New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 9, 1918, Page 8

® KING GEORGE AND PRESIDENT 1 EXCHANGE THEIR MESSAGES] New Britain Does Its Share Toward Honoring Great Brit- Weather—Att: Following are the messages which passed between King George V. and President Wilson over the celebration of Britain Day KING GEORGE V. ] King George cabled “I am deeply touched by your tele- gram announcing that December 7 and 8 will be celebrated throughout {he United States of America Brit- ish Day. The people of the British Empire join with me in thanking you and those associated with you for your efforts in promoting this cele- bration, which will be welcomed as a ! proof of the true and lasting friend- ship of the United States. It will be a particular satisfaction to my navy and army to feel that they have won the esteem of the nation which has sent so many gallant men to suffer with them the trials of this great war | and to share in the glories of final victory. In the name of the British impire, I thank the people of the United States of America, and I pray that the coming era of peace may find our two nations always united as they are today.” New Britain’s Celebration. Nowhere in the United States was British Day observed with any more spirit and whole heartedness than it was in the city of New Britain. For weeks a committee was hard at work | perfecting plans. Their efforts were | rewarded by the rarade and celebra- tion of last Saturday when this city owerdid itself to pay a tribute to its country’s ally, England. Many years ago this city boasted of its pure New Enghand stock of inhabitants. Years mgo this city sent forth its men into battles which were fought against the very country whom they hcnored Sat- urday. For years in this old New England city a real hatred was borne eagainst England because of her many unfriendly acts toward the United States. All that is changed now. This city came forth on Saturday to show England that she had done a great work in this war. The reason the feeling of this community has been lessened is because of the fact that many New Britain boys have fought shoulder to shoulder with the Eng- lish “Tommies” and the valiant sol- diers of Canada during this terrible struggle. These boys wrote home letters glowing with praise and ad- miration for the work of these allies and from that time on a cosmopoli- tan city with a cosmopolitan feeling was synchronized into a city feellng only one way, most friendly toward England and her aides. Many Nationalities in Line. One added feature of the celebra- on of Saturday was that although was the descendants f English peo- ple who worked for the success of the day the real sucess belonged to the pcople of all nationalities for every nationality in the city was represent- ed in the parade. British day had been the common talk for weeks be- fore the day really came and the peo- ple wers prepared for it. Much praise is due Colonel W. W. Bullen who marshalled the parade. He used good judgment which was appreciat- ed by the paraders when he reduced the line of march 1o a minimum be- cause of the weather. The weather was keen and was noticed by the peo- ple standing watching the parade and they felt for the people, especially the young women who sat unmoved on many of the floats. To the commit- tee headed by Stephen Robb, which had charge of securing the music for the parade, a special word is fitting. The music was really the feature of the whole afternoon and was com- mented on by all the by-standers. Those in Reviewing Stand. The parade was revigwed by Mayor Quigley and many invited guests from the stand evected on Central park. Those in the reviewing stand were as follows: Mayor Cameron of Rock- ville, Messrs. Matthew Lahey and S. L. Wood of Sufiield, Selectmen Alling and Brown of Berlin, Adjutant Gen- eral George M. Cole of Hartford, Captain Thomas of Bristol, Alder- man Arnold of Hartford, Selectman Johnson of Plainville, Selectmen Fol- ey and Bishop of Southington, Select- man Scarborough of Windsor Locks, State Treasurer F. S. Chamberlain, Hon. Charles F. Smith, A. C. Kimball, Rabbi Kauffmann, I. D. Russell, Wil- llam F. Brooks, Alderman H. P. Richards, Mrs. Elise Traut, E. Allen Moore and other: The parade started on schedule time 2 o'clock. All the floats, which were many in number, were indeed worthy of special mention and showed that a great deal of time and money was spent by the various factories in preparing their floats for the prade. The float of the Stanley Works, the British batleship Britan- nia, which necessitated the use of three au*o irucks and a trailer in construction, was the prize float of the parade. It was however large and unwieldly on the turns which tells a little story. The float itself was too large to turn around on Main ctreet and when the parade started the drivers started up Elm street in- tending to meet the parade and be in it coming down from St. Mary’ church. When the float started up Im street, part of the marchers in the parade started after it, and there were two parades, one up Elm street and one, the right one, Uup Main street and past the reviewing stand. Everything turned out right and all the divisions were in the parade down Main and up West Main. The float of Landers, I'rary & Clark was also a s00d one representing as it did the | work of the British navy. The Lith- vanians were present with a float bearing the words “The Lithuanians Are With You”. The Red Cross float was a beautiful ore and much favor- any March in Par ade Despite Threatening {and the overseas dominions on Sun- { day afternoon, and It is with unaf- | seem to mature almost every hour; | and I am sure that I should be more | ing here than by being present, much { the part which Great Britain’s sol- , —84 young girls appropriately dress- ractive Floats. PRESIDENT WILSON. President Wilson has written “I am very much interested in the plans for ceiebrating the remarkable courage and achievements of the armies of Great Britain and Ireland fected regret that I find muyself obliged to that I cannot be 1 sonally present. It is my plain duty t6 be here where I can act most promptly upon the matters which true to the common cause by stay- as I should like to join in praising diers and sailors have played in this great war for the freedom of the able comment was heard about it. Traut & Hine's had a float symboliz- ing peace and it made a hit with those reviewing and those watching the parade. Another nice float w: that of the Peck & Young company ed were so massed as to form the British Union Jack and along the lne of march they sang patriotic airs. Tt would take too long to tell of each float but it can be stated with accuracy that they were all fine and accomplished their purpose of im- : pressing on the minds of the people the real meaning of British da: TAX REDUCTION IS AID TO CONN. FIRMS Congressman Lonergan Secures Tax on Pistols Cut From 25 to 10 Per Cent. (Special to the Herald.) Washington, Dec. Thanks to the efforts of Congresssman Augus- tine Lonergan the tax of twenty-five per cent. on pistols included in the excise taxes of the war revenue bill, have been cut to ten per cent. in the present proposed substitute bill being prepared by the Senate Commiittee on Fnance. j When the bill was considered in the House, no amendments were be- ing added to it, and consequently Mr. Lonergan prepared a statement on the injustice such a tax would work on Connecticut pistol manufacturers, while shot guns and such weapons were taxed at only ten per cent. This statement he filed with the Senate Committee on Finances, and had in- corporated in the Congressional Record. There followed several con- ferences with Senate leaders. This week, at a final conference with Senator F. M. Simmons, chair- man of the Finance Committee, 2 Lonergan was informed the ten per cent. tax had been agreed upon. This means a saving of hundreds of thousands of dollars to certain Connecticut firms along; and Spring- field, Worcester ,and New York firms are also interested. PRAISE AMERICAN SOLDIERS. Berlin Agent Reports That Behavior of Yankees is Perfect. Amsterdam, Dec. 9—Especial praise is glven the American troops of oc- cupation by a representative of the Berlin Foreign Ministry on his return from Treves, according to a Berlin message today. “The judgment of all Germans, such as shopkeepers, hotelkeepers, and the men on the streets,” the offi- cial is quoted as saying. that the behavior of the Americans is blame- less. “Everything is following its normal course and the American columns are paying the greatest regard to civilian street traffic. No decrees have been issued which could in any way alarm the population. MUST SALUTE BRITISH. German Civilians Also Compelled to Recognize National Anthem. Amsterdam, Dec. 9.—The British authorities in charge of the occupa- tion in the German zone assigned to the British Army have ordercd all German men to raise their hats to British officers, according to an offi- cial announcement in Berlin. They must do similarly when the 3ritish national anthem is sung. the announcement adds. ARREST TOWN TREASURER. Hingham, Mass., Dec 9. —Edward W. Jone: town treasurer of Hing n was arrested today on a charge of larceny of $9,000 from the town. Town officials refused to say anything further than that the alleged short- age was discovered while the books of the town were being audited, pre- paratory to the introduction of a new accounting system. Jones declined to make any Statement. MARKET RESTRICTION OFF. | New York, Dec, 9.—The prohibition | against foreign and speculative short | selling of contracts on the New York | nd New Orleans cotton exchanges | s placed in effect on Novem- 1 emergency measure due ning of the armistice wos re- moved today by order of the commit- tee on cotton distribution of the war industries board. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1918 REFUSES T0 WORK, [ MAN MAY BE CRAZY Police Court Calendar Presents Varied Assortment of Cases Tony Balowski, aged about 30 years is being held at the police station pending 2n examination of his mental condition. Balowski is believed to be slightly demented, and he was orde ed held by Judge James T. Meskill. Balowski was summoned to show why he has not supported his wife and two children during the past two months and in answer to Prosecutor Klett’s questions he began to tell his life’s history including his plans for the future. He refused the services of the court interpreter although he peak but little English. Mrs. upon whose complaint he S arrested, is in a delicate condition and in need of all the support he can give her The accused told Judge Meskill that he has not worked for the past two months, and when he leaves the court, he will never work. Trouble Maker Fined. Albert Jennings, aged 20, caused some trouble in the Hotel Bronson barber shop Saturday night. He was arrested by Officers Murphy and John Carlson and charged this morning with drunkenness, bre: of the ipeace and resistance. Fines of $7, 310 and $15 were imposed. Jennings bothered one of the bar- bers in the shop Saturday night while he was shaving 2 man, and re- fused to leave when asked by the boss barber. Officer Murphy was called and Jennings resisted. He was taken in by Officers Murphy and Carl- son after a battle. Has a Terrible Wallop. Angelo Mader knocked Frank Stedman unconscious with a punch on the jaw Saturday night and was arrested by Officer John Stadler a few hours later. He was fined today for drunkenness, assault and injury to private property, the property being pickets on a fence owned by Maur Shurberg. Mader was returning to his home on Franklin street Saturday night when he met Stedman. He ask- ed Stedman what he was looking for and when told “a dog,” he took it as a personal insult. He then hit Sted- man and pulling several pickets from Shurberg’s fence ran after him. Peter Winters intervened and Mader was arrested. Mader was fined $7 for drunkenness, $10 for assault and $15 for injury to private property. Blessed is the Peacemaker. Stanley Pojarek attempted to act | ag mediator in an argument between his brother and Paul Moris, Saturday night, and in so doing became one of the principals. Moris and he were arrested by Officers Souney and Mas- sey for assaulting one another on Grove street. Stanley was fined $3 for drunkenness and $5 for assault, nd Moris was fined $3 forr drunk- enness. Early to Bed, Says Michael. Michael Marinchen, alias Michael ! Murray, who claims the distinction of having retired every evening at 6:30 for the past three years was arrested Saturday night at 10:20 for breach of the peace. Marinchen was drunk in his home and started an argument with his wife. Officer John Liebler was called and placed Marinchen un- der arrest. Judgment was suspended. John Niewicsa made trouble in his boarding house on Main street Sat- urday night. He was drunk and re- fused to go to bed. Judge Meskill imposed a fine of $5. RED CROSS WORKERS ARE GETTING BUSY Those Who Will Make House-to- House Canvass in the Various Wards Selected. dent William F. Brooks, of the New Britain chapter of the Red Cross proposes to have someone in charg at the new headquarters in the, LeWitt building, Main street, every afternoon, at least during the Chr | mas roll call, who will, as Mr. Brooks tersely expresses it, talk Red Cro! The idea is to have someone Who is interested in the work explain to all | callers what the Red Cross is doing | and interest their support. It is ex- pected that hundreds of people will register their memberships at the headquarters during the roll call. | Preparations will be made to receive enrollments here and also at the Court street permanent headquarters. Miss abeth TRogers, chairman of the woman’s hooth committee, will ap- point the person or persons to have | charge, as Mr. Brooks suggests. There will be a stenographer on duty all the | time at the headquarters and she will nd out whatever lotters are neces- sary. It is expected to reach every | | family in New Britain through the mails. H. F. Erwin, the campaign direc- tor, announces the following team ains: First ward, William 3 Mangan; Second, A. N. Rutherford: Third, h Lucas: Fourth, John A. Abrahamson: Fifth, Paul Nurzack; Sixth, John Kelly and Abraham Gor- bach. T capta will appoint the workers fo make a house-to- house canvass. T. J. Lynch is pulting out the bill- posters for the campaign. As the bill- board space is all taken next weelk, the billboard advertising has to be limited to this week. A meeting of the publicity commit- tee will be held tonight at § o’clock at Chairman H. V. Camp’'s office, Rooms, 305-6, New Britain National Bank building, to complete all adver- | tising plans for the rol call. Bvery member is urged to attend, as it is desired to clean everything up to- night, BESSE-LELAND’S THE LIVE STORE SPECIALS TONIGHT M{CNDAY ONLY 30 to9 P. M. Tonight 7.30 to 9 P. M., $1.00 Negligee Shirts, 2 for $1.00 Tonight 7.30 to 9 P. M., Lot of 25 Men’s and Young Men’s Overcoats $7.50 Each Tonigfnl 7.30 to 9 P. 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