New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 14, 1917, Page 11

i fi ¥ >y We are ready to serve you with suitable, sensible and practical Christ- mas gifts for men and boys. Silk Shirts, $3.50 to $6.00. Other Shirts, $1.00 to $3.00. Sweaters, $4.00 to $7.50. Neckwear, 50c to $1.50. # ‘Gloves, lined and unlined, $1.50 to $2.50. Pajamas, $1.00 to $3.00. Socks, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders. Bath Robes, $4.50 to. $14.00. Hats and Caps. Stein Bloch and Shuman Overcoats and Suits. 4 i G G'HWGI 4 uLw BRITAIN, CONN. e ——ER VANDERBILTS GAVE TO MITCHEL’S FUND - They and New York Central Railroad Contributed Morc Than $100,000, Investigator Says. New York, Dec. 14.—A statement that the fusion campaign committee, which failed in its efforts to re-elect Mayor Mitchel as mayor, received more than $100,000 in contributions from the Vanderbilt family and through the counsel of the New York Central railroad was made today by ~ Assistant District Attorney Killroe. ¢ His assertion was made in a report t his superior's office. Data assembled by the district at- tbrney's office regarding the fusion campaign fund which amounted to ore than $1,000,000 will be investi- ted Monday by the grand jury. “It is the worst case of méW&y Tun- ning amuck that has ever been pre- sented,” sald Mr. Kilroe. HGAN BUYS SUGAR. ter Board Clerk Pleased Until He Finds That It Is Sand. P. J. Egan, clerk of the board of Piter commissioners, was, figuratively peaking, in the seventh heaven of de- tht vesterday When a friend visited at his office and gave him a bag taining what he supposed was five nds of sugar. The genial clerk profuse in his thanks for the fa- | but as he had other Bundles to LIMITATION OF CLAIMS. At a Court of Probate holden at Britain within and for the Dis- t of Berlin, in the County of Hart- and State of Connecticut, on the day of December, A. D. 1917. resent, Bernard F. Gaffney, Esq., ge. A n motion of Samuel A. Hart, of 1 and testament of Anne Amelia t, late of Berlin, within said dis- 't deceased. 'his Court doth decree that six nths be allowed and limited for the ditors of sald estate to exhibit eir claims against the same to the %ecutor and directs that public no- tice be given of this order by adver- tising in a newspaper published in said THE MOST PRAGTIGAL CHRISTMAS BIFT - The gift which is most practical is the one which inspires thrift and it is the most desirable. Such a present is an ac- count with the Com- mercial Trust Com- pany. 4% Interest Paid on Savings Accounts. carry he put the “sugar” in the great iron safe until today. This morning on opening the safe and inspecting the precious bag, Mr. Elgan was chagrined to find that it contained nothing more valuable than five pounds of fine sand. . PAUL STOECKEL ARRESTED Former New Britain Man in Ons'odi - for Not Publishing English Trans- lation of Zeiting Articles. Hartford, Dec. 4.—Paul Stoeckel of this city, editor of the Connecticut Staats Zeitung and a prominent resi- dent of this state, was arrested yes- terday by Deputy United States Mar- shal Mahon on a warrant issued by United States Commissioner Rice in Hoyloke, Mass., charging Stoeckel and his partner, Mr. Wisli, with violation of the federal law regarding articles published tn the German language press. It is alleged that Stoeckel and Wisli did not file with the postmaster at Holyoke, where the Connecticut Staats Zeitung is published, true trans- lations in English of ‘all the asrticles and comments they published relating to the war. The Connecticut Staats Zeitung did not have a federal license and therefore was required to file translations of its war articles with | the postmaster at place of issue. Stoeckel was formerly a resident of New Britain. WAR VETERANS ELECT. Members of A. G. Hammond camp, U.. S. W. V., met last evening and chose the following officers for the ensuing term: Commander, William H. Reckett; senior vice-commander, Paul C. Finance; junior vice-com- mander, Thomas Roper; officer of the day, Franck C. Helm; officer of the guard, Carl E. Carlson; trustee, F. W. Hiltbrand. The officers, with those appointed by the commander, wi]l be installed the second Tuesday of Janu- ary with the officers of the Ladies’ auxiliary. SECURES A DIVOROCE Anna Wagner of this city was granted a divorce in the superior court today. Judge Edwin B. Gager i} awarded the decree on grounds of desertion. The plantiff alleged that the defendant deserted her March 29, 1910, and she has not heard from him since. Attorney A. A. Greenberg was counsel for the plaintiff. STORM AFFEOTS SCHOOLS. The severity of the storm, which " New Britain, and having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in sald town of Berlin, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record. MORTIMER H. CAMP, Clerk. broke over the city last night, was such that Superintendent of Schools Stanley H. Holmes was obliged to de- clare omitted classes in the schools this morning. As most of the walks had been cleaned by noon, the after- ns were held as usua] i i HUMASON HOME AGAIN New Britain Man Returns to Amer- ican Soil After Thrilling Experi- ences in French War Zone. Howard C. Humason, who has been driving a munition camion for the French army, arrived in New York HOWARD C. HUMASON 2 at 2 rough trip across the Atlantic ocean. He telephoned to his father, H. B. Humason of Vine street that he ex- pects to be in New Britain this eve- ning. Humason has been in the thick of the fighting on the west front and has had many thrilling ex- periences. NEW POWER SUPPLY FOR NEW BRITAIN Fllectric Current to Be Made by Nau- gatuck Valley Company at Cost of $5,000,000. Hartford, Dec. 14.—J. Henry Rora- back, as attorney for the Rock River company, which is developing the wa- ter power of the Naugatuck valley at an estimated cost of $4,000,000 or $5,- 000,000, and “Bngineer Crisford, of Philadelphia, have had a conference with nghway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett on"the project to con- struct a state highway about six miles in length to take the place of the road Wwhich is to be eliminated in connec- tion with the work of building the company’s dam near Stevenson in Monroe. Mr. Roraback here today said the company hoped to have the dam built and the water power developed by the latter part of 1918. Waterbury and New Britain are the principal manufacturing centers which will be supplied with power by the company. OFFICERS. New Britain Aerie of Eagles met last evening and elected officers for the coming term as follow: Presi- dent, Philip Calmbach; vice presi- dent, Frank Thompson; chaplain, Henry Linger; secretary, William H. Scheuy; treasurer. Fred H. Jurgen; inside guard, William T. Tyler; out- chael T. Kerwin; physician, Dr. Jo- seph Walsh. stalled January 10 by State Trustee ‘Walsh of Southington. ANNOUNCE ENGAGFMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson, of 1923 gagement of their daughter, Mabel Dorothy, to Ernest Victor Benson, of 159 Pleasant street. Mr. Benson has enlisted has already duty left the city for CITY GUARD OFFICERS. The newly elected officers of the New Britain City Guard, chosen last night, are: Captain, Fred O. Rack- liffe; first lieutenant, George B Sampson; second lieutenant, Arthu ‘W. Sampson. The Guard now drills regularly at the State Armory on Arch street under the direction of Major W. W. Bullen. o'clock thig afternoon after a | side guard, George Weir; trustee, Mi- | The officers. will be in- | Hart street, have announced the en- | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, CITY ITEMS Largest and most complete line of gloves in city. Besse-Leland Co.—Advt. Dr.¢F. L. McGuire bhas Teceived & letter from his son, Thomas McGuire, announcing his transfer from the U. S. battleship Georgia to the Ilinois. Nbo store in this community can be- gin to approach our assortment of neckwear. 50c to $5. Wilson’s.— Advt. The payroll of the water depart- ment for the past week was $473.51 THe board of health has released a case of diphtheria on North street. Have you seen Besse-Leland's in- terior decorations for Christmas?— Advt. The soldiers’ ‘Wilson's.—Advt. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Giersch, of’y South Main street, have left for an extended trip to Newark, N. J., Where they will visit their children. ta Claus is at Besse-Leland’s.— and sailors’ store. | Advt. The lecture which the Christadel- phians of Meriden had intended giv- | ing in Booth’s block next Sunday, has | been postponed until after the first of the year. Ladies' umbrellas, son’s.—Advt. Concert every afternoon, 3 to 5:30 p. m., at Besse-Leland’s—Advt. At a meeting of the Parents’ and Teachers' acsociation of the Rast Street school last evening, Judge B. F. Gaffney gave the principal address. Miss Alice Gleed gave a reading, which was followed by a sketch by | the Sixth grade. Our Christmas club starts Decem- ber 22nd. We pay interest. Com- mercial Trust Co.—advt. The slogan this vear: “Give . him practical gifts.” Besse-Leland's the place.—Advt. Men’s bath robes and house coats. Wilson's.—Advt. At the usual nien's meeting at the Y. M. C. A. on Sunday afternoon at | 4 o'clock, Frank Goodman, a former race track gambler, will be the speak- er. The subject of Mr. Goodman's talk will be “What 1 Found at the End of the Sawdust Trail.” Shop early at Besse-Leland's for practical gifts.—Advt. Ask us about our Christmas Record Gift Certificate. C. L. Pierce & Co., 246 Main St—Advt. Tax Collector Bernadotte has contributed $1 to the Christmas tree fund. Your neckwear always at Besse- Leland’s.—Advt. A daughter was born at the local hospital today to Mr. and Mrs. Max Taubert of Stamford. Mark Cross son's.—Advt. Neckwear, 43c, 63c, §1 up to $4 at Besse-Leland's, where values count.— Advt. Give him a “Wilson” $3.50 to $9.—Advt. Ernest Nelson of 49 Cherry street, | Gustaf W. Nelson of Chapman street, William Tailey orf 130 Glen street and Herbert C. Carlson of 90 Maple street have cnlisted in the ordnance corps and leave for Ifort Slocum to- morrow. all colors. Wil- Loomis public leather goods. Wil- silk shirt, Extra large and heavy silk neck- | wear, 45c boxed. Largest line in city. Besse-Leland Co.—Advt. You'll do better at Wilson" All our neckwear boxed. Leland's, The Live Store.—Advt. All kinds of gloves at Besse-Le- {land’s.—Aavt. Lyford C. Bigelow, son of F. L. Bigelow of 76 Pleasant street, has en- sted in the radio division of the sig- inal corps. He has been a student i for two years at Pratt Institute. He is now located at City College, New ! York. Extra large and heavy silk neck- ! ! wear, 45c boxed. Largest line in city. Besse-Leland Co.—Advt. gloves.—Besse-Leland Advt. Besse- box all in the Ordnance Corps and active | Clark A. Fitzmaurice of Red Bank, | N. J., formerly of this city where he | {was in charge of the constructon of | the new Beaton & Cadwell factory building, has enlisted in the 23rd U. S. Engineers and is now stationed at . Camp Meade. Our Christmas club starts Decem- " ber 22nd. We pay interest. Com- : mercial Trust Co.—advt. At a Teachers’ meeting of the Parents’ and z\.q:o(‘latlon of the Lincoln ! seph’s church, school last nigh . W. Christ spoke 1017. HAS PLAN FZ)R RETURNED SOLDIERS Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas is advocating rural colonization by the ! government of every United States soldier and sailor who wants to t'arm after returning from the war. He would have the government demon- state the practicability of a plan first | of all, would find believing that private capital it profitable to provide parcels of landl in a model commu- nity on easy payments for soldiers who have lost touch with their jobs as a result of their absence. on patriotism a,h(l Joseph Wiseltier, of the High school, gave a talk on art. Eleanor Renehan and FEloise Dia- mond danced the sailors’ hornpipe and Frederick Latham sang. Give him hosiery. 35c to $2.50. Lisle, silk, or wool. Wilson’s s.——!\dvt. Ask us about our Christmas Record Gift_Certificate. C. L. Pierce & Co., 246 Main St.—Advt. There will be a rehearsal of the Christmas cantata at the Methodist church at 3 o’'clock tomorrow after- noon. : Largest and most complete line of gloves in city. Besse-Leland Co.—Advt. Our Christmas club starts Decem- ber 22nd. We pay interest. Com- mercial Trust Co.—advt. Juvenile Temple, No. 3, of Norden lodge, I O. G. T. will meet in the Norden bungalow tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. All made. Give him a traveling case or travel- Advt. 1t inz bag from Wilson® neckwear aly 'S, Advt. Patrick Daly, pastor of St. Jo- has taken up the mat- ter of changing the hours of sessions at the State Normal school avith Prin- cipal Marcus White. Some of the students have entered a protest against the lateness of the hour that the morning session closes. Give him a folding umbrella. son's.—Advt. The store of a thousand gifts. Wil son’s—Advt. Hear the Bdison Diamond Disc Gladding Music Store, 4 Chestnut —Advt. Your ol Avs Wil- St. FORMER COUNCILMAN DYING { Word has been received in this city of the serious illness of Fenton J. Fitzpatrick of Hartford, formerly this city. Mr. Fitzpatrick was at one time a member of the common coun- cil and was well and popularly known throughout the cit CARL YOUNGBLAD, M. S., Graduate Masseur, 74 West Main St., Office "Phone, 428-13; Residence 675-5. Thermolite Bath, Massage Vibration, Neuriti Rheumatism, Impeded Circulation. Electric treatments. Open afternoons and evenings. By appointment : residenc “COMFYS” Any Style You Want for Father, Mother, Boy and Every Color That You Can Think of. Girl. For Father “Comtys”, with Moccasin soles “Comfys”, leather soles .. Indian Moccasins ... Rubber Boots, first quality ... MODERN BOOT SHOP, “Comftys”, $l'98 A PAIR $3 95 A PAIR 3 Buckle Arctics, first quality .. ‘Wool Insoles with Moccasin soles ... Fancy “Comfys”, hand made $l 00 A PAIR AND UP Indian Moc'casins ...$l 98 A PAIR o $2 25APAIR . Comfys Are Always Appreciated and the Most Sensible Gift. For Mother A PAIR 89c¢ “Comfys Indian Moccasins Hi-Cut Tan Shoes A PAIR "', Moccasin soles Rubber Boots, first quality 3 Buckle Arctics, first quality For Boy $1.5 $2.45" $1.2 $1.5 with 2 buckles members are expected to attend and Christmas plans will be Besse- at | of | 'Phone. | .$l.00 A PAIR UP MEMBERS NEW YORK 31 WEST MAIN STREET TEL. 2010. RICHTER&GCO STOCK EXCHANGE. i .. NEW BRITAIN, CONN. MakThis a Rede Cross Chrisms- ; 50 shs Union Mfg. Co. 50 shs New Britain Machine Co 50 shs Bristol Brass Co. 25 shs StanleyRule & LevelCo ~—mmm ) Financial SESSION OF DOUBT | ON STOCK MARKET | Active List Soon Sinks Below | Yesterday, But Rebounds Stocks showed no definite trend at| today's opening, the few unimportant advances being balanced by similar recessions in fails and equipments. | U. S. Steel gained a large fraction but soon reacted. Crucible and Lackawanna steels were lower with allied industrials but Bethlehem Steck gained a point. Coppers and special- ties wero mainly lower, the active list showing heavier tendencies by the end of the first half hour. Liberty bonds eased slightly. Indications of tighter money additional low records by minor in- dustrials and utilities caused some ir- regularity during the stagnant mid- | session. Investment rails, coalers, steels, coppers and railroad shares were among the firm features. Close—Leaders rose briskly in the | active final hour, showing extreme gains of 2 to 4 points. The closing was strong, Liberty Bonds moving in| narrow limits. and | Union 550,000 shares. Dec. 14, 1917 High Low Close 66 9 Sales approximated Am Beet Sugar Alaska Gold ... Am Car & Fay Co. Am Can Am Can pfd Am Loco Am Smelting Am Sugar | Am Tobacco Am Tel & Tel Anaconda Cop A T S Fe Ry Baldwin Loco B & O fB R o xBeth Steel B Butte Superior Canadlin Pacific Central Leather Ches & Ohio xChino Copper Chi Mil & St Paul. Col F & T Cons Gas Crucible Steel Del & Hudson .. Distillers Sec Erie Erie 1st pfd General Electric | Goodrich Rub Great Nor pfd . | Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. Tllinois Central Inspiration | Interborough | Kansas City so Kennecott Cop xLack Steel . | Lehigh Valle TLouis & Nash | Max Motor com .. | xMex Petroleum .. National Tead 40% 40 N Y Air Brake ...104 103 N Y C & Hudson.. 68% 66 ev Cons 187% 16% 621, 31% 8% 101% 54 7914 50% Co .130% 127% 60% 58% 447 427% 3915 37% 39% 36% 313% 381 80% 78% 49% 46% 951 92% 29% 28 14% 13% 20% 20 J121% 118% 341 33% 85 83% 24% 23% 881, 881 39% 6% 16% 29 69 107% 106:4 223% 22 70 67 We Otfer the Following Sugzgestions: For Girl Moccasin soles 0 UP PAIR 5 5 o 0 UP “Comfys”, Indian Moccasins 3 Buckle Arctics, first quality WE Also Carry a Full Line of Shoes for the Entire Family at the Most Reasonable Prices. NYNH&HRR 28% Northern Pacific . 81 Norfolk & West .. 98 Penn R R b 44 Peoples Gas S 881 Pressed Steel Car . 50 xRay Cons 20% Reading Gao it Rep I & S com.. Southern Pacific Southern Ry Southern Ry Studebaker Texas Oil Third Ave Pacific United Fruit xUtah Copper U S Rubber T SEStcelfsn 17 S Steel pfd .. Va Car Chem Westinghouse ‘Western Union Willys Overland prd DEATHS AND FUNERALM Justin L. Case. . "The funeral of Justin L. Case wal held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from his late home on Prospect streetu The services were conducted by Reve Dr. E. B. Cross and Rev. L. 8. Johfi= son. Burial was in Fairview cem tery. UNUSUAL TEA GOWN HAS PANEL BACK! T The straight panet down the ful{ length of the back is the outstanding feature in this unusual tea gown. This indoor costume is charmingly wrought in beige chiffon velvet em- broidered in many colo Hi-cut Shoes, Goodwear, guarantced 168 MAIN STREET, New 3ritain