New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 28, 1919, Page 1

e TR News of the World. | | J [ j\k By Asscciated Press. NEW BRITAIN 1D Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, \WVEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1919.—TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 1876, RAPID COMPLETION OF SHIPS IS URGED Daniels Wants Navy's 1916 Program Speeded Up PROTECTION MOST IMPORTANT | Changes in Plans Will Reduce Speed But Give Warships Strengthened Armor—No Composite Ships Being Built Now. Washington, May 28.—Rapid com- pletion of the navy’s 1916 building program was urged by the general board today in a communication pre- sented to the house naval commit- tee by Secretary Daniels. The board recommended that only slight changes be made in the plans of the capital ships as originally drawn. The board’s communication showed that the idea of building a composite ship to take the place of battleships and battle cru had been doned for the time being at least. More Protection, Less Speed. Principal changes in the six battle cruisers authorized in 1916, recom- mended by the board would give the ships additional protection at the sac- rifice of speed. The secretary told the committee the board was unable to say now how much speed would be sacrificed to gain this end. The ships were designed for 35 knots speed. The board communication follows: “The general board and this confer- ence recommends the present author- ized battleship program be completed as expeditiously as possible on present lines of developments and that future designs of battleships, should depend upon further development in battle- ship construction. Will Complete Six Cruisers. The general board and this confer- ence recommends to the secretary of the navy that the six cruisers now authorized be completed as expjedi- tiously as possible, but with additional protection particularly to turrets, con- ning towers, magazines and communi- cations at the expense of a small re- duction in speed.” EIGHT VETERANS DIE DURING YEAR Ranks of G. A. R. Fast Becoming Thinned Out: 40 Grand Army Men Remaining. The ranks of the G. A. R. are each vear becoming thinned out. During the past vear eight veterans passed aws The heroes year were: C. M. Burzess, Company T, Connecticut Volunteers. Richard Hartnett, Company K, 58th Massachusetts Volunteers. Major Ira E. Hicks. Company I, 7th Connecticut Volunteers. Daniel O'Brien, Company TUnited States. William H. Relyea, Company C, 16th Connecticut Volunteers. Jefferson W. Steele, U. S. Navy. Edward Yates, Company G, Connecticut Volunteers John Clark, Company necticut Volunteers The graves of the veterans decorated on ing the There are 40 Grand this city. who died during the 28th G, 10th 6th D, 16th Con- will be parade to at the Army the cemeteries, present time about men remaining in FACTORIES TO CLOSE. and Alone Will Not Resume Work Saturday Morning. R. The Russell and Erwin plant from Thursday night Monday morning for Memorial Day, and while a number of other local i factories have announced a shutdown for the day, none besides R. and E. has announced a two-day closing. For the convenience of the factory em- ploves, the concern will pay off on Thursday night instead of waiting un- til Monday morning. Saturday is the regular pay day in the plant. The Corbin Screw corporatior P. and F. Corbin’s, Landers, Frar and Clark’s, Traut and Hine’s and sev- eral other factories have posted no- tices that work will be resumed on Saturday morning following a one- day lay-off. will be closed until 1 3RO BOXER KILLED. 'y Dixie Kid Bumps Officer Back—Death Results From Fall. Paris, May 28.—The report the death of a negro known as Dixie Kid from the effects of a blow received outside a Paris cafe Sunday evening. The bo who is Lsaid to have been drinking, bumped into an American officer. It is de- clared that the officer hit the negro, whose head struck the pavement when he fell. The negro was picked up un- conscious and died soon afterward. WESTERNERS COMPLAIN OF DISCRIMINATIONS Cheyenne, Wvo, of discrimination the dealings of and unfairness the war department \with western men are contained in a Jetter mailed today by Governor Rob- ert D. Carey of Wyoming to Secretary Baker. aban- | Friday morning follow- | Who Hits newspapers boxer May 28.—Charges in FATE OF “DRYS” IS WITH OHIO VOTERS If Electorate Fails to Ratify Amend- ment in November, It Will Be Sus- pended Until Sept., 1920. San Francisco, May 28.—If the electorate of Ohio refuses to ratify the national prohibition amendment at its general election next November, the operation of the amendment will be suspended throughout the United States, at least until the Maine elec- | tion in September, 1920, Theodore A. | Bell, attorney for the California Grape Protective association, announced to- | day | "The referendum to place the | measure on the ballot has been started in ten states,” Mr. Bell said. ‘“Forty- five states ratified the amendment through their legislatures and three declined to do so. That means that the measure is held up in ten states by the referendum, leaving but 35 where final ratification has been ef- fected, whereas 36 are necessary to make it operative. “If Ohio, which will be the first state to vote on the referendum, rati fies it, the necessary 36 will have been gained. But if it declines, the amend- ment will be suspended until the next general state election in Maine in Sep- i tember, 1920. The remaining gen- eral elections come in November, 1920." ALLIES TO KEEP MUM ON GERMANY’S REPLY Paris Paper Says No Public- ity Will Be Given Until Answer is Ready. | | GERMANS WILL PRESENT i CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TOO Lgis | Versailles, May 28—The Ger- | man peace delegation here, it was learned today, will present a counter-claim of 12,850,000,- 000 marks for damage from the Allied blockade as an offset to the reparation demands of the Allied powers. | Paris, May 28, (Havas).—The Ger- | man counter proposals to the Allied | peace terms the Petit Parisien says, will not be made public until the Allied answer has been sent the Ger- mans. Berlin, May 27, (By The Associated Press.)—The German counter posals to the terms of the treaty of peace will in the opening section ar- | Bue for the existence of Germany's | contractual right to a peace based on President Wilson's 14 points, because the Entente nations azreed to a peace on that basis and neither Mr. Wilson nor the representatives of any other Allied government have since de- manded that peace be established on any other basis. Thus, it an abandonment of the 14 points by the Entente would be a breach of le- gal agreement and a dictated peace would be a breach of a given prom- ise. The second section will deal with the contradiction between the draft | of the treaty and previous assurances from Entente statesmen and the gen- eral ideal of international right. The counter proposals will declare | that the terms of peace completely ignore the fact that Germany has re- | placed an imperialistic and irrespon- sible government by a strictly demo- cratic one and that Germany in her proposals for a league of nations has adhered to the principle of a limi- tation of armaments. “It would be difficult to see,” one section reads, “what different condi- tions could have been imposed on an autocratic government. The solemn assurances of France, Great Britain and President Wilson that the peace would be a peace of right and not of violence have not been kept especial- ly regarding territorial questions.” ITALIAN QUESTION. Council of Four Making Every Effort to Settle it Today. Paris, May 28.—The council of four is making a determined effort to ef- fect a settlement of the Italian ques- tion today. Andred Tardieu of the French delegation, after consultations with the Italian representative: framed a formula over night which understood to follow generally lines of a compromise proposed by Col. E. M. House of the American mission which was considered last week. Col. House, Captain Tardieu and Premier Orlando were present at the council meeting this forenoon. There was said to be a fair chance that an adjustment might be reached this aft- ernoon. s the REDS DENY DEFEAT. Wireless Message Says Petrograd Is Not Being Evacuated. London, May 28.—A Russian wire- less message today denies the report that explosions had occurred in Petro- grad due to its approaching evacua- tion. The dispatch declares there is no in- tention of abandoning the city and that reinforcements already sent to the Gatchina front, south of Petro- grad, are succeeding in driving back ) the enemy pro- | | Ukrai is argued, | DAYLIGHT SAVING FIGHT POSTPONED, (Congressmen Seek Legal Advice Before Taking Action DEMOCRATS TAKE STAND | Oppose Republican Plan of Voting e ! Masse and Intend to Force Progres- sives to Record Themselves on Penrose and Warren. Washington, May 28.—Refusal of the house rules committee to act im- mediately on a resolution that privileg- ed status be given the proposed repeal of the daylight saving law prevented | consideration of the proposal today in the house. The committee postponed | action until tomorrow when it will hear the attorney general of New York as to whether the repeal would affect legal contracts in that state. Solid Vote Expected. Republican committee assisnments as agreed upon at the recent party conferences were presented to the | senate by Republican Leader Lodge. Efforts of the progressives, led by Sen- ator Borah of Idaho to supplant Sena- tors Penrose, Pennsylvania, and War- ren, Wyoming, as chairmen of the | finance and appropriation committees | respective having been defeated at a final conference vesterday, a solid vote of the majority party for their committee selections was expected. Democrats Voice Opposition. Opposition by the democrats to the republican plan of voting for the com- mittee nominations en masse was ex- pected to delay the proceedings, as leaders of the minority had announced their intention of demanding separate votes an the chairmanships. This was | intended to force the pragressives fo | record themselves as to Senators Pen- rose and Warren. FEARS GERMAN ATTACK Polish Premier Says Huns Are Active: Calls Stories of Jewish Pogroms German Propaganda. Paris, May 28.—Fears of a German attack upon Poland were expressed today by Ignace Jan Paderewski, the Polish premier, who arrived in Pawis from Warsaw last night. He said the Germans were active in a preparator way and might strike in several places. The reports of pogrom were denied by the prem clared such reports were purely Ge man propaganda. With regard to the Ukrainian situ- ation, the premier asserted that the recent fighting was brought on by the ans, who signed the armistice on May 11 and then attacked the Poles at two places on May 12, forc- ing the Polish troops to defend them- NO MORE ABOUT NC-4 ‘Washington in Poland He de Has Not Been ‘Whether Naval Seaplane Will Con- tinue Trip Today. Washington, Ma reached the navy morning as to whether the seaplane NC-4 had left Lisbon on the last leg of the flight from Rockaway Beach, . to Pdymouth, England. The message from Lishon was re- ceived last night and it indicated that Lieut.-Commander Read would start if weather conditions were favorable. Officers said communication with Lisbon was exceedingly slow as evi- denced by the ct that a message re- porting the arrival of the NC-4 at Lisbon was delayed several hours. ANOTHER HOUSE SOLD Carpenter Block on Stanley Street Is 28.—No word had department this Transferred to A. H. Parker and L. M. Dyson. Another was compl important ted this realty transfer morning when | Walter L. Carpenter and Jennie I. Carpenter sold a three-tenement house on Stanley street to IArthur H. Parker and Louis M. Dyson. Ellen G. Gray has sold a lot on Stanley street to Isidore Wilson. FOOD FOR PETROG RAD. Being Held Up Pend- ing Outcome of Events. Paris, May 28.—The allied on food supply now loaded with pork council has eight ships products and flour at Helsingfors, Hango, Danzig and other Baltic ports, and these cargoes could be delivered in Petrograd with- in seven days. Their delivery, how- ever, will have to await joint orders from the allled powers, and these are not yet forthcoming, pending the outcome of events in Russia. | mander Hughes | war | Spanish War veteran. COMMITTEE IS NAMED _ H. H. Pease, John C. Loomis and W. L. Hatch Will Investigate Housing Conditions in New Britain. President E. W. Pelton chamber of commerce has of made the the investigate the question in New Britain: Pease, chairman, J. C. Loomis, W. L. Hatch. Several local real estate con- cerns have made plans for develop- ment of a house building campaign, through their individual efforts. is a question to be decided whether such activity will adequately cover the real needs for the shortage of hou throughout the city generally or whether it might be advisable to ad- vocate the formation of a home build- ing company through the chamber of commerce and go at the problem with housing H T | an idea of relieving the shortage for the interests of the city as a whole. A meeting of the committee will be called early next week. The committee to look up the practicability of placing signs in the avenues of approach to the city, in- dicating the points of interest in the city and the best routes to follow, is as follows: J. D. Comstock, man, John W. Lockett and Wilson. WAR VETERANS T0 SPEAK AT SCHOOLS Herces of Three Campaigns Will Deliver Addresses Tomorrew, chair- F (e Veterans of the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and the World War will speak at the various public schools tomorrow. Interesting pro- grams have been arranged at the various schools about the city. Patri- otic Instructor Frederick V. Streeter, of Stanley Post, No. 11, G. A. R nounces the names of spealer the schools as follow High School (First M.—W. F. Gternbers, G. A. R. vet- eran; W. J. Rawlings. Spanish War veteran: William H. Hopkins (Army), ‘World War veteran; Johnstone Vance (Navy), World War veteran. Speakers of the first division at the High school will speak in the Rock- well school at 10:15 a. m High School (Second D M.—W. E. Latham. G Captain S. E. Magson veteran; Gardner C. (0Army). World War veteran; tone Vance (Navy), World Division) § sion) 9:15 R. vet- Spanish Weld John- war vet- = peakers of the the High school will speak ‘Grammar school at 10:30 a. m. East Street School, 2 P. M.- Latham, G. A. R. veteran: Morris H. Pease, World War vetoran. Elihu Burritt School, 2:30 P. M.— H. Wood, G. A. R. veteran; Com- Spanish War veteran, commander of New Chamberlain, World in the W. ™ E. S past Je department i RLOW, veteran. Smalley School Penfield, G. A. R. Johnson. Spanish ald P. Crean Bartlett 10:45 A. M.—L. D. veteran: Theodore War veteran; Ger- World War veteran. School, 10:30 A. M.—S. H. Woods. G. A. R. veteran. Osgood Hill School. 10 A. M.— Abram Howell, G. A. R. veteran. Smalley School, 2:30 P. M.—L. Penficld, G. A. R. veteran. Smith Street School. 9 A. M.— Lewis F. Dunn, G. A. R. veteran; J. A Dunbar, Spanish War veteran. orthend School. 1:30 to 2:30 P. M.—FE. W. Schultz, Sons of Vet- erans; Robert Vance, World War veteran. Monroe Street School. 1 Abram Howell, G. R Schade, World War vete Open-Air School. 10 Speaker to be selected. Lincoln Street School, Michael McMahon. G. 1A. R Old Rurritt School—W. E A R William B 130 P. M.— veteran veteran. Stewart, G. Beckett, veteran: O'NEILL, WOUNDED Ottawa., May 28.—Today’s overseas casualty list contains the following entry: Wounded: O'Neill, New WORJD WAR VETERANS ARE ASKED TO PARADE BB As a mark of respect to vet- erans of the Civil and Spanish wars and their dead, New Brit- ain boys who served in the re- cent World war are requested to turn out for the Memorial Day services Friday. The par- ade forms at 1:30 p. m. on West Main street and will start at 2:15. A large number of members of the U. §. naval and military forces is desired rep- resented. Regulation service uniforms for soldiers and blue uniforms. white hats and leg- gins for the boys of the navy. WANTS GOVT. TO SEND MINISTER TO IRELAND Washington, May 28.-—Representa- tive Mason, republican, of Illinois has introduced a bill directing the expen- diture of $14,000 annually of state de- partment funds “for salaries a minister and consuls to the republic of Ireland.” — WEATHER. Hartford, cast for New oinity: Fair Thursday. May 28.—Fore. Britain and vi- tonight anq St | were an- | second division at NEW HAVEN MAYOR EXONERATES 10230 Part in Yale Riots BOLSHEVIKI ARE BLAMED Police RReport That Five Persons Were Injured in Fracas—Conflicting Sto- ries Being Investigated—Police Draw Revolvers. May 28.—The riot of last night wa attributed today by Mayor Fitzgerald to Bolsheviki ele- ments which had taken advantage of a minor clash between some discharg- ed war service men and Yale under- graduates. In a statement the mayor said that he was glad to note that dis- charged members of the 102d United States infantry of the Yankee divi- sion were not a party to the affrays. The college authorities had complete control over the student body, most of whom were held in their dormitories or on the campuses. Buildings Badly Battered. Daylight revealed much glass broken in Yale buildings. Down- town a stares had shattered panes. Byers hall and Osborne hall well peppered with stones. In the Sheff section several hundred feet of wooden fence around private houses and Van Sheff dormitory was down. New Haven, few Police Draw Revolvers, Early today most of the police were withdrawn from the college section. At one time officers were across Elm street between the public library and the graduate club with revolvers in hand holding back a crowd of men | and boys, many of whom carried clubs. The police reports show that five | persons were hurt aside from citizens, students and service men who were beaten up on the street. Two lads were shot but the wounds were super- ficial, two students were injured and one ex-soldier received treatment. The police detained about a dozen men. Many Conflicting Stories. Tt is expected that an inquiry will throw light on the light of the origin of the riot aside from the general idea that ex-service men early went to the Yale section looking for trouble. Ten- sion had existed because that epithets exchanged between serv- ice men marching last Saturday and students had been objectionable. It was said that students had hissed the 102d United States band which was giving concert Another report was that service men had h ed Gov- ernor Holcomb as he reviewed the parade at the graduate club, Are Mystified. Members of the governor's staff is- sued denials of this yesterday. After the first disturbance the character of the affair changed, and for hours the police were mystified at the semblance of organized resistance to them. The Allingtown hospital sent over a large military police detail but although hundreds of ex-service men were on the streets none seemed to be taking part other than that of spectators. There were fights at many places, for which there seemed no reason. It was said that an ex-soldier made a speech from the steps of Osborne hall, claiming he had heard insults from students. He called for an attack and the windows were smashed. Once Secretary Stokes of Yale university got into a group of students who had been caught outside and upon his ad- vice they retreated into the campus without showing fight. Rev. William Roberts of the Westville Methodist church was cornered in a store door and barely escaped attack, some one in the crowd calling aut that he was not a student. This store, however, had a show window broken. Excitement Continues Today. The excitement had not passed off this morning. Among Yale men opin- ion was expressed that parades of Yale classes at commencement, in re- vival of old customs, might not be wise unless the unrest subsides. Fifty-eight classes are to return for reunions and plans call for the big- gest class day in the history of university which is featured by a pa- rade in uniform. Two Students Arrested. In court two students charged with having revolvers and another charged with breach of the peace, had their hearings continued until June 3. One man charged with breach of the peace was given 15 days in jail and another for injury to private property fined $50. The will be Authorities a bill for window Yale considerable hall and Bvers hall had most of the street windows broken. Attack on the for- mer was made after a man from the steps had harangued the crowd, say- ing that students had insulted the sol- diers. glass at Osharne GILLETT TO INTERVENE., Speaker Will Protest in Behalf of springficld Armory Workers. springfield. Mass., May 25.—Speak- or Gillett of the house of representa- {ives in a leiter to the Springfield chamber of commerce today promised the apparent injustice of the e wling whereby United States armory emploves who volun- hared for military service in the war are dlscriminated against in favor of Smployes who were drafted in the o bter of re-employment. The cham- ber had sent a protest against the systen. judge s Solders Did Mot Tae, following appointments on the com- | | mittee to window | NEW NORTHEND SCHOOL of “reports | the | take up with the war department | HAWKER AND GRIEVE GIVEN DECORATIONS Are Received by King George and i Awarded Tnsignia of the Air | Force Cross. TLondon, Ma —Harry G. Hawker and Lieutenant-Commander Macken- e Grieve, who reached here yester- from Thurso, Scotland, after be- ing rescued in mid-ocean when their airplane, in which they were attempt- ing to cross the Atlantic, alighted near the Danish steamer Mary, were | received by King George at Bucking- “h;\m Palace this morning. | King George bestowed on them the insignia of the air force cross. They are the first actual recipients of this order, which is bestowed for “devo- | tion to duty.” An immense crowd gathered in front of Buckingham Palace to wit- ness the arrival of Hawker and Grieve, who were loudly cheered when they made their appearance. The crowd also gave them an ovation when they left the palace. day BELGIAN KING WILL VISIT UNITED STATES 28 (By The Associated Albert of Belgium expected to visit Washington to attend the initial meeting of the League Nations next Octobe Paris, May Press.)—King is of 'WILL ACCOMMODATE 800 Plans Call For 20 Rooms— Construction Will Be Rushed Along. | Plans for an architectural compe- ;»I.ivir)n for the purpose of erecting an addition to the Northend school were | given out by the school accommoda- | tions committee this morning through | Superintendent of Schools Stanley H. | Holmes. The new school is to be con- structed at the corner of Ellis and Trinity streets. The new building is to be designed to contain 20 classrooms, a spacious gymnasium and a large auditorium. | The structure is to be of red brick. | The school will accommodate about | 800 pupils from Grades I to VI Each | classroom will accommodate 40 chil- | aren. | The assembly hall will be 3,000 feet square, exclusive of the stage and outer rooms. The gymnasium will be | built in like preportion. | The competition is to be limited to | the following architects: Delbert K. | Perry, Walter P. Crabtree, Clarence C. | Palmer, Max J. Unkelbach and Wil- | liam F. Brooks. The plans must be | submitted to the school board not [ later than 12 o'clock, June 24. Owing to the crowded condition of | the school bids for the construction | will be opened at once and work will | be rushed. When the building is com- | pleted, Superintendent Holmes said, it I will be large enough to accommodate | the needs of the section of the town { for all time. i It may be necessary, according to | Superintendent Holmes, to utilize part | of the building next sprinz for in- | structing pupils in the High school. Due to the semi-annual graduations which will be inaugurated next Feb- [Tuary, the condition at the High | school will be greatly congested. A { large class will be graduated from the { Grammar school, Superintendent | Holmes said, and it may he necessary to use part of the new Northend school for instructing these puplils. a AMERICANS HONORED Crew of NC-1 Decorated With Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword. London, May, 28.—The crew of the American seaplane NC-4, which made the first transatlantic aerial passage, landing at Lisbon last evening from the Azores, has been decorated with the grand cro of the Order of the Tower and Sword, says a message to the Wireless Press from Lishon. The | decoration was presented by the Por- tuguese foreign minister. The Order of the Tower and Sword | was founded in 1808 in Brazil by the | regent who afterwards became King John of Portugal as a revival of the Order of the Sword founded by Al- fonzo V. It was again remodeled in 1832. It is a general order of mili- tary and civil merit and has five classes. The badge is a five pointed star in white on the center of which is im- | posed a sword surrounded by a laurel wreath and flgures signifying merit, valor and lovalty. A laurel wreath connects the points of the star and at | the top is a tower of gold. The rib- | bon is blue BELGIANS MOBILIZING. | Borders Closed and Soldiers Being 1 Recalled Because of Treaty. May A dispa received here from Eindhoven s that the Belgian frontiers have closed and that all Belgian have been recalled from leave It is reported that general mobiliz tion will be ordered at the termina- tion of the period given to the Ger- I mans to sign the treaty of peace, | Amsterdam 2 teh ates heen soldiers WILSON'S FUTURE | * LEAGUE OF NATIO | His Candidacy for Third Te | Rests Upon Its Success HOMER CUMMINGS ASSERT Democratic Chairman Says He I} No Definite Information On Pres dent’s Intention, But These Are Own Opinions. Chicago, May son’s candidacy for be determined largely by the league of nations in the opinion Homer S. Cummings, chairman of t democratic national committee W came here today to preside at a tw days’ session of that body 28.—President Wi third term wi the fate Certain of Re-election. While I have no garding President about becoming third term I information T Wilson’s intentio: a andidate for believe that the questio largely rests on the fate of the leagu of nations, said Chairm Cummingy “If the league should be defeated an| this to my mind unthinkable 6 pressure brought to bear on the presi ‘VICHI to run again will be very grea and I feel certain that he would b re-elected. If the league of nations i successful I do not think the pressu would be nearly as great.’ McAdoo and Palmer. In the absence of definite word fro President Wilson on the subject ther| was little gossip of candidates amon the party leade The names mos| frequently mentioned were William G} McAdoo, former secretary of th treasury, and A. Mitchell Palmer, T attorney, who will address the com mittee tomorrow night. is MAYOR TO PRESENT CUP TO KENILWORT! | Organization Raised Over 3 Through Individual Subscriptions For Salvation Army. Because of the active part that th organization members the campaign for the Army)| Mayor George A took in Salvation Quigley this morn. ing announced that he will present silver loving cup to the Kenilworth] club. During the drive to raise $13, 000, the Kenilworth club, under thej captaincy of Herbert Brann, raised through individual subscriptions, over| 2,300. The cup, said Mayor Qu will be engraved as being presented by “the Mayor of the City of New | Britain to the Kenilworth club in ap- | preciation for their efforts in the Sal- vation Army drive.” The drive is to close tomorrow noon after having been in progress for nine days. Although the city went over the top in raising $13,000, the first quota, much doubt was expressed as to whether the new goal of $30,000 will be reached. A dinner will be held at the Elks’ club tomorrow noon at o'clock at which time final reports will be made by the team captains. lev, SKINNER—SWEETLAND, ‘Well Known Couple To Be Married Saturday At Home of Bride, The wedding of Miss Dorothy M. Sweetland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Sweetland of 406 Chestnut street and Dwight Skinner of 30 South High street, will take place at the home of Miss Sweetland on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The wedding will be very quiet, only immediate rel- atives being present. The couple will be unattended. Rev. Elmer Thienes, of Hartford, formerly of this city, will officiate. The wedding has been hastened be- cause of Mr. Skinner's transfer by the Stanley Works to their plant at Niles, Ohio. The couple will leave immedi- ately after the ceremony for Niles, where they will make their home. GLOVER SELLS PROP Land and Buildings Adjoining Dobson Estate Sold to Herman Doerr. of property when Nicholas Doerr, ERTY. Another large was transferred today be piece Herman buildings at the corner of Spring street and Hartford avenue { adjoining the Dobson estate. The sale is sald to involve an amount esti- mated to be between $10,00% and $12,000. Anthony and Sophie Skorupski have conveyed a piece of land on Hays street to Rose Orzel, et al Glover sold to 'land and 54,519 BACK IN ONE WEEK. Grand Total of Troops Brought Home Reaches 966, May 28 In the arriva 4,519 | the grand total of soldiers returned to | 966,25 On that date the estimated at 1 $40,091 were in Europ: en route home and United States. Washington, May United States totalled week 20 in the ended troop 5 bringing Army strength was of whom 170.311 at sea 464,795 in the