New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 5, 1918, Page 3

Boston Store Give Something Useful. Select for your Xmas gift something that is sure to make somebody happy on Christmas Day. CRETONNES in all the wanted colors and shades jgured and striped, suitable for knitting and shopping Bags—Also a fine assortment selected especially for cush- on covers and window drap- ng, range of prices from 33¢ 10 65¢ yd. MUFF BEDS floss filled, dig variety styles lined and unlined, some satin vith pleated and ruffied open- ngs, others with cord and rings—Use your own old furs and make a beautiful muff at small cost, we have| them from 50c¢ up. DON'T FORGET we carry the largest and finest assort- ment of Ladies’ Aprons in the city, everything that is good in Aprons can be found here. PULLAR & NIVEN THOMPSON LOST AT SEA, DEPT. REPORTS Former Local Sailor Among Those Lost When Ticonderoga Went Down at Sea. The bureau pived - definite war has at last re- information on Brnest D. Thompson who was drowned on he U. S. S. Ticonderoga after that hip had been torpedocd by a German ubmarine. The family ohnsbury, Vt and it hat the war bureau ormation. His mother, Mrs. Georgi- mna, was officially informed by the \avy department that he was lost at ea September 30. He was born Jan- ary 30, 1895. He came to this city md for a while was employed in the hipping department at the P. & F. orbin plant. He enlisted in the y on June 1, 1917, as a second ss baker. He was promoted to class and sent aboard the Ti- onderoga before that ship met her ate at sea. When the navy told of the sinking f the ship the departmeat issued a ist of the living and the known dead. fis name, however, appeared upon a st of those missing. ording to the reports he time the sumbarine he Ticoaderoga toak offic and resides in St. was to them wrote for in- issued at which sank aboard two na then turned its m. hine guns on the open boats. It is hought that Thompson was one of hose who were thus unmercifully hot dead while they had no means i defens H. F. MOORE ARRIVES SAFELY IN LIVERPOOL Mrs. Henry Moore has received a ablegram at her temporary home n Nichols, N. Y., stating that her wusband, Dr. Henry F. Moore, has rrived safely in Liverpool. Dr. Moore .ft this city a few weeks ago to go o England for research work for the iritish government. He was super- tendent of the board of health be. his departure. As vet his place s superintendent has not been fille Jthough T Moore resigned the po- tion ir ier not to hinder the work £ the health board. There are se\- ral men being communicated with at he present time. Thc board ecially desirous obtain the permanent services of who has beea lines R. ore to tem- oung long ATy or ome doctor health educated PAPAL SECRETARY AWAITS PRESIDENT IN LONDON. Paris, Dec. 5 1t is ated an circles that Monsignor he Papal under secretary vill aw the arri 1 of President Vilson in London to - arrange with for his visit to the Pope, accord- the Rome correspondent of ho de Paris. As far be een, no obstacle is offered to the in- erview hetween President Wilson wnd Pope Be dict, to which great »olitical importance is attached. in Vati- Cerretti, of state, im as can ALIAES ARE AGRE FAT > ON I OF WILHELM. Dec. 5, (Havas)—There agreement between the es in all questions particularly toncerning the former German em seror, declared Premier Clemencean m his return from London last night. Paris, omplete Al- that lined | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1918. NOSE BLOWN OFF BY SHOT FROM HUN GUN Private Eugene Jones Has Narrow Escape at Chateau Thierry Private and Mrs. Eugene Jones of street has heen invaiided States, nd undergoing in a hospital in Richmond, who is 1 member of Company I. for merly the National Guard, lost his | nose in the battle of Chateau Thierry and wus unable to return to the firing | line sinca that tume. He was treated | in French Lospitals and reached Vir- ginia during the last days of Novem- | ber. Previous to Tiis being wounded, | he participated in a number of en- | gagements in which the work of the | 102d figured so prominently. | Private Jones is vears of age, and sted in Company I, July 21, | 1917. When Company I was merged | into the 1vzd Infantry he went with | the other local boys fo that regiment, | and has served in the 102d since. | Private William Jones, a brother of Fugene, is also in the 102d. He en- | listed in Company 1 May 2, 1917, and is at present in a French hospital re- covering from the effects of gas. He | was gassed during the battle in the Argonne forest. Pvi. William Jones is 19 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were not aware that their son had landed in the states until they received a card and let- ter from. him yesterday. His letter, addressed to his mother follows “Just a few lines to let you know that T am in the best of health, and am pretty sure I will you soon. Byt the way, 1 hcar we are going to Reading, and that is only a little ways from where Uncle Bob lives, but we are going to go to the nearest war hospital to our homes. Don't worr over me, I am fine hat Willie, T gue: is still in France. 1 started from centh of November, in Virginia the latter part of November. We ate our Thanksgiving dinner out on the dark blue sca, and it was fine. “Willie wss in the last baitle of the Argonne forest and that was some murderous battle. I got my wounds in the battle of Chateau Thierry. I will never forget that as long as the stars shine, but I am lucky to get away as light as T did. You know they can't fight a battle without los- ing a man, and if I got ‘bumped off’ 1 wouldn't mind. ‘T have a pair of F'rench beads put on my hands when they said ‘He won't live’, but I fooled them. They thought I would die from loss of blood. I weighed 172 pounds when 1 got hit and they weighed me four days later and I weighed only 133. What do you think of that, Ma? But T am fine now and welgh 169, “W1II close now with love to all “EUGE! On his card written as soon as he landed the States, Private Jones writes: “I am in the good old U. S., but way down South so I don't know when L will see yeu. Would walic it if they would let me. My address !s Richmond College.” of Mr. Lawlo the tment Jon ne Jones, son 90 b tre: Va. see ce the FIVE SOLUTIONS OF RAILROAD TANGLE (Continued from First Page.) Proposals Are Recommended. The conditions, without precedent or parallel, which the war has pro- duced now press upon congress mat- ters of the gravest national and inter- national concern. V/hile we do not deem the present conditions and moment opportune in which to recommend concrete pPropos- als for legislatiop, we may indicate certain lines of inquiry which must be pursued in order to reach sound con- clusions. Whatever line of policy is deter- mined upon, the fundamental aim or purpose should be to secure transpor tation systems that will be adequate for the nation’s needs even in timo of national stress or peril and that will furnish to the public safe, ade- quate and efficient transportation at the lowest cost consistent with that To this end there should be jon for (1) the prompt morge: without friction of all the carriers lines, facilities and organizations into a continental and unified system in time of stress or emergency: (2) me: within proper limits of the car- lines and facilities in such part to such extent as may be nece: sary in the gene public interest to meet the reason: demands of our domestic and foreign commerce; () limitation of railway construction to the necessities and convenience of the government and of the public and as- suring construction to the point of these limitations; and (4) develop- ment and encouragement of inland waterw: and co-ordination of rail and water transportation systems, ger rie and e vs Several Possible Solutions, Among the plans which doubtless will he proposed are the following (1) Continuance of the present plan of federal control; (2) public ownership roperty with private aper- | ation under regulation; (3) privato operation under regulation with gov- | ernmental guarantees; (4) resumption | of private control management unde regulation; (5) publia ownership and ope Additional plans and modifications or combina- | tions of those enumerated might be listed. Is Legislation Necessary. the of private and ope under regulation is | | contiaued, the following subjects will | of carrier If policy ion ownership | tion; | Grove Hill | vequire legislative consideration (1) lnenson of limitations upon united or co-operative activities mon carriers by rail or by emancipation of railway from financial dictatior tion of issues of securities; lishment of a relationship federal and state authority which will eliminate the twilight zone of jurisdiction aad under which a monious rate structure and adequate service can be secured, state and in- terstate; (5) restriction governing the treatment of competitive as com- pared with non-competitive traflic; (6) the mast efHcient utilization of equipment and provision for distrib- uting the burden of furnishing equip- ment on an equitable t among the respective carric (7) a more liheral us of terminal facilities in the inter- est of frec movement of commerce; and (8) limitations within which common carrier facilities and ices may furnished by shippe receiver freight. Public Ownership Plaus. Should the policy of public owner- ship and operation be adopted, there must be considered: (1) The just and fair price at which, and the ferms under which, carrier properties are to be acquired; (2) prohibiting the op- eration of railways as a fiscal contriv- ance, insuring their administration in the interests of the convenience and commerce the people, requiring that they shall be self-supporting, and that their rates 11 be properly related to the ascertained cost of service, and retaining and extending the economies and advantages of large scale production in transporta- (3) responsibllity and relation- ship of the railway administration to congress and other federal authorities and to the states; (4) guardiag against the intrusion of party poli- tics into railway management; (5) a status for railway officers and em- ployes under which the railway serv- ice will attract and retain the best talent; and (6) maintenance of a tribunal for the determination of con troversies which will inevitably & even under public operation. The above outline is a mere enu- meration of some importaat points to be considered. We will at an appro- priate time report to congress such information, suggestions or recom- mendations as we believe may be of assistance in solving the many and difficult transportation problems.” among com- water: (2) operation (3) regula- (4) estanh- har- be of s or MISS BROCK HANGED SELF WHILE INSANE Plainville Nurse, Unbalanced By Hor- rors of War, Ends Life At Washington Hospital. Washington, D. C., finding of the body of Mis Brock, of Plainville, Conn., suspend- ed from the limb of a tree in the rear of St. Elizabeth Hospital for the Tnsane here solved the mystery of her disappearance from that institution last Wednesday. The coroner gave a certificate ol suicide. Miss Brock, who was 33 years old, had served in France as an army nurse and treated many soldiers wounded in the battie of Chateau Thierry. Her reason was impaired, the physician throught, as a result of the strain incident to long hours without rest devoted to nursing the wounded back to health, During the several weeks she was at St. Eliza- Dbeth’s she constantly talked of the suffering boys, saying she could not nurse them all. She spent about 12 months in France and was regarded as an ex- cellent hospital worker. Because of her desire to be constantly on duty with the wounded her health and mind broke down. She was one of 15 nurses brought from France for mental treatment. She told of hav- ing a brother in France with the army. A rigid search made since her di appearance last Wednesday (Nov. 27) failed to solve the mystery until her body was found hanging from a limb of a pine tree in-the rear of the hos- pital. She had climbed about 20 feet from the ground before fastening a cord rope about her neck and hang- ing herself. Her body has been taken to Plainville where her mother and several sisters live. Dec. ~The Monica HIGH SCHOOL CLOSED. Heating Apparatus Out of Order and Pupils Shiver Till Sent Home. The heating apparatus in both bulldings of the High school was out of order this morning and because of the excessively cold condition of tha class rooms, all classes were di missed soon after the time for the opening of the morning session. Be- cause of the sudden cold snap, the janitors of the two buildings have heen tnable to get the heating appa atus into working order in time to get up the heat. During the cold months of last year it was necessary to di miss classes on an average of once a week, and it seems that similar action Will be necessary this yea MORFE THAN BILLION CUT FROM NAVY DEPT. BUDGE Washington, Dec. 5. billion dollars has been cut from the navy's estimates of expenditures for the coming fiscal year. Secretary Dan- iels disclosed today that the estimates sent to congress Monday based on the war progran: and that the re- duction process that already has elim- inated over two-fifths of the $2,600,- 000,000 totul is continuing. More than a were HIBBARD—BRISTOLL. and Mrs. T. H. Bristoll, of 77 announce the engagement Miss Ruth, to Be- ment Hibbard, sor of Mrs. Adelaide Hibbard. formerly of this city. Both are well known young peope and both are graduates of 1he local High scnool. Miss Bristoll has been em- ploved for the past vewr as assistant director of the New Britain Charity Ovganization, being associated in that work with Miss Cora M. Beale. Mr, of their daughter, between | | ana sorv- | UNITED STATES MUST NOT BOYCOTT HUNS (Continued from * account of the extrs which have come over civilized world and in the minds of men has been and with our fight it out down with stubhornly rdinary changes the face of the have taken place who say. ‘what is must continue to the wall we will old lines or go who attempt inevitable, ba backs to along the the ship.’ to resi the themseives to the teeth, with the other arming in an open parties in industry, the certain come of which will be financial loss, inconvenience and suffering to all, the development of bitterness and hatred, and in the end the bringing about through legislation if not by force, of conditions far more drastic and idical than could now he amicably ived at through mutual conces- on in friendly conference? Fair Play attitude, in which i which inherent inciples which warfare out- Hopes For “Or will it he an I myself profoundly b takes cognizanc right and justice underlying the recognizes that mighty inevitable, many of them which, not waiting until adopt mew methods, 1 calling together the | est for a round-table be held in a spirit of justice, fair play and brotherhood, with a view to working out some plan of co-opera- tion which will insure to all those con- cerned adequate representation, an opportunity to earn a fair wage under proper working and living conditions, with such restrictions as to hours as shall leave time not alone for food and sleep, but also for recreation and the development of the higher things of life.” ve, the the order, changes are desirable, forced to s the lead in rties in inter- conference to of of new SEYMOUR PARK SHOP WILL BE UTILIZED I'actory Building Will Be Used As Cold Storage Refrigerator—Bought By Sperry Brothers. Pen Park, Broth- The old Munroe & Eastwood Co. factory, located at Seymour has been sold to Harry Sperry ers by T. W. O'Connor. The story brick structure with 32300 square feet. The upper will be used for cold storage of but- ter, cheese, etc. The third floor will be put in shape to receive furs for cold storage. Mr. Sperry can ‘not state at present to just what use he will put the two lower fioors, but in all probabiity for light factory work. New Rritain people who remember this factory when first built will re- call that it was first used in the man- ufacture of breakfast food under the direction of L. J. Coburn, formerly of this city but now president of the Sangerville Woalen Mills at Sanger- ville, Maine. Later the factory was used for the manufacture of writing pens, bill clips ard other small novelties. The factory has a railroad frontage of about 250 fect. At present the lower floor has some machinery which will be utilized. An outside boiler house and two large engines also go with the shop. Mr. Sperry went to New Haven today to confer with the rail- road men in an attempt to have the spur track from the main line to the factory siding relayed. Work on re- fitting the factory will be started by January 1, 1919. factory is a fou floor HUNS RETURN T0 PARIS fix Men and One Woman, Former Residents, Arrested—Said They Thought They Could Comec Back. Paris, Dec. 4.—Seven Germans, ore of them a woman, who formerly lived in Paris, have found means of return- ing here, but have been discovered and arrested, They had taken advan- tage of the homeward movement of prisoners and interned civilians fror Germany to smuggle themselves into France and make their way to this city. Their plea was that ihc thought the existence of the arm tice permitted their return. NO FORMAL SURRENDER Germans Cannot Asemble 2000 Planes At One Place So Are Leaving Them As They Ketreat, London, be formal Dec. 4.—There will surrender of German planes, hecause it has been impracticable to a mble two sand airplanes at one place and it doubtful whether Germany has sufficient number of reliable pilots foi that purpose. Hence the first surren- der in history of an air fleet is being effected by piecemeal. The Germ 3 are shedding their wings while re- treating and the advancing Allies are picking them up. no air found thou- 1,922 MORE AME ARRIVE Dec. 4 with 1,922 American troops aboard, arrived here ‘oday from Liverpool. She is the fourth transport to bring returning soldiers. EPIDEMIC CLATMS 400, The report of the health board for the past month shows that there were a total of 6,076 cases of influenza in this city during the epldemic. The al number of deathe from influen- za and its complications Is expected to be ncar 400, HOME The SAFELY New York, transport Orca, British CITY ITEMS C. 1. Nolan the winner of raffled oft 1 Biritain The bekih cvening at of officers tak place An important ents’ and ! Rockwell row evening O'Brien will Mrs. Henry Messenger of [ bridge strect has returned Hariford hospital after ted upon. FOUR NEW NAMES ON 170 Arch the war night by of Hadassah of street was | certificate ! the New chapter of held and the ensuing gl Ste lodge meeti will by o'cloc for the election vear will of the Par- tion of the held tomor- Francis P. meeting Teachers’ oci school will be at 8 o'clock give a talk. Cam- from the being oper- Paul Topa Dead, Tantorski and Domkosky Wounded and* Strichtenoth Missing. Today's casualty names of four New are as follows list contains' the Britain men. The; Died from wounds Corporal Paul Topa; wounded severely, Corporal Stanley Tantorski and Private Stanley Domkosky; miss- ing in action, Private Albert I Strichtenoth Corporal Paul Topa died of wounds in France October 1918 and was the son of Mrs. Veronica Topa of 269 High street. He enlisted June 9, 1917 in New York. He was a mem- ber of Headquarters company, 7th Field Artillery and saw considerable service. Corporal Stanley Tantorski, re- ported severely wounded, is the son of Louis Tantorski of 25 Silver street. He wag a member of Campany I, 102nd Infantry and entered the serv- ice July 16, 1917. Private Stanley Domkosky, report- ed severely wounded lived in this city with his sister, Antometta Dom- kosky of 36 Clark street. He enlisted in the army July 9, 1917 and was a member of Company I, 102nd In- fantry Private Albert F. Stichtenoth, son of Frederich Stichtenoth of 27 Dwight street is reported missing in action. He left here with a draft quota on May 23, 1918 and was sent to Camp Upton. He sailed for France soon afterward. He was 26 years old. WARNS OF REVOLUTION Liebknecht and 15,000 Armed Men 5, Dr. Expected to Begin Reign:of Terror in Berlin on Friday. Paris, Dec. 4 (Havas.)—A terrorist revolution under the leadership of Dr. Liebknecht, the radical socialist, will break out in Berlin Friday evening, occording to advices received by the Zurich correspondent of the Journal. Liebknecht, the report says, has 15,000 men well armed. The population of Berlin, according to reports, is at the mercy of gangs of marauders and there appears to be no authority there, FACTORIES M T NOW OBTAIN THEIR OWN FUED Washington, Dec. 4.—All requisi- tions of the fuel administration for the shipment of bituminous coal to in- dividual plants have been cancelled. The administration today announced that its policy in the future will be to leave to the plants themselves the work of obtaining fuel, which it is believed can be accomplished without difficulty, LIBERTY BONDS DECLINE. New York, Dec. 4—Fourth Liberty 4 1-4 per cent. bonds, which have been steadily declining since they were placed on the stock exchange, today fell to the new low record of 96.96. WAR BOARD CANNOT ACT. Has No Employed Jurisdiction Over Labor Municipalitles, Washington, Dec. 5.—Holding that the question of right to organize among municipal employes is a sep- arate matter from the right to orga- in industrial plants, the national " labor hoard today refused to as- diction in a case brought by the city firemen of Ohaha, Neb., seek- ing the right to organize and higher wages. The question of fixing a proper wage scale was presented to the board by employes with approval of the com- pany. Motormen and conductors in service three months are to receive 41 cents an hour. For men working nine months, the pay is to be 43 cents, and 5 cents an hour after one year's em- ployment by DISAPPROVES OF SPRCIAL DELEGATIO Washington, Dec. 5-—By unani- mous vote the senate foreign relations committee today Cisapproved the res olution of Senator Cummins of lowa, republican. proposing to send a sen- ate committee to Paris for the peace conference. SENATE : City Advertisement Proposals for the construction of an addition to the Munlicipal Slaugh- ter House and sheds will be received by the Board of Health at their of- > in City Hall until 3 P. M., Tues- ]\ . December 10th, 1918. | Plans, specifications forma for proposals can at the above office. A certified check and blank be obtained or nuust bond in the accompany each proposal Dhe Board right to reject of Flealth reserves the any or all bids. Re- 1 tomorrow | JASUALTY REPORT | . M H. CAMP, Chairman Sage-Allen & To HARTFORD. Big Clearance of Smart Millinery SOME OF THE BEST VALUES WE HAVE EVER GIVEN. And a Very Large Stock From Which to Make Sclections. THES] HAS ON SALE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. A urday. of distinctive big clearance smart trimmed hats for Hats of Friday character, the best new styles, all the of and Sat- favorite shapes, colors and materials and character smartness not seen everywher GROUP NO. 2, 50 Hats Usually up Clearance Price ROUP NO. 75 Hats Usually up Clearance Price to $ to $15. .00, Every Trimmed Hat In Stock Greatly Reduced. Velour Hats, usually $7.50 at Silk Beaver Hats, usually up to $15.00, Children's and Misses' Hats, wonderful values prices up to $5.50. at $1.98. Regular Satin Hats Trimmed with Fur, Special for Two The Herald Still has a limited numbe 0 WAR APS Days ....$8.98 These Maps are Complete in every de- tail and will make a valuable souvenir of The World War. Parents of Boys in the Service Over There should have one of these Maps when the boy comes home so they can be shown the exact places where they did their fighting. While they last they can be procured at the Herald Office for 20c