New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 4, 1917, Page 5

'WOMEN DOING GOOD RED CROSS WOR Monthly Report Si().ws Fair Sex Has Answered Call Promptly Showing the admirable way in which New Britain's women have re- sponded to the call for Red Cross workers is the monthly report of the local branch, which is herewith print- ed: The results of the Iabor of the wo- nien of New Britain who have worked for the Red Cross during the month of September are shown by the fol- lowing monthly report from Septem- ber 1 to Oct. 1: Hospital supplies: Pajamas, 120; hospital shirts, 284; bed jackets, 51; bed socks, 48; wash cloths, 396; wipes, 203; hand towels, 336; sheets, 48; hos- pital stockings, 120; rolled bandages, 616; Esmarch bandages, 424; conval- escent robes, 32; comfort bags, 3: comfort kits, 290; slippers (bed), 6; pillow cases, 12; operating leggins, 6 comfort pillows, 131; comfort pillow cases, 12; large pillows 4. Children's garments: Knitted blan- Kets, 26; flannel blankets, 1; safety pins, 208; gertrudes, 6; diapers, 252; children’s sweaters, 2; dresses, 50; ingants® slips, 84; petticoats, 115; caps, 16; booties, 372; combinations, 12. Knitted articies: Helmets, 36; muf- flers, 145; wristlets, 108; sweaters, 183; socks, 57; stockings, 160 dozen; trench caps, 6, abdominal bands, 2. All of this represents hours and hours of patriotic service on the part of those women in New Britain who are helping to win the war by work- ing for the comfort and well being of the soldiers and sailors over here and abroad. In answer to various questions and in order to furnish the workers and contributions with in- formation which they ought to have a brief statement of the plan under which the local chapter works is given. The American Red Cross has divided the country into thirteen sec- tions, each section comprising a number of states, and having a divis- fon manager, who is the operating head of the division. Connecticut belongs to the Atlantic division and it is to the manager of the Atlant! diviston that New Britain chapter must make reports of all its activi- ties, and form whom all instructions come. All the materials and pat- térns used at the local Red Cross rooms are in accordance with in- structfons from division headquarters and the garments and supplies are made, packed and shipped as’directed by the division head. Even the packing boxes are according to special sise and shape and the package of related garments must be tiea up as instructed. Bach chapter is but a part of a great big organization and eéverything must be done by standards and system in order to in- sure system and eficiency for tho whole. Every one may be perfectly sure then, that all questions answered in regard to the wark at local head- quarters and =2ll instructions given out there are in accordance with the standards required by and infor- mation received from the division No rules are made by the local chapter. “Only a visit to the Red Cross Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the &iseased portion of the ear. There 18 only ome way to cure catarrhal deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Dea is osused by &n fin- on_of th, mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when {t is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be Gestroyed forever. Many cases of deatness are caused by caterrh, which is an inflamed condition of the mucous sur- faces. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the sys- tem. ‘We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Circulars free. Al gxists. 76c. . F. . CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O. ASTONISHED RHEUMATICS MOST JOYOU All Over the Country, They Are Recommending ‘“Neutrone Pre- scription 99" “Neutrone Prescription 99" in a few days will permanently limber up and remove all aches and pains that none except a rheumatic suffers. The most skeptical persons have at once be- come its warmest endorsers. As a relieved patient expressed it, “You can distinctly feel a modifica- tion of stiffness in your Joints and muscles.” “Neutrone Prescription 99 acts in a mysterious manner that is almost unbelievable, when in fact it immedi- ately relieves the most obstinate cases of rheumatism. Are you troubled with rheumatism? 1f you are “Neutrone Prescription 99" will cure you, yes cure you. Go to your druggist and say good- bye rheumatism. Mall orders filled on $1.00 size. Seltzer Drug Co., druggists everywhere. and leading Tooms will give one a clear idea of the immense task it is to plan and complete the amount of work re- presented in one of these monthly reports. The purchasing of materials, the cutting and assembling of gar- ments, the giving out of work, the receiving of finished garments, the veritying, recording, sorting, packing, and shipping keep a large number of women busy every minute of the day. Volunteers are at all times needed and welcome. The Knitting is being very well taken care of just now but there is great need of more help with the sewing. Are there not more women in New Britain who could spare a little time to help with these much wanted hospital supplies? One half day a week or one hour now and then would be such a help to the cause. Work can be taken home or can be done at the rooms on Court street which are open every day and later will be open one or two evenings a week. It is hoped that a great many women will remember to send a jar or two of canned goods or a glass or two of jelly for the benefit of the French hospitals. So much canning has been done this year it seems as if a little could easily be spared and it would be such a boon over there. These can be sent to the Red Cross room on Court street where they will be packed and shipped If anvone finds it impossible to bring them to the room they will be called for if notification is made. “In large boxes of relief material for the Duryen War rellef were sent qut from the local headquarters last | week. These consisted of worn cloth- ing and canned goods. Mrs. Duryea, who is now in Paris, sends a most touching plea for help after visiting Verdun. She says that if only the women in America, could see just once the babies in distress and the people berefit of everything but sorrow they would spend their very souls in pity. Gifts of money are greatly needed, and canned goods, chocolate, cocoa, candles and articles of clothing can all be put to good use. The all day sewing meeting this week will be held on Friday at the parlors of the Metho- dist church. All women in the oy are welcome and it is haped a lafge number will respond for a great num- ber of completed garments is the result of the combined effort of many hands. In spite of the large quantities of goods that have already been supplied there will be greater need than ever this coming winter. Boys will be cold and sick this winter who have never known suffering before and warm garments and hospital supplies will be very grateful to them. “It is an unusual emergency and calls for self-sacrifice, patience, and work, work, work. But every bit of it is necessary.” REDMOND HONORED. Given Distinguished Service Order For Gallant Conduct. London, Oct. 4—Captain Willlam Archer Redmond, son of John E. Red- mond, the Irish leader, has been awarded the distinguished service or- der for gallant conduct on the night of September 12-13. Captain Redmond fs a member of parllament from the East Tyrone dlvision. Major Wm. H. K. Redmond, of the Sixth Royal Irish Rifles and a broth- er of John Redmond was killed while leading his men in Wytschaete wood during the battle of Messines ridge, June 10, 1917. Major Redmond was a member of parliament for FEast Clare. FORCED TO WORK. Havre, Oct. 4.—DMale civilians in the Belgian towns of Langemarck, Staden, Elverdinghe, Woumen, and Roulers, which recently were evacuated by the Germans, have been forced to weork near the German first line trenches in Belgium with the result that many have been killed by exploding shells, according to information received by the Belgian government. The civillan population of these towns was ordered to go to the rail- road stations. The women, children, and old men were packed into the forward cars of the trains, while all men and boys, between 16 and 60 years, were placed in the rear cars. ‘When the trains started, the rear cars were uncoupled and the occu- pants forced to undertake the hazard- ous work near the first lines. In most cases the women and chil- dren did not know that they were separated from their husbands and fathers until they arrived at their destination. The forcible conscription of Belgian civillans has become most widespread in the regions of Courtrai and Menin, where about 2,000 men already have been compellied to perform military work. OPENS MEETING. New York, Oct. 4—The national foreign trade council, organized for the purpose of developing the ocean commerce of the United States and for encouraging foreign trade poli- cies, opened its fourth annual meet- ing here today. Sixty men, prom- inent in the commercial and transpor- tation life of the country are in at- tendance. UP FOR ACTION. Largest Appropriation Bill Ever Con- sidercd in tho World’s History. ‘Washington, Oct. 4.—The urgent deficiency bill, carrying $7,757,434,410 ‘wag taken up in the house today with prompt adoption virtually essured. Af- ter the measure is disposed of it will go to President Wilson for signature. As agreed upon in conference, the bill carries the largest amount, it is sald, ever appropriated by any one government at one time. It provides for the disbursement of $5,365,976,- 016 in cash and grants authorization of $2,401,4568,893 in contracts. The funds will be devoted almost entirely to the payment of war expenses. NIGHT WAS CALM. Paris, Oct. 4—"The night was calm,” says today’s official statement, “except on the right bank of the Meuse, where the artillery on both | sides was very active.” NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1917. Maple Hill Miss Eléanor Cunningham of Rob- ins avenue spent the week-end at East Northfield. Paul Camp of Newington who has been training for several months in the Hospital Unit at Fort Ethan Al- len, Vt., has been transferred to Georgia. Miss Lucy Smith has returned from an auto trip to Boston. Mrs. John Graham who has been spending the past year with her daughter Mrs. L. E. Dary left Tues- day to spend the winter in Canada. Plans are underway for a fire de- partment in Newington. As there has been nothing of the kind estab- lished here it is considered that it is very important to have organized fire protection in the form of a chemical engine or other appliances. There are a number of Maple Hill residents that are now getting subscriptions for that purpose-and it is hoped that all will contribute as far as they can toward establishing the organization. Protection means safety and economy. Mrs. Theodore Johnson left Wed- nesday to spend three weeks in Phil- adelphia. Stuart Johnson son of Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson left this morning for Ayers, Mass., for training. C. W. Williams of Robins avenue have moved to Dwight street New Britain. THAT NEW PARTY. One Principle is to Support the Gov- ernment During the War. Chicago, Oct. 4.—The formation of a new political party, national in scope out of five minor parties was expected to be completed here today. The ground work has been laid in a serieg of conferences and committee meetings during the last two days and when the conference reassembled to- day the work remaining consisted of choosing a name for the new party and the adoption of a platform which will suit the units to be carried into the new organization. The coalition which will enter into the new party is made up of members of the prohibition and progressive parties, former socialists, single tax adherents and independents. John Spargo, former socialist, of Vermont, who is chairman of the committee on platform, said the first principle of the conference essentially must be ‘“patriotism and support of the gov- ernment to the greatest limit during the progress of the war.” The committee on platform is com- posed of three members from each of the groups. RED CROSS PARADE. Nurses, Just Retumed From Firing Line, Among Those Present. New York, Oct. 4.—Nurses other Red Cross workers from many northeastern cities came here today to take part this afternoon 1in the Red Cross parade down Fifth avenue. Fift ynurses who have seen active ser- vice on European battleflelds and 1,600 women who are soon to sall for ser- vice overseas have been awarded the places of honor in the procession. Mrs. Maud Metcalf will carry an American flag which she made herself and carried through the Serbian re- treat from Nish. The parade was led by Henry P. Davison, chairman of the Red Cross war council, and Major Gen. Wm. C. Gorgas, surgeon-general of the United States army. and INSPECT PLANTS. ‘Washington, Oct. 4—Chairman Hur- ley of the shipping board, and Rear Admiral Capps, general manager of the board's emergency fleet corpora- tion, will begin next week a series of inspection tours of Atlantic coast shipbuilding plants. GIVEN INCREASE. Boston. Oct. 4.—A ten percent wage increase for all of its employes, effec- tive Monday, was announced today by the American Woolen company. RUSSIANS GATHER. In Washington Discussing Consular Affairs of Country. Washington, Oct. 4.—Russian con- suls and consular officials from all sections of the United |States are here discussing with Ambassador Bakme- tieff a general re-organization of a’'s consular affairs in this country. Since the revolution there has been no general change in the system, and it was explained today, it is now proposed to adopt mew meth- ods in dealing with naturalization problems and draft questions, ar- rangements for the transmission of money from Russian citizens in this country to their own country, and re- lief for indigent Russians. More than 30 consuis and other officials are here, some of them com- ing from the Pacific Coast. HE DIDN'T GO. Drafted Man Ran Motorcycle Wagon and Wrecks His Leg. Mystic, Oct. 4.—Naclair Montisisrki, local mill employe here, who was to have gone with other drafted men from the eleventh district to Camp Devens, today, ran his motoroyclo Into into an unlighted wagon on Mistuxet | hill Wednesday night and was taken to Lawrence hospital, New London, with a compound fracture of the leg. AWAITS SIGNATURE. 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