New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 4, 1917, Page 9

DESCRIBES RAID ON A HOSPITAL ‘| Member of Harvard Unit Tells of in new patterns, new weaves iew styles—cut full, large and prtable, with neckbands that fit , madras, soisette and percale ors that will stand the tub and on and come out cheerful and , $1.00 to $5.00. jkwear in the new Fall colors erns from the mild conserva- p the beautiful, bright, rich ns, 50c to $1.00. lum weight underwear in regu- o-plece and union suits, 65c to BRITAIN, CON. THS AND FUNERALS. Frederick E. Patterson. ederick E. Patterson, well known tghout the city, died ‘at 12:20 today at the New Britain 1 hospital, where he was taken b police ambulance, following ding of his body in a shed in ar of 239 Brook street. Thq ry of the body was made by a p of the deceased. One of the fthe deceased was badly discoi- d it is believed that'the in- las’ sustained by a fall, sus- fter being stricken with a fit psy. Medical Examiner Harry pck examined the remains and e cause of death due to epi- deceased is survived by an un- cousin, both residents of this 'The remains have been turned to J. M. Curtin & Company. The gements for the burial are in- nplete. Margaret W. Murphy. * Phe funeral of Miss Margaret W. irphy was held at 10 o’clock this ing from St. Mary’'s church. A n high mass was celebrated by .. John. T, Winters. Rev. William nse was deacon; Reyv. William mey, sub-deacon and Rev. John E. master-of-ceremonie: The com- al service at the grave in the new lic cemetery was conducted by g Father Winters and Rey. Father The bearers were Charles Daton rank Cummings of Torrington, as Gorman of Naugatuck, Jos- ard, Albert Record and William linan. eral services for Henry Mooney conducted at the church of St. p the Evangelist at 9 o’clock. Rev. J. Fitzgerald was celebrant of a fnn High mass of requiem, assist- jv Rev. Charles Coppens as deacon Rev. Patrick Daly as sub-deacon. bearers were A .N. Volz, Edward rthy, Raymond Holleran, Thom- ldridge, Harold Aldridge and Coyle. Burial was in the new Folic cemetery. Henry Campbell. fhe funeral of Henry Campbell will eld at 9 o’clock tomorrow morn- from St. Mary's church. Burial be in the new Catholic cemetery. Elizabeth F. Gerdis. lizabeth Florence Gerdis, the three ks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gerdis of Wells street, died evening. The funeral was held B afternoon and burial was in the Catholic cemetery. Card of Thanks. Fe hereby tender our most sincere s to the many kind friends and jbors who aided us and extended ppathy in our great beravrement b death of our beloved son and Henry Mooney. In a special do we thank the Altar society ohn the Evangelist church for Iness and to all who made floral on the sad occasion. IND MRS. THOS. MOONEY FAMILY. Thrilling Experience in War New York, Oct. 4.—A vivid descrip- tion of the recent air raid on the Red Cross hospitals in France is given in a letter from Kenneth Gaston, son of Louis Gaston of 143 Liberty street, who is a member of the Harvard Medical Unit. The letter, dated Aug. 26, follows: “Unti] the last two nights we have had airplane ralds every night for a week, varying in intensity, but all ex- citing. No doubt you read of the burning and bombardment of a cer- tain hospital by am escadrille of air- planes. We}l, we were right in the middle of that raid, on duty after a long and trying day. 3o “It was abbut 10 'o'clock; very #ark and very dusty. We crawled along, straining to see the road ahead. There were the usual rockets, and-an -occa- sional flicker of shrapnel at a raider, but nothing out of the ordinary. Sud- denly, just as we got to a big town, a raid broke loose. “Those raids are so mysterious and uncertain. Of course, they are trying to hit important places, but when a plane is going sixty to seventy miles an hour in the dark, it can’t be sure of a bomb withih a hundred yards or more. First, we heard the motors roar; they were flying very low, and there is a beautiful smoothness to the exhaust of a-German motor that is unmistakable. Then came the bombs. “At the first bomb hell broke loose around us. - We were in, the midst of French aérodromes and all their con- cealed anti-airr craft guns let go at once. It wag an exciting spot. We grabbed our casques and kept on. There was no use going fast, for you may just as well ‘fun into one and it is purely a matter of chance. They practically never hit a raider, even when they come very close to the ground. There is really no defense against an air raid at night. The French plazes can't go up, for they would hit“‘each jother. When a searchlight strikes a plane it shows up plainly, but the aviator dodges out of the light before guns can get him. “When we got to the town, bombs were falling all-around and -the hos- pital had already burst into flames. We soon -passed out.of the zone and went on to our hospitals. It was dawn when we passed through on our way back, and the hospital was still burning. It was said that the aviators gunned the place after it was set on fire. “I have not the slfghtest doubt that the raiders thought they were de- stroving an aerodrome. Not that they have any compunctions about hos- pitals, but they wouldn't waste the bombs. Several hospitale -have been hit lately. It just shows the - un- pleasant work an aviator must .do. He has to take the chance of hitting what he can, and the Red Cross doesn’t show up in the dark. “Two nights later Gardner and I were together again on night duty. We had been working all day and half the night and were trying to sleep in the big tent. It is a poor place to sleep, what with blazing lights, the smell of surgical dressings, the muttering of the wounded, and the procession of wounded being car- ried in and out. “Finally the supply of wounded stopped, the lights went out, and we began to doze. Then the raid came, the bombs coming straight across the field toward us. It is a most help- less feeling waiting for the next one to land. We all lay still and said nothing. “Just at that time another load of wounded arrived. On went the lights, and they were brought in past the examining doctor, checked off, as- signed to tents, and carried out as it nothing was going on. The Boche was directly overhead, and so low that the roar of his engine drowned every sound. He could have ruined that tent if he wanted to, but our hospital is so big and conspicuous that there is no mistaking it and on he went. “Over the village they dropped ten or twelve bombs. Then came a hurry call for the victims in the village. We were the first there. It was black as piteh, the streets were deserted, and the few old reservists we hailed were too terrified to be of any use. We kept on till we came to a particular black spot in the road and heard groaning. Two teams of two horses each had been caught by the bomb.” RAMM-WYCK NUPTIALS. Popular ‘Couple Married at St. Mathew’s German Lutheran Church. A pretty fall wedding took place at St. Mathew’s German Lutheran church yesterday afternoon when Willlam Ramm of 111 Cherry street took Miss Minnie Wyck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Adolph Wyck of 140 Mill street, as his bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. C. T. Steege and was witnessed by relatives and a large number of friends. Miss Margaret Ramm, a sister of the groom, was the bridesmaid and Howard Hancock was the best man. Mrs. Leonard Fox, a sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Walter Hoffman and Louis Burkhardt were the ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home after which the couple left on an extended honey- moon trip through New York state and New Jersey. On their return Mr. and Mrs, Ramm will reside at 568 Stanley street. E—e e e TO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. WANTED—Young ladies between the ages of 16 and 23 to learn telephone operating. Permanent positions. Paid while learning. Apply South- ern New England Telephone Co., Court street. 10-4-tf BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1917. A. KATTEN & SON Hartford One Price 114-116 Asylum St. Clothing Company. Hartford, Conn. Fall Opening Exposition The public is cordially invited to view our display of Fall and Winter Models. Despite the continually advancing price of wool- ens and the great shortage of Clothing this Season, we are as- sembling a line of Suits and Coats that we know will win your instant approval in every respect. We're so well satisfied with our achievement that we invite you confidently to visit our Winter store at once to view our Fall and H. O. P. Suits and Coats The fabrics point to fine discrimination in our selection, the models reflect the originality and intelligence of famous design- ers, and the workmanship displays the art of skilled -tailors. Yet the Prices are as reasonable as “good” Clothes can be sold for anywhere. Items | Cily T B Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farrell have returned from their wedding trip. The committee on Congregation week at the Swedish Lutheran church will meet-tomorrow evening., The annlual harvest supper of the Luther league of the Swedish Lutheran church will be held in the church parlors Thursday evening October 11. The Ladies Aid soctety of the Trinity Methodist church realized $150 wn the harvest supper held last evening. Thomas Kennedy of East Main street has entered the Hartford hos- pital to undergo an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Bell of Al- bany, N. Y., who have been’ spending their honeymbon at the home of’ Mr. and Mrs. James McGrath of Main street, have returned home. Attorney - George Westerberg of Chattanooga, Tenn., will return home next week after a visit will friends in this vicinity. The Sewing society of the Swedish Lutheran church held a social this afternoon An auction of articles made during the year and a social will be held this evening by the soclety. The choir of the church of St. John the Evangelist will hold a rehearsal this evening at 7:30 o’clock. The entertainment committee of the Stella Rebekah lodge will meet at 7:15 o’'clock tomorrow evening .to complete plans for the Hallowe'en social. Miss Mollie Greenberg left yester- : day for the Emerson School of Ora- tory, Boston. Harry Ginsberg, a student at Ford- ham university, is spending a few days at his home on Arch street. Ginsberg is soon to take the physical examination for the aviation corps. For quality and up to date stylel compare our prices. M. Seibert.—advt. Plainville News (Continued From Beventh Page). Dix safely. He also adds that he thinks he will like military life. Miss Rena LaVasseur is at St. Francis' hospital where she will un- dergo & minor operation. Miss Catherine Cameron of New Haven is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. J. Murphy of Whiting street. School did not open until 10 o’clock this morning so that the scholars might see the drafted men entrain. THEY GET YEAR EACH Motorman and Conductor in Charge of Trolley Car Which Killed Nine- teen, Scentenced to Jail. New Haven, Oct. 4—Motorman Wes- ley Negus, of the Shore line electric railway extra car which ran into a regular passenger car at North Bran- ford on August 13, causing nineteen deaths, was sentenced in the superior court today to from 1 to 1% years in prison. Conductor Wi_. J. Tryon, of the extra was sentenced to a year in jail. Both men pleaded guilty last week, the charge against them being that of misconduct of a railway ser- vant. < Previously the '¢oroner ‘had held them criminally responsible for the death of J. H. Cannon of New Ha- ven, one of the passengers killed in the wreck. STRUCK BY AUTO, DIES . Cos Cob Woman Killed By Machine Driven By Chauffeur Who Was Cal- led to Camp Devens. Greenwich, Oct. 4.—Mrs. Antoinette Walenta Verysle, 65, of Cos Cob died at a hospital here today from a frac- tured skull, as a result of being struck by .an automobile last night, owned by Col. Robert B. Baker of Green- wich and driven by his chauffeur, Michael F. McGreevy. The chauffeur was held for the coroner's inquest under bonds of $2,500. McGreevy was one of the thirty-five men to leave today for Camp Devens. Col. Baker furnished the bond, freeing McGreevy to depart with the local draft con- tingent. 5 GOOD SEND-OFF. New Haven Contingent Sent. to:Camp Devens This Morndng. New Haven,-Oct. 4.—Departure of New Haven's quota of drafted men for Camp Devens today was preceded by a street march in which the Home Guard and other organizations were the escort. At the railroad yards the area used by the men for final roll call was patrolled so that relatives and friends could not crowd up to .the train interfering with the embarkation as on the previous occasion. The con- tingent was given an thusiastic send- off. LET THEM THROUGH. La Follette and Supporters Should Be Deported to Berlin. Columbus, O., Oct. 4.—Deportation of United States Senator La Follette and his supporters through the Allies lines to Berlin because of their “trea- sonable utterances,”” was urged in a resolution received today by Governor Cox from the Executives club of Toledo, representing 24 clubs and as- soclations in that city. A copy of the resolutions was sent to President Wilson and to Ohio sena- tors and congressmen with the request that they be entered in the congres- sional record. HEARING POSTPONED. . ‘Washington, Oct. 4.—Decision as to what action it shall take on petitions demanding expulsion of Senator La Follette was again postponed today by the senate privileges and elections committee. Another meeting will be held tomorrow when it is hoped. to determine whether any action shall be taken and if so whether before or after adjournment of the present session. At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the Dis- trict of Berlin, in the County of Hart- ford and State of Connecticut, on the 4th day of October, A. D., 1917. Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, judge. Estate of Margaret Murphy late of New Britain, in said district de-| ceased. Upon the petition of Matthew L. Kennedy of said New Britain, pray- ing that Letters of Administration may be granted on said estate, as per | application on file more fully appears it is Ordered—That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in New Britain, in said district, on the 10th day of October, A. D. 1917 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pen- dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by | publishing this order in some news- | paper published in said New Britain, having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the Town of New | Britain, in said district, and by mail- ing a copy of this notice to all the heirs-at-law of said deceased, and return make. BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge | fense, Steel and Pig Iron Markets The Iron Age says: The steel trade has been given up wholly to a discussion, at times ‘ex- cited, of the terms and effects of the agreed prices on six products as an- nounced from Washington, but as yet little light has been shed on the situa- tion. Buying and selling are practi- cally out of the question, and steel committees of manufacturers have been in daily session in New York this week working out prices on the full line of products in proper rela- tion to those already fixed. Another conference at Washington will follow and next week the President will an- nounce prices on the various grades of pig iron, on semi-finished steel and a long list of rolled product Many manufacturing users of have urgently asked when the prices will be quoted to the public whether contracts at higher prices will be readjusted, and what chance private business will have as the Gov- ernment closes in upon the mills with an increasing volume of priority or- ders. In all the confusion it is clear that the new prices will figure but little in general business for weeks. The de- crees of the priority committe at Washington really control the indus- try and while Government demand centers on’ a few lines, that control affects the supply of steel available for other flinshed forms. On the question of contracts manufacturers quite uniformly answer that these are to be enforced in the sam~ way as the Lever act provided for the carrying out of fuel contracts. Foundry pig iron sales on the $33 basis have been negligible. The larg- est reported is of 2,000 tons of No. 3 iron at $32 at eastern Pennsylvania furnace, this being in line with $33 for No. 2 foundrv. No new sales of Bessemer or basic iron were made, but the announced September averages of $45.45 on Bessemer and $41.34 on bas- ic at Valley furnace indicate that sales at the new prices late in the month were enough to pull down the average materially. Some producers of Southern iron expect to adhere to a $33 Birming- ham basis, in spite of a $4 freight to the North, where the same price is to prevail, arguing that the supply of iron will not be equal to the demand. Ahe fact that only manufacturers have agreed to the new prices has brought up the question of the job- bers’ margin and some regulation there is looked for. Already it has been decided at Washington that coke brokers may- charge a commission above the $6 price. In finished material further large purchases have been made by the Government at the new prices, and the British Government’s negotiations for 400,000 tons of shell steel is of special interest. The Washington Govern- ment has figured on an unprecedented scale in the machine tool market, and contracts just reported aggregate many millions of dollars. That the established prices may not uniformly prevail is indicated by transactions in which unheard of ex- tras have been paid, particularly for plates. There is no pyovision, more-, over, against sales of rejected war material as scrap at! prices higher than the schedule. A notable development of the week are the wholesale resignations of iron and steel manufacturers from commit- tees of the Council of National De- because of questions again raised as to the legality of such ser- vice in view of Gevernment contracts with steel companijes. The manu- facturers’ committees now making up new price schedules are acting as com- mittees of the American . Iron and Steel Institute. . Pig iron production again fell off steel new MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXOHANGE. 81 WEST MAIN STREET ................NEW BRITAIN, CO] TEL. 2040. The Second Liberty Loan Campaign ; ~Is Now On Help win the war by subscribing g through your Employer, Bank or Broker - Alaska Gold ..... Am Ag Chem ... Car & Fdy Co. 4 85 69 Financial a 7] g .100% 100% " ONE POINT TODAY Tobacco ;g: }2:“ Stocks Subjected to Renewed Pressure in Today’s Operations Tel & Tel ...116% 115 Anaconda Cop ... 70 6814 ‘A T S Fe Ry Co. 95% ~95% Baldwin Loco ... 62 58% B&O ... 603 593" BRT 58% 55% Beth ‘Steel B ..... 88% 848 Butte Superior ... 23% 23% | 28! Canadian Pacific .148% Central Leather .. 84 Ches & Ohfo .... b4% . Chino Copper .... 49 Wall street,—Important stocks were | Ch! Mil & St Paul. 51 ‘subjected to renewed pressure at the| COl F &I ........ 423 outset of today’s operations. Equip- | Cons Gas ........101 ments, motors, oils, tobaccos and local gy Crucible Steel ... 72% tractions soon recorded losses of 1] DPel & Hudson ... 87% to 4 points. Bethlehem Steel yester- | Distillers Sec . 38% day's weakest feature, advanced a | Erie - 20 point in the early dealings but| Erie 1st pfd . 29% soon lost its gains. U. S. Steel also | General Electric .1383% held steady at the-opening but soon | Goodrich Rub . 43 reacted a point. Rails were lower | Great Nor pfd ....101% on more moderate offerings. The re- | Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. 333 versal became more general beforc! Inspiration ..... 493% the end of the first half hour. Kansas City so ... 178 Unsettlement attended the dealings | Kennecott Cop ... 38% of the morning, occasional rallies inj Lack Steel T one quarter being more than balanced | Lehigh Val 59 by greater recessions elsewhere, the Louis & Nash list losing all semblance of regularity. | Max Mot com Additional liquidation was observed | Mex Potrol . ... among invegtment shares, but much | Natl Lead of the selling was again ascribed to|N ¥ G & Hud ... 94 professional interest. Metals, to- ' R baccos, motors and other speculative issues were the center of constant attacks, falling 2 to 5 points, and lead- ing steels made extreme declines of 2 to 3. Liberty bonds were lower at 99.92 to 99.98. 3 Recoveries of 1 to 2 points during the noon hour were again forefeited on the heavier selling of the later period.” Steels led the decline, falling under forenoon minimums and utili- Nev Cons . 19% NYNH&HRR 27 ties also developed weakness, Brook- lyn Transit losing 3 points. — N Y Ont & West.. 201 Nor Pac ...... 9914 Norf & West .. 108% 108 PennRR .... 61% b51% [ Peoples Gas ... 63 62% Ray Cons . 248% 24% Reading ...... 80 Rep I & § co Rep I & S pfd . So Pac ... . So Ry .... So Ry ptd Studebaker .... Texas Oil Third Ave Union Pac United Frut Utah Cop ... U S Rub Co . . U S Steel . U 8 Steel pfd . Va Car Chem Westinghouse .. ‘Willys Overland New York Stock Exchange quota- tion furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Ctock Ex- change. .159% g L128% 125% 90 571% ...108% 115% 35% . 45% .o 25% Oct. 4, 1917 High Low Close 83% 82 82 slightly, the September total i 3,133,954 tons for 30 days, or blel)‘:‘f 465 tons a day, against 3,247,947 tons in August, or 104,772 tons a day. Poor coke and repeated banking for lack of fuel are causing the blowing out of more furnaces for relining, there being a net loss of 10 furnaces last month. The estimated capacity of the 347 fur- naces active Oct. 1 was 107,250 tons a day, against 110,165 tons a day for the 357 furnaces in blast one month [Evlous. 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