New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 8, 1920, Page 3

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" Boston Store \ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 50 PAIRS OF THE POPULAR BEACON Plaid Blankets ARRIVED SATURDAY DIRECT FROM THE MILLS AND GO ON SALE AT ONCE — AT $10.00 A PAIR — We wsold our enire shipment in one day last year. Thosc who have been waiting for this announcement should act quickly as this quantity will not last long. For beauty of designs, and color combinations they aro in a class by themselves. They have no rivals worthy of the name. McCALL’S GOODS ARE HERE Magnzine Patterns ..... 20c, 35c, 30c and 35c — PULLAR - & NIVEN PERCALE I8 CUT Not the Cloth, but the Price of the loth-—Is Now Down to 1315 Cents A yard, New York, Nov. $.—American and Algonquin percale prices have been cut from last season's 30 cents a yard to & 13% cent basis by M. C. D. Bor- den and Sons and the Algonquin Printing Co., it was announced here today. This quotation is 1% cents lower than the 15 cent basis named by ¥dward Converse and Co. last October 18, Standard prints were priced for the new season at 12% cents a yard, a drop from 23 cents. Hereafter the goods are to be sold without protec- tion or price guarantee. New prices were named on overall denims today by the representatives of the largest producers located at Greensboro, N. C. For 2.20 denims white back, 26 cents is now asked and for 2.40's double and twist goods 21135 cents. During the fever of speculation in second hands the price of 2.20's reached 57 conts & yard but the agents did not ask at any timie in ex cess of 47 cents for the grades re- priced today, It was stated. ARMISTICE DAY State Department of American Legion Holiday. Hartford, Nov. 8.—The state de- partment of the American Legion, through Assistant State Deputy Geo. . Vennart, today requested Gover- nor Marcus H. Holcomb to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of Connecticut to observe Thursday, November 11, as Armistice Day, in a8 fitting & manner as possible. The governor issued a proclamation to this effoct last year and, fearing that time had worn awry some of the sentiment of the.public during the year, the legion asked the governor to awaken it yor Newton C, Brainard s asked to lssue a proclamation asking Hart- ford people and busincss concerns to sbserve the day. MOTORMAN EXO! ATED i Stamford, Nov. §-—No evidence was put in at an inquest by Coroner Phelan today which established the Indentity of a mang killed last night west of Stamford by a New York and Stamford trolley car. The motorman, Thomaa Lyson, of Greenwich, had been held but the Inquest did not show him to have been blameable. The man was about 50 years of axe and was track walking in the dark STHAMER IS SOL Washington, Nov. 9,400 deadweight ton steel steamer Charles M. Cramp to the At- lantic Gulf and Pacific Steamship Cd. of Baltimore for $1,739,000 was an- nounced today by the shipping ‘board.. Fifty one government mer- chant ships of all types were sold {trom August 1 to October 30 for a otal of more than $24,000,000. ROWING AT YALE New Haven, Nov, 8.—Rawing ma- torial at Yale is being shifted by Head Coach Nickalls, Today the first shake- up of the aquads was in evidence by announcement of the names of mem- bers of four varsity, four freshman and two 150 pound crews. The com- binations will work on the harbor so long as the water is fres. The fall practice promises to be of unusualy DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1020. GAY COSTUMES WILL CHEER UP BLEAK DAYS BY CORA MOORE New York's Fashion Authority New York—Not all of the sports things that have helped make the summer gay and joyous will end their term of service with the end of the season. Some, Ilike these two gowns and this charming hat, will have another lease of life, for, after all, there is nothing more comfortable for wear in MUST GIVE SUPPORT | 10 500,000 PEOPLE| S0 Declares Dr. Doughty, Talking -on Near-East Reliel Hartford, Nov. 8.—The Near East Relief organization in the United States must assume responsibility for the support of 500,000 Armenian people during the coming winter, said Dr. Wm. E. Doughty, national field secretary, at the state conference at the Hartford club today of the Near East Relief organization. Mr. Doughty said that chief emphasis would be placed upon the effort to get bene- factors to adopt Armenian orphans of whom there are 654,000 in Near East Rellef orphanages and 56,000 in homes, but provided for by Near East Relief. The plan of campaign for the com- ing year was presented by the state director, E. H. McDonough. The cause will be presented in the churches in the period between Thanksgiving to Christmas. The Sun- day schools will take up the matter at an early date and the presentation to them has been placed under the supervision of Wallace 1. Woodin, general secretary of the Connecticut Sunday school assoclation. The Tésponse in other parts of the country has been spontaneous and speedy, Mrs. Florence Spencer Dur- yea, secretary of the bureau of the women's organization said. Philadel- phia has promised to send 20 car- loads of clothing. SLAYER AT LARGE Mystery Surrounds Identity of Man Causing Death of New York News- paperman Near Danbury. Danbury, Nov. $.-—The authorities are still searching for the slayers of Arthur V. Donahue, the New York newspaper reporter who was shot and killed near Newtown at midnight Sat- urday.’ The mystery that surrounds the identity of thé two men, one armed with a magazine rifie, who did the shooting and the reason for their presence on the Danbury-Bridgeport state highway at that time of the night has not been penetrated. still beleved, however, that the men were thieves who were trying to raid a neighboring gasoline tank JURY IS PICKED TO TRY CASE OF ALLEGED THEFTS New York, Nov. §.—A jury was se- lected today in general sessions court to try Ward H. (Big Bill) Furey charged with grand larceny criminally receiving stolen in connection with thefts of York's financial dis- who is and with property bonds in New trict HORWITZ—SABLOTSKY. It is | manager for the Lash Motor company and Miss Iloeo Sablotsky, stenographer | for the A. G. Hawker company, took a marriage license today. Mr. Horwitz | lives at 1082 Stanley street and Miss Sablotsky at 47 Willow street. Mr. the house than the separate skirt and waist,. and these are particularly attractive. One is a lovely gun-metal and sil- very gray and the other has a coral and flesh-color skirt, topped by a graceful blouse of flesh-color. While the hat, of gun-metal suede cloth, faced with silver gray,.with a coral uncurled ostrich geather draped across most any costume. K BURIED IN ENGLAND Remains of 550 American Soldiers Who Died in England Are Not to Be Bought Back. Washington, Nov. §.—The bodies of about 550 Amergan soldiers who died in England are to remain permanent- Iy in that country by request of the families of the men Secretary Baker anounced today that orders had been given to concen- trate the bodies in a permanent ceme- tery near London, which will be under the perpetual care and control of the American government. All other Americans dead in Great Britain have heen returned to the United States acerding to the war de- partment bulletin. SKELETON IS FOUND Frame of Man, Dead About Two Years, is Found in Swamp in City of Norwich. Norwich, Nov. 8.—A skeleton was found in swampy land on the Newton Roach farm in Leyard by Stephen ‘Watrous, yesterday. Coroner J. J. Des- mond today examined the bones and was of the opinion that they were of a man fifty years old, five feet ten jnches in height. The man met his death perhaps two years ago. Little of the clothing remaimed. The shreds suggested the clothing of a laborer or farm hand. The, cause of death could not be determined. TOBACOCO REPORT ‘Washington, Nov. 8.—Tobacco pro- duction for this year was placed to- day by the department of agriculture at 1,476,440,000 pounds. TO THINK CLEARLY YOU CLEARLY Even the printed page, seen indistinctly, cannot convey a clear-cut thought. Clear thinking is a necessity, and induces quick, strong de- cisions. Quick, the impression results you want. Your vision may be clear. You may not feel the need of Kl yet, or those you wear may give yvou perfect sight. But if the time comes when you do feel the need of a change, consult us. . We have the skill and the will ta produce the resuits you demand DAVIS & GOODWIN Registered Eyesight Specialists, 327 Main St., Tel. 1905 “We Grow Bechuse We Know.™ strong decisions make and get the DEPRESSION FELT, | FIVE MYSTERIOUS FIRES | POLIGEMAN KILLS WOMAN BUT NOT FOR LONG (Continued from First Page) Hart and Hutchinson. | Officials at the Hart and Hutchinson company were not willing to make any statement regarding the manufac- turing situation or the prospects for the future. They stated however, that ) “One man’s guess was as good as another,” but felt that guessing was out of the question. They were averse } 1o making any wild or random state- ments that may have any effect misleading their men. The Hart and Hutchinson plant is running on ten huu'r!s a day and five days a week. MARRIED IN HARTFORD. Carlton S. Potter of Hartford and Mrs. Lillian Potter of Hartford, for- merly of New Britain, were married at high noon Saturday by the Rev. Dr. Harmon Il. Potter, minister of the Center church of Hartford. Mr. Potter has recently received an hon- able discharge from the navy after serving eight years as chief engine- man. Mr. Potter served 20 months in foreign waters during the world war, being on the U. 8. S Cassin when torpedoed. MIrs. Pn((’r is the widow of the late Victor fotter of Heortford and is the daughter of Mrs. August Foth of Curtis street, this eity. Mr. and Mrs. Potter will reside in Hartford. NO SUNDAY FUNERALS, New Haven, Nov. $.—Clergymen, un- dertakers and cemetery superinten- dents signed an agreement Saturday to refuse to officiate at funerals on Sunday The reasons assigned were that Sunday in the clergymen’s busiest day and that undertakers and ceme- tery employes should rest on the sabbath, CHURCH WHIST TOMORROW Mrs. T. J. Smith is chairlady of a committee that is arranging the de- tails of a whist party to be held by the Holy Family Circle of St Mary's church, tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in St. Mary's - school hall. Several awards will be given for high scores. in ‘Flames From Unknown Origin Cause ! Bridgeport, 8.—Five fires of | suspicious origin, causing a loss of ©$6,000 during the past three days, are being investigated today by the po- lice and fire departments here. In connection with the investigation Nicholas and Mary Ckajos, are being held on complaint of Fire Chief Johnson. $6,000 Loss in Three Days in Bridgeport—Police Investigate. Nov. Organized Baseball i Getting Peaceable Chicago, Nov. S.—Peace in or- ganized baseball was believed in sight today when Ban Johnson presi- nt of the American league and his oval five” club owners went into sion at the same hotel where the | National league masnates and the three minority American league own- ers were meeting. Clark Griffith, one of the loyal five accepted an in- vitation te attend the rival meeting and discuss plans for the reorganiza- tion of the national commission. CASE IS CONTINUED Chester Selleck, Former Cashicr of Norwalk Bank Will be Put on Trial on November 29. Haven, 8§.—The case of shier of the ational Bank at Norwalk in U. 8. Court, the charge being embezzlement, was continued until November 29 today. A continu- ance until November wak given James A. Sykes of Stamford, charged with aiding and abetting a bank offi- cer in the unlawful issuance of cer- tificates of deposits. Nov. Fairfield County TOWERS ON VACATION. James Towers, superintendent of the water department, left this morn- i for Woodstock, Vt.,, where he will visit Dr. Hary A. Elcock, a former i local resident. The trip will be second vacation Mr. Towers has had in 17 years. the | Stray Hit Her—Patrolman, Grief Striken, Then Raises Money Shot to Give Her Good Funeral. New York, Nov. 8.—Pretty Mrs. Dolorato Difulco had one of the handsomest funerals today the east side has seen in months. And next to her war hero husband, Frank, per- haps the most disconsolate of the mourners who followed the flower banked hearse was Patrolman Jim Kenny, by whose hand she had died. Dolorato, herself a Red Cross worker during the war, left her new born baby Saturday to go on a short errand. As she crossed the street, a bullet fired by Kenny at a thief who had stolen a carton of cigarettes, struck her down. | (Aghast, the patrolman got the dy- |ing woman to a hospital but she { never regained consciousness. Then, {to soften the blow as much as he j could for Frank and to easc his own : breast, Kenny, started a subscription to provide for the funeral and leave | & nest egg for the motherless baby. i HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER Groceryman Whose Car Struck Pole | Causing Death of Young Woman Charged’ With Responsibility. Danbury, Nov. 8.—Frank a groceryman of this city the automobile from which Miss Mamie Cail, of this city, was thrown and killed when the car struck & telephone pole in West Danbury last Friday night, was arrested this aft- ernoon on a charge of manslaughter. He is held in $2,500 bail for a hear- ing. Dr. Harris to Speak In Litchfield Tonight Dr. Jesse R. Harris, superintendent of the health departmen:, has ac- cepted an Invitation extended by the Litchfield public health officer and will speak in that city tonight. His ! topic will be, “Defects in Children and the Responsibility of Parents.” McKeon, driver of " FIREMEN ESCAP 20 Have Narrow Others Badly New York. Hurt New York, Nov. &: men narrowly escaped three others were & fighting a fire here tod heavy double doors of dust vault gaye way, sidewalk with an aval flaming material. After vain efforts to | flames from below fird control of the fire when to the roof where th under the impending pd plosion of pent-up gas air tight building. EXPECT MANY INE State Dept. Asked Not ports to Any Who cago Whiskey Ring. Chicago, Nov. 8. grand jury which hi gating alleged whiskey} 1cago and other cities® |ered the evidence it i Federal officers exp indictments to be rel saloonkeepers. and othes | Tt was understood th { thorities had wired to asking that no passports men who may. be indi mation had been obtain men had been plan r €uba. B Spaniards Are Gi License to German Ciner and were granted a marria afternoon at the office’] clerk. Mr. Giner and Mi both natives of Spain, been born at Valencia. 22 yvears of age anud resi street, while the bride i and lives at 65 Oak 'S Read the N. ¥. —advt. 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