New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 26, 1917, Page 9

» NEW -BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, NOVEMBE y R 26, 1917. ‘9 The Turkey is very important theso days—so arc the clothes to wear on Thanksgiving Day. Here are the right Suits and Over- coats to make your appearance fit the Joccasion. Suits in the new grays, blues and browns, as well as the fancy mixturcs —models and sizes for men of all di- mensiona. N Overcoats to satisfy every fancy. Suits $16 to $33. Overcoats $18 to $35. A new Tie will add to the outfit, 50c to $1.50. ‘Shlrla’, Underwear and Sweaters, LW BRITAIN, CONN. —————————N FATE OF BOXING KNQWN THIS WEEK Cases of Broadway S. C. and New Polo A, C. to Be Decid- ed Soon. . New York, Nov. 26.—Managers of boxing eclubs that were operated under .the Frawley law and who are desirous .of continuing under the membership plan will know by the end of this week what their legal status is.. The case against John Kirk, manager of the New Polo Athletic Association, which held bouts last Friday night, will come to a hearing today in the Harlem police court before Magistrate Nolan, and the case against the Broad- way Sporting club will be heard in the Gates avenue court on Friday. The matter will then thoroughly be THANKFULL IS HE WHO PAYS BY GHECK for he knows that he will receive a valid re- ceipt—that his funds are safe—and that he uses the most econom- ical and convenient mediym of settlement. The Commerciat Trust Company which has excellent facilities for the transaction of all banking business, invites your Checking Account, BLOCKING EFFORTS So Proclamation at Petrograd, Signed by Lenine and Trotzky, Says—May Be Wholesale Arrests. Petrograd, Nov. 24.—Proclamations have been posted alleging that the Bourgeoise is blocking efforts to pro- vision the army and to provide funds for the support of the government. They are signed by Lenine and Trot- zky. Another proclamation forecasts wholesale arrests and imprisonments to disband committees opposing the members, The committee on the Salvation of Russia in a proclamation declares that the last steps of Bolsheviki is final ruin of Russia. It says: “The Allles will consider all Rus- slans traitors. Without resources Russia will be a prey to any one who chooses to pluck her. Abandoned, it will be at the mercy of Germany and will have to heg on her knees for clemency. This is where Lenine and thrashed out In both courts. MAY DRAFT COLLINS ;_;:-lgmesz Star of Baseball Firmament ' ¥s Expected Soon by Soldiers Sta- tioncd at Camp Meade, Md. Camp Meade, Md.,, Nov. 26.—Ten thousand rooters saw the football team of the 313th Infantry Regiment composed of Maryland men, defeated by the 314th eleven here Saturday. The latter team and regiment are Jcomposed of Pennsylvaniand. By vir- tue of winning the Camp Meade championship the team of the 314th will go to Philadelphia to play the champions of Camp Dix on Saturday. It was sald yesterday that Eddie Collins, second baseman of the Chi- cago White, Sox, would probably me here soon as a selected man. e lives in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Nov. 26.—Eddie Col- tines, second baseman of the Chicago White Sox, said today that he had not yet been drafted for military serv- jce. He was not summoned in the first draft, he said, but would not be surprised it his number were reached In the nei% call. E) German Socialist Organ Has Some- thing o Say About Poland. Amsterdam, Nov. 26.—Commenting on the assertion of the Leipzig Volks Zeitung that the German government js pursuing annexationist aims in the east, Vorwaerts, the socialist organ SaYV! SOME COMMENTS According to the government's own 'declarations that is incorrect. TPt were correct the social democracy would naturally take up a position of | sharpest hostility to the government. “If it now comes to negotiations with the Russians, the German gov- ernment will soon recognize that it | Qcould not strive for any peace than that which the German people desire, | The German people will not wage war | five minutes longer in order that Poland may become Austrian and Courland and Lithuania Prussian.” [t il S e e $ Order of Notice of Hearing. 4+ District of Berlin, ss.; Probate Court, November 26, A. D. 1917. Estate of Nellie Murray, of the town of New Britain, in said district, incompetent person. Upon the application of Thomas W. 0'Connor praying that, as conservator on sald estate, he may be authorized and empowered to sell real estate of said incapable, as per said application on file more fully abpears, it is ORDERED—That said f& heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office, in New Britain, in said algtrict, on the 3d day of December, A D. 1917, at 9 o'clock in the fore- noon, and that natice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order one time in some newspaper * having a circulation in a district, and by posting a copy of iBe town of New Britain, in sald dis- Two Prominent Hartford application | order on the public sign-post injburns received while playing about a Trotzky are leading.” ARE ENEMY ALIENS Meii Are Locked Up in County Jail For Vio- lating Jederal Permits, Hartford, Nov. 26.—Hans C. ITiller and Carl Schrag, enemy aliens, are in Hartford county jail for violation of federal permits. Hiller is a metallur- glst employed by a large manufactur- ing concern, and prominent in German circles. Last spring while living in Unionville he complained that his neighbors were suspicious of him and he asked the United States attorney to investigate their charges, and it was done and Hiller was absolved. Schrag is employed in a garage. MIDDLETOWN BURGLARS. Over $1,000 Stolen When Lock on Safe and Vault is Opened. Middletown, Nov. 26.—Using nitro glycerine, two safes in the office of the James H. Bunce company, depart- ment stores were blown open _either Saturday pr Sunday night, and a se- curity vault opened by maniuplation of the lock. Only cash was taken, except pennies. The safes vielded about $1,000 and the vault, a smail sum, including some receipts from the postal sub-station. Entrance was secured by a ladder to the second story where iron win- dow shutters were pried open. Tools used were left behind by the men. MODERN MIRACLE. That Is What South Norwalk Doctor Says Saves Life. South Narwalk, Nov. 26.—"Saved by a miracle,”” was what Dr. Robert M. Wolfe said today when he learned that Rudolph Milonik, of Perry ave- nue, still lived after having the clothes torn off his body by a charge of shot from an old shotgun that he and his brother Frank were using while play- ing India The boy received the en- tire charge of shot through his right hand, which was practically torn to shreds, and the clothes were all torn off the lower part of his body, leaving him without a scratch. The boys had found the gun in an old barn and had snapped the triggers several timesg without it going off. HEARING STILL ON. Boston, Nov. 26.—The hearing, opened last week by Interstate Com- merce Commissioner Anderson on the application of New England railroads | for permission to introduce higher passenger fares and class freight rat resumed today. It was planned to hold all-day hearings to- da tomorrow and Friday, with an afternoon session Wednesday. DIES OF BURNS. South Norwalk, Nov. 26.—Jenny Lombardi, aged 7, daughter of Gian- cito Lombardi, died this afternoon of Bolsheviki program and to arrest the | Pee VINOL MADE HIS NURSE STRONG Nothing Like It for Rundown and Nervous People -/ Von Ormy, Texas—"I suffered from a general run-down condition— anaemia, loss of appetite and cough, so I was unfit for my work. T tried different medicines without help, and through my druggist learned of Vinol. I took it; my appetite In- creased,” my cough disappeared, I gained in weight and I am now well and strong, so I can concientiously endorse Vinol."—Vlola Salada, R. N., Van Ormy, Tex. ‘We guarantee Vino¥to build up run- down, anaemic folks or return your money. We take all the risk. The Clark & Brainerd Co., druggists, Liggett's Riker-Hegeman drug stores, John J. McBriarty, Nathan Noveck, W. H. Russell, and the best drug store in every town and city in the CITY ITEMS - Thanksgiving dinner, Hotel Nelson, served 12 to 3 and 5 to 8 p. m. Music afternoon and evening.—Advt. Miss Grace Gould, who resides at the corner of Walnut and Prospect and | gtreets, has recovered from her re- cent illness. Good 'warm Wool Underwear, 2 pleec and union suits At right prices at Besse-Leland’s, The Live Store. —advt. Cyril- and Leo Gaffney and Harry 'Connor have returned from New Haven, where they spent the week- end as the guests of Donald Gaffney, a student at Yale college. T. A. B. Drum Corps Carnival to- at Kronstadt as it instructs soldiers | M&ht, T. A. B. hall.—advt. George Storrs, an instructor at kak/ul academy, is seriously il with pheumonia at the academy. Albert Brewster of the United States ship Pennsylvania visited Mr. and Mrs, John Slaney of Main street over Sunday. A special meeting of Andre lodge, [I. O, 0. F.. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Vega hall to take actiod on the death of Claus Lind- quist. Phenix lodge barn dance, Wed. Nov. 28. Hungerford Court.—Advt. ® The estate of Patrick McDonough consists of a half interest in property at 81 Hartford avenue valued at $1, 150, according to an appraisal filed today with the court of probate by H. Dayton Humphrey and M. T. Ker- win. Your liberty Bond, n at par on Planos, Victrolas « L. Pierco & Co.—advt. J. R. Andrews reported to the police today that t?re is a Ford auto, No. 266567 against the fence at Corbin's corner. It is thought the machine be- longs in Hartford. Keep your ears warm with Besse- Leland's” Fur inside Band Caps, 50c, $1.00, $1.50.—advt. Francis McDonough has transferred property on Dewey street to Katherine Volz in exchange for another piece Mdn's Overcoats at last year's prices. Bessg-Leland'’s, The Live Store. —advt. There will be a very important meeting of the members of Troop 2, Boy Scouts of America, in one of the chapels of the South church at 7:15 Tuesday evening. Every .member is requested to be present. Parents are welcome. Our Overcoat prices the same as last year. The reason—we hought the cloth one year ago. Prices $10 to $35. Besse-Leland’s.—advt. A dance will be held in the Bun- galow Friday evening by Valkyrian lodge, O. of V. Lynch's orchestra will furnish music. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bailey of Glen street are rejoicing over the birth.of a daughter. Thanksgiving dinner, Hotel Nelson, serfed 12 to 3 and 5 to 8 p. m. Music afternoon and evening.—Advt. THAN IVING VACATION. Schools Close Wednesday and Remain Closed Until Tuesday. Thanksgiving vacation in the schools will commence Wednesday at noon and will continue until the fol- lowing Tuesday. A number of High school teachers are planning to go home for the hol- jdays. Miss Mabel E. Judge will spend the holiday in Boston. Miss Charlotte Smith will visit her home in Worcester. Miss A. Ernestine Barry and Miss Anna K. Crosby will also spend the holiday in Boston. N Selma F. Fritze will go to New Haven and Miss Ina B. Atwood to Water- town . NO EXEMPTIONS. Major John Buckley of Hartford Re- ceives Advice From Washington. Hartford, Nov. 26.—Major John Buckley, an expert in interpreting war department regulations, received telegram from Washington directing that under the new regulations all the exemptions made by local boards, including those now pending, will be 15. revoked Dec. ST MARK'S CHURCH. Special services will be held at St. Mark’s church on Thanksgiving morn- bonfire yesterday. Her dress caught ét, and return make to this Court 5f the notice given. By order of Court, MORTIMER H. CAMP, Clerk. fire and after living for about twenty- four hours in great agony she died at the Norwalk hospital in spite of all efforts of physicians to save her. ing. The names of the young men of the church who are in the service will be read at this time and an American flag recently presented to the church will be formally accepted. i { TESTIFIES IN OWN BEHALF AT TRIAL (Continued from First Page) every one of the recipes. be ‘such fun,” she wrote. “Oh! What happiness it will be,” the letter said. “Do call me up as soon as you know anything definite. Darling, T am so excited and so anxious I can hardly breathie. I have | prayed all day for you and I am sure God cannot refuse.” In a letter written July 25, 1913, Mrs. Desau\leg said: “I have had & great big heartache ever since you\told me to ‘go to your room,’ and I had made up my mind that I would not write to you until you write to me or else spoke one word through the *phone, but I have relented and instead Am going to tell you how harsh and unkind you were. I did not think that ever in your life, even if you lived to be 100, you would have ordered me out of your room gone away without saying good-bye and where you were going to stay— that—after a thousand and one pro- fessions of love—well T suppose every- one's ideals are shattered and yours, probably, also, although I have tried not to shatter yours, even when things did seem so hard.” It would Reading of the letters occupied nearly 45 minutes. Mrs, DeSaulles ! sat self-constrained and Dbut with dreary gaze while they were being read. She jdentifled four checks, drawn on her account and made payable to “cash” all four having endorsements of John L. DeSaulles. Thev were dated August 28, September Octo- ber 24 and December 9, 1913, and were for $15,000, $1,500 $2,000 and $1,000, respectively NEWS PPRINT PPAPER. Publishers Will Be Able to Get It at Three Cents a Pound. New York, Nov. 26.—News print paper manufacturers representing 85 per cent of the print paper output in the country will sell news print to publishers at three cents a pond until April, and after that at a price to be fixed by the federal trade com- mission, under an agreement reached today between the government and six or seven paper manufacturers charged with violation of the Sherman anti- trust law: YOUNG SAILOR TO WED. Carl August Rittner, son of Charles W. Rittner of 74 Belden street, and Miss Mollie Croll, daughter of George Croll of 4 Daly avenue, were granted a marriage license this morning. The young bride-to-be is only 17 years of age and her flance. who is an enlisted man in the Naval Reserve, 21 vears old. The sailor is home on short fur- lough and the couple expressed their intention of getting married hefore he returned to the Naval Reserve base. ASSISTANT TO BROTH Charles Walsh of this city who en- | listed in the Naval Rescrve several | months ago, has been assigned to the | hospital corps at Newport, R. L, and is now in the same unit as his brother, John Walsh, who is enlisted in the Naval Reserve as a dentist. A third brother, Willlam Walsh, is in'the ser- vice as a physician with the grade of lieutenant, junior grade. R ! SWEDISH LUTHERAN NOTES. A specia¥ Thanksgiving service will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church on Thursday morning at 10:45 o’clock. The church council will meet with the pastor on Friday eve- ning. A reception and communion service will be held at the church next Suntlay in honor of the new members. DEATHS AND FUNERALS Claus E. Lindquist. Claus 15. Lffflquist, of 869 East street, one of the bes{ known young | Swedish residents of this city, died | Saturday night at the New Britain General hospital after an illness of three weeks. He was 36 years of age and is survived by his wife and two children; his father, who resides in Sweden, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Kall- berg, of this citv. He was a member of Andre lodge, I. O. O. F.; the Scan- danavian Brotherhood of America; Tegner lodge, O. of V.: New Britain lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Aeolian Singing society. The funeral | will be, held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late home. Rev. Dr. S. G. Ohman will officiate at the services and burial will be in Fairview cemetery. Paul Matthias. Paul Matthias, aged 54 vears, dled last evening at his home in Newing- ton. He is survived by his wife and | four children. The funeral will he held tomorrdw with services at his late home at 2 o'clock and at the Erwin Mortuary chapel in Fairview cemetery at 3 o'clock. Rev. A. C. T. Steege will officiate. Patrick Gilligan. The funeral of Patrick Gilligan, who died at the Tawn home, Saturday evening, was held this afternoon and burial was in the Newington cemetery. Catherine O'Mara. The funeral of Catherine O'Mara was held from St. John’s church this morning at 9 o'clock. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Fathers Titzgerald, Daly and Sullivan, The services at the grave in St. Mary's cemetery were conducted hy Father Fitzgerald. The bearérs were Patrick Mec- Donough? John~ Farrell, Martin O'Nell, Peter Fay, Martin Mur- phy and Stephen Collins. The FRETFUL BABIES NEED A LAXATIVE 2When your baby is cross and fretful the chances are it is constipated and that a mild laxative is all that is neces- sary to maeke it comfortable and happy. Inactive bowels are the cause of a much discomfort to children as to older people, .and unless the condition is promptly relieved is very apt to develop serious illness. For™ children there is mnothing that will act more easily than the combina- n of simple laxative herbs with pep- sin that is sold in drug stores under the name of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepain. & does not gripe and is free from opiate or narcotic drugs, is pleasant to the taste, and positively effective; chil- drenlike it .mf take it readily. If you have never tried this simple, inexpensive remedy, get a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from your druggist and have it in the house to use the next time any of the children seem out of sorts. A trial bottle can be ob- tained, free of charge, by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 4. Washington .St., Monticello, Illinois. Financial GENERAL RALLY IN THE MARKET Opening Day of Week Shows Bet- ter Results Than Saturday Wall Street—The week in the stock “market opened with a Zeneral rally from last Saturday’s moderate depres- sion. War shares, shippings and specialties gained 1 to 1% points and Union Pacific featured the irregular rails, advancing 11-4 points. Gen- eral electric reactionary, however, on the new financing of the company ylelding more than 2 points. General Motors and Pullman were included among the other steady issues. Lib- erty bonds showed little change. Early advances was speedily for- felted on offering of steels and pres- sure against rails. Union Pacific lost its initia] gain and Canadian Pacifi Northern Pacific, Atchison and Nor- folk and Western yielded a point each, Delaware and Hudson, gaining two points. Genera] Electric and Pullman extended their losses substantially. Shi[)p}n:s stood out for a time, Marine preferred rising 3 1-4 points. Utilities were variable, Brooklyn Transit gain- ing 21-2 points and American Tele- phone receding 11-2 points. Liberty 4's sold at 97.88 to 99.70 and the s at 98.95 to 99.02, ading w t low ebb during the intermediate s on but the list hard- encd on o renewed inquiry for steels and shippings. Rails were almost neglected and specialties continued ir- regular, National Biscuit rising § points, however. New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Nov. 26, 1917 ! High Low Close Am Beet Susar 75 4% 75 Alaska Gold 2 2 2 Am Ag Chem .... 78 78 78 Am Car & Fdy Co. 664 65 66% Am TIce ey 10% 10% Am Can ... 36% 37% Am Can pfd ... 96 Am Loco 55% Am Smelting 7% Am Sugar 99 Am Tobacco 172 Am Tel & Tel 108% 1087% Anaconda Cop 58 587% A T S Fe Ry Co. 85 85 Baldwin Loco .... 55 55% B & O. 51% 523 B R 143 46 Beth Steel B ... 8114 828 Butte Superior 17% 17% Canadian Pacific .136% 1363% 1357% Central Leather' .. 68% 663 6714 Ches & Ohio 48% 47% 47% Chino Copper 421 415 421 Chi Mil & St Paul. 38 37 ColF &I .. 361 36 Cons Gas 85% 851 Crucible Steel 57 55 Del & Hudson . 5 931 Distillers Seo- . 37 | 36% e SN co. 3% 1A% Erie 18t pfd ..... 233% 23 General Electric .129 1 Goodrich Rub 36 Great Nor pfd . 915 Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. 27% Inspiration 4414 Tnterhorough % Interboro pfd 4614 Kansas City so 1814 Kennecott Cop 335 Lack Steel 8214 Lehigh Vai 551 Mex Petrol 811, N Y Air Brake N Y C & Hud 110 71 flower bearers were Thomas Smith and James O'Neil. There were many beautiful tributes. / floral Nev Cons 17% NYNH&HRR 28% N Y Ont & West .. 19% Nop¥Eac it 8714 Norf & West .....105 Penn R R . 473 Peoples Gas . 891 391 39% Pressed Steel Car . 58 56% 56% Ray Cons . % 22% o228 Reading oo 2% 0% % Rep T & S com 803 T8% T9% Rep I & S pfd 947% 94% 947% SoSPacii s L $3% 831 831 So Ry : 25% 24% 4% So Ry pfd 58 58 58 Studebaker . a1 40 40% Texas Oil E14 G147 S 145 Union Pac .......116% 1151 116 United Fruit J17% 117% 117% Htah Copi. st 79 8 79 USRub Co ...... 51% 51% 51% U S Steel . 99Y 967 98% U S Steel pfd ...109% 109 109% Westinghouse .... 39% 383 38 Western Union 83y 83 83% Willys Overland .. 19% 19 19% | | witz were married on 81 WEST MAIN 100 Shs. UNION MFG. CO. 100 Shs. NEW BRI- TAIN GAS 100 Shs. AMERICAN HARDWARE 100 Shs. BILLINGS & SPENCER American Brass . 212 American Hardware 120 Billings & Spencer . 90 Bristol Brass ... 40 Colts Arms 60 Eagle Lock " 70 N. B. Machine ... ate e 60 Landers, Frary & Clark 45 North & Judd ....... 4 60 Peck, Stow & Wilcox 29 3 Stanley Rule & Level 400 Stanley Works . 84 87 Union Mfg. Co. Leisie 90 95 Niles, Bement, TPond— Common Geco Gy 0D 4256 Scovill Mfg. Co. TO HOLD BENEFIT BALL. Hebrews Hope to Raise $1,500 on Function December 12. Under the auspices of the New Britain Branch of the National Jewish War Relief committee, a grand ball, which promises to be one of the most brilliant Hebrew functions of the vear, will be held on Wednesday even- ing, December 12, in Turner hall. At present the local committee has raised $8,600 and has pledged $10,000. It is purposed to raise $1,500 on the affair. The following committee has charge of the affalr: Fred Winkle, chair- man; Attorney Willlam Greenstein, secretary; M. C. TLeWitt, treasure Lawyer M. D. Saxe, Abraham E. Pouzzner, Attorney I. Rachlin, Abra- ham Zevin, Benjamin Clark, Nathan M. Miller, Abraham Alsenberg and Martin Robinson. HAVE SILVER WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. Jsaac Koplowitz Mar- ried 25 Years Ago Ycsterday. Tn honor of the 25th anniversary of | their wedding, a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Kop- lowitz, 38 Dewey street, vesterday Guests were present from New York and Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Koplo- November 2 1892, in this city, Rev. Elias Rosen- berg performing the ceremony. Rev. Mr. Rosenberg was present at the re- ception yesterday. guests were Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Kohl of Tampa, Flcrida. Mr. and Mrs. Koplowitz have six children, Misses Daisy, Julia, Beatrice, Lilliag, and Marion and Mrs. Joseph Kohl-of Burlington, Vt. PRESENTATION FOR SWAINEY. Employes at the Stanley Works showed their esteem Saturday for Ho- mer Swaliney by presenting him with a wrist watch when it was learned to enlist in the medical corps of the army. Swainey, who has been con- nected with the Stanley Works for the past two years, was popular with co- workers at the concern. Swainey 1s an Ohio boy and came to this city from Boston shortly after he had com- pleted hig educational training at Phil- lips Exeter academy where he made an enviable reputation as an athlete. Incidentally he is to be married this week in Boston before he is assigned to active service. Y. M. T. A..& B. Society. i A three-cornered fight is being waged for the presidency of the Young Men's T. A. & B. society. At the regular semi-monthly meeting of the organization yesterday afternoon the following three men were nomin- ated for the office and are expected to remain inmthe contest: Frederick G. Russell, James Murphy and Philip Scheyd. Other oflicers nominated were: Vice president, Thomas Crowe; g S Among the other * that he had tendered his resignation | MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXOHANGE. v.vevs...NEW BRITAIN, CONN. ‘TEL. 2048 25 Shs. EAGLE LOCK 12 Shs. N. B. TRUST co. z 100 Shs. N. B. MA- CHINE CO. 12 Shs. NEW DEPAR- TURE Pfd. ] VERY LITTLE SUGAR. New Haven Facing Shortage, With I Little on Sale. New Haven, Nov. 26.—Very little sugar was obtainable here today. Uns | der police supervision, a grocer puf | considerable on sale in five pound lots: : Before the store opgned the policq | say, about 2,000 women were massed |In front of the store. On the first ,surge, as the door opened, window# were broken and other damage don Then the police got an order, and the sugar was quickly sold. Saturday, anothér grocer, not having taken phe= | caution to have pdblice on hand, of- i fered sugar, and his store was nearly wrecked, he reporting today tha# forty bags of white flour were among ’lh(‘ articles trampled under ‘the feet of the crowd. Gz ASKS FOR LEAVE. New Haven, Nov. 26.—Rev. Dr. O#= dar E. Maurer, pastor of First Churcx' ! of Christ, Congregationalist, on Ne Haven green who has been on leave to do Y. M. C. A. work at Cofiqp Meade today asked for a yeat's leave ! to go overseas in similar lines of work. Next Sunday the request will prob- ably be granted. Earlier pastors of this church from Colonial days have | had active part in this country’s wars, CIVH, SERVICE EXAMS. The civil service commission will hold a meeting December 3rd at 8 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of examining candidates for appointment to the police and fire departments. All applications must be filed with the | secretary of the commission, Charles ‘\ Quigley, on or before November 30th. ‘r P. O. INSPECTOR HERE. Francis Buckley, inspector for the United States postal authorities, is at the local office investigating con- ditions on request of Postmaster W. I, Delaney for the extension of the de- i service and an additional I carrier. Charter No. 1154 Report of Condition of the NEW_ BRITAIN NATIONAL BANK at New Britain, in the State of Conneeticut, at the close of business on Nov. 20, 1917 RESOURCES ! Loans and discounts $2,406,439.55 | Acceptances of other banks discounted | | 30,61 $2,437,050.24 ! Overdrafts, unsecured 1,556.66 | Liberty Loan Bonds, unpledged, | 21- per cent. and 4 per cent. 229,000.00 Bonds, Securitles, etc. ) Bonda other than U. S. bonds pledged to secure postal savings ZDCA TSR $128,069.51 | Securities other than ‘U | 7S bonds (not tncluding | stocks owned un- pledged 282,506.08 Total bon , ete 410,575.89 Stock of I rve Bank (50 por cent. of subscription) 15,300.00 Value of banking house 215,000.00 Lawrul reserve with Federal Ro- serve Bunk 167,760.52 Items with Federal Reserve Bank in process of collection (not available as reserve) 66.28 Cash in vault and net amounts ° due from national banks 491,201180 Net amount duo from bankss i bankers and trust companies 38,001.68 Total of Items 14, 15, 16, 17 andi1s RN .$529,449.76 Checks-on banks located outside pt7city or town of reporting ~"bank and other cash items 2,931.28 Interest earned but not collected (approximate) 7,800.00 Total $4,016,413. LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in $310,000.00 financial secretary, William A. For- sythe; recording secretary, John Stor- ey; treasuver, James Dawson; librar- ian, John O'Brien; sérgeant-at-arms, Thomas White; marshal, Dennis O'Keefe. Election of officers will take place at the meeting Sunday. December 23. . TO TAKE BAR EXAMS. Abraham E. Pouzzner and David Dunn of Franklin Squaro will take examinations for entrance to the Connecticut Bar to be held in Hart- ford December 29. Mr. Pouzzner has been connected with his brother-in- law, Attorney M. D. Saxe, for the past six years and attended Cornell univer- sity for one year. Mr. Dunn gradu- ated from the law school at Fordham university last June. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION, LOST—Sunday on East Main or Main on way to St. Mary's church, pair of spectacles. Finder please return to Erwin's new block, 53 East Main street. 11-26-d2x FOR SALE—Household furnishings. Cheap if sold at once. Wm. L Maxwell, 620 Main St., Berkowi Block. ™M1-26-3dx Surplus fund 0,000.00 Undivided profits ....$196,803.01 Less current expenses, interest, and taxes DRI s 10 61T 3418863 n and discount collected r but Mgt earned (approximate 20,000,00 Amount reserved for taxes accrued 560.46 Net amounts due to National banks 19,375.78 Net amounts due to banks, bank- ers and trust companles §0,529.33 Total of items 31 and 32 $99,905.10 Demand _dceposits (other than bank - deposits) subject to Re- serve (deposits payable within 30 days): Individual deposits subject to check 2,389,933.53 Certificates of dcposit due in less than 30 days (other than for money borrowed) 667 Certified checks Cashier's checks outstanding Deposits requiring notice but less than 30 davs 111,645.65 Total demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to veserve . ... $2,531,764.82 Thme deposits subject (o reserv (payable after 30 days, ‘or sub- ject to 30 days or more notice, and postal savings): Certificates of deposit (other than for money borrowed) Postal savings deposits Other time deposits Total of time deposits subject o reserve, Items 41, 42, 43 and 14 v 4 $669,997.34 3,58 20,935.30 340.000.00 Total State of Connecticut. Couniy of Hartford, ss: I, F. CHAMBERLAIN, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belfef. F. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Cashfer. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of November, 1917. H. W. EDDY, Notary CORRECT—Attest Public. E. N. STANT E. A. MOOR H. C. M. THOMPSON, —Directors