New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 31, 1917, Page 15

. Quality lifts and holds of the crowd—therc “commonplace” about s2ll. The cloth, make, trim, and fit are high grade in cvery respect—and our prees are no higher than you pay for orginary clothes. You are perfectly safe in buying your clothes here—we guarantee cvery suit to give satisfactory service. Men’s suits $18 to $32. Some of our summer been reduced in price. our suits out nothing suits we s the suits have B NEW BRITAIN, CONW. CAPITAL SURPRISEP BY RUSSIAN GLOOM Recent Despatches from Consul Gen- . eral at Moscow Not Marked By Pessimistic Note. . Washington, Aug. 31.—Officials of the state department expressed sur- jiprise today that news despatches from ' Russia had reflected pessimism. They i sald that the consul general at Mos- cow had reported the address of Gen- eras Korniloff as enthusiastically re- ceived and that appearances indi- cated steady progress toward an amicable understanding between the faetions. Relying upon reports of its own of- ficials the state department is confi- dent that a unity of purpose and ac- | tion will be the result of the donfer- ence, Petrograd, Aug. 31.—The .fire last Monday in the city of Kazan, on the azanka river, 430 miles east of Mos- row, spread so rapidly that the popu- flation fled to outlying fields and for- ests, a correspondent of the Bourze @Gazette telegraphs. Rufflans began 'to-pillage on a great scale, but stu- idents of military schools acted ener- getically and stopped the looting. ater the flames spread to naptha weservoirs and the town was enveloped in smoke. PEACE NOW WOULD BE MERELY TRUCE War Would Be Resumed When Germany Recuperated ‘Washington, Aug. 31.—An all im- portant point in President Wilson’s reply to the Pope and one which has a direct bearing on the huge military program of this government 1S ex- plained authoritatively here. In the event of a drawn war, brought about through the possibility of the German military machine forc- ing a stalemate against all opposition, the United States and the Entente would regard any peace settlement simply in the light of a truce or breathing spell to prepare for con- tinuing the battle of democracy. Dis- armament, means of enforcing endur- ing peace, freedom of the seas, equal opportunities for all peoples would all be eliminated from the negotiations. These important facts were dis- closed when explanation was asked of the president’s statement that he did not sanction economic leagues aimed at crippling any one of the belliger- ents after the war. This statement did not mean that the Paris trade conference of last year, which de- vised means of crippling German trade, had been abrogated. It meant that such a punitive league would not be sanctioned provided peace was made with the German people. But if circumstances should by any chance force the United States and the Entente to deal with the Imperial German government as now consti- tuted this league would find full sanc- tion together with every other form of combined power to weaken and to destroy the power of German au- tocracy. It is admittedly conceivable that the German government might frustrate democracy’s combined military efforts to the extent of virtually forcing a cessation of hostilities. In case the peace negotiations, so far as the United States and the Eiftente are concerned, would aim at paving the way for the next war, which diplo- mats regard as inevitable if the Ger- man government remains in control. ‘Would Prepare All Over. Peace forced by the German. govern- ment would mean that the United States and the Entente would, in self- protection, have to insist upon these features for the emmidiate future: Maintaining and developing ar- mament and military measures to the maximum point of efficiency. Ironclad agreements whereby German trade would be black- balled in all the Entente countries and the United States. Combined éfforts secret treaties and whereby every means adopted to weaken economically. Necessity of preventing German subjects from sharing in financial and commercial opportunities which could accrue to the strength of the Imperial Govern- ment, President Wilson and Entente statesmen realize that in dealing with (through otherwise) would be Germany The fire burned for 36 hours, dur- ing which time the people remained outside the town. Order is being re- stored gradually. ) Petrograd, Aug, 31.—The Bourse Gazette says it has reason to believe that the favorable disposition mani- fested by Americans, particularly af- ter the national conference at Mos- cow, will enable the provisional gov- érnment soon to obtain from the United States a loan of 5,000,000,000 rubles. IN GAY NEW s iz %‘bfll\‘rs Robbed as Broadway Crowd | strolls About. New York, Aug. 31—Three high- aymen operating in the Times Square district of Rroadway, the cen- ter of New York night life, shortly after milnight held up a number of subway laborers while crowds coming m the after-theater cafes passed thin a foew feet. The robbers, who obtained $97, confronted the laborers, who had just been paid off and were going off duty, as they came from the tunnel where they had been working. One of the laborers who started to re- sist was felled with a blow from a re- volver of one of the highwaymen. The holdup men made their escape. YORK. FIGHTS DRAFT WITH AXE. scaped Conscript’'s Brother Attacks Government Authorities. Mfiwaukee, Aug. 31—The attempted ooting of William P. Steiner, a rep- Jresentative of the department of jus- ice and an attack with an axe heriff Kelner, near Manitouwoc, last pight, by & man named Voss marked he first anti-dratt trouble in Wiscon- sin. Voss is said to be the brother of a pur’g farmer who was reported to jhave failed to register under the se- liective draft act. Voss escaped and pfficers were seeking him today. IbROP TERM “JEWISH REGIMENT” Aug. 31.—A deputation of English Jews, headed hy B. hling, visited the Earl [Derby. sccretary for war, vesterday, by vhe Daily I, and urged th ol ndonment of the title Jewish r ent which had been adopted fo new Hebrew reziment recently Miganized. The deputation pleaded fat 40,000 Jews now serving in the v were fighting not as Jews but a8 British subjects, and wished to Atinuc to do so. Lord Derby agreed the abandonment of the title and omised to give the regiment a new Mesicnation. The Daily Mail adds jat the decision was received with t regret by the promoters and London, ominent ord S nizers of the regiment. on | of | the present German government (should it become necessary) they would have to fight fire with fire and resort to every form of selfish and discriminating policy as a military measure. * In contrast to terms which might be made with the German gov- ernent, the features of a final peace pact with the German people would include: b Disarmamént and means forcing enduring peace. Equal opportunity for Germans and effort to assist rather than retard a democratic Germany. : No ments. Officials of the Unitkd States and Entente governments do not antici- pate having to deal with the present German government when peace ne- gotiations begin, for they are con- vinced that German military autoc- racy will fall of its own weight® as | soon as the combined military pres- | sure of the United States and the Entente makes itself felt. Secretary Lansing sald today it was umed that within a reasonable | time newspapers of the Turopean neutrals would carry the mote into If this should be prevent- ed, he said, some other way would be found. It was recalled that the president’s war message was dropped ! hehind the German lines by hundreds of allied airmen. of en- discriminating trade agree- Germany. ASSIST AT ANNIVERSARY. Mrs. John J. Crean of Main street | and John F. Lecney, state president | of the A. O. H., took a prominent part last evening in the 30th anniversary | of the Torrington branch of the A. O. H. Mrs. Crean, who is a well-known solist, was encored ten times. Mr. Leeney delivered an address. A large delegation from New Britain, includ- ing Mr. and Mrs. John F. Meehan, were present. COMPLAIN IF BOG CHECRK. Albert Halperian and John Di Non- no complained to the pnlice today that Abraham Shurburg had given them a check which was later found to be worthless. During a conversa- tion between the trio it is alleged by { the complainants = that Shurburg grabbed some notes which were in their possession and then ran away. The matter w referred to the prose- cuting attorney SUNBURN ESTATE INVENTORY. An inventory of the estate of the te John S. Sunburn, filed by the ap- ers, as Wolf and Oscar micher, totals $4,339. Prop- erty at 139 Hart street is valued at $3,600; adjacent Hart street property is valued at $400; 10 shares New Britain Savings and Loan, $160; cash in several banks, $120.92; household goods, $50; total, $4,339.92, JEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, Ambitious And Busy Industries will be am- bitious and busy—there will be work for all workmen, Prudent is the indi- vidual or firm who puts forth best efforts to in- crease production and trade. Thy Oomm ercial Trust Company invites your Checking Account and has every modern facility at your service. PERSONALS Misses Anna Henning and Beda Magnuson are spending a few days in South Manchester. Miss~ Celia Meehan and Miss Katherine McCartin of Wallace street are spending the week at Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Stearns, Samuel Stearns and Dr. George Stearns have returned from an automobile trip to the White mountains. Misses Anna Schilling and Amelia Herwig left ths morning for a short stay at Madison. Miss Marion Schroedel will be the guest of friends at College Point over Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Mag and son, Edward, returned last night from a 12-days’ automobile trip through the Catskill mountains. Misses Mary and Gertrude Donlan of North street are spending their va- cation at Indian Neck. Medical Examiner Harr; and son, Thomas, will leav morning for a two weeks' fishing ex- pedition through Maine. During D: Elcock's absence Dr. Roger M. Gr wold of Kensington will act as loca medical examiner. Michael Haugh and Fire Commis- stoner Frank L. Conlon witnessed the patriotic demonstration held yester- day in New York. A. Elcock tomorrow Charles T. Nowland of East street has returned from his vacation spent at East Hampton. Thomas Doyle of Farmington ave- nue left today for a trip along the Hudson river. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wightman have returned from a northern trip. Misses Mary and Bessie Woods, Honor Egan and Misses Hennessy are home from a brief stay at Savin Rock. Misss Esther O'Brien of Stanley street is sojourning at Momauguin. City Items United States received. New lot of Shoes just Co.—advt. The band concert which was to have been given on Walnut Hill park on Wednesday evening by the Phil- harmonic band but was postponed because of the rain, will be given this evening. Henry Heath *caps for fail. son’s.—Advt. Hyman Judin of 80 Talcot street, a newsboy, complained to the police last evening that he was bitten by a dog owed by an Allen street resi- dent. Dog Warden Coffey was noti- fied. Bargain Week Sale closes Saturday at 10 p, m. Besse-Leland Co.-—advt. The weekly payroll of the water de- partruent is $409.23. John J. Feeney and his daughter, Irene, of Wilcox street left this morn- ing for Buffalo, N. Y., to attend the funeral of Mr. Feeney's brother James, a former-resident here, who was drowned yvesterday. With them went Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch of ‘ Clark street, the latter a sister of the de- ceased. Army Besse-Leland Wil- A complete Clean-up of all Sum- mer Goods at Besse-Leland's.—adv:. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. was closed this morning during the funeral hour of President G. H. Hartford. Real Genuine' Bargains at our Bar- gain Week Sale. Besse-Leland Co. —advt. Farewell services for the recently drafted men for tife new national army will be held at the Swedish Bethany church Sunday evening. Rev. G. E. Pihl will deliver an ap- propriate address for the occasion. Our west window shows fall caps. Wilson’s.—Advt. One of the local factories has just received a consignment of aver one hundred carloads of soft coal, necessi- tating the trucking gang working cvertime. The total rainfall at Lake Shuttle Meadow yesterday amounted to .95 inches. A complete Clean-up of all Sum- mer Goods at Begse-Leland's.—advt. The heavy torrential downpour last evening caused John T. McGuire, a local contractor, considerable expense. Work which the local man is doing in Bristol was damaged to the entent of several hundred dollars. Ernest J. Thompson and family of Shuttle Meadow avenue will move next week to Wallingford, where Mr. Thompson is engaged in the photog- raphy business. A mechanic’s lien has been filed by Joseph Martin against property at 96 Winter street belonging to Angelo Buchierl. The police were last night notified that Edward Kebel aged 15 vears, of 19 Putnam strect has heen missing from home since Wednesday. Henry M. Burckhardt ferred to Dr. Simon L. ford property on Rockwell avenue and Dr. Abel has transferred to Jo- seph Geiger the same property. Bargain Week 10 p. m. Bes Marriage licenses Harold K. Forbes of 301 Locust street, Holyoke, Mass, and Mi Louise P. Albrecht of 106 Cherry street, and John S. Cughen of Ham- den, Va. and Frances A. Walker of 361 Hawley street. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Oldershaw of 19 Harrison street are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son, born last evening. A complete Clean-up of all mer Goods at Besse-Leland’ Richard M. Healy, local agent for the sel Kar, returned home yes- terday after an extended journey to the middle west during which he_paid a visit to the manufacturing plant of his concern at Hartford, Wisconsin. Real Genuine Bargains at our Bar- gain Week Sale. Besse-Leland Co. has trans- Abel of Hart- Sale closes Saturday e-Leland Co.—advt were issued to at Sum- s.—advt, PACIFISTS TO VISIT NATIONAL CAPITAL (Continued from First Page) “suppression *of free speech” and concludec: “We have ncthing to fear frcm open argumcnt: it is only secret plct- ting thai we [ot' Reported at Cleveland. Cleveland, Aug. 31.—The special train carrying about 100 eastern dele- gates to the convention of the People’s Council of America for Democracy and Peace, ‘‘somewhere in the west” went through here today. Linley V. G. Gordon of New York southern organizer and a member of the general organization committee said the western delegates could not say where the convention will be held. DISSAPPOINTED AT PRESIDENT’S REPLY (Continued from First Page) Ambassador Page notified the department today .that the Br public had read the president’s note with evident approval and enthusi- asm. - SHOWING THEM UP. N. Y., Aug. 31.—There of men in the northern state who have escaped military service on the ground that they are alien. Now that the Cana dian conscription law is effective the Watertown, are hundred part of th boards are ready to certify at Ottawa the claims of these men. advt. Patrolman Medrick Perry was tak- en ill last evening while at duty. Sy- pernumerary Officer Cully relieved him. b New lot Shoes just Co.—advt. Frank Laveconia has property at 33 Dewey William Katz. Bargain Week Sale closes Saturday at 10 p. m. Besse-Leland Co.—advt. DEATH_S AND FUNERALS. United received. of States Army Besse-Leland transferred street to Thomas Walter O(l.l'om. Thomas Walter Ostrom, aged 32, of 104 Arch street, died last evening. He is survived by a widow and one child. The funeral will be held from his late home at 2 o’clock tomorrow aft- ernoon, Rev. M. S. Andarson officiat- ing. THROAT CUT IN FIGHT. Bridgeport, Aug. 81.—Found with his throat cut and in a critical con- dition, at the corner of Broad and Gil- bert streets shortly before noon today, Frank Ottanvier, employed at a lacal hotel, was removed to St. Vincent's hospital. According to the story told by the marf, he had been in a fight th Charles Bruno. SMITH ELECTED PRESIDENT. nith of this city was elected president at the annual re- union of the Smiths, held in Burling- ton yesterda Despite the inclement weather present. A luncheon business meeting. ORDER RED Hartford, Aug. berculosis commission has from the National Red Cross organi- zation 10,000,000 stamps, representing one penny, for this vear's sale for the relief of persons suffering from tuberculosis in this state. last vear there were sold 3,200,836 stamps in Connecticut, the second largest followed the CROSS STAMPS. 31.—The state tu- R ’fiale of any state in the union. i | But Gun there were about 60 persons | | trade, ordered | each stamp - 1917, SCHOOL TIME BOYS‘-- NEW SUIT TIME H. O. P. Suits $5 to $15 FANCY SUITS Sizes 6 to 18 All with two pair pants, BLUE SERGE SUITS Sizes 6 to'18 Every Suit in our Wool 0 EXTRA TROUSERS Sizes 6 to 18 All colors, all prices $2.50. stock All .75¢ to H. O. P. Suits for Boys are of fine guality woolens, smartly and carefully tailored, and will hold thefr shape and color indefinitely. ——— $1,000,000 HAT FACTORY Heads of Three Large Conoerns Now Operating in Danbury Form Company. New Danbury, Aug. 31.—Papers of in- corporation of a million dollar hat manufacturing corporation ta be lo- cated in this city were filed today in the office of the secretary of state at Hartford. The incorporators of the company, which is to be known as the United States Hat company, are Frank H. Lee, head of the F. H. Lee Hat company, Harry McLachlan, head of H. McLachlan and company, and W. H. Green, héad of John W. Green and Sons. Each of these concerns de- clared recently for the open shop plan of operating their factories. Their combined business equals more than one third of the entire produc- tion of hats in this city. The iden- tity of other persons associated with them in the new enterprise has not been revealed. Members of the new corporation said today that their plans were not matured. KEET WITNESS SHOT AT vet Failed to Work and Spring- fierd, 11, napping Case Escaped Unharmed. St. Louis, Aug. 31.—William H. Ouslay of Springfield, Mo., a witness in the case of a number of persods charged with kidnapping and Killing “Buddy” Keet, three year ald child of a Springfield banker, a few months ago, reported to the police that an effort was made to assassinate him on the street yesterday. Ousley said that a stranger who had been following him for three days ac- costed him on the street, told him he would never live to testify and drew a revolver. He snapped the trigger but the cartridge failed ta explode. The stranger fled. Ousley came here ten days ago fearing, he sald, that an at- tempt would be made on his life if he remained in Springfield. Man Connected With Kid- HOOVER’S AIDE ENGLAND. Lewig P. Sheldon, Yale Graduate, to Co-operate in Britain. London, Aug. 31.—Lewis P. Shel- don, who is associated with a'London banking firm, has been asked by Her- bert C. Hoover to accept appointment as representative of the American food administration board in the United Kingdom. It is understood Mr. Sheldon has accepted. As Mr. Hoover's representative, he will deal with the British food con- troller, Baron Rhondda, for the pur- pose of bringing about close co-opera- tion petween the United States and England regarding control of food. Mr. Sheldon, who is a Yale graduate, for some time has been assisting the commercial attache of the embassy, overseeing shipments of certain raw materials to the United States. NO ONE TO BLAME. New Haven, Aug. 31.—No one s held criminally to blame for the auto- mobile-trolley collision of August 37, here, in which Walter Nader of Water- bury was killed and five others from that city hurt, by Deputy Coroner Wynne, in a finding today. The street corner is deemed as dangerous and with much automobile traffic there and | a sharp curve for Extra precautions are avoid accident. is at Howard street. trolley cars. necessary to The corner in question avenue and Carlisle MERRILD DEAD. Chicago, Aug. 31.—Charles F. Mer- rill, secretary of the Chicago board of died taday, aged 66. —eee e TOO LATE FOR, CLASSIFICATION, CHARLES F. WANTED—One or two unfurnished rooms, centrally located. Private family preferred. Address Herald. 8-31-2dx WANTED—By a local manufacturing concern, two lady bookkeepers. Address Box L 30, Herald. - 8-31-6d Box ! TEL. 50 shs Stanley Richter&Co. MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. 31 WEST MAIN STREET ....--..........NEW BRITAIN, oon. 2040. 50 shs Colts Arms 50 shs American Hardware Works 50 shs Landers, Frary & Clark 50 shs Union Mfg. Co. 74 Financial STEEL UNDER HEAVY PRESSURE BY BEARS Liquidation Forces Stocks Down With Rally Belore Closing ‘Wall Street,—The short interest re- newed its tactics at the opening of to- day’s stock market, though more cau- tiously than yesterday. U. S, Steel again was the chief feature, its first offering of 35,000 shares at 111 1-2 to 112 1-4, minus regular and extra divi- dends of 4 ]-4 per cent, representing a losd at the low quotation of half a point. Further heavy sales carried steel down to 110 3-4. Other indus- trials recorded average recessions of a point with rails, shippings, oils, to- baccos and many of the war issues. Industrial Alcohol yielded- almost 2 points. Steady liquidation accompanied the active dealing of the first hour, the pace quickening towards midday. U. 8. Steel's low price for that period on an enormous turnover was 109 1-4 and Bethlehem Steel lost almost 3 points. Other industrials, coppers, motors and specialties fell 1 to 4. | sShippings were weal, and West Indies dropping 6 points. | on further pressure against | Pacific and Reading. Recoveries in important stock at noon ranged from 1 to 2 1-2 points. Liberty bonds were active at 99.92 to 99.94, | The rally made further progress in the afternoon, steel advancing to 110 3-4 and other prominent stocks reducing their early losses. Part of this advantage was again forfeited, however, on the rise of call money to 6 per cent. Closing—Rails Steels and shippings were higher in he last hour but the market continued sensitive due to money conditions. The closing was heavy. Sales approximated 850,000 shares. New York Stock Exchange quota- tion furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change, Represented by E. W. Eddy. Aug. 31, 1917 High Low Close 85 82 84 5% 5 5% 89% 89 89 685 673% 68% 40% 40 617% 6054 94 94 110% 110 197% 117% 7014 981 5814 677% 60 1091 27% L157% 8314 57% 521 663 4% 104% 6914 10215 25 2214 323 .149% Am Beet Sugar Alaska Gold Am Ag Chem Am Car & Fdy Co. Al Can: L. Am Loco Am Smelting Am Sugar Am Tobacco .. Am Tel & Tel . Anaconda Cop AT S Fe Ry Co. Baldwin Loco ... B &O ... B RITE Beth Steel 2 Butte Superior ... Canadian Pacific Central Leather Ches & Ohio .. Chino Copper Chi Mil & St Paul. Col F & I Cons Gas ..... Crucible Steel Del & Hudson Distillers Sec Erie Erie 1st ptd General Electric Great Nor pfd ...104% Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. 34 Illinois Central ..102 Inspiration ..... 51% Kennecott Cop ... 40% Lack Steel .... 80 Lehigh Valley Max Motor com Mex Petroleum National Lead N Y Air Brake N Y C & Hudson. 81% Nev Cons 21% NYNH&HRR 30% Northern Pacific .101 Norfolk & West ..1147% Pressed Steel Car. 61 Ray Cons cee. 25% Reading L. 861 Rep I & 8 com 8014 | Rep T & $ pfd. Southern Pacific Southern Ry . Southern Ry pfd | Stydebaker .. | Texas Oil | Union Pacifia | Utah Copper | U S Rubber . 602 .125% Atlantic Gulf | Some support was accorded rails but rallies in that division were cancelled Union U s Steel U S Steel pfd Va Car Chem ‘Westinghouse ‘Western Union ‘Willys Overland 109% 116% 36% 43% 91% 28% LOCAL STOCKS (Furnished by Richter and Compan American Brass American Hosiery . American Hardware American Silver ... Billings & Spencer Colts Arms . Eagle Lock . . Landers, Frary & C]ark . National Marlne Lamp ....~ New Britain Machine North & Judd ...... Peck, Stow & Wilcox Russell Mfg. Co. .... Standard Screw, common.. Stanley Rule & Level Stanley Works Traut & Hine Mfg. Co. Union Mfg. Co. . . Scovill Mfg. Co. . Niles,” Bement-Pond, com 290 296 390 102 45 95 560 145 ‘WAKES TO FIND WIFE GONE. Salvatore Zaccoli of 293 Chestnu street is mourning today. The re: ! for, sald grievings is the sudden ded parture of his once beloved spouse.} Salvatore loved not wisely but well, and unlike the swain who joyed marital bliss in an attic with oil stove Salvatore was happ; b alas, his bright dreams came untrue;j {and on arising from his seance in ti arms of Morpheus this morning hel found that his wife had departed wit) {one Charles Ross a boarder. To't | police to whom Salvatore related his | sad yarn it looks like a genuine abs| | ducation of Annie from thn throne of} | Zaccoli. JEWISH EDUCATOR | WILL SPEAK HERE Dr. Mossishon, Former Professor in| University of St. Petersburg, to = . Address Local Jews, 3 It is expectetd that a large majority of the New Britain Jews will attend the meeting at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evering in Talmud Torah hall when Dr. Ben Zoin Mossisohn, an educatos of more than national fame and & Palestine pianeer, will speak. It 1s said that there is probably no greater figure among the Jews today than this man. In his earlier life he was professor of arts in the University of St. Peters= burg, but gave up this position to be= come principal of the Jaffa High school in Palestine which, under his guidance, developed into one of the foremost institutions of learning in the world. At the outbreak of the war, Dr. Mossishon, still a Russian subject, had ta flee to America where | he has been accorded signal honors. The occasian on which Dr. Messi« sohn will speak here is the 20th anni= versary of the first Zionist movement. Attorney Morris D. Saxe and Dr. M. | {S. Dunn will also =addresg Sunday, evening’s meeting. HELD FOR LABORER'S DEATH. Springfield, Mass., Aug. 31.—Paul | Karpertz, serving a sentence in the county jail here, was today charged with being implicated in the death of Mike Krap. Both men were railroad. section hands at Westfleld.. Krap died in a Westfleld hospital today and in his ante-mortem statement impl- ,cated Karpetz and two others for whom the police were searching. The |injuries were received in a section | house where he lay 24 hours before he was found. DRUM CORPS ON PARADE. Stamford, Aug. 231.—The Connect- cut Association of Fifers and Drum- mers began its 32d annua! ficld day here with a noonday parade. There were 23 drum corps in lines includ- three from New York and one from , Massachusetts. ~ The contests for | prizes were held in the park this at- ! ternoon and will continue until to- morrow night. Four hundred m were in line. FELICITATES WILHELMINA. ‘Washington, Aug. 81.—A message of felicitation in the name of the American people on the anniversary of her birth was sent to Queen Wil- helmina of the Netherlands today by ! President Wilson. FIRE AT SHORT BEACH. Branford, Aug. 31.—The summer home of Henry Killam Murphy, en architect of New York city, on Kil lam's Point, at Short Beach, was part- ly burned early today. The loas is considerable.