New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 29, 1917, Page 9

real wool to make real good clothing. Our suits and overcoats from $18 to $35 are made of wool—real wool. For this reason we guarantee them to give you satisfaction. ‘Woolen Underwear $1.50 to $8.50. Woolen Sweaters $5.00 to $7.50. ‘Woolen socks, gloves and caps. RAINBOWS WIN / Acorns of Meriden Go Down to Defeat Before Rainbows at Seymour Park —Bayer Scores Touchdown. The Rainbow football,team of this city, won a hard game of football yes- terday, winning by the score of 6 to 30. A large crowd witnessed the game, “which was played at the Seymour Park grounds between the Rainbows and the Mohawks of Meriden. Bayer scored the touchdown for the Rainbows. Next week the Rainbows will play the Pastimes of Meriden, and a preliminary game will be played be- tween the Rosedales of this city, and »he Acorns of Me¢riden, starting at 2 o'clock. The lineup: Meriden Packard .. Rainbows Dunnigan, Gorman Bonant . O'Neill { j;ellacy 4 Yerillo ..., \... Tintl, Grifin . Levine Dondero ... Glabau, Martin Frobel . .++.... Robinson Grecio ... . Pontillio ........ . “Had" Hart < Q. B. {rossman ....... . Fanion, Riley Krober . ...... Cambell Mastriani .. .. Bayer Referee—Semko of New Britain; umpire—Vanderbilt of Meriden; head linesman—Tom Gorman; linesmen— Gilholley of Meriden, and Lindgren of New Britain; timers—slip, Josephine and Rogers of Meriden; time—two 12- minute periods and two 10-minute periods. FOOTBALL RESULTS. Trinity 60, A. Corps 0. .Amherst 14, Wesleyan 9. #Pittsburgh 14, Pennsylvania 6. Brown 7, Colgate 6. : Suffield 51, c. 0. £ 5 Harvard Freshmen ter A. 1. Bowdoin 13, Bates 0. Hamilton 14, Rochester 9. Rensselaer 26, St. Lawrence 0. Stevens 20, Middlebury 6. Carnegie Tech 0, Allegheny 0. Michigan 20, Nebraska 0. Illinois 27, Purdue 0. ‘Wiscounsin 20, Iowa 0. ' Penn. State 8 W. Va. Wesleyan 7. Springfield 28, Worcester Tech 0. St. Bonaventure 13, Buffalo 6. Washington & Jeff. 33, Geneva 0. 2 Maine 0, Colby 0. Yale Freshmen Freshmen 7. Lehigh 33, Company signal 15th Co, R. I. C. A. 53, Worces- Lebanon Valley 7. Swarthmore 6, Franklin & Mar- shall 0. Ursinus 29, Albright 7. Army 21, Villa Nova 7. 3 Navy 89, Haverfoid 0. $ N. Y. U. 0, Union 0. < Wwilliams 9, Columbia 6. ! Rutgers 28, Fordham 0. Notre Dame 40, Sauth Dakota 0. Kansas 7, Ames 0. Colorado 21, Utah 0. : South Dakota State 13, North Da- Kota 6. Camp Dix 9, Princeton 7. Princeton Freshmen 12, ! Dickinson 9, Delaware 6. P. M. C. 14 Gallaudet 6 . Cornell 20, Bucknell 0. i\ Camp Devens 0, Harvard 0. » Muhlenberg 6, Lafayette 0. West Virginia 60, Gettysburg 0. Dartmouth 21, New Hampshire 6. Holy Cross 13, Rhode Island State Syracuse 58, Tufts 0. Andover 7, Harvard Radio 7. Georgetown 28, Virginia Poly 0. Vandebilt 69, Howard 0. Sewanee 7, Kentucky 0. Auburn 13, Mississippi Aggies 6. ,Wash & Lee 28, A C. 7. ... Johnson | Pennsylvania Exeter 0. North Carolina FOOD PLEDGE DRIVE IS LAUNCHED TODAY Whole City to Be Canvassed by Yolunteer Workers The food pledge campaign which was announced to be set in motion this week was launched in a satisfac- tory manner this morning. Meetings discussing arrangements for the can- vassing of the city, were held recently in the mayor’s office in ('fxety hall and all 1s in readiness to bring the newly started campaign to a successful con- clusion the later part of this week. Food conservation is the object of the campaign. With this as an asset the workers have set out to canvass the entire city and secure the signa- ture of each housewife or all han- dlers of food. As the food question may decide the war, current opinion 1s that New Britain people will display their patriotism in this campalgn in co-operating with the committee, in charge as in other campaigns and go “over the top.” The city has been divided into 144 districts and arrangements have been mP.de for the election of eight cap- tains who will be assigned to the fol- lowing wards:/ 1st district, Miss Hazel Andrews; 2d district, Mrs. D. McMil- lan and Miss Mary Hall; 3d district, George W. Corbin; 4th district, Mrs. A. Beatrice Fox; plans are being com- pleted by Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski for the canvassing of the 5th district; 6th district, Miss Elizabeth Leghorn; 7th district, Miss Andrew L. Colehan; Sth district, Mrs. Hubert S. Blake. Each captain has been supplied with a list of the number of families to be can- vassed in her district and will ar- | range with the solicitors accordingly. Active work was commenced in the first and third districts this morning and this afternoon there was a meet- ing of the canvassers of the second district in the Methodist church. Chairman J. B. Comstock addressed the canvassers and gave instructions relative to the canvassing of thelr respective districts. Ministers of the different denominational churches ad- dressed their congregations yesterday on the proposed campaign and im- pressed the importance of co-opera- tion to them. ,Superintendent §: H. Holmes has appointed a committee of principals to bring the object of the campaign home to the children who will then relay it to their parents. He stands ready to help in any othér manner. The Parents and Teachers assoclation has also appointpd a committee to make arrangements to give a lecture on “Saving of Food”, the time, date and place of the lecture to be an- nounced in the near future. Miss Jennie Wessel is in charge of headquarters in City hall today and to- morrow and the office will be open this evening. Through the columns of the press the committee in charge wishes to have credit given to Howard L. Hatch for supplying a list of households in the first and third wards, to Tax Collector Bernadotte Loomis for furnishing a list for the households in the fifth and sixth wards and also to Bullding In- spector A. N. Rutherford for securing a list of those in second and fourth wards. Thanks is extended to Regis- trars Smith and Ziegler who divided the lists into routes for the ‘solicitors. Especial thanks is hereby given to F. H. Alford and Dr. G. W. C. Hill, who were the originators of the plan for the canvassing of th€ city and also other details concerning the cam- paign. Acting in accordance with the cam- paign the four minute speakers who are to appear this week and next at the different theaters in town, will make mention of the campaign as part of their program. THANKS FOR WOMEN, The committee which arranged the lunch for the soldiers at the armory and the Y. M. C. A. Saturday, is deeply thankful to those generous women who furnished food. The committee regrets that a lack of auto- mobiles prevented the collection of all food that was offered but is appre- ciative of the spirit in which such wide generosity was shown. DAVE DUNN STARS Tocal Player Scores Touchdown That Saves Elm City Eleven From De- feat in Bridgeport. Bridgeport, Oct. 29.—In one of the most bitterly fought games ever waged in the city, the Annex foot- ball eleven of New Haven, and the American Chain company combina- tion of Bridgeport battled to a 7 to 7 game here yvesterday afternoon, be- fore the largest crowd which has vet witnessed a game in this city this season. Determined at revenge as a result af the beating handed them last year, by this same team, the American Chain company eleven, started in championship form, and although no score resulted in the first half of the contest, the Bridgeporters outplayed their opponents, and for a while it loaked as though the Park city team’s ambitions might be attained, especially when in the third period they finally succeeded in putting the ball over the New Haven- ers’ line. However, the score did not remain in favor of the locals very long, for in one of the most sensational comebacks ever staged in a football contest in this state, the Anncx backfield carried the ball from their own 20 yard line clean down the field and over the Bridgeporters’ goal, without once loosing it, thereby placing the state champianship again in doubt, and also wrenching from the locals the winnig honor. Dave Dunn, the plunging fullback scored the touchdown for the Annex. Reilly made the Chain company's points, NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1917. THE MERCI /TRUST C0. g WBRITAIN (g WIDE-AWA MEN OF AFFAIRS know that the busi- ness of the community largely centers around its banks—and that the facilities afforded by these institutions are indispensadle to commercial enterprise. The Commercial Trust Company invites you to make it your depos- itary and offers you approved facilities for transacting your bank- ing business. FRATERNAL NEWS Isabella Circle, N. D. of I. Isabella circle, National Daughters of Isabella, will enjoy a program of entertainment prepared for the house committee at its clubrooms, 166 Main that is certain to please has ranged and all members are attend. W. L. Morgan Lodge, No. 71, K. of P. ‘The lodge will hold its regular meet- ing at 7 p. m. on Tuesday. After a brief business session the evening will be turned over to the Knights of Khorassan who will entertain the lodge. The Imperial Visor, D. O. K. K., will be present. All members arc urged to attend. At last weeks meeting the lodge voted to instruct the trustees to pur- chase a $100 Liberty Bond. Win Y. M. T. A, & B. Mcdals. At a meeting of the Young Men's T. A. B. soviety yesterday afternoon ten members who/have been in the society for the past 25 years were presented with henor medals. Four other mem- bers were to receive the medals but for some reason or other failed to put in an appearance. bers were honored with medals: Wil- llam J. Farley, Fredcrick G. Russell, Arthur O’Leary, . Willlam O'Mara, Thomas Boyle, Willlam Lowe, John Erwin, Andrew J. McGill, Michael Martin and Daniel Kehoe. Remarks were mades+by President Albert N. Volz, who cxplained why the medals were awarded and conaratulated the owners. Owing to the war the usual celebration which marked presentations was done away with. It was reported by the drama commit- tee that a cast is being selected for a i play to be presented in the spring. Ladies’ Auxiliary, U. S. W. V., of U. 8. W. V., and their friends at her home, 28 Church street tomorrow afternoon, from 2 to 5 o'clock. WAVE OF ACTIVITY (Continued from First Page) carefully prepared line if they intend to resist further in the west. “It must be admitted that the German retreat executed as a result of the battles of the Somme last year was carried through with consummate skill. The enemy retired, destroying all cover and taking up positions of marked tactical and strategic strength. “But the battle of the Somme had but one wedge. Today we have the wedge of Flanders and that of the Aisne is being outlined. “The bad weather continues to be the enemy’s best protection. “News from the Italian front proves ,that the Austrians were able to bring sufficient pressure to bear in Berlin in order to secure German assistance.. “As the result of the concentration of an imposing array of artillery and massed battalions, the Austro-German forces have succeeded in penetrating the Tolmino sector. “The broken, steep mountainous character of the terrain makes it diffi- cult to hold entrenchments when once certain objectives have been attained. These the Austrians have, apparently captured in this sector which may re- sult in_the abandonment by the Italians* of the Bainsizza plateau, which they won after so vallant a struggle only a few weeks ago. “Ttaly is passing through a difficult moment. “We must remember, however, that in May, 1916, the Austrians attempted a similar onslaught. Then they had fine weather, a well chosen terrain, and above all, the far superior fight- ing vigor of their armies to rely upon. At that time the Austrians won de- cided successes during the initial days of the fighting. TO HAVE ROLL OF HONOR. Rev. Patrick Daly, pastor of St. Joseph's church, announced at the masses yesterday that a roll of honor of young men of the parish now in the military service, would be kept by the church in the sanctuary. He wishes to have all names sent in by tomorrow. Prayers for those in battle will be said each Sunday at the church. | avenue, street,’ tomorrow evening. A program i The following mem- | former | | Mrs. Morse will entertain the ladies ON ALL THE FRONTS the recently won Italian positions in | CITY ITEMS A son was born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frisbie. The Kavanaugh Shop, 40 Pratt street, are showing a very large as- sortment of beautiful fur hats.—advt. Mrs. J. M. Wilson of 62 Seymour has ‘gone to Hartford hos- pital to be operated on tomorrow morning by Dr. Chester. Willlam L. Kopf, shortstop of the Cincinnati club of the National league, has arrived at his home in this city, for the winter. Arthur A. Pilz, for many vears in- structor in the Boys’' club of that city. physical director at St. Mary’s play- grounds, is considering an offer from ‘Waterbury to become athletic in- structor in the Boys’ cllb of that city. Harmony lodge, F. V, A. M., will confer the second degree at a special meeting this evening. A case of diphtheria on Stanley street was reported to the health de- partment today. New cases of diph- i therla in homes where the disease was previously reported, have been discovered on Orange and Arch streets. Frank H. Everson today transferred property on Edson .street to St. Jo seph’s church corporation. A marriage license was issued today to Miss Nora O’'Day of 69 Wilson street and John Ott, Jr., of 43 Union street, Dr, and Mrs. Fred Lee of New York spent Sunday in this city. Bildoc Regan, the well known lion; imitator, is renewing acquaintances in this city today. A flag on which are sewn 75 stars, signifying that number of representa- tives in the army or navy, has been hung out in front of the South Con- Bregational church. 2 Lieut. H. B. Hinman of the Depot Brigade, Camp Devens, returned to atonment today after spending 't furlough at his home in this ! L + clty. members®of the women's auxiliary commiteee of the Camp Devens Ath- letic comruitlee, are requested to make returns of all unsold tickets at the of- fice of Chairman William F. Mangan as early as possible. St. Mary's Sodality cooking class will meet this evening at 7:30 in St. Mary's school hall. o DEATHS AND FUNERALS John W. Booth. John W. Booth, a former resident of this city, died Friday at his home in Wappinger Falls, N. Y., after an ill- ness of lobar pneumonia. While a res- ident of this city, Mr. Booth was em- ployed as @ machinist and tool maker by the Stanley Rule and Level com- pany. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Edward S. Booth of Ridge- wood, N. J., Fred A. Booth of New York and George W. Booth of Wap- pinger Falls, N. Y. Mrs. Myron D. Stockwell of West Main street is a sister-in-law of the deceafed. The fun- eral was held this afternoon. Emma Blanche Peterson. Emma Blanche Peterson, the 10 vear old daughter of Mr. and DMrs. John Peterson of 243 Mill street, died | Saturday evening at the howie of her parents. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon and Rev. G. E. Pihl will conduct the services | at the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Burial | will be in Fairview cemetery. ‘William Arthur Crabtree. William Arthur Crabtree, youngest son of the late George al Mrs. Crab- tree of 35 Cedar street passed away after a few hours’ illness in New York city. The deceased was born at Roches- ter, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1876, but has lived in this city the greater part of his life. He attended the local schools graduating from the New ’ Britain High school with the class of '95. Be- ing a charter member of the local | chapter of the A. D. S. fraternity. After leaving school he was connected { with the Stanley Works until 1903 at | which time he became associated with the Amberg Files and Index Co. of Chicago, traveling through the New England states. Three years ago when the company opened the Bos- ton office he was placed in charge and made New England manager. Through his efforts and executive one of the important factors in the business of this concern. He was a member of the South Congregational church of this city, a Son of American Revolution, a mem- bher of the New Britain club, City club of Hartford, Centennial lodge, No. 118 F. and A. M, Giddings Chapter, No. 25, R. A. M. Dorie coun- cil No. 24, R. and S. M. of New Brit- | ain, Washington Commandry No. 1, Knights Temple, Sphinx Temple A. A. O, N. M. S. of Hartford. Besides his { mother Mrs Geo. Crabtree, he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Edgar H. Smith, and the Misses Lilla Carrie, Nellle Crab- tree and two brothers, Geo. R. and Walter P. Crabtree. He also leaves two nieces, the Misses Helen G. Smith and Priscilla W. Crabtree and a nephew, Walter P. Crabtree, Jr. liked by his social and business friends, an attentive son, a most in- teresting companion and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The remains were brought to city Saturday. The funeral will be held at 35 Cedar street, Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 1:00 p. m. The interment will be in Peabody ceme- tery, Springfield, Mass. High class photo drama, Fox's thea- ter. Superior photo plays, Lyceum thea- ter. Vaudeville and moving pictures, Keeney's theater. in Turner hall. | Aattahessett Tribe. I O. R. M, | meets at 242 Main street. \ ability the Boston office has become | | American Hardware Financial 'SERIOUS INROADS ON RAIL WEAKNESS Railroads Drop Two and Two and a Half Points Today ‘Wall Street—Stocks recorded a sharp setback at the outset of today’'s dealings. Foreign developments over the week end, particularly the Italian reversal, evidently encouraged traders to renew opcrations for‘the short ac- count. Trading quieted in the afternoon, but liquidation assumed wider scope, embracing many additicnal industrials and specialties. Extreme recessions ranged from 2 to 5 points. Rails also reacted to or under low levels of the morning. Closing—A brisk rally of six poihts in Marine preferred was the striking feature of the final hour, other issues making only feeble recovery. The closing was weak. Liberty 4's sold at par to 100.02 and the 3 1-2’s at 99.94 to 99.96. Sales approximated 785,000 shares. New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Oct. 29, 1917 High Low Close 76 T4 76 33% 35 35 9% 9% 9% 661 645 65 42% 42% 41% 98 97 97 Am Beet Sugar .. Alaska Gold Am Ag Chem . Am Car & Fdy Co. Am Can ........ Am Can pfd .... Am Smelting .. 86% -83% 84% Am Sugar .......105 103% 1037% Am Tobacco ...188 184 184 Am Tel & Tel ....113% 1123% 112 Anaconda Cop 63% 623 62% AT S Fe Ry Co. 93% 92 92 Baldwin Loco . 63 60 60 B&O. 57% 563 563 BRT & s 491 491 Beth Steel B .. 851% 82 82% Butte Superior . 20 20 20 Canadian Pacific .144 1381% 138% Centra] Leather .. 73% 70 70 Ches & Ohio . Bl 497% Chino Copper . 43% Chi Mil & St Paul. 45% Col F &1 385 Cons Gas .. 89 Crucible Steel 87 Del & Hudson 98% Erie 181 Distillers Sec 37% Erie 1st pfd 26 General Electric 1341/2’ Goodrich Rub 403 Great Nor pfd ....100 Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. Inspiration s Kansas City so ... Kennecott Cop ... Lack Steel 54 | Lehigh val .. Louis & Nash Max Mot com Mex Petrol N Y C & Hud . Nev Cons - NYNH&HRR2TE Nér Pac ... . 953 Norf & West .....107% Pac Mail S S Co .. 26% Penn R R . ... 5016 Peoples Gas .. 40% Pressed Steel Car . 58 Ray Cofs K03 Reading .......... 4% Rep I & S com ... 80% 8o Pac .. . 88 SoRy ... S aT% So Ry pfd ... 6 Studebaker 39 Texas Oil .. 148 Union Pac 120 United Fruit 122 Utah Cop .. 82% 80 801 U S Rub Co 58 57% 571 U S Steel 1063% 103% 103% U S Steel pfd .113% 113%113% Westinghouse 42% 413 42 Western Union 863 84 84 Willys Overland 22% 20 20 LOCAL STOCKS (Furnished by Richter & Company) Below are the closing quotations: American Brass .. . 230 1240 American Brass 127 130 Billings & Spencer 95 100 127 130 70 73 72 74 49 b1 65 70 38% 141% 118% 121 117% 121 Colts Arms Eagle Lock . . Landers, Frary & Clark New Britain Machine .. ! Peck, Stow & Wilcox | Traut & Hine ..... | Union Manufacturing Co. . | Niles, Bement, Pond He was of a genial disposition, well | this | services | Gerstaecker lodge, I. O. O. F. meets | North & Judd 65 70 20881 275 300 280 400 93 55 100 135 Scovill“Manufacturing Co. offered 520 T LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. Russell Mfg. Co. Standard Screw Com Stanley Rule & Level Stanley Works | WANTED—Tenement of three rooms by two adults. Addres| Herald. Box X 5 X, 10-29-d1x FOR SALE—A beagle hound, broken on rabbits. A. F. Barrows, 574 ‘West Main street. 10-29-3dx FOR SALE—Richmond piano, in first class condition. G. Peterson, 125 Fairview street. 10-29-3dx LOST—TFive dollar bill Saturday af- ternoon. Finder return to Herald. Reward. 10-29-2dx TO RENT—Suite of four office rooms. Steam heat. Apply Curran Dpy Good Co. 10-19-64 WANTED—Position driving light de- livery truck. Tel. 1321-3. 10-29-5dx LOST—In or in front of Lyceum Sat- urday night, a pearl set flower brooch. Reward if returned to 253 Maple street. NEW YORK 81 WEST MAIN 100 Shares AMERICAN HARDWARE. 100 Shares STANLEY WORKS. 100 Shares LANDERS, FRARY & CLARK. 50 Shares STANLEY RULE & LEVEL CO. 100 Shares NORTH & JUDD. Richter&Co. STOCK EXCHANGE. +e...NEW BRITAIN, CONN. 100 Shares COLT'S ARMS. 100 Shares NORTH & JUDD. 100 Shares SCOVILL 100 Shares BRASS. Henry Clews’ Weekly Letter (Special to the Herald.) New York, Oct. 29.—Numerous cross currents have kept the market in an umsettled condition, the result being frequent breaks and temporary rallies. The all absorbing influence has:been the Liberty Loan, which proved a magnificent success. The $3,000,000,000 mark was reached on Thursday, and it is hoped that the Loan will be pushed to the limit and oversubscribed to at least $5,000,000,- 000. It must be taken for granted that a large portion of the national income will be required to meet these obliga- tions for some time to come. The United States has virtually become banker for the Allies, the responsibili- ties and strain of which must be squarely shouldered for months to come. While these abnormal de- mands will temporarily defer new capital oblifations, they will on the other hand infuse fresh vigor into all industries necessary for conduct of the war. The bulk of this vast loan will be spent in the United States, loans to the Allies being largely expended here for munitions, etc. This means continued activity in spots. Our coun- try is keenly exerting its ‘volcanic energy,” as Lloyd George aptly terms it, for prosecution of the war. Time is necessary for development of the power to crush militarism; a\ power which we possess and which we huve already pledged. We have double the population and resources of Great Britain, which is at present bearing the brunt of the war; and unless Ger- man military rulers are blindly bent on national suicide, they should awake to what will happen when our | full might and resources are beating Peace rumors continue rising to the surface, having internal disquiet in Germany. Such rumors should not be taken too seri- ously, being evidently put out for dip- lomatic effect and to asphyxiate American energy, if that be possible. One of the weak sections of the stock market for some weeks past has been the public utility issues. The de- clines in these must be attributed chiefly to the great expansion in the operating costs of gas, electric and railway plants; all of which must pay heavy increases for oil, coal, wages, taxes, etc.,, yet cannot raise their charges in compensation because of officials' who are usually governed by Dolitical considerations and seeming- ly have little knowledge of business problems. In a few instances selling has been hastened by a desire to in- vest in the Liberty Loan; while in others there is a fear of the rising tide of socialism and the approach &f government ownership, which prom- ise to be quite a factor in the coming olection. These influences, however, have probably been largely discount- ed. In some of the best light and traction companies the fall has gone beyond all reason; though that does not mean that values will not drop to still lower levels while present appre- hensions exist. Government owner- ship is not an immediate probability because public opinion is unprepared for such a step, and neither national, state nor city governments are in a position to finance such operations. Moreover, public management has thus far conspicuously failed to prove its superiority over private manage- ment, notwithstanding the criticisms which can be applied to the latter. In many cases, also, public regulation has failed solely because of incapacity of the regulators, and not a few prime investments have been sold at un- | necessary sacrifices as a result of the | failure of government regulation, Considerable uneasiness exists in i business circles concerning the labor outlook. Labor as a whole has been loyal and efficlent. Wages have risen sharply in some instances and are ad- vancing in others. Generally speak- ing, labor is unusually prosperous in all sections of the country. In not a few instances, however, the effect of high wages has not been what was expected, since individuals often pre- fer to work fewer days and idle more. Apparently prosperity fails to stimu- late effort; and the result of high wages has, much to the surprise of some theorists, resulted in less work and less product; also more discon- tent. What the outcome will be is a problem that is puzzling many of the | leaders of industry. Already there | are rumors of further demands from | railroad employes who have recently | been the recipients of liberal in- creases. As for the future of the security markets, it is difficult to make any re- | liable prognostications. It will be sure to admit, however, of quick in ! and out proiltable transactions as fre- quently wide fluctuations will doubt- | their origin chiefly in the reports of | Now that the Liberty Loan is practi« cally out of the way some improve- | ment in the time money situation should ensue. Quite probably the im- dustrial security market will. con= tinue its present fluctuating course | until peace rumors become more defd finite, Peace would naturally dimnish activity in the war group and turn ade. tention to the peace group, or such in< vestments as would benefit from. ern of reconstruction and now develops ment which must come prodigiously, after the war. Our financial and;in~ & dustrial leaders are already making 3 far reaching plans for extension of our foreign commerce, the promotion of which will be an imperative economie necessity to the United States. 4 The steel stocks continue to be spea« ulative favorites, particularly in view of the prospective ' continuance -of prosperity in this industry. Maring = shares have also attracted more at= tention of late owing to the heavy pro= | fits accruing in this industry amd greatly enlarged interest of Amerig investors and capital in maritime en=_ terprise. It is understood that the terstate Commerce Commission will | consider ancw the application of the | rallroads for an advance in freight | rates. The situation of American raile roads is steadily growing worse under the present unjust conditions. Gross = earnings of 52 roads in August amounted to $16;000,000, or about 18 per cent. more than a year ago, while / the net earnings were actually $72,- 000 less than last year. In eight) months these 52 roads zained $152;- 000,000 in gross revenue, ~but = lost | $359,000 in net. The gross injustice | of not permitting the roads to do what | every other industry has done (exdept public utilities), advance rates to cové' | er costs, is self evident. The people's: - money invested in savings banks, Hfé insurance and other institutions is, un# beknown to them, in peril. Here is 3 crisis already arrived. TIs our Inter- state Commerce Commission equal to ! the occasion, or does it intend to per- * sist in its crushing policy? HENRY CLEWS. ! MRS. PERRY'S ENGAGEMENT. | Sccretary at Grammar School to Wed U. 8. Aviator. | At a-dinner given at their home on Maple Hill Saturday ecvening at 8 o'clock by Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Perryy, announcement was made of the ens gagement of their daughter, Emma Ruth, to Grant Townsend Wickwir of Berlin. Those present at dinner with the young couple were Miss Arline Root of Maple Mill, Miss Ethel Maguire of Meriden, Leon Raxdall of | Boston and Raymond Austin of Ben< lin. Both Miss Perry and Mr, Wick= wire are graduates of the local High school. Miss Perry is secretary at the Grammar school, and Mr. Wickwire has been in the employ of the Ameri- can Hosiery Co. until last week when { he enlisted for service in the Avia- tiom Corps. He left this morning for Fort Slocum, N. Y. ¥ NURSE PAINFULLY BURNED. Miss Brown Extinguishes Flames A% ‘Home on Park Street. Miss Bueldh Brown of 394 Park street, New Britain's ‘well kno‘wn‘l}ed Cross worker, was badly burned about the arms and hapds.while putting out a fire in her home yesterday moom. P Miss Brown was out in the ‘yard ' when hearing the cries of her brother, * Alton, aged 6, and sister Laura, aged 10, she ran upstairs and found the kitchen full of smoke and the curtains a mass of flames. In extinguishing the fire her hands were burned badly and her arms as far as the elbow. LARRY'’S IS CLOSED. Because of negligence regarding the, payment of their bills Larry’s restaurant, under the supervision of Incorporated owners has practically stopped gperations due to the stopping of their 'gas supply by New Britain Gas Light Co. in default of payment of their bill. The New Britain Gas Light company is one of the restaur- ant’s heaviest creditors. Promise was made some time ago that the manage- ment would meet their debts but, not acting in accordance with their promises the above company has taken action and business in Larry's Main street restaurant has been sus- pended for an indifinite period. Miner, Read & Tullock has sued for $100 and the restaurant has been attached - by Constable Winkle. TIRE BURSTS; TWO HURT. The bursting of a tire caused from over-inflation culminated in injuries to two men at Cooke's garage in Plainville this morning. Earl Balley, driver of one of the State Highway| department trucks, sustained a broken arm and Earl Sweeney, an” em-] ploye of the garage, Teceived a frac-; . | ture of the leg. Bailey was taken to the Hartford hospital- and Sweency 10-“9-3(1'1955 occur in the immediate future. was sent to his home,