New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 22, 1917, Page 10

FOR FRIDAY REMARKABLE VALUES (5 S3P8rbavy It has been the policy of the Modern Boot Shop to undersell all competitors, and give the most RELIABLE merchandise. A few specials will be placed on sale for two days and the following items will convince our trade of the above statement. We call attention to our guarantee as to the absolute PERFECT QUALITY and highest grade materlal in all shoes placed on sale and in our stock. LADIES’ COMFY SLIPPERS 89 C pair In Blue, Red, Maroon, gray and Brown with Meccasin and Quiltedé' Sewed Soles SPECIAL FOR TWO DAYS Ladies’ and Girls’ High Cut Havana Brown Kid Lace Ladies’ Dr. Herrick’s Vici Ladies’ High Grade Cus- SPECIAL. Shoes with the New Military English Broadcloth Button Highest Cut Spats Ladies’ Black and White Novelty Shoes tom Made Black High Cut French Kid Lace Shoes $3.95 Regular $5.00 Value. Kid Juliets with Rubber Heels. $1.69 The Newest Gold and Sil-- “syer-Cloth:Slippers JAlLare:Strictly- Hand' Made. $2 95 a pair Regular $5.00 Value. Regular $6.00 Value. The Washable Kind. Men’s Genuine ALL LEATHER DOUBLE SOLE Heavy Shoes, in Tan and Black $2.65 apair Men’s Genuine Tan Men’s and Young Men’s Mohogany Russia Calf Shoes, Blucher and English ot §3 69 apic Army Shoes, Munson Last $4. 45 a pair ODERN BOOT SHOP ' CORPORAL HOPKING . WRITES T0 MOTHER Repeats Pleas Made by Others for Smoking Tobacco A letter from Corporal L4 Hopkins, who enlisted in Company I last spring, has been received by his mwother. In this letter, mailed from France, the young soldier writes in part as follows: “‘Somewhere in France, October 14, 1917, “Dear Ma and All:— “Gee! It's so long since I've writ- ten a letter 1 think I've almost for- gotten how to start ome. It is now almost a month since I've written. ‘Well, we finally crossed the big pond and when we started we didn't have any intentions of leaving the states. I thought at the time that we were going into barracks in Massachusetts or Canada. “After leaving New Haven we made some trip. We saw some wscenery, especially through Vermont and Canada. Of course there was not much to be seen on the water and for about ten days all we did see was water and I guess some of the boys will never forget it. For may part, 1 swore I'd never care to look at it ! mgaln. About everyone on the boat 'was seasick for about four days, but aftes that we all began to sit up and take notice and then we began to en- joy the trip. “If the censor was not so strict T could make this story more interesting by telling where we have been and what we have seen, and at the same time it would be more interesting for me in writing it. But we must leave Rl that until we come home and then we’ll have a long story to tell. “I just happened to think that the elghth of October was my birthday. I mever thought I would spend it over here last yvear when I was out in the woods hunting. Little did T think then that i'd be over here next year at the same time. “We have got a good bunch of fel- lows with us and we are all having a fine time out of it. We are getting good food and sleep In barracks. We do fina lots of trouble though in getting the good old U. S. smokes so if you want to you can ship me some good old Lucky Strikes. Tell my sister I wish shee was over her with me for her knowledge of the French lingo would come in mighty handy. I wish now that I had con- tinued to study it school. We all feel like burglars when we go out and can’t talk to the people, but If we stay here very long 1 guess T can get onto it easily. “We haven't got paid since We have been over here but when we do I'll send vou over soma e -h money. “Tell all my friends to drop me a Nine for it seems might good to get latters from home \ill write more later. “WILLIAM M. HOPKINS, “Corporal.” Report Froi Clarence H. Barnes, yetary of the Y, M. ¢ has re- ceived additional figures on the re cent war fund campaign which show: Secretary Gets Det National Headquarters, general sec- William | beautiful | while T was at| 168 MAIN STREET, NEW BRITAIN Next to New Britain Savings Bank that the total amount coilected in the United States was $50,162,644. In MALONE IS DETECTIVE (he state of Connecticut where the al- | tment ‘was only $1,000,000, ot $1,368,000 was given, In the city of New Britain a little | !n excess of $72,000 was collected by Joint warkers of the Y. M. C. A. un(l K. of C. a total SULLIVAN’S SPECIAL AGAIN. Church Street Jitney Driver Rubs Afoul of Wagon Without Lights. Again Michael Sullivan’s “Church Street Special” is cutting up capers. While chugging down Stanley street | last evening in quest of a patron the { ariver, because of the moisture on his | wildshield, and the fact that a car- riage ahead did not display,a light, narrowly missed colliding with said horse drawn vehicle, Dexteriously, climbed onto the sidewalk in front of No. 562 Stanley street. Then issued an altercation between the jitneur and the horseman. The argument sounded something like this, only more so: “Why didn’t you have your lantern lighted 2" A “You didn't.” “Did too.” “Didn’t either,” etc, etc, etc, etc. Sullivan’s auto was slightly dam- aged. RECRUITING PARTY COMING. Will Seck Men for Navy Here Janu- ary 6 to 12. In order that the many advantages of the Navy may be brought to the attention of the young men through- out Connecticut, a traveling publicity and recruiting party has been au- thorized for this district. The party will conslst of two sections, the first | of an advance man giving publicity; | the second to consist of the recruiting | force proper. The advance publicity man will dis- tribute literature and give publicity to the fact that the recruiting party examinations. offices in a location previously cured by the advance man; will inter- terview all eligible young men who desire information; secure applica- tions; and conduct examinations. | The parties will visit New as follows: Advance man, December 5 to 29 inclusive; recruiting party, January 6 to January 1 TI. AND C. FOREMEN’S CLUB. | New Organization Formed for Social and Educational Purposcs. At an enthusiastic meeting of the foremen of the Hart & Cooley Mfy. | Co. last evening, a club was formed Foremen’s club. by A constitution and laws were adopted. Harry L. Cooley was elected presi- dent for a term of one year. L. J. Forker was chosen secretary and treasurer and the executive commit- tee will be Albert O’Dette and John Gennotte. A number of social gatherings are prlanned for the winter. 'he Unfoldment of the Divine Providence” will be the subject of Rev. N. S. Hill of Bridgeport at a sermon to be delivered at the Univer- salist church on Hungerford court Sunday evening. the chauffeur turned to the right and | 5 | crulting party arrives, it will establish | Britain to be known as the Hart & Cooley | | oMcer Rewardea for Twelve Years of | Emclent Service With Promotion by i Police Commission. ! The many friends of Policeman An- | thony C. Malone are congratulating ‘ him today upon his appointment as | detective to assist Detective Sergeant | A. J. Richardson. He was promoted | to his new position at a special meet- | ing of the police board last evening ! following his recommendation by Chief of Police Rawlings. Officer Malone was appointed regu- lar policeman May 23, 1905, and for the past two years has been doing in- side work at the police station. Be- fore his appointment as a regular he was supernumerary for a little over a + year. The board was not unanimous { on the selection of the detective. The resignation of Policeman Med- drick Perry was accepted with regret as the board felt that he was one of the best members on the force. He asked for a six months leave of absence or that they accept his resignation at once. The board chose the latter. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED. Jewish Society Acts to Give Devens Boys Thanksgiving Welcome, The Hadassah society, at a meeting held last evening at the Talmud Torah institute elected offices for the en- suing term as follows: President, Miss Anna Goldsmith; Vive-president, Miss Bessie Horwitz; Secretary, Miss Anna Rosenberg; Treasurer, Miss Grace Gans. A committee consisting of Misses Amna Zeitlin, Miss Lilllan Ginsberg, Miss Lena Abrahamson and Miss Lil- lian Kolodney was chosen to make a report on the constitution at the meeting to be held next Wednesday evening. It was decided to invite the head of the national society, Miss Henrietta Szold, to speak at a mass meeting to be held Wednesday even- ing December 5. The president ap- pointed several committees to ar- for a reception to the Jewish Who are in the government ser- and will be home Thanksgiving | Day. The boys from Camp Devens | will receive a forty-eight hours’ fur- lough, according to the latest report. vice TAFT SPEAKS. Says Proposal of Peace At This Time Not Acceptable, Buffalo, Nov. 22.—Speaking here today, former President Taft said that the league to enforce peace, of which he is president, is firmly committed to the accomplishment of the objects of the world war as the Allled nations see them. Mr. Taft said: “Those who favor a world peace must oppose proposals for peace at this juncture of the war.” WITH THE POLICE. The Hartford police have reported that a Ford auto No. 8016 was stolen last evening and the local police have ‘been asked to be on the lookout for it. Peter Novac of 131 Lafayette street reports that he was assauled by Ig- anitz Migaty In Slapak’s saloon last evening. Two boxes of rubbers were found in the rear of Long's shoe store last evening by Officer P. Meehan. A Dbookstand containing about a half dozen magazines was found in front of Miller & Hanson's drug store last evening. | town official, raembers of the organization and pub- | the $2,5600 came from and the chair- | permanent | Man told him that there have been ! ! otherwise would have been used THAT SECRETARYSHIP Second Meeting of Executive Commit- tee Results Like Iirst One—No Of- ficial Is Chosen. The second meeting of the week of tne executive committee of the Cham- Ler of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon and resulted like the pre Vious meeting, with no seclection of a | secretary. Several applicants for the place were heard. the approval of the committee. One of the best ovganization had, Carl Bristol, has climinated himself from the riace for the berth. This is to bo regretted as Mr. Marshall seemed to possess every indication of being the right man for the place. Marshall of While the executive committee de- ' sires to carry out the promise made to i secure a local man for secretary, the dearth of qualitied men for the place shows traces of apathy over the posi- tion. would no doubt like to occupy the chair of the secretary and draw down the salary that goes with the place, but there is something else needed, an executive who under duct of & Chamber of Commerce. Should the committee as sort be forced to secure an out-of- it is claimed lic should view the situation in light that everything possible was tc¢ secure a local man capable of filling the bill. The executive com- mittee does not want to break faith with the members or the public, but the situation as it now stands places them in a delicate position BUY MAXIM PUMP Board of Fire Commissioners Decides the done On New Apparatus Which Will Cost 6,700 F. O. B. New Britain. At a meeting of the board of fire commissioners last evening the con- tract for the new fire pump W awarded to the Maxim company, at a cost of $6,700 F. O. B. New Britain. The mew pump will have a capacity of 450 gallons and is to be delivered within a hundred working days. It will be tested by the New England Loard of Fire Underwriters. In reply to Alderman May who asked if the acquisition of the pump would require more firemen, Chair- man Magnell at last night's meeting of the common council, stated that he thought not. The board has $3.500 which was appropriated and $2,500 on hand. Alderman Curtis asked where four resignations amd that force had been reduced. the call The money | 4 in | paying these men, he stated.! TO FLY SERVICE FLAG. It 1s expected that the service flag | of St. Mary's church will be furled ! to the breeze Sunday. An iron pipe | from which the flag will fly has been placed between the parish house and | the church. The service flag contains 126 stars representing the number of | boys from St Mary's parish that are | 1t is evident that | their qualifications do not meet with f | prospects that the ! There are many local men who | ands the con- | a last re- | that the | doing thelr bit for Uncle Sam. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. At the upper class assembly this morning, the Amphion club presented a playlet entitled “Hverystudent.” The work of Miss Fromen in the cast was especially good, The formal voting for the office of vice president in the senior class today resulted in the election of Mabel Wallen. Miss Wallen is one of the most popular students in the aca- demic building. The Amphion club will present a jitney show, next week. “Pantaloon.” is: Pantaloon, Tuesday afternoon The title of the play is The cast of characters Carl Wagner; Harle- quin, Edward Hungerford; First Clown, Israel Nair; Second Clown, Gouvenor Johnston. The cast is un- der the direction of Miss Wel of TAILOR TO CONTINUE BUSINESS, “Tom” Murray, the taflor, whosa store in Simons’ block on Main street was burncd out, denied today the statemen’ published in the press that he was sout to go into bankruptcy, The tailor sald “We will soon ba doing business at the same old stam with a bigger and better stock than TO THE PUBLIC OF NEW BRITAIN I wish to state that I have not gone into bankruptcy, as some of the papers have stated. day, Nov. 27. I shall be ready for business on Tues- Would like to have all of my old customers call and see me in re- gards to Suits and Overcoats they have in my store and have placed deposits on, and I shall arrange to please them in every way. My Big Fire, Smoke and Water Sale Starts Tuesday, November 27th WATCH THE PAPERS FOR MY SALE. TOM MURRAY THE TAILOR 394 MAIN STREET