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NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1917. p ost@_Store OUTING FLANNEL ‘Night Gowns For Ladies and Children. For Ladies we have com- . mon and extra sizes in white and colored, in several differ- ent styles, from 75¢ to $1.39. Children’s in colors, sizes 4 to 14 years, at 59¢ each. Bungalow Aprons in ex- tensive variety of styles, de- | sirable patterns, from 75c to $1.50 each. OUTING FLANNELS Checks, stripes and grey, , 27 inches wide; 15¢ a yard. White, 27 inch, 15¢ and 25c. | White, 36 inch, 17c. McCall Patterns 10c, 15c and 20c. Magazines 10c. . Book of Fashions 25¢, with a 15¢ Pattern Free. - PULLAR -ERANTING WAY BE SWEDISH PREMIER| _ Socialist Leader Known to Be Un- friendly to Kajser Washington, Sept. 18.—There is strong possibility, and some obsecrvers say probability, that Hjalmar Brant- ing, the Swedish Socialist leader, will become Premier, result of the triennial general elections now being held Sweden. head of the Social Democratic party, which is ex- pected to return stronger than ever before. Branting cannot escape accept- ing governmental responsibility, as he did in 1911, when offered a seat in the Cabinet for himself and another for a second representative of his party. 5 The question appears now to -be whether the new Cabinet will be a coalition one, composed of Social Democrats and Liberals, or entirely a Social Democratic ministry. It is not considered in the least likely that the King would maintain the present Cab- » inct if the country voiced a repudia- tion of it. The personality of Branting is at- tracting attention here because of the influence he will have not only in Swe- den, but in all Scandinavia, and in Holland, too, if he becomes Premier. He is the editor of the “Social Demo- _ kraten,”” the leading organ of the * Swedish Labor party, and some time ago he declared the Kaiser was the only obstacle to peace. Huzo Vallen- tin, in “The Fortnightly Revicw,” says of him: “Karl Hjalmar Branting was born in Stockholm on November 23, 1860, the only child of Professor Branting, the principal pupil and follower of 1Ling, the famous founder of the Swe- dish system of gymnastics. He went to a private school in Stockholm, where it is well worth noting, the present King of Sweden, Gustaf V, and his brothers were at the same time also pupils. “He has supported the Liberal gov- ernment in Parliament only when he 1 has considered such action, politically sound and aiding the cause of prog- ress generally. He is a Social Demo- crat sans peur et sans reproche, and never comprises with his convictions. “It has required the utmost pa- tience and a political insight of a very high order, plus a great personal in- fluence, to bring the party to the posi- tion It holds today, both in the coun- try and in the Riksdag. At the pres- » ent moment it is stronger than ever, and Hjalmar Branting is its strongest man, although he do not conform to Ibsen's formula, in so far that he does not stand alone.” a as a in As MISSION SOCIETY ELECTION. At the first meeting of the Women's Foreign Misslonary soclety of the Methodist church which was held yes- terday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. A. Mills, officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Fred H. Goodrich; second vice president, Mrs. T. W. Mitchell; corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. Walter Westlake; treasur- er, Mrs. J. M. Burdick. The office of recording secretary was left open. A program committee was appointed as follows: Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs. E. J. Skinner, Miss Florence A. Camp and Miss Bertha Sheldon. GREETS JAPANESE But Crowds Gather at Station to Greet Ishii Boston, Sept. 18.—American and Japanese flags flapped bravely in the rain and wind of a typical Boston “nor’easter’” by way of greeting to the Japanese mission which came here to- day after a two days’ visit to New- port. The mission, headed by Viscount Ishi, was welcomed by a great crowd, notwithstanding a disagreeable north- east rainstorm. Troops lined up stood at present arms while a band hailed the guests with the Japanese national anthem as they stepped- from the train. There was an informal par- ade in automobiles to the state house where the party was greeted by Gov- ernor McCall. Afier a brief reception the visitors went into the convention which is sitting to revise the state constitution and there Viscount Ishii expressed his delight at being in New England. “Massachusetts and New England are very close to Japamn; he sald. ‘Many of our leading men owe to these surroundings the Impressiond and the education which has enabled them to take their places in the vary- ing walks of life in their homeland.” The governor, in welcoming the mission on behalf of the state, re- ferred to the visit of Commodore Per- ry to Japan which opened the doors of the empire to the rest of the world. EDISON INVENTION MAY FOIL U-BOATS Contrivance Forces Torpedoes to Go Wide of Mark Washington, Sept. 18.—Thomas A. Edison has contrived a to deflect torpedoes from their courses, it is said here. According to report, the device has been tried with success on several destroyers and has been installed on some liners. It is beleived here that the extra- ordinary gyrations of a torpedo which missed a big Americans liner mechanism which arrived vesterday at an Atlantic port were due, not as the passengers and some of the ship's officers seemed to believe, to some new wrinkle devel- oped in a German laboratory, but to the genius of Mr. Edison. The futile missile was d the passengers as a ‘‘corl “hoome torpedo. One ship’s quoted ving that it was a new model of torpedo, one he had heard pursued a cork- screw course toward its mark, to make dodging diflicult and, if by any chance was avoided by the vessel, would turn and strike it from the op- pisite side. The erratic course described by the observers is said to be characteristic of the effects obtalned by Mr. Edison’s device in practice, and the final leap from the water or abrupt change in direction is seen as the final result when the approaching torpedo came within range of the full strength of the diverter. scribed by of of the American Liner Equipped. Tt is asserted with confidence that the American liner was one of the vessels on which the instrument had been installed. The work of equip- ping other vessels is going on at a rapid rate. The expense and time necessary to instail the defense are said to be insignificant when the service rendered is taken into consid- eration. Secretary Daniels of the Navy De- partment refused to discuss the mat- ter when asked about fit. Merchantmen now are almost uni- versally armed with guns for protec- | tion against submarines and this, it has been noticed, has caused a de- cided falling off in the number which fall victims to shell fire from the T-boats. With the Edison device per- fected to the state indicated by the adventure of the American liner, it is freely prophesied that a means has been found to check the ravages of the U-boats. New York, Sept. 18.—Mr. Edison’s interest in submarines became plain long before the United Stated entered the war. It was after an explosion on a submarine in the navy yard in Brooklyn that he made the acquaint- ance of that sort of craft. He visited the scene of the accident, which was due to defective batteries, went through a submarine, asked numer- ous questions and impressed his of- ficer hosts with his intense interest in the subject. At that time his interest was cen- tered by the explosion on methods of making submarines safer for their crews. It was reported several times that Mr. Edison was engaged in evolving an improved battery which would render the subsurface boats more secure. So far as Mr. Edison himself was concerned his comments were limited to the suggestion that it would be a great Iimprovement if the submarine could breathe like a fish. From that enthusiasts argued that the inventor was thinking of com- pleting a device which would operate after the fashion of the gills of a fish. When he became an industrious hermit at Eagle Rock, however, it was generally belleved that he had abandoned his earlier plans and had turned his attention to protecting the | United States from the undersea peril. BOSTON RAINSTORM BELGIUM KNEW OF PROPOSED INVASION Premier Told Parliament in 1913 Blow Would Be Struck Washington, Sept. 18.—The strik- ing disclosure that the Belgium gov- ernment knew in 1918 of Germany's planned invasion of Belgium is mad in a recent issue of “La Patrie Belg That journal prints a speech by M. de Brockeville, Premier of Belgium, dellvered at a secret session of the Belgian parliament in 1913, held to discuss a projected military law. The Premier said: “I summoned this secret meeting because I must give you a few ex- planations, which, for the time being, are not intended for publicity. ever, by doing so I have no intention whatever to influence anybody, and every one is free to vote as he pleases. Moreover, I shall not rebuke anyonc in case he should nat take any notice of my declaration. I simply ask for discretion. “Our projected law finds its origin in the German law of June, 1912. That law is the most intense applica- tion of force Germany ever imposed on herself since 1870. That country will have in its first line 300,000 men more than France. “In the course of the last summer we have been informed that this ad- dition in men was intended to permit the German army to go through Bel- gium. This we have learned from different powers. “‘Our anxiety is still more deepened by the fact that some plans have been communicated to us, and consequent- Iy, we endeavored to establish the real facts.” Attack on Liege Planned. The premier then read several ports In connection with the bility of Germany throwing soldiers against Liege during night only. The premier proceeded: “We must therefore guard ourselves against Germany. “In regard to France, allow me to remind you that Lille is dismantled, that new fortresses have been estab- lished at our southern border, and that the French government has in- creased the number of cavalry and infantry regiments. I do not appre- hend, it is true, a violation of our in- dependence on the part of France, but I bear in mind thdat the French gen- eral staff has been compelled to study the s of a passage through se our territory should spected by Germany “In order to avoid any surprise, it is consequently necessary that we make preparations and that we guard ourselves on hoth sides. “Several powers have pointed out to us that we were not in such a posi- tion as to be able to rulfil that duty of self-defence. The wrcatest danger would be that some forcign powe cstablish themselves in our territory in order 1o protect u T "hat warning has been given us by different chiefs of state. Last July 2 chief of state, a friend of Relgium, told us exactly as follows: “T give re- possi- 50,000 one lelgium the friendly advice seriously, to prepare its own defence, for the miracle of 1870, when Belgium re- mained safe between the two belliger- ents, shall not repeat itself.” | City Items John Kennedy ha nection with the Light company. The board of public works will meet this evening in City hall and a hearing will be given on the proposed extension of the sewer in Burritt street. Other matters will be dis- cussed. severed his con- w Britain Gas The will of Paulo Josinski was liled in the probate court today and by its terms the entire estate of the testator is left to his wife, Catherina. William Wise, enlisted in the quar- termasters corps at Fort Slocum, is spending a few days at his home in this city. The smoker scheduled to be held evening at the meeting of Court Friendly, F. of A. has been post. poned for two weeks to give mem- bers an opportunity to take part in the Tabs' celebration. A marriage license was issued ves- | terday to Earnest Gaudette of North street and Hatiie M. Drummer of Cleveland street. George Storrs of Vine street, a graduate of Trinity college, 1917, has accepted a position as instructor in French and English at Peekskill mil itary academy, Peekskill, N. Y. IN BUSINESS 25 YEARS William Cowlishaw Observes Aunniver- th sary at West Main St. Store—Re- ceives Many Appropriate Gifts. William Cowlishaw of 439 West Main street, a well known grocer, celebrated the 25th anniversary of hi business last evening. Starting busi- ness on a small scale at 420 Main street, he afterward removed to his present stand where he is now doing business on a much larger scale, em- ploying eight clerks and a book- keeper. Mr. Cowlishaw was presented with many gifts, including a beautifully wrought loving cup from his brother Walter of Boston. The store was artistically decorated with palms, cut 4>wers and Japanese lanterns. A fine display of comes- tibles was shown. Littlehales’ orches- tra furnished the musiec. Mr. Cowlishaw is a prominent mem- ber of local lodges and also vice president of the New Britain Paper Box Co. He is a native of Meriden. How- | + Stock BILLS ARE READY Three Measures Go to State De- partment for Criticism _— Washington, Sept. 18.—Congre: ready to take up the problem p | sented by so-called ‘“‘alien slackers," nationals of allied or neutral coun- tries who claim exemption under the conscription low, The house rules committe for- { warded to the state department yes- | terday with a request for an opinion thereon, the three measures which have been proposed for he settlement of this problem. Unofficlally the de- partment has taken the position that no legislation seeking to draft aliens must contravene existing treaties. ;'rwo of the proposals guard against | this and to that extent meet the views of the department. Representative Rogers, Massachu- setts, a member of the foreign affairs committee, has a resolution directing the state department-to invoke the 4 of diplomacy with a view to ob- taining from neutral and allled gov- ernments consent that their respec- tive nationals be made subject to the draft law. Tentatively, this has been approved by officials of the state de- partment. The measure introduced originally in the senate by Senator Chamberlain provides for the drafting of aliens, ex- cept enemy allens, wnen such course does not contravene existing treaty obligations. Representative Burnett of Alabama has a proposal for the deportation of all friendly aliens who claim exemp- tion from the draft. | i | I Italy May Agrec to Draft. The position of Italy is the principal argument in favor of the Rogers res- olution. Ttaly does not recognize dual citizenship with respect to her na- tionals and technically would be called upon to resent any attempt to draft her nationals in this country. How- ever, it is understocd that Italy has been sounded out diplomatically on the subject and State Department of- ficial§ are hopeful that she will fore- go her natural course in this instance. Against the Rogers proposal it is argued that if the question whether their nationals shall be enlisted against Germany should be presented to neu- tral Governments, these Governments will be faced with the alternative of taking affirmative action, which Ger- many would classify as either unneu- tral and unfriendl. in that they would have to deny the request of this Government. Furthermore, it is not to be expected that Holland, Sweden or Switzerland would officially grant the request. In the se of the Chamberain pro- posal, allied and neutral nations, it is argued, would have no opportunity to interfere with what would be treated as an internal question, except where treaty obligations are involved. Na- tions nominally neutral, but in reality fricndly to the Iintente-American cause would therehy be relieved of the necessity for taking affirmative action or negative action, which the United States wishes to obviate. Sentiment in Congress is strongly insistent that some action be taken effectively to meet the “alien slacker™ problem and the report of the State Department, while it will be largely deferred to. may not dictate alto- gether the decision of the Rules Com- mittee in choosing between the vari- ous proposals presented. The State Department report is expected shortl e ————— Charter No. 1154 Reserve District No. 1 Report of Condition of the EW BRITAIN NATIONAL BANK ¢ Britain, in the State of Connecticut, close of business on Sept. 11, 1917 RESOURCES aiscounts of other connted at at the Loans and Acceptan banks di 2,546,561 1,488.58 Overdrafts. unsecured 7 Bonds of v, Bonds (other tban Liberty 1913.) Liberty Loan honds, o0 Bonds, Securities, cte. Bonds other than U. S, pledzed to secure postal deposits ...ue.....$11 Sccurities other than U 5. bonds (not including stocks) owned un- pledged . 812.506.08 Potal bonds, securities, ote of Federnl Reserve Bank (50 per cent. of subscription) Value of banklug house viul rve with Federal ve Bank h in vault and net amounts due (rom national banks Net amount due from banks and hankers, and trust companies Checks on other banks In the same city or town as reporting bank Total unpleged 96,600, bhonds 428,362.14 15,300.00 215,000.00 Re- 151,943.18 21,967.99 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Less current expenses, interest, and paid $310,000.00 200,000.00 $186.914.03 Ba Net amount due bankers Total of items 29 & 30 T4, Demand deposits subject to Individual depos gubject check 2 Certificates of deposit due ir less n 30 a (other than money b wed) Certified checks Cashier's checks outstanding Dividends unpaid Total demand deposits subj Reserve, 1 and 38 e Time deposl Jeot reserve Certificates of deposit (other than for money borrowed) Tostal savings deposits Other time deposits Total of time deposits subject to reserve, Items 39, i1 and 4z .$730,571.04 to banks and Total 33, State of Connecticut, County of Hartford, ss | I F. S. CHAMBERLAIN, cashler of the | above named bank, do solemnly swear that knowledge and belief. F. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of Sept. 1917. H. L. CURTIS, Notary Public. CORRECT—Attest: my CORBIN. STANLIY B. MINO! f A FL B. N JOHN FOR ALIEN SLACKERS the above statement {s true to the best of | PACIFISTS PLAN GREAT GAMPAIGN : Say There Are 2,500,000 in Coun- ‘ try Opposed to War ' New York, Sept. 18.—Pacifist 1‘\\'ir) hereafter is to be <conducted i “along and aggressive lines.” | Organizations are to effected in every state, whose officials port to the About ac- new be are to re- New York headquarters. 2,500,000 persons who oppose the war are to be enrolled immedi- | ately,” and more recruits to the peace | movement are to he sought through “a systematic propaganda which will extend to every city, town and hamlet in the country This was decided upon by the Peo- ple’s Council of America yesterday after a three davs' e of its executive committee y pacifists, to whom had heen delegated the task of carrying on the peace movement after the authorities in Chicago had curbed the peace conference there, met quietly in an office building and, unhampered by official interference, formulated their plans. Professor Scott Nearing, home in Toledo was raided by Ied- eral authorities last Wednesday, and whose papers are still under scrutiny by the government, was elected to head the peace propoganda work. It was announced that he “will devote his entire time to the work and will have headquarters in New York.” whose More Zest Than Ever. Professor Nearing was in Toledo but he let it known t headquarters, 2 West reet, thAt the agitation ‘would now be promoted with more zest than ever,” the seizure of his papers. His activities in behalf of peace have been beset with vicissitude: Ousted from the University of Penn- sylvania as professor of po}itical and social economy because of’ his radi- cal views, he became dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of the Municipal college of "Toledo, Ohio, only to be ousted ain because of his anti-war view Since then he has been leceuring as a pacifist and organizer of the People’s Council. He is credited with having inspired thce organization of many local branches for the council, and he was placed at the head of the peace movement because of the pacifitsts’ confidence in his organizing ability. Outgrows Those Who Control. The People’'s Council was said to have ‘‘grown too big for the persons costrolling it.” ‘‘Assurances were coming from all parts of the country telling us people wanted to join, but we had no way of properly enrolling them,” was the way one pacifist put it. Louis P. Lochner is to remain ex- ecutive secretary of the council. Despite the ousting Rebecea Shelley as financial secretary and Lels la Fa) Secor as organizing secre- vesterday, from pacif [Thirteenth for peacc be in spite of tary, women are still to retain a firm | grip on the management of the peace movement. Miss Shelly, who origin- ated the plan of the People’'s Council, was elected a member of the perma- nent executive committee. Crystal Jastman, Elizabeth Freeman and Emily Greene Balch are to have a voice. The work of financing the peac movement, which is said to entail ex penses of $3.000 a week, will be vest- ed in the executive committee of fifteen membe! Eleven of these elected yesterda Shelly, Morris Maurer, president of members They are M Hillquit, James I1. the Pennsyl- were vania State Federation of Labor; Pro- | fessor Nearing, Jacob Panken, cahir man of the Workmen's Council; George Roewer, of Massachusetts, Jo- seph Schlossberg, Willlam Short, of California, Mrs. Willilam I. Thomas. secretary of the National Woman's Peace party; Dr. Judah L. Magnes and William C. Rempfer, of South Dakota. The pacifists profess to be still doubt as to where they will establish headquarters. 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The allotment for New Britain has been placed by the International Li- brary assoclation as $2,750, as it share |of a fund to be used in purchasing reading material for soldiers and sail- At a meeting of the board of di- of the New Britain Institute rening plans were discussed for raising the money. A committee com- posed of W. F. Brooks, P. F. McDon- ough and W. T. Sloper was appointed range ways and means for col- ng the fun —_— TAX NOTICE. 3y virtue of a tax warrant to mo directed and now in my hands, I this day levy said warrant upon certain pleces of land standing in the name of The United Italian Columbian Po- litical club of New Britain, Conn., upon the land records of said town, , described as Lots No. 8, 21, 22 and 23 in block No. 202; lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 25, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 40 in block No. 203; lot No. 8 in block No. 204; lot No. 222 in block 207, lots No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 in block No. 209; lots No. 1, 2, 3, 4, |5. 6, 7, 8 9, in block No. 210; lots lots No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9 and 10 |in block No. 211; lots No. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 in block No. 211; lots No. 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in block No. 212; lot No. 18 in block 213; lots No. 3, 4,6, 7, 8 in block No. 214; lots No. 1, 8, 8, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 185, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, in block No. 215; lots 13, 14, 23, 24 in block 216; 1ot No. 12 in block 217 on map and plans of lots of Seymour Park drawn by W. H. Cadwell, C. E. Said tax amounts to $42.38 with interest and on Saturday afternoon November L0th at 2 o'clock, I will sell at pub- lic auction to the highest bidder at ' the public sign post in said town, all Ladies’ Gray Ladies’ Black to 6.... 168 Main Street or so much of saild property satisfy said tax warrant charges thereon. 4 Dated at Newington, Com 4th day of September, 1917. E. B. PROUDMAJ Tax Colle Report_of the Condition of] \ NEW BRITAIN TRUST €O, at the close of business on the 11th. September, 1917, s ASSETS . Bills discounted Overdrafts ... United States Bonds . Stocks and Securities Premium Account .... Furniture and Fixturs . Due from other Banks, Bank- ers and Trust Companies Due from Approved Reserve Agents United States Bank Notes . Gold Coin 5 Silver Coin Minor Coin : Checks and- Cash Items Other Assets Total Assets LIABILITTES Capital Stock Surplus_ Funad °.. Other Undivided current expensecs paid ... Due to Ban Trust panics General Doposits ....... Notes and Bills Re-Disco Borroyed Bonds B Unearncd Discount Other Liabilities Profits, 1 and taxes Bankers, and Total Llabilities State ot Connectic: I, F. G. Vibberts, treasu sald New Britaln Trust swear that the foregoing statement | to the best of my knowledge and F. G. VIBBERTS, Tre: Subscribed und sworn tc before i 17th day of September, 1917. R. R. HEALY, Notary SPECIALS AT THE MODERN SHOP FOR WEDNESDAY Ladies’ High Cut Gray Kid With Covered Heels $5.50 Vaiue Kid With Low Heeis $6 Value . ....... Kid Low Heels and High Heels . . . .. ... Boys’ Schoo! Shoes Sizes 2 1-2 "BOOT $2.45 $3.45 $2.95 $1.79 Don’t Miss Our Specials for Wednesday. Store Open Ail Day MODERN BOOT SHOP New Britain, Conn,{:‘ 4