New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 8, 1918, Page 2

TICE! ' A G. Hammond Camp to Cele- he Dickinson Drug Com- ny are prepared to fill all escriptions formerly owned The Economy Drug Com- ny and Halloran'’s old store. —THE— jokinson Drug Go. 169-171 Main Stree: Perfection is Like the Sky-- —In sight, but out of reach. Perfect store service probably doesn’t exist. But a sales force can be so trained in good ser- yice, until the habit of render- ing it becomes as automatic & regiment keeping in step. Not as a matter of boast, but in justice, we state that our stocks of fine FURNISHINGS FOR MEN are the most com- plete in Hartford. Old quali- ties have been maintained and wve assume full responsibility for the durability of all our mer- chandise. THE LUKE HORSFALL COMPANY, 95 Asylum St., Hartford. IT PAYS TO BUY OUR KIND. ‘he monthly meeting of the water partment will be held this evening. oward H. Sander of this city has isted in the cavalry and has left Fort Slocum where he will be as- ed to his ultimate destination. ohn Strolls of Smalley street has isted in the regular navy and left ay for New Haven where he re- ted for duty. fisses Mary and Nora e been visiting their siste: Mrs. n McNamara, have returned to lir home in Philadelphi John Farrell are re- the birth Kelly, who fr. and Mrs. ing congratulations on son. new flag pole, from the top of lieh 1s suspended an American flag i a service flag, has been erected in yard at the home of Captain A. Griswold at 217 Shuttle Meadow pnue. larry Revoir, who went to Camp vens with the last quota sent there, been transferred to Alexandria, . where he is with an engineering pe. . V. Camp, E. W. Pelton and G. Macauley have been asked by vor Quigley to represent this city orrow at the state garden move- nt at Hartford when Robert Sco- 6 and George M. Landers will bakc. Wise, South Church, abbi Thurs- night.—advt. (OLR“FS N DAIRTI. e Instruction For Women at Storns State College. artford, May 8.—Connecticut wo- n will have an opportunity to take irses in dairying at the Connecticut jcultural college at Storrs next ek. Arrangements have been made the Extension Service of the State Jricultural college for this course to ble women to extend their field of pfulness in farm service. o tuition is to be charged or the week course which has been ar- ed by the college; but each wo- will be required to pay $7 cover- the cost of board fo- the weels. course will ‘epen an Monday, May plications for enrollment in the e should be made to Professor H. ker. C'onnecticut Agricultural ANS NDIGESTION ' SPANISH WAR VETS PLAN GELEBRATION brate Double Event May 14 The 15th anniversary of the foun- ding of A. G. Hammond Camp, No. U. S. W. V., and the 20th anniver- of marching away for panish-American ws observed hy th an Tuesday evening AR, tensive arrangements are being for the double event. There will a banquet followed by an entertain- will be ation, next hall. T made TKE Annive T. HILLS, sary Chairman. The camp will have Mayor George A National Commander Hartford, Assistant Adjutant General Schult of Hartford, Past Commander . V. Streeter, of the G. A. R., Editor Arthur E. J. Reilly of the Herald, members of the Ladies’ Auxilia Spanish War Veterans, and all veter ans of the Spanish-American war, whether affiliated with the organiza- tion or not. Headed - by Hills, 2 committee cons Commander Burton C. Vice ‘Commander Paul Junior Vice-Commander per, is making necessary arrange- ments for a gala night. Chairman Hills will- preside during the post prandial exercises. A. G. Hammond Camp, U. S. W. V was organized May 3, 1803, with charter members, a number of which have passed away including Lieuten- ant-Colonel A. G. Hammond in whose tonor the eamp was named. camp on formation was eomp members of Companies D, ¥ t Connecticut regiment, which departed from New Britain on May 4, 1898, for service in the Spanish- American conflict. There were in this number 350 men who were sep- arated at Niantic going to different training camps. When mustered out, the charter members of the camp felt that the companionship formed dur- ing the war should ing peace, and A. G. Hammond Camp, U. 8. W. V. was the result. BEGINS 20TH TERM John W. as Quigley, Newton of Quartermaster sting of P Morey, Senior Finance and ed of Allen Ts Once More Chair- man of the Board of Compensation and Assessment—Rice Is Clerk. John W. Allen of Chestnu has again been elected as chairman cf the board of compensation and assessment at its annual organization meeting, and A. W. Rice h street JOHN W. ALLEN once more elected as clerk. The oth- er members of the board are P. F. McDonough, W. J. Farley, Severin Jehnson and Peter Long. Mr. Allen is one of the veteran city officials and is now entering upon his 20th consecutive term chairman of this board. He first took office in 1898 after ving on the old street commission. Mr. Alien is one of the best known building contractors in the city and about a year ago was named by Mayor Quigley as a mem- ter of the board to have charge of the second district draft remistration on June 5, 1917. Later President Wilson appointed Mr. Allen a a member of the draft board with Dr D. W. O'Connell and Stephen and he was then elected chairman of that board, a position he has filed with judgment and ability Rohb Mr. Rice, who has been re-elected clerk, has held that position for many years and is rcgarded as an excellent official Hal, service in | be | la large | necessary to ing ' President i a talk { of the | street matter Ike T.! I and Thomas Ro- | The | and I, ! be continued dur- | | tive j army. i companies | receipt of NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1918. 'HUMPHREY AT HEAD OF PUBLIC WORKS Emmett, Scheidel and 0'Brien Also Re-elected officials of the board were re-elected for a period of two vears, at the meeting ot the board last evening. They arz President 1. N. Humphrey, City kn- gineer W. H. Hall, Clerk Harry A. Emmett, Supcrintendent of Streets cheidel and Superintendent ot s Michael P. O'Brion. night's meeting brought out attendance and it was found hoeld the session in the northeast corner of the lobby. This was due to the opposition of the prop owner on Frospect street against the taking of land for widen- the street, particularly at Schooi street where there is a peculiar lay out. Maps showing the exact condi- tions were cxhibited to the property owners. The maps show that the north end of Prospect street from Walnut to Schoal street is 21 feet wide and at the other end 26 feet. Clerk Emmett read the call to the property owners who answered in op- position to the proposed change. Principal Marcus White of the State Normal school, vepresenting the state board of cducation, said that h= had taken the matter up with hoard, and that body will be glad to co-operate with the city in all ways possible, yet it cannot favor the taking of school property without permission from the Legislature. Humphrey said that he pleased to appear before and ask for the right to needed land if the im- provements were ordered. Following hy the president of the board, a roll vote on the proposed widening street was taken, and not a favorable voice was heard. Later in the evening the Prospect was brought up again motion of Commissioner Downes, it was voted to have the board of public works meet with the state board of education and arrange The present of publtc works would be that body confiscate the and on a | a settlement. About a dozen property owners on Vega street appeared in favor of the petition for a sewer in the street and the board voted to recommend it, Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, pastor of the church of St. John the Evangelist, several other property owners appeared at the hearing on petitions for the establishment of street, grade and building lines on Newington road between East and Chapman streets, also for a sewer in the same terri- tory. At the conclusion of the hear ing, the board voted to adopt a 15- | foot building line and street and grade lincs as shown on the map. The sewer was also recommended, The board voted to recommend the Javing of an extension to the water main on Farmington avenue, from its present terminus to Blake road. Ac- | tion was deferred on the petition for {a sewer on Dwight street, 150 feet east of Fairview street. FIREMAN CALLED IN DRAFT Nygren of Central Station is | | | | Oscar Going to Camp—Taken On Fifth “all—Deputy Dog Warden Going. Oscar gren, who has been on ac- duty at the Central fire station for the past four months and a mem- ber of the call force of the fire de- partment since last November, has been drated for service in the national Fireman Nygren was taken on 1 fifth appearance before army sur- geons. He volunteered for service in the army and failing he tried the navy Two examiners for draft ser- vice rejected him. Nygren will leave with the next contingent the latter part of this month. John Coffey, Jr., is in the next con- tingent leaving town. He served at | the Mexican border and was rejected on his return on a unt of flat feet. He tried to enlist with the militia and in the regular army veral different times. He also tried for the navy, only to be Tejected. Examining surgeons for the draft also rejected him. Coffey, who is deputy dog warden, hailed with delight the the news that he was called for service. “T'll show them something now", he said. Probation Officer C. Connolly has a young man on his list who is anxious to get into the army. He has urged the officer to use his influence to get him into the arm He asked that a cousin's birth certificate he secured and given to him. The cousin is old enough to enlist but is not going just now. The would-be soldier is too young to get into the army. WATER HFATER WEEK. A. AL Mills D(‘lnonfitr.\fing Ruud Sys- tem at West Main St. Store. This is Water Heater Week in this city and a great display of Ruud Wa- ter heaters is being shown at A. Mills’ store, 80 West Main street. The convenience of heing able to get hot water at any hour of the day or night is amply demonstrated during the week now in progress. Hot water service as furnished by the Ruud is possible for your home—you can buy water exactly as you buy gas—eco- nomically without trouble or thought. The Rudd inaugurates a svstem, which, while it is not entirely new, is unique By simply turning any hot water faucet in the house you can have hot water at any time. For one week, to introduce this wonderful convenience, A. A. Mills will install a limited number of these heaters at a reasonable price. Be sure and call at the store this week and be convinced that you cannot af- ford to be without a Ruud water heater in your home.—advt. Rabbi Wise. 1y night.- South Church, advt Thurs- the | WE SPECIALIZE BEAVER BOARD FOR CEILING AND SIDE WALLS. GIVEN FOR DOING WORK. CALL OR PHONE 359. THE JOHN 3and 5 FRANKLIN SQUARE Painters, Decoratars and Sign CHEROKEE UNFIT, COMMANDER ERRED Lost Tug Unseaworthy, Propei Precantions Not Obaelved Washington, M s Daniels late yesterday submitted to the house naval committec and made public the reports of the board of in- vestigation and the later Court of Tn- quiry which were appointed to deter- mine the responsibility for the foun- dering in a gale off Cape Henlopen on Feb. 27, 1918, of the naval tug Cherokee, with a ioss of lives, includ- ing that of Lieutenant E. D. Newell, the commanding officer. Both board of investigation and the Court of Inquiry found that the loss of the ! the | tug was caused by the fact that vessel was not in the most seaworthy condition and by errors of judzment, if not inferior seamanship, in han- dling the vessel. The Cherokee was formerly gar F. by the government in the fall of 1911 from the Luckenbach Steamship Co The opinion of the Court of Inquiry follow “She the Ed- smail vessel, in a poor overloaded, and in had meeting rough weather she seas over the bows and quan- of water went below through in decks, doors and bunker This water gradually accu- forward until it forced her down by the head. “Considering the rondition vessel, the commanding officer to take proper precautions for safety when he reecived notize of approaching storm, “In view of the evidence the court is of the opinion that the death of any individual due to the foundering of the Cherokee was occasioned by an act of duty in which he was en- peged, when it occurred, and was not the result of his own miscon- duct. ‘In the opinjon of the reasure of responsibility rests the commanding officer of the Che- rokee in that he failed before sailing from Philadelphia to report to the proper authorities that, in ion, the shin was overloaded. and a further responsibility in that he not turn back or take action to cor- rect her trim when duly informed from an authentic source of the proaching bad weather. This sibility appears to be greatly gated in view of his vouth, lack familiarity with navy methods, an undoubted desire to obey structions as soon as possible. “The history of the Cherokee from the date of her acceptance by the government, indicates that she was not suitable for general service at sea because of her size, age cendition. She was in neced of very extensive repairs. The failure to miake all of the major repai rustified by the press of more {ant work at the navy yard and urgent need of the services of hoat. and for these reasons attaches to any one for such “Tn view of the conditions scribed above, it is recommended that no further proceeding bhe taken in the matter.” ]APAN AND AMERI(A\ was a seven vears old, pairs, Tpon took tities leaks plates. mulated twenty- trim of the fajled Ther an respon- miti- of and the the failure. UNIT AGAINST HUN | Baron Goto and Secretary Lansing Fxchange Messages Assuring Each Other of Support Baron Shin Minister Washington, pel Goto, the new Japanese for Foreign Affair: and Secretary Lansing have exchanged mes showing that both Governments determined to work together in sisting Germany as the common my menacing the safety of both pan and the United States. Baron Goto sent this message to Secretary Lansing. “Charged with the direction of for- eign affairs in this Ministry, the regrettable illness and retirement of Viscount Motono, T need hardly assure you of as firm a determination as ever of this Government to mote and cement in every possible way the relations of mutual regard and confidence between our two na- tions, holding implicit faith in the f nal victory of our which we are unalterably committed 1 am indeed proud of the privilege that is afforded me of associating my May 8 pro- i collency Secretary ! | their | am honored in the | Luckebach, and was taken over | ¥ state of re- court a | upon | his opin- | did | ap- | his in- | and | seems | impor-\{ no blame | de- | | Vance | cithe owing to | | was $43, common cause to | ON METAL AND ESTIMATES BOYLE CO. Makers | | | i f with you in the great task before | Secretar Lansin | made public at the foliows: read with ram of ye frankly reply, also tate Department | tod . ratification | rday, whicl spirit of nd of de- | to which You | expr s S50 mood-will for this country votion to the common cat we are pledged “Tt is needless to that your words of esteem are fully r Cando relations assure your Fx- confidence ciprocated by friend- our s and this ind Gov nr ship in all our reme wish and purpose; and we feel confident suided this spirit, the United State 1 Ja N will en joy an even better understanding—-if that is possible—than the wunder- standing which today - characteri intercourse. “I appreciate your words concern- g our personal association, and I this relationship, look- ing forward as I do with cc to a continuance of of helpfulness which has manifest in these days of when the honds of mutual draw our countries so clo er. “Pleaso sincere esteem to co-operate nd suce been so conflict expre of earnest desire with you in vigorously ssfully. resisting our co mon encmy who menaces the national safety of Japan as well as that of the United States. HERALD HAN OYERSEAS accept my and of Danicl 1. Pouzzner Arco Corps—Robert Vance Now Veteran. stars in Sergeant on of Mr. and Winter street, One of the ten cervice flag is fo Daniel H. Pouzzner, Mrs. I. Pouzzner of now ngland with the 264th U. reo Squadron. orgeant Pouz: who was emploved as a reporter MAJOR D. POUZZNER. | Herald staff up to the time of his enlistment, joined the colors last | December. e was first Camp Dix ar ater to field on Long Island, he was sent oversea Bgo: Sergeant the local tended school At the rank of Sergeant Herald man rvice, the an aviation | from whence several weeks Pouzzner is a graduate of High school and also at- Syracuse University Law the pr nt time has sergeant major. Tox ner the second known to Te on foreign other being Robert . who has heen active duty | in France for the past y Two other Herald men are believed to be on foreign service or on their oss. They are FEnsign John- the U. & navy and Ellis of the U. S. 8. he on way ac ston Vance of iman Irving B Niagara CUTS CLAIMS. committee of the conn last night and tabled the Herman Hockbarch. M Gunning was given leave fo her petition and Vince Siana, who claimed $45, was given | §15. Miss Bsther A who claimed $300, awarded $141, while Fannic whose claim wa $10 CONMMIT] The cil met claim ¢ Mathew withdraw nza son, was Gubernick 1warded B. CLINIC A1 Since the health the co-operation of and the Tuberculosis has succeeded in establishing a clinic in Booth's block there has been much interest in the movement and at ye terday’'s clinic six patients were amined. Local physicians ass in this work. TENDANCE. department, with the city doct Relief societ ex- fidence | the cordial spirit | Wwith | § the Herald | Major sent to | 8 HAS. DILLON & HARTFORD. CO. An Extraordinary Sale of CHOICE MILLINERY at Half Price A splendid opportunity Hats, Ready to Wear Hats, Sport Ha trimmed TRIMMED DRESS HATS HALF PRICE, Dress Hats, in the fashionable colors, One thousand Trimmed season, in Rlack and all newest ideas. you can save: trimmed Hats Hats $ 6.00 S 8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 Trimmed Trimmed Dress Dress Dress Hats Dress Hats Dress Hats Trimmed Trimmed Trimmed smartest styles W Here are the prices that will tell of how wonderfully to purchasé Trimmed Dress Hats, Un- and Children's Hats. h all PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE “FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR” It Is Your Duty to PLANTA | GARDEN Get busy now and buy the necessary seeds and tools while stocks are complete and selections best. Let us help you make your garden a success by furnishing you with the neces- sary tools and fresh reliable seeds. (Ask for our free‘ garden booklet) —THREE SPECIALS— Selected, Government Inspected SEED POTATOES. HIGH GRADE SPECIAL GARDEN FERTILIZERS. RED OR WHITE ONION SETS. RACKLIFFE BROS. =—(C0. INC. 250-256 Park Street, New Britain, Conn. SPECIAL FOR FRI. and SAT. May 10th to 11th ONE CENT SALE 1 1b Opeko Coffee . ... .. s 3Be, 1b Opeko Tea . ... ... 90c, 15 1b Symonds Inn Cocoa .......... 25c, 1 Pkg. Symonds Inn Pudding 15¢, 15 1b Cake Symonds Inn Chocolate 25¢, DRUG STORE Y THeRexall Store I8 MAIN LSTREET 2 for 2 for 2 for 2 for of the