been reported that Mr. Moffett had select- ed the evening as an appropriate time to “go over the top.” Attack on Moffett. “I don't know what he meant by that,” said the speaker, ‘‘unless he meant going over like the soldiers do, and they generally go over back- ward.” Then he called Mr. Moffett a one cent magazine writer who was “mak- ing a three cent a word contrac and said that any persons who had come to an Irish meeting expecting to hear sedition preached would be disappointed. He called attention to the Sixty-ninth Regiment as the first of our troops to start for France from the National Guard, and added: “But if I was in the war depart- ment I would send some of the sol- diers to England to chase some of the slackers to the firing line.” Then he let loose the reference which started Moffett on his charge. “The presence of this big crowd, sald Josnson, “and its enthusiasm and fair play, and the orderly manner in which it behaves shows the true spirit of America and its attitude toward free speech. Compare it with the at- titude of Cleveland Moffett, and your spirit makes his spirit damned wun- American.” From the recesses of the furniture doorway a dark figure came into the street. “I am Cleveland Moffett,”” he shout- ed The crowd, waiting for something to start, yelled with combined derision and glee. Women joined the men in loud groans at the mention of the name. i “I object to being called un-Ameri- can,” shouted Moffett. “I am as proper an American as you are.” The crowd made a dash for him, pulled his tie, tore his clothes. and kicked his shins. “Three cheers for the American flag!” shouted the belabored Moffett. The crowd quit kicking him long enough to give the cheers. Then they resumed business at the old stand and a general fight began. “Don’t touch himy' yelled Johnson. “Leave him alone. He is here trying to cause just such a situation.” “Three cheers for President Wil- son!” shouted Moffett from the press of angry humanity that walled about him. The crowd cheered again in re- sponse to the call, and then returned to the task of spoiling Mr. Moffett's raiment. “Kill him!”’ shouted a great chorus in which the voices of many women were heard. Ten minutes of undue liberties with Mr. Moffett's person had elapsed when the police reserves trotted into action. As they came along Johnson from his high percH demanded: Escapes From Police. The police re-enforcements pushed Moffett from the crowd and worked their way to Broadway with him. They had hardly reached the big street with their charge when he slipped away and returned to the charge. Again the crowd took a few moments off to pound him and again the charging police came to the res- cue. “T demand that vou lock that man up."” said Moffett, pointing to John- son. “We will not,” replied the police- TWO MILES A MINUTE CLAIM MADE FOR DE PALMA, AUTO SPEED KING New York, Aug. 23.—Automobile speed enthusiasts are arranging for a race against time by Ralph De Palma, who is now conceded to be the peer of all auto driver. It is claimed that with a new car, which is being specially built for De Palma, he will make the dust fly at 4 two mile a minute clip. De Palma was crowned speed king of autorhobile drivers at the Sheepshead Bay speedway, where before 40,000 wildly cheering specta- tors he broke the world’s speed rec- ords for twenty and fifty miles and created a world’s record for thirty miles. Three times running he de- feated Louis IChevrolet and Barney Oldfield, the latter so completely that he was outclassed. De Palma, driv- ing a monstrous twelve cylinder car of a brilliant yellow color, whirled @around the saucer like track with epeed never before attained by man in , man. “If vou want him arrested go to court and make a complaint.” Finally the police managed to make Broadway again with the writer der convoy. He appealed to Weeks for action. ““Go to court if you want the man locked up, or lock him up yourself,” said the lieutenant. “I haven’t heard him anything that was against the law. Mffett, with lumps on his head, bruises about his body and his rai- ment looking “for all the world like he had been interviewing a buzz saw at the very busiest period of its life, held a street corner interview with the reporters in which he said: “I have been badly beaten, and I think that it is a shame for the po- lice to allow such meetings. I am going to see Commissioner Woods to- morrow and make a complaint to him.” Hardly had the tumult ended when the crowd got a second whirl for ifs money. John Hehir, 19 years of age, a young Irishman who has been in un- Lieut. this country a year and who said he | lived at 358 West Forty-eighth street, headed a gang which followed an old woman from the edge of the speaking zong. In one hand she held an American flag;.in the other the union jack of Great Britain. The young man knocked both flags from her hands and trampled upon them. Detective Thomas A Sheeay promptly arrested him for disorderly conduct and his companions fled. Dr. Lamar Harris of 20 Arden street told | the police he had seen the whole pro- ceedings and offered to go to the night court as a prosecuting witne: The presence of United States Mar- shal McCarthy at the meeting was said to have been at, the direction of the Washington officials. President Wilson had from Mr. Moffett a let- | ter in which he told of the unpat- riotic utterances in the streets of the city, and the Marshall was told to at- tend some of the talks and find out exactly what was being said and done. He will make a personal report to Washington. HURT IN COLLISION. Linden Street Resident in Hospital ‘With Fractured Leg. George Moore of 79 Linden strect is a patient at the New Britain Gen- eral hospital, as the result of a col- lision between a bicycle ridden by | Moore and a motorcycle operated by Albert May of 24 Fairview street. The accident occurred at the corner of East and Chestnut streets shortly after 6 o’clock last evening and Moore suffered from a compound fracture of the left leg and a fracture of the left wrist. May also suffered , numerous bruises about the body. Moore was riding east on Chestnut street on his way home, and May wus on East street headed south. It ap- pears as if neither of the men dis- covered the other until they came head-on at the corner. The polics ambulance was summoned and the injured men were taken to the hos- pital where their injuries were treat- ed. At the hospital today it was stated that Moore suffering from a very bad leg injury which will keep him incapacitated for a long period. The police are investigating the acci- dent. & racing car. Thirty miles he trav- eled in 16 minutes 35 3-5 seconds, or at a rate of 108.5 miles per hour. No record for this distance is on the books of the American Automobile association, so that De Palma’s mark will go down as a standard. In the twenty mile race his time was 10 minutes 53 4-5 seconds, the average rate of speed being 110.13 miles an hour, as against the previ- ous best time of 13 minutes 58.14 sec- onds, made by Barney Oldfield on the Indianapolis Speedway on May 30, 1914, In the fifty mile struggle De Palma veritably had the wings of the wind, for his time was 27 minutes 32 1.5 ®econds. His average speed in this record smashing race wag 108.95 miles an hour, and it wiped out the mark of 29 minutes 2.47 seconds which De Palma himself made at Omaha on July 15, 1916. DUTCH QUEEN MAY BE INTERMEDIARY | EN VIILHELMINA PRINCE RY snd DAUGHTE Reports from Holland maintain re- serve concerning the Pope's peace note. It is asserted in some quarter’s that hopes are held in Holland that both groups of belligerents will event- tually ask the queen of the Nether- lands to act as intermediary, thus making it advisable for the Dutch to remain aloof now from any attempt to bring about peuce, which is destined to fail if not desired by both sidees. The picture is one of the most recent of Queen Wilhelmina, her husband, Prince Henry, and their daughter, Princ Juliana. TWO HELD AS SLACKERS Wasil Plenkowski and Konstanty Kou- kowskl Arrested By Police and De- tained For Federal Authorities. The police have arrested two the Federal authorities for tion of ,the draft law. Wasil Pienkow- ski was arrested by. Sergeant Theodore Johnson and Policeman Cabellus last night on the charge of failure to re- port to the examining board and Kon- stanty Koukowski twas arrested by sergeant Johnson and Policeman Twi- ning on the same charge. men for viola- 1917. ~ AGAINST NEIGHBOR ; German Propagandlsts Using Hos- tile Papers As Weapons Mexico City, Aug. 23.—Friends of are conducting in Mexico against the to the present failed of their the better edu- Germany newspaper propaganda United States. but up | time the cfforts have purpose in so far a cated and influential classes of Mex- ico are concerned. There is reason | to believe that it has had no effect on men prominent in public life, those associated with the government or the high officers of the army, but it seems | certain that the German campaign has exerted a certain influence over ! tho uneducated Mexicans. The line followed has had for end the convincing of the more ig- norant classes that the friendly ad- vances of the United States are not to be trusted and that that country is steadfast in the aim of overthrow- ing the sovereignty of Mexico and | seizing for its own, either by economic means or by force, the territory be- tween the Rio Grande and Panama. The Germans also have made strong efforts to spread the belief that the Allics are in desperate straits for men, ships and money and that the ulti- mate victory of the Central Powers is assured. The German puhhcin been its attack has conducted along two separate lines. The first and more important, appealing to the more conservative element, has been headed by El Dem- ocrats, one of the four principal daily morning papers of the capital, man- agedl and¢ directed by Rafael Man- tinez, member of congress and better known by his pen name of “Rip 5. Papers Furnish Ammunition. The Democrata has found ammuni- tion for its heaviest attacks in re- AUGUST ECO ARUUSINH—MEXIG" l éonard and Herrmanm C NOMY SAl ON SMART TUB SKIRTS Plenty of time still ahead to “farewell” as we need the room mbst saf new f we the wear them, but they occupy for wearables soon'to arrive; hence the following sharp reductions: $6.75 $4.98 $3.98 $2.98 now Two Stores $7.98 and $8.75, now .. $6.00, now 5 $4.98, now $3.98, now .. Qflc. 165 Main Street, New Britain $3.75, now ... $3.25, $3.00, $2.98, now $2.50, $1.98, now .. $1.50, now ... 79¢ 227 Main St Middle! PERSONALS Miss Alice Gaffney is at Madison for a vacation. Miss Lena Fleldcher has returned from a two weeks’ stay at Fairview Beach. Selectman W. E. Latham has re- truned from Boston where he attended the national encampment of the G. A. Miss Margareet McGrail of Summer- street is spending her acation at Morningside. Miss Emily Rourke of Newton Lower Falls, Mass., is visiting with her aunt Mrs. Michael McCrann of Beaver street. 9 e i Miss Eva Prelle is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Helen Prelle of Stratford, .for two weeks. W. E. Parker and family pf Curtis street are spending a few weeks with relatives at Lynn, Mass. Michael Brennan, district building inspector of New York is visiting J. Wilbur Edwards of Chestnut street. printing articles from American pa- pers scoring Mexico, its government, its people and its policy. Some of these articles, taken from New York, ‘Washington. and San Francisco pa- i pers, for the most part are of re- cent date, while some seem to have been reprinted from papers of earlier vears. Such reprints have been ac- companied by quasi editorial com- ment drawing the conclusion that the United States government and the American people are the enemies of Mexico, and that pretences of friend- ship and willingness to aid the south- ern republic are shams. In addition to this scheme of attack the news de- spatches of El Democrata, whether from the United States or from Eu- rope, have been solicited and written with the obvious purpose of present- ing the condition and prospects of the Central Powers in the most fa- vorable light and of painting the con- ditions and prospects and future of the Allies, especially the United States, in the darkest colors. For example, El Democrata on August 3 printed an extra edition giv- ing news of the revolt in Oklahoma against the conscription. Continued stress also has been laid on alleged widespread egression from the United States of MexXican citizens who feared congcription in the army. The news despatches of El Democrata come o0s- tensibly from an organization known as “The Spanjsh American News Serv- ice” of New York. The campaign of El Democrata has not been particularly effective. It the highest priced paper in Mexico, selling for ten cents a copy, and the people who can afford to buy it are too well informed to be greatly in- fluenced by its statements. To overcome that difficulty, a new morning paper, El Mundo, which sells at three cents, recently has been started. This paper, although headed ostensibly by Fidel Sols, is reported to be merely a branch of El1 Demo- crata. . La Defensa enjoys the peculiar ad- vantage of being allowed to post cop- ies of the paper on prominent build- ings throughout the city. In this way the paper is read by rn'lny who otherwise would not buy 'Often these sheets are posted on govern- ment buildings. For example, an is- sue with the following headline, “Wilson, Your Hands Are Dripping With Blood!"” was pasted on buildings under both municipal and federal control. DROP IN GIN. Church Street Front Reports Loss for Enemy. A Fort on Church St, was a measly shame. a measly, measly shame. A gentleman of color, feeling hun- ger flirting with his digestive organs, strolled into Troupe’s restauraw on Church street this noon and ordered a lunch. It is not on record what he ordered or what he ate. But it was on record that he absent-mindedly strolled out again without consulting the cashier. He managed to Heavy 23.—It it was Aug. ass'r get two feet away from the doorway—they act quickly in Troupe’ vhen the cashicr came ‘‘over the top” in pursuit. An intense barrage fire of words was huried at the ex-customer, preventing his escape to the bois. Being unprepared for an attack in force (apologies to George Creel) he had his coat on his arm. A lively debate followed and the colored gentleman, being convinced that he had failed to help Mr. Troupe save his money for the next Liberty Bond is- sue, reached his hand down deep in his pocket and produced the neces- sary wherewithal. But that was not the worst. Every- Miss Christine Lunden and Jean Turmbur have returned to their home in Northampton after visiting Miss Grizmacher of Hart street. Miss Margaret McLoughlin has re- turned to her home here after taking the summer course for teachers in Columbia. She has as her guest Miss Phillis Germaine of New' York city. Misses Mae Kiley and Esther O’Brien are spending their vacation at Mamauguih. There will be a meeting of, Pride circle, No. 10, L. F..of A, this eve- ning in Judd’s hall. The drawing of a $5 gold piece will take place after which a soclal will be held. Rev. Edward V. Grikis, pastor of St, Andrew’s Lithuanian church, 1is completing the work of the census of the parish. Owing to the inclement weather Tuesday evening the meeting of St. Joseph's Y. M. A, A. to make tentative plans for the field day and athletic meet to be held at Berlin, September 15, was postponed until Tuesday, Sep- tember 4. The annual bazar of St. Andrew’s Lithuanian church will be held in the parish hall from September 24 to Oc- tober 1. Mrs. C. N. Norwood and Miss Brin- ker have returned ta East Haven after a visit with Mrs. O'Leary of Whiting street. Miss Catherine O’Leary ac- companied them and will be their guest for the remainder of the month, City Items The will of Edgar H. Smith has been admitted to probate. The de- ceased left all his property, real and personal to his wife and child. John Walsh of the firm of Walsh & Holfelder has been elected financial secretary of New Britain Tent, K. O. T. M., to succeed the late Dennis J. Farrell. Employes of Adams Express com- pany will hold an outing at McElroy's farm in Colchester Saturday night and Sunday. The trip to the farm will be made in an auto truck. Tony Fabrezio of 400 Myrtle street has complained to the police that his wife has deserted his bed and board leaving him alone to care for their two small children. Frank Broszik has bought one-half interest in a six tenement block at 40 Orange street, paying $3,910 for it at auction conducted by Constable Fred Winkle in disposing of the estate of John Dzigielski. Chief Ranger M. M. Meskill of Court Friendly, F. of A. left today for Portland, Maine, to attend the na- tional convention of the order. He was accompanied as far as Boston by his brother, Judge James T. Mes- kill. Constable Fred Winkle attached real estate at 96 Winter street y terduy belonging to Angelo Bucheri for $600 in a suit brought by John E. Meskill to recover for services rendered and naterials furnished. The case has been made returnable before the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday in September. Law- yer Irving I. Rachlin appears for the plaintifr. TO ENTERTAIN “PALS." Members 'of the clerical forces at the local post office have completed one thought a gas*bomb had landed when a loud report was heard from the sidewalk. No, it wasn't a gas homb at all. Worse than that—it was a pin o' gin. And all that nice gin went playfull trickling into the street where it won't be ''no use no more.” Yass'r, it was a double measly shame. | arrangements for a clambake to be | held next Sunday at Hoardman's' farm in Berlin. The affair has been ! arranged as a testimonial to James P. Kiniry, Fred Michaelis and James Roche, employes of the department who have been summoned for military duty througb the draft. DESTRUCTION AWAI PRO.GERMAN PAP} Ex-Ambassador Gerard Predi reaved Women Will Burn Where They 'Are Publis ! Chicago, Aug. 23.—Suffering 1y from lumbago, which him to cancel a speaking ment at noon, James ‘W. Geratd mer ambassador to Germauy, terday expressed decided views pro-German press of America the necessity for a more vigorou icy in dealing with alien enemni The former ambassador fore time when wives and sisters of" icans who may be killed in storm pro-German newspaper - and burn them to the ground. “It is not my- desire.to deal ly with individuals,.but I do say that there is nothing mo! graceful than the dirty politig such officeholders as are seekin by attacking the federal govi said thé former ambassador, ly having Chicago’s mayor in “Does that also apply to | (,, La Follette?”” he was asked. “It applies,” said he, “to an holder guilty of such sedition. La Follette, I emphatically d agree with his views. 8 Concerning the pro- Germnn ) Mr. Gerard spoke more at len his comment covered not only: printed in the German lapgui also some of those published lish S 1f the editors of these papery sald, “were to' have their way the government we would ha uation here worse than the oH Russia. If a German editor in Germany were to print the able articles he is allowed to here he would be placed 1 stone wall and shot to death.t “Over in Germany they mtfl lieve—or at least they so when I was there—that eve man in this country will against the United States gov and fight for the fatherland. they are mistaken. But at any rate the, Ger this country must either. be or against us. They must et Americans or traitors,” AMERICAN AIRMAN® WINS STRIPES E! 4 Walter S. Rheno of Maflhu'pv yard BagsTwo-man Germs Plane, Paris, Aug. 23.—Glorious air ‘weather has given a great imp the activities of airships on the front. The Lafayette squadrom) been up iincessantly, participatin the recent offensive at Verdun vying with French aviators in th citing though dangerous game companying the infantry at ld tudes, and engaging enemy m d in machine gums duels. ‘The work of this kind not only} been effective but it has bean casualty except for the injul Stephen Bigelow of Boston, whg a narrow escape when a German/| let crashed through his wjinds splintering glass which g*azad on both cheeks. Another squadron yesterday § cuted a move over the new trenches to protect the Infani E An expedition® last night' bombing machines led by Adj Willis B. Haviland of Minneay was attacked unsuccessfully by German squadron. Walter S. IRheno of Martha's V] yard, Ma who yesterday . si handed shot down a German seated albatross, is one of the nejy men to join the Lafayette corps. thus earned his sergeant’s stripesi a war cross at the outset of career. 1t is.considered a remark performance for so young a pilg get the better of a two-manned? . chine without help. PRIESTS ON RETREAT, The annual retreat for the ‘Pi of the Hartford diocese will opel Keyser Island next Monday an following local clergymen will & the first week. Rev. Edward V. ¢ kis of St Andrew's Lithuan] church, Ilev. John Pitzgerald, the Church of St »hn the list, Rev. Charles Coppens Peter’ church and kev. J livan of .St. Jbseph's churcin 2 tion of the priests from St. M church has not decided on vet. heen TO PROBE LAXITY AT CROSSE The mayor is in receipt of a munication from C. l. Bardo, general manager of the “New Ha road, in which he promises an inv] tigation into the alleged carelessm of gatetenders at the crossings in city. Mr. Bardo states that the road has of late had difficulty in’ curing a high class of employes.’ Buy an Indiana truck.—advts .