New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 16, 1917, Page 15

Time to get into one of our Over- coats—more comfortable and much cheaper than a cold. Every stylo from the knce length walking coat to the big, long, warm ulster for driving and motoring. For the young fellows, herc are the new Trench Coats in smart effeots. For the conservative man here are the Oxford grays and ncat patterns. Overcoats $18 to $35. How about Underwear?—We have the right kinds. CLOTHING CO NEW BRITAIN, CONM. CITY ITEMS Victor records at C. L. Plerce & Co. —advt. William O’Brien, Jr, of Trinity street, is ill at his home with pneu- monia. Office employes of the Stanley Rule and Level company will hold a dance in Booth’s hall tonight for the benefit of employes of that concern now in the service. You'll do better at Wilson's.—advt. advt. Rev. Father Chartier, of Parkville, will address a mass meeting of the French Model council in the rooms at 34 Church street on Sunday ovening. Music rolls and bags at Pierce's. —advt. John F. Gunshanan will address the students of the New Britain High school on the Y. M. C. A. and Knights of Columbus War fund at a meeting of the High school club this gvening at 6:30 o'clock. Mr. Gunshanan spoke at a meeting of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus yesterday. The Rockwell-Drake company of Plainville has awarded the contract for the installation of the factory water main to A. A. Mills, of this city. .Splendld value in shirts. advt. ! The marriage of Charles Dunn, of High street, and Miss Honora O’Brien will take place at St. Mary's church next Tuesday. Miss O'Brien was ten- dered & miscellaneous shower by her friends last night. The board of public works will _hold two hearings at 8 o'clock next “Tuesday evening. One will be on the proposed construction of .a sewer in Broad street, fram Curtis to the cor- ner of Burritt and Clinton streets. The other will be on- the proposed re- duction of the building line on the west slde of Booth street, from RBroad street northerly. Fdison Talking Machines at Plerce’s. —advt. y The Municipal Farm committee, ‘which was scheduled to meet last night, will hold its adjourned session this afternoon at § o'clock. Mrs. George H. Sayer of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the guest of Mr. and, Mrs. Loren Baker of Chestnut street. ‘Wilson's. { The San Soucl club met last night at the home of Miss Ella Ferguson on Chestnut street The members are working on articles for the benefit of " their friends in the service. Next week the meeting will be held at the home of Miss Ringrose at Barnesdale. Burritt Grange will confer the first degree on a class of ten candidates at ‘the meeting in Judd's hall tomorrow evening. Mayor G. A. Quigley will attend a meeting of the mayors of the state, to be held at the capitol in Hartford under the auspices of the State Coun- cil of/Defense, on Monday. of for There will be menting trls’ auxiliary committee i rml Davensphthlciis Branalii it o mayor's office this evening at & o'clock. Tickets will be distributed for sale for the coming minstrel show end dance on December 7. Three $1.50 and $2 shirts, $4 at Wil- son’s.—advt. a the the 1/St. Anne's society will hold a whist in St. Jean de Baptiste's hall on No- vember 21. Axelson, recently returned from France, gave a talk on condi- tions as thev are abroad before a meeting of the Stanley Works Girls' TRed Cross club last evening. $2.560 shirts, Ivor Three $2 and $5 GVilson's.—advt. A service flag contalning a dozen ptars has been procured by New Brit- min councll, 0. U. A, M, In recogni- tion of its members In the service. There Are 100 of His Old Pictures BUT One New One Coming! WM. S. HART in His Latest Picture— “THE NARROW TRAIL” LYCEUM At the ladge meeting next Thursday evening a supper will be served. A daughter was born at thc New Britain General hospital this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dolan of Wooster street. Millinery at great reduction. Com- pare us for style and prices. Siebert. —advt. Our Boys' School Overcoats are a showing of the best in Boy's Over coats. There are many styles and every Coat built for service! $5, $10. N. Y. Sample Clothes Shop, 357 Main St—advt. DIVANZO BEGS FOR MERCY AT HANGING (Continued From First Page.) crime, DiVanzo became reconciled to his fate, and to his spiritual confessor stated at 10 o’clock that he was re- signed and was ready to meet his Maker. | At no time since the conviction of the men has there been any change in their stary of the crime being committed to avenge the death of Di- Vanzo's uncle in Ttaly, 20 years ago, for which Simonelli was held respon- sible. DiVanzo placed some blame on a New York relative for prompting him to commit the crime, and the part taken by Dugone was due to their friendship for each other. Dur- ing the final days in the prison, rel- atives of DiVanzo visited him. Dugone Expected Repricve. f With Dugone, however, it was dif- ferent. The accused, possessed of seemingly steel nerves, held out hopa until the final minutes of the last day that the governor would reprieve him and life imprisonment would be his toll for his part in the slaying. In his talks with his spiritual ad- visors, Dugone conversed at length re- garding the right of the state to claim the forfeiture of a man’s life for murder. In all his talks, he spoke of the law of his native land, which im- prisons a man for a certain period, life at the most. Just before leaving for the death chamber, Dugone plead- ed with Father Bonforti, to do all in his power to have capital punishment abolished. His only comment was, “D this Father. My life doesn’t count | Friends of DiVanzo and Dugone ! appealed to Governor Holcomb last | night for a postponment of the hang- ing on the ground that DiVanzo’ uncle in New York was the real cul prit, having instigated Simonelli murder. Prosecuting Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn objected to the stay of execution. and Governor Holcomb re- fused to permit the postponement. FOR IMPROVED SERVICE. Y St e Postmaster Delaney A. for Appoint- ment of Regular Carrier. Postmaster William F. Delaney has taken up with the postal authorities in Washington, D. C., the matter of appointment of a new letter carrier at the local office. He has also asked for the extension of service on streets where there is no delivery at present, also for the discontinuance of de- liverfes on streets that are reported by carriers as practically impassible. It is likely that an inspector will look | .over conditions in the near future. Notification of the appointment of Timothy B. Dehan of 3 Ledge Court as a substitute letter carrier was made today. UNDERTAKER IN COURT. John Erickson Failed to File Notice of Removal of Body. Undertaker John Erickson of this city was assessed the costs of the court, $8 in the Meriden police court yesterday morning for removing a body from that city on October 27 without proper authority. Erickson went to Meriden October 27 to remove the body of Emma B. Peterson from Undercliff sanatorium to this city. He obtained written per- mission from the acting town health officer but neglected to obtain a permit from Town Clerk Hess, who is the registrar of vital statistics. His arrest followed a warrant sued by Charles W. Fvarts, county health officer. is- | | HERE AND OVER THE I} | SEAS The Star Spangled . Banner is now waving | here and over the | veas. ! Let every citizen of ! the U. S. A. be loyal ‘ and patriotic by doing his utmost for the wel- fare of his country. Now I the time to save. Start with us, 3 4% Interest Pald on Savings Accounts, an account M DEATHS AND FUNERALS Mrs. Emma Davey. Funeral' services for Mrs. Emma Davey were conductd at 2 o’clock this afternoon in Erwin ‘Mortuary Chapel in Fairview cemetery. Rev. " Dr. George W. C, Hill of the South church b officiated. Burfal was in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. C. A. Taplin. The funeral of Mrs. Clarence A. Taplin was held at 2 o’clock this af- ternoon from her late home at 45 Walnut street. Rev. Warren F. Cook. pastor of Trinity Methodist church, officiated and Mrs. Howard Horton sang. The remains were taken to For- estville for burial Card of Thanks. The undersigned wish to express their sincere thanks to all the friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy at the time of the death of our wife and mother, Mrs. Charles R. Brennecke. We also wish to thank the donors for the beautiful floral contributions. We especially wish to thank the Stanley Mefnorial church and Engine Co. No. 5. Charles J. Brennecke, William Brennecke, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fasan., Mr. and Mrs. Cornclius Brennecke, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brennecke, | Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frawley, Miss Charlotte Brennccke, Miss Anna Brennecke. MINSTRELS TO RI Military Overture to Harmoni Evening in Y. M. C. The Military Minstrels, under the direction of John J. Crean, will hold a rehearsal this evening at 7:45 o'clock in the Y. M. C. A. The mem- bers of the overture are making rapid | strides for the presentation in Fox's theater, December 7. An important meeting of the ladies’ auxiliary committee of Camp Devens Athletic fund will be held this even- ing, when the young women will pre- sent their suggestions to the general committee for the minstrels and mil- ftary ball which will be held on the same evening. The meeting will be held at 8 o'clock in Mayor Quigbey's offige in City hall Ihis WANTED-—Small washings to do at home. P. O. Box 582, 11-16-1d at | The howitzer seen here is one of the PBritish “heavies” whose shattering fire literally obliterated the German deep-trench and dugout positions in ONE OF GEN. SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S | MOST EFFICIENT “BOCHE STRAFERS” Flanders when Sir Douglas pressed forward to achieve his sledge- hammer victories. On'the gun car- riage in the rear of the breech is a huge projectile ready for loading, | from | firemen “through Haig NOBLE TAKES FOUR BABIES T0 SAFETY Deputy Fire Chief Probably Saves Lives at Franklin St. Fire Solomon Shurberg's barn on Frank- lin street was destroyed by fire late yvesterday afternoon with a loss of $3,000. The fire, which is believed to have been caused by a spark from a nearby engine or a burning paper from a nearby bonfire, threatened several adjacent dwellings. Deputy Fire Chief William J. Noble saved the lives of four small children in a house next to the barn by rush- WILLIAM J. NOBLE ing into the house and carrying them to safety. Two of the children were in cradles and none would have been able to get out alone. Had the children, who are all for- eigners, remained in the house longer they would have been victims of suf- focation. Shortly before 6 o'clock the fire broke out in the building which was a combination barn and garage. It was noticed by someone in Shur- berg’s office who telephoned to cen- tral fire headquarters and Deputy | Chier Noble and Engine Company No. 1 went to the scene. By this time the flre was burning lively. An alarm was immediately turned in from Box 412 at the corner of Sevmour and Elm streets and En- gine companies No. 2. 3 and 5 rushed to the scene. Ip the middle of the barn was about a ton of baled hay and in adjoining sections were five Torses and several wagons and auto- mobiles. As the building faced the on the south, it was almost ible to get the hose around section. Fighting the blaze the Tranklin street side, the ran several lines of hose the vard and into the firemen had to cut way a small in which the helieved to have started in orde t at the Lirn proper. The flames kept away from the automobile section of the barn. The only damage in that sec- tion was the blowing up of an auto- mobile tank, probably caused by the intense heat. Water was poured on the roofs of nearby houses, keeping the flames away from them. The four children who were saved by Deputy Chief Noble, were in a house located only ten feet away from the barn. When Noble and his as- sistants arrived on the scene the smoke Wwas curling against the win- dows and the flames blowing towards the house. Rushing into the house to warn the occupants to get out, he found the four small children. He picked them wp and rushed through the smoke and flames, bringing them -afely into the vard. Believing that the Thouse was doomed, one tenant piled his furniture in his front yard. Shurberg was un- able to estimate the damage or how much was covered by insurance last evening. One of the neighhor. bonfire was built near the about 0 yesterday afternoon. In calling the fire department hy tele- phone, poor judgment was used. If a bell alarm had been sounded fourd companies would have responded at once and the blaze would have not sained such a headw railroad harn The huilding stated that a buildings FAVOR MAXIM PUMP. yor Quigley and Chairman A. E. AMugnell of the fire board are in favor of the Maxim pump for the fire de- nartment, and it is expected that the board will purchase a pump of this nature despite the fact that all other picces of apparatus in the fire de- poartment are of the American Ta Fronce make. The commissioners re- turned vesterday from Providence, 1. 1., Middlehcro and Boston, Mass., nd Mavor Quiglev stated that he was highly impressed with the Maxim pump. A Maxim pump is used in Westerly, . T are well pleased with it. A meeting of the board will be held in the near future to place the order. TORMER TEACHER DEAD. Miss Clara W. Mingins, aged about ears, dled recently at her home in Grand Rapids, Mich., according to advices received herc. To those of an older generation, Miss Mingins is well known, for it was she who con- ducted the first kindergarten teachers’ training school at the State Normal school here about 30 years ago. 65 FOR SOLDIERS’ BENEFIT. A party of local young women whose friends and relatives are with the National Army at Camp Devens have started a Christmas fund for the | soldiers there and on next Friday evening they will give a benefit dance in Booth's hall, the procecds to be turned over to the War Bureau for this purpose. The sanction of the War | Burcau has been obtained. BOY SCOUT NEWS The Boy Scouts of the New Brit- ain Council will hold a field day Sat- urday, November 24th. The follow- ing events will start promptly at 1:30. 50 yard dash, Morse signalling, semaphore signalling, knot tying, fire by friction, fireman's drag, centipede | race, and staff throw. Saturday evening there will be a big camp fire, good speakers, good things tp eat and a good time for all. When this affair with the wild men of Berlin is over and we begin to distribute honors and rewards, some- thing large and magnificent will have to be struck off for the Boy Scouts. They are somewhat overshadowed to- day by their elders, says the Detroit Journal, but their labors, eager and ungrudged, are of high importance. s there to be a parade? The Boy Scouts are called out to guard tho side lines and help the police handle the crowds. Is there to be a pa- triotic meeting? Why, there you'll see the Scouts acting as ushers and keeping the entrances cleared. The voungsters not merely march to wear- iness to further the Liberty Loans, ! hut also they hustle for subscriptions | themselves. There are no more prac- tical patriots, no Americans more through and through American, It will be a problem to decide what to give the Scouts who are giv- ing so greatly of their best. It can- not be anything small. Beginning Decefber, 1917, any Scout who is a member of the New Britain Council of the Boy Scouts of America and who is enrolled in =a| public school will be entitled to a duty badge, on presenting to the Scout Ex- ecutive satisfactory evidence that he has reached the standard of 76 per cent in his school studies. A Scout in order to retain this badge as per- manent property must have an aver- age of 75 per cent in his studies throughout the school year. To the Scout that has an average of 756 per cent throughout the school year, there will be a special award made in ad- dition to the duty badge. The next sesslon of the court of honor will be held at the Scout office, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1917, at 7:30 p. m. All Scouts wishing to pass any merit badge tests'or any first class require- ments will present themselves at the Scout Office at this time. There has been a general falling off in the test- passing owing to the fact that the Scouts of this city have been called | upon to perform certain numerous duties for the United States govern- ment. We trust that the Tenderfoot Scouts will bend their efforts to be- come Second Class Scouts, the Second Class Scouts to First Class and the First Class Scouts to Merit Badge Scouts. Troop 13—At the meeting of Troop 13 Monday evening, November Patrol Leader (arl A. Dixon was presented with a wrist watch. Scout Dixon has enlisted in the Royal Fly- ing Corps and has left for service. Executive Dwight Skinner was pres- ent and gave an interesting account of tho Scout conference that he at- tended in Providence. Troop 1 held a mceting at the Y. ME A evening. Former \ssistant S Henry F. Me- Kenney of Troop 9 is to become Scoutmaster of Troop 1. The mem- | and the officials there | bers are looking forward to a suc- cessful winter under the leadership of Mr. McKenney. The next meeting will be held at the Y. M. C. A. Tues- day evening, November 19, at 7:30 o'clock. Girl Scout Nows, The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of | this city are asked to serve their country and city by canvassing from house to house in the Food Conser- ation Campaign. Tt is an open campaign and every Scout is asked to help. Appear bright and early Sat- urday morning for service and sup- plies at 106 Main street, the Boy Scout headquarter: New Britain lacks 1,000 food pledge.cards of the required data of 9,000 pledges. Do your bit and help! There will be a meeting of Scout Captains, Lieutenants and chosen members of the Girl Scout Local Council at the Y. W. C, A., No- vember 27 at 7 Girl T. A. DALY'S LECTURE. Poct-Humorist Speaks Before Large Audience at Grammar School, T. A. Daly of Philadelphia, poet, lecturer and philosopher, delivered a lecture last evening at Grammar school hall under the auspices of St. Mary’s Sodality before a large audi- which showed its appreciation subtle Celtic wit. Mr. Daly is known the nation over as the writer of Irish and Italian dia- | lect verse and the greater part of his | lecture was composed of recitations | of these short poems, which reveal so truly his understanding of human na- | | ture. He frequently interjected ex- temporancous witticisms, which pro- ' voked unhounded mirth. If if is true that the man who can make people laugh is an asset to the earth, Mr. Daly can be said to have won his place in the sun. HISTORY CLUB MEETING The Burritt History club will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Rackliffe at 30 Cambridge street. Mrs. A. W. Morley will read a paper on “Famous Indian Fighters”” Mrs. E. W. Ben- nett will tell of “Early Pioneers” and a sketch on “Noted Indian Chiefs” will be given by Miss Marion Rackcliffe. The program also includes selections on the mandolin by a quartet of young women, readings by Mrs. Ellis Clark and violin solos by Hustave Gebhar- dle of Hartford. NOW IN ENGINEER CORPS. Oscar Segalowitz, formerly a lieu- tenant {n Company E of this city, is now a member of Company D, 302nd Engineer Corps and is stationed at! Camp Upton, L. I. While in this, city he was employed at the Amer- ican Paper Goods company in Ken- sington and resided 1t 95 Maple Richter&Co. NEW YORK STOCK EXOHANGE. 81 WEST MAIN «.....NEW BRITAIN, CONN., TEL. 204 100 Shs. UNION MFG. Co. 100 Shs. NEW BRI- TAIN GAS 100 Shs. AMERICAN HARDWARE 100 Shs. BILLINGS & SPENCER 25 Shs. EAGLE LOCK 12 Shs. N. B. TRUST Co. 100 Shs. N. B. MA- CHINE CO. 12 Shs. NEW DEPAR- TURE Pfd. I " Financial e~ e 'TRADING 13- DULL AND VERY NAROW Becomés Stagnant Soon After the ' Opening, Sales Falling Low Wall Street.—Trading was ex- tremely dull and narrow at the open- in the better known issues being limited to small fractions, mostly up- ward. The war group soon developed firmer tendencles, Marine preferred, Central Leather and Texas company galning a point each. dred equipments were less active and hands at 98.74 to 98.68. The market was at a complete standstill during the ments and a few specialties. New York Stock Exchange quot tions furnished by Richter & Co. change. Nov. 16, 1917 High T0Y% 3 6215 33% 5014 2% 92 ..169% 107% 65% 84 5515 6114 42% 785 .132% 62 Am Beet Sugar Alaska Gold ... Am Car & Fdy Co. Am Cani .. . Am Loco Am Smelting Am Sugar Am Tobacco Am Tel & Tel . Anaconda Cop A T S Fe Ry Co. Baldwin Loco B & O BRI . Beth Steel B .. Canadian Pacific Centra] Leather . Ches & Ohio Chino Copper Chi Mil & St Paul. ‘Cons Gas . 5 Crucible Stee! Del & Hudson Distillers Sec . Erie Vo ans FErie 1st pfd General Electric Goodrich Rub Great Nor ptd Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. Inspiration Interborough Interboro pfd Kansas City so Kennecott Cop. Lack Steel Lehigh Valley ... 50% Louis & Nash .113 Max Motor com .. 24 Mex Petroleum .. 741 N Y Air Brake ...104% N Y C & Hudson.. 67 Nev Cons 161 NYNH&HRR 2% N Y Ont & West.. 18% Northern Pacific 851 Pac Mail 8 S Co. 24% Penn R R ... . 47% Ray Cons 213 Reading S 671 Rep I.& S com 70% Southern Pacific .. Southern Ry .... Southern Ry ptd . Studebaker Texas Oil ... Unlon Paclfic Utah Copper . U 8 Steel ... U s Steel ptd ‘Westinghouse Willys Overland 703 3 61 32% 4934 71% 92 9 169% 169% 107 107 543% 55 84 84 53% 54% 50% 503 41 113 6% 18 1303% 130% 61 61 45% 45% 38% 38% 361 81 52% 93 33 13% 21 125 32% 897% 243% 40% 83 43 16% 295 73 50% 113 24 4% 104 6634 16% 25 18% 8414 24 47 213% 66 3% 89 805 24 56% 33 39 134 187 112% 1123% T8Y T4Y 90% 911 107% 107% 36% 371 1% 17% CHALMERS AND OAKLAND SERVICE STATION WE ARE NOW READY TO GIVE YOU PROMPT & EFFICIENT SERVICE. THE AUTO SALES €O0. 0% 3 6234 32% 81% 52% 33 14 21 125 33 90 24 40 6% 43 153 303 21% .125 33 913% 34% 40% 6% 43 . 16% 30% 73% 50% 113 24 T4y 1043 67 16% 25 18% 841, 24 N 213 67 70 805 24 563% 17% l street. 168 ARCH STREET. TEL. 2252 ing of today’'s stock market, changes Steels and Kin- | rails showed irregularity. A block of | $270,000 of Liberty four’s sold at $99, | a new minimum, the 3 1-2's changing mid-session. Only nominal changes were registered, | aside from the easing of coalers and increased strength of Marines, equip- members of the New York Stock Ex- Low Close Yl 73% [ meets in Judd's hall. | — LOCAL STOCKS (Furnished by Richter & Co.) Bid Asked American Brass 198 203 American Hardware ...120 126" | Billings & Spencer .... 90 95 Bristol Brass . 48 Colt's Arms . 60 Eagle Lock Co .. % Landers, Frary & Clark. New Britain Machine North &+Judd Stanley Rule and Level.390 Stanley Works ..... 84 Scovill Mfg Co ..... 400 | Niles, Bemnt, Pond com.107 ATALIANS TRY T0 (Continued from First Page) Austrians made their last descent up« on it more than 50 years ago. All the main hotels, cafes and factories and { jewelry and glass shops patronized by tourists are closed. The Hotel Royal Danfeli, an the Grand Canal, remaing jan and the Quadri—are still open. There is nothing open along the Lido, The city authorities are furnishng trains and ships to take away any of the remaining population who wish ta go. The best known centers, such as the rialto bridges, St. Mark's square and the squaxe where the gon- dolas are hired, are now deserted, ex- cept by a few stragglers, There are five shops open and’ they are selling goods at any price to save them from passing into the hands of the encmy. There has been much activity outside the lagoon and yesterday several guns mouth of the Piave river. Some foreign consuls remain, but have gone. All the government of- fices have been removed outside the city, but the goyernment prefect, Count Ciala, remains at his post. EVENTS TONIGHT Fox't thedter, high class photo drama. - Lyceum plays. theater, . superior photo Keeney’s theater, vaudeville and 36% moving pictures. Military Minstrels’ rehearsal, Y. M. 98% | C. A. hall. Ladles’ Auxiliary committee meets in mayor’'s office. Eintracht lodge, O. D. H. S., meets : at 187 Arch street. New Britain Circle, C. of F., meets at 34 Church street. New Britaln lodge, L. O. O. M, L. D. Penfield camp, S. of V., mectd in G. A. R. hall. Stella Rebekah lodge, 1. 0. O. F., meets in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. | Valkyria lodge, O. of V., meets at |59 Arch street. MAY USE ARMORY. Adjutant General George H. Cole Grants Mayor’s Request. At the request of Mayor Quigley, Adjutant General George H, Cole has given the New Britain City Guard per- mission to drill at the Arch street armory every Thursday evening durs ing the period of the.war, 3 Furthermore, the adjutant general has given permission for the police department to use the armory every ‘Wednesday. and Thursday afternoong for drill purposes. Chief W. J. Raw- lings will shortly evolve a plan for drilling the men in his department, ‘WINS NEW PROMOTION, Edward J. Smith of this city has been promoted by the Goodyear Rub- ber Tire Co., from the managership )f the Providence Division to a sim- i ilar position in the Hartford division and he will make his home in New Britain in the future. Mr. Smith has been located in Providence for some time and has had remarkable suc- cess in hig business. He was ten- dered a farewell banquet by Provi- dence dealers last evening and he also recelved a traveling bag from the employes of the Providence division as a token of their esteem. bombarded the enemy positions at the” . DROWN OUT ENEWY § partly open and two well-known cafes on the Plazza of St. Mark—the Flor~ most others residing here temporarily ‘|