New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 3, 1914, Page 6

exoepted) 18 p. m. .« Ch\llih st &t the Post Of t New Britain l--ncu-m.'.mr. Month, $7.00 = year. profitable advertieing medium Ry. Circulstion books and press Jm always spen to advartisers. 4 will be found on saie at Hota- :wn Stand, 43nd St. and Broad- . New York City; Board Walk, ntc City., and Hartford depot. TELEPHONE CALLS. Omce Tooms TORREON CAPTURED. brding to telesraphic advices the rebels are intrenched in n and the Huerta administra- jas begun to ‘totter. Its de- as not been accomplished as it the rebels have gained such ntage in the capture of Tor- that their march towards Mex- can now . continue with lit- r and with fair prospects of It has been . a.bloody fight, ne may well conclude that the of Mexico will have a new ment: before long and that it mply mean either the main- of an armed‘ force to pre- er or another uprising which pe a repetition of what the is now passing’ through. distance from Torreon to Mex- ty is close to 700 miles and bels will, therefore, have a nd rugged road to travel. When purney -is over there is some on as to what the program will [f Huerta is there he will prob- executed, but it is thought will disappear before ' that the city will be left to the of the invaders. It looks like for Mexico with its de- treasury, its taxes inorepsed to t and its credit gone, and it is t to percetve any favorable out- unless the United States steps brings order out of chaos. ico is a country of great re- , but - since the revolution d it has been driven to finan- flesperation and the end is not [ It will need a strong hand at elm and that is not visible in o at present. The outlook is ore very gloomy indeed. DEMOCRATIC OAUCUSES. e democratic caucuses held last g were as a general proposition put any contests to speak of, all dates being nominated by ac- tion, except in the fifth ward, there was a division of the g, and in the sixth a primary eld, although there was no sition to the candidates chosen. | is an unpprecedented condition, vhile there has been apathy, so seeking a nomination on the al ticket where the election may h doubt, this feellng has seldom hded to the candidates for the 1l in the two northern wards, e a nomination has been equiva- to an election. There have been deviations from that rule, B in fact, once when the socialists ed the two districts and elected members of the council, and again party spiit. he sixth ward is more strongly ocratic than the fifth, although latter has still along about 200 to the good. The republicans dually increasing their strength e on account of the large foreign ilation which seems more inclined ds the republicans than the y. It has been predicted that th, will yet become a republican ot but it is not likely to become a few years at least. HOTELS BURNED. $600,000 fire In this country isn't h a great calamity as to call for particularly extended comment, use fires are common and there been many where the damages bhed as high as did the fire in St. ustine yesterday, but the latter belleved to be the oldest city in United States and among the hgs destroyed were many curios ng back to the: time of Spanish in that ecity. Practically all the ldings in St Augustine are of pbd and once the fire gained any dway it was difficult fo subdue b flames. 3¢ the several buildings destroyed four hotels, ih which there, were 2,000 guests, but the two prin- hotels, ‘the Ponce de Leon and lcazar, belleved to be the most ul structures of the kind in this itry. escaped the flames. The fire, er, will cause a heavy loss aside bm the actual damages occasloned the ‘blage tself, ‘for the reason the place is a winter resort and % part of the revenue comes ) tourists who spend the . cooler Ot the year there. The cli- even in the summer is not any < warmer than in many other states farther north.. Many people -from other parts have ‘settled there, have engaged in orange growing and other branches of business ang experienced no unpleasant effects from the weath- er. The hotel employ all colored help. there are many negroes to be seen in the streets and one of the landmarks of the city is the auction block where In the days of slavery negroes were sold. It is now a band stand. OURLEY FAVORS OHANGING SCHOOL COURSES, Mayor Curley has made a suggestion that the courses in the Boston schools be changed, that in the High school from four to three years and in the Grammar schools from eight to nine years. He gives as a rcason for this suggestion that seventy-five per cent. of the Grammar school scholars never enter the High school, that the cost in the High school is $82 a year per pupil and only $40 a year in Gram- mar school. There is much reason in this argument. The great majority. of children leave school at an early age and the aim has been to give them as much train- ing up to that time as possible, know- ing that it will be about all schooling they ever will receive. plan therefore to add another year to the school that is used the most and Which' {s"of the’ most value ought to prove popular, though it is not likely to in Boston for the reason that the mayor has coupled the suggestion with another in-regard to reducing the salaries of some of those in charge of the schoola. The latter are seldom if ever overpaid though there may be an exception in Boston, where the su- perintendent is paid $10,000 a year, | which is $2,000 more than is paid the governor of the.state, and the mayor thinks the figures should be cut that much. There have been other sug- gestions made for reductions which will amount to $147,000. The latter is a financial question but the former is one that interests every city be- cause the same problem must be met everywhere and if adding another year to the Grammar course will keep the children that much longer in school and give them a better education than they would otherwise receive then the proposition looks like a wise one. PURIFICATION MOVEMENT A FIZZLE. The movement started in New Haven several days ago which had for its purpose the purification ol the "Dolftics of the state, had its second meeting yesterday with a very poor attendance and the movement may be said to have been a failure so far as results are concerned. Delmar E. Croft, who' appears to have had the affair in charge, has, it i3 stated, been asked to resign from the New Haven Progressive club for acts which .are considered inimical to thé organ- ization, and similar action has been taken In the case of Prentice W. Chase, another member, and for the same reason. The accusations are supposed to have been caused by the action of the two men in attempting to further the purification movement. | It was expected that Senator Judson would identifiy himself with the new party, but he did not put in an ap- pearance and when those who attend- ed the first meeting got a line on what was going on they quietly dropped out and yesterday’'s meeting reality a fizzle. It looks as if an ef- fort was made to get together' men from all parties with the hope that some reform might come out of it, but it is not an easy matter to start a movement like that and this, like many others, has proven a failure. Among those conspicuous by their absence yesterday were ex-Governor ‘Woodruff, Judge Malone of Bristol and ex-Mayor Farnsworth of Haven. These gentlemen were ex- pected to give the movement some tone and when they did not come around much of the enthusiasm dis- appeared. The ex-governor had been was in outspoken against the cor\tlnuatlol’)l of J. Henry Roraback as chairman of the town committee, but even this received its | quietus as well as some other mat- ters. matter may now have X The voters of Hartford at the city election, which is impending, have a question to settle, which does not seem to be particularly ditficult. On the one hand they have a mayor of high character, proven ability and wide experience, who has made good. On the other hand they have a young man of good character and pleasant ways who has still .to be tested by the problems, which vex a chief executive —and who may make good or may not. The choice under the condi- tions should not be hard for the man to make who prefers the interests ot the city to the interests of the party. —Ansonia Sentinel. The Massachusetts house refuses to take action against the tango. The question was too big. The legislature is advised hereafter to stick to rail- roads, child labor and election lmws and other matters that can be settled ‘at & snap of the fingers~Brockton Times, the | The ! New ! | [ | Louisville NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1014, 'ACT Ogden Armour, the packer, says: “I do not look for a drop in prices of meats either this summer ol even next winter. There will be no reduction in prices until there are more cattle in;this country.” Hurray for tariff re- form!—Waterbury American, This town is growing fast. Here it is so big and so busy that it lets a fire alarm hox be moved a whole 100 feet without a public hearing, a hulla. baloo, or a set of petitions and remon- strances. Good!—Waterbury Repub- lcan. The fact we are having twenty-five cent eggs and thirty cemt butter possibly is cause for the dying out blea of back to the farm. Figure out the profits to dealers and what the farmer gets and you will be able to decide for yourself what the farmer actually Penny Press. Detective Sergeant Melberger's ccurse in spending a part of Monday afternoon with the pit of his stomach pressed agaiast the muzzle of a re- volver which a frantic man was try- ing to fire was only a detail in the performance of the routine duties ex- pected of detective sergeants in return for $1,400.per year.—Hartford Times. Towa has a criminal who was pa- roled because of his record of eigh- teen years as United States marshal. His appreciation of his liberty is shown by shooting up a household and attempting robbery. Truly he must have had sufficient experience to have taught him better.—Norwich Bulletin. Time was when the caretaker of a college dormitory was a ‘“sweep,” and knew not one day from another so far as his duties were concerned. Now, as far as Columbia is concerned, ‘he” is a maid, and rebels against work- ing seven days a week on six days’ pay. That's why a good many of the students of Columbia have recently been getting their first lessons in bed- making.—New Haven Register. It is a pleasure to be able to an- nounce that there are no restrictions placed upon the charter commission appointed by Mayor Rice of New Ha- ven and that they are empowered not only to amend the present charter of the Elm City so that it will be a modern and efficient instrument of sovernment but to supersede it by one that will place the city under com- mission gcvernment, if they feel that by so doing they will serve the best interests of the city. It is gratifying to learn that this is so for one kan feel sure that the committee will be impelled by the success of commission government in other places to give it serfous consideration for a trial in New Haven.—Ansonia Sentinel. Paint and powder on young girls' faces seem to the average observer ridiculous when not repulsive. Super- intendent Frank E. Guttridge of a lace manufacturing concern in Patchogue, Long Island, very evi- dently felt this way about it. For after enduring for some time the viv- id complexion display furnished each morning by a number of his employes he was moved to issue the ulti- matum: “Wash your faces or lose your jobs.” The result of this mas- culine -attempt to restrain the exer- cise of the feminine right to get oneself up absurdly, will be awaited by the world impatiently. Our guess is that the order has been or soon will be rescinded.—Bridgeport Stana- ard. The Mule and the Motor Car. (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.) The preposterous statement is made by Colonel Watterson in the Courier-Journal that the mule stands on an equality with the motor car, is just as useful to man- kind, has just as many friends, and is not in the slightest danger of being driven to the wall by the com- petition of anything that travels on four wheels. The mule, clares, is “always ‘Watterson de- hand when Colonel on | needed, and he is always needed. It is his proud distinction to cost almost as much as a small automobile. He was perhaps 7,000 years old when the automobile was invented. He is built on the original model.” Such fulsome praise of the most contrary, obstinate, perverse, self-opinioned, unreasonable beast ever created may impose on people whose acquaintance with him is limited to the pages of the comic weekly, where he is always shown as the original village cut-up, possessing an inexhaustible fund of slapstick humor and a quaint but charming streak of originality. Those who live along the line ot the Erie canal and have had an op- | portunity to study the mule at first hand will not be deceived. They have seen him lie down on his job when he thought his load was too heavy, and hold extended arguments with his driver when canal bridges were raised, delaying street traffic of all kinds; and they have seen him bra- zenly loafing on the towpath on hot days, apparently without a spark o1 energy, ambition or refinement, his mind centered on material things and as indifferent to the beauties of nature about him- as to the call of duty. While it is true that the mule was here long before the automobile, age is not in itself a matter of merit. The mule has steadfastly resisted the march of improvement. The automo- bile has responded eagerly to every progressive influence. The automo- bile will carry its owner around.the world and purr contentedly every mile of the way. The mule is always fretful and complaining, even when he is not actively opposing the will of ,his owner. There is not a thing that the mule does that the automo- bile cannot do with greater speed, dexterity and cheerfulness—except kicking, and that is a function that offers no excuse for existence, EASTER APPAREL and all the newaccessor- ies that will give finish to a woman’s costume We simply ask you to see the new Easter Coats, Suits, Dresses and Blouses before making your purchase elsewhere. Our wearing apparel has that dainty touch of refinement such as is shown at specialty shops, only that our prices are more moderate for the same High Standard Garments. Fashionable Well Tailored Suits that any woman would be proud to wear. Priced’ $10.00, $12.98, $15.00, $18.00 to $33.00. ‘Women's Dresses for evening or outdoor wear. All colors, such as spring fashions dictate. Priced $2.98 to $35.00. Dainty Blouses of crepe de chine, chiffons, crepes and silks, $2.49 to $5.98 each. ‘Wash Blouses and Waists of fine swiss lawn, batistes, shadow laces and nets, 97c, $1.25, $1.49, $1.98 to $3.95. Best Waist bargains ever offered by us. Our Infants’ Department on Second Floor should npt be overlooked at Easter time. ‘We have taken great pride in providing dainty things for the little tots, such as Coats, Dresses. Bonnets, Sweaters, Sacques, Bootees, Bibs, etc. Easter Sll'k Girdles and Sashes. 49c, 98c, $1.49, $1.98 each, In all colors. Ask to see the latest Ar- gentina and Minnerette Girdles. Beads, Beads, Beads. Everything seems to be beads. Sale of Bead Chains and Neck Laces Sat- urday 25c and 49c¢ each, regular 50c and $1.00 values. Reliable Makes of Silk Hoslery. wanted color in Women’s Priced 50c, $1.00, $1.50, Every Silk Hose. $2.00 pair. Men’s Furnishing Department. “Onyx"” Silk Sox at values. Colors black, navy and white. It you have not had any of these silk sox you have passed up the best silk hostery values. See our new Crepe 4-in-Hand Ties at 50c each. See the new Crepe Bat Tles, nobby, at 50¢ each. 25¢ pair, 50c tan, gray, very $1.00 and $1.50 “Lion Brand” Shirts. Saturday at 79¢ each. Made coat style with soft French cuffs. This is a special offering by the manufacturer to the consumer to offer to his Lion Brand Shirt cus- tomers this Easter special. D. McMILLAN 199-201-203 MAIN STREET. IN ALL ITS GLORY. AT THE BIG STORE. Wise, Smith & Co. Women’s and Misses' $17.98 Tailored Suits, Saturday $14.98 Suits modelled in the new Doliy Varden style, peau de cygne lining. Coat is trimmed in buck with two silk ornaments. Skirt double tunic ruffled effect, all colors. Speclal for Saturday, $14.98, Misses’ and Juniors’ $15.00 Tailored Suits, Saturday $11.98 Suits of all wool serge. Coat is Bengaline trimmed, good satin lining, fancy button trimmed, with loose belt in back, and a pretty style skirt, all colors. Special for Saturday, $11.98, WOMEN’S AND MISSES' SPRI VERY SPECIAL PRICES SATURDAY. $20 TAILOR MADE SUITS AT $16.98. Suits of all wool crinkly crepe, coat lined with yarn, dyed peau de cygne, trimmed with self but- tons, on collar and cuffs and back, skirt is draped at sides. A very charming model in women’s and misses’ sizes. $22.50 TAILOR MADE SUITS AT $18.98. Women’s and Misses’ Suits of crepe poplin with yarn dyed peau de cygne lining, self cloth ornaments at back, also has sllk ruching on collar and cuffs. Skirt has flare ruffle tunic. $25 TAILOR MADE SUITS AT $21.50. These Suits are Forstman & Hoffman's best quai- ity poplin with peau de cygne lining and fancy bro- caded trimming on collar and cuffs, skirt is trimmed with fancy buttons and draped. $29 TATLOR MADE §UITS AT $25.00. Suits of very fine wool crepe poplin, peau de cygne lining, loose shawl of silk poplin and fancy embroid- ered collar, two front tabs of braided silk and trimmed with soutache braid, and two handsome ornaments. Skirt is triple ruffle tunic. $10.98 Coats of Brocaded Eponge, gauntlet cuffs and fancy button trimmed. Saturday Special $8.98. $12.98 Coats of Wide Wale Serge, fancy self col- lar, and fancy button trimmed. Saturday Special $10.98. $19.98 Coats of the New Golfine Velvet Cloth, all silk lined, made with three self straps and fancy button trimmed. Saturday Special $16.98, CHILDREN’S COAT SPECIAL AT $3.98. A new long model, made of serge and lined throughout, has wide belt, collar, revers and cuffs, trimmed with checked cloth, sizes 6 to 14. Choice of navy or copen. e —— $7.98 MESSALINE SILK DRESSES, A GREAT HALF PRICE SALE OF WOMEN'S Shadow lace trimmed and lace vestee and self button trimmed. Saturday Special $5.98. NEW SPRING DRESS SKIRTS. $10.98 Wool Crepe Dresses, all wool fancy crepe cloth, skirt is draped, jacket in bolero effect, vestee of lace, silk belt, also self button trimmed. Satur- day Special $8.50. $12.98 Crepe Dresses, made of fancy crepe, draped sides, vestee of lace and shadow lace trimming on collar and cuffs. Saturday Special $10.50. $15 Silk Poplin Dresses with ruffle hip tunic effect, satin vestee and shirred, also trimmed with self but- tons. Saturday Special $11.50. $3.00 VADUE SATURDAY AT $1.50. At first bargain table, main floor you will find the very mewest spring style skirts in shepherd check, also black and white waffle cloth as well as fancy gray mixtures, choice of any of these skirts; regular value $3. Saturday only $1.50. B e —— HARTFORD'S GREATEST LACE CURTAIN SALE ; SATURDAY UNDERPRICE SELLING OF KID CONTINUES ALL DAY SATURDAY AND SILK GLOVES. $1.00 Washable Doe Skin Gloves at 75c¢ pair. Notwithstanding the tremendous demand since the | 89c Glace Kid Gloves 69¢c pair. sale started we have a plentiful supply for Satur- $1.50 Kid Gloves at $1.16 pair. day’s selling. Come Tomorrow for These New $2.26 Kid Mousquetaire 16-button Length Gloves Spring Bobinet Lace Ourtains in Novelty Braided | $1.69 pair. Effects and Bobinet Lace Curtains Finished With 76c Silk Mousquetaire Gloves, 12-button Real Cluny Lace Edges and Insertions. At Prices at 59c, pair. Averaging Half, the Present Retail Value 69c, See our Easter showing of Silk Gloves in all the $1.19, $1.49 and $1.99 a pair. new shades at $1 a pair. Manufacturer’s Cancellation Sale -0f Men’s Spring Suits-- Saturday. The closing of New York's big department stores necessitated the cancellation of a prominent manufacturer's orders and we took a large number of suits off his hands and place them on sale Sat- urday as follows: length, MEN'S AND YOUTHS' SUITS Made to Retail at $10 Our Price $6.95, Our Price $9.95. Our Price $12.95. Our Price $15.95. SPRING MEN’S AND YOUTHS' SUITS Made to Retail at $13 and $15 . MEN’S AND YOUTHS' SUITS Made to Retail at $15 to $18 ..... MEN'S AND YOUTHS' SUITS Made to Retail at $18, $20 and $25. YOUTHS' § 8P L SATURDAY SALE OF BOYS' SUITS. Suits with patch pockets and two pairs of pants; values up to $4. Saturday at $2.95. Boys' All Wool Norfolk Suits with two pairs of pants, full cut and lined throughout; values up to $5. Saturday at $3.95. Boys' All Wool Blue Serge Norfolk Suits; valucs up to $6. Saturday at $3.95. Boys' Spring Reefers of blue serge, shepherd plaids and mixtures; values up to $4. At $2.45, SPEOIAL SATURDAY MEN’'S AND BALMACAAN TOP COATS. Boys' Norfolk Worth $15 and more. $12.95. Saturday at $10.95 and MEN’S SAMPLE HATS. Derbys and soft shapes; values up to $3. All at $1.00. WISE, SMITH & CO. HARTFORD.