New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 20, 1914, Page 6

o serats Baavia ot at the Post Office st New Britaln Becond Class Mail Matter. D 4 by carrier to any part of the city for 15 Cents a Week, 65 Cents a Manth. iptions for paper to be sent by mall, payable in advance. 60 Cents & ‘Month, §7.00 a year. od) st 4:18 Chureh | 8t only profitable advertising medlum In the . hy. Circulation books and press ToMm slways spen to ad: rs. 'ha Heratd will be founa on sate at Hota~ fiog’ ws Stand, 43nd St. and Broad- R New York City; Board Walk, Atlanue City, and Hartford depot TELEPHOND CALLS. Bastness OMoe dtorial Ttooms IT LOOKS LIKE WAR. It looks like war with Mexico and i8 by no means unreasonable to uppose that Huerta will pome it; not that he wishes to see his pountry in the possession of the nited States, though it be lemporarily, but because the rebels e gradually closing in on him and in the end will mean abdication for him and perhaps qeath. He is a clllating old villain but he is nev- crafty and in refusing to sa- uterthe American flag he knows that yinsult will be resented but even that'is preferable to falling into the lands of Carranza, Villa and their as- wel- even ko es. War with Mexico, as bad as may be for him in one way, it will \hlm out of an increasing perilous flon with his own people. There is no reason to balleve that the gowernment at Washington wants far but the aigmity of, the country must beypreserved as Huerta has re- used tosapologize for the Insuilt of- thekflag, which was the culmij- ation of¢a series of indignities, then only thing left for the horities\to do is to punish him and that he represents, so far as may be necessary, for it. filities with all they imply; it prob- ly means bloodshed, but the United he au- That means hos- Btates, no matter what the cost may , cannot afford to allow its flag to pe insulted by a half breed question- ble ruler of a divided country. It his trouble can be settled by peace- 1 methods so much the better, but ettled it must be now on terms sat- actory to this country. There 1s ho question about the outcome; the ources of Mexico will not permit ny serious conflict with the United tates. The war may cost human lives and the fervent wish of all should be that the struggle be a short one and that thers be as little mourn- ing as possible on the American side the contest. AUTO ACCIDENTS. The season has arrived when the utomobile will occupy its usual place pn our highways and probably be as great a source of danger as ever, but he public will hardly be able to hold tself guiltless of what accidents may ccur to children unless there is some- hing done to keép children off the eets. It is no place for them to [play and those who are allowed thera’ re apt to be injured, perhaps killed. 'his does not mean however, that use children do play in the street t their presence there will absolve motorists for running them down; on the contrary, it should make them more careful. Many fatalities have cccurred since the fine weather opened d they will continue to occur unless ome action is taken to prevent it. On the main highways yesterday it as noticed ‘autos ‘Were.run at top jpeed and if'a”tire burst and the cars ere swerved: from their course there as nothing to prevent a smashup and Iperhaps death. That is bad enough or the occupants, but then the drivers re to blame for that themselves, [Running down others however, is an- pther matter and it is this feature of the. case that should engage public ttention. It is said, and undoubtedly vith truth, that the great pleasure in Imotorjng is the speed, but the public brust also be taken into consideration ‘ause experience has shown _that eurs driven at such great speed are apt to cause accidents, have caused jthem and now that the season is lepened up again it is proper to call tention to it. | Several lives have been lost in our lown city: sometimes the fault was of |those who met their death and some- times it' was due to the chauffeur, but it would be well for parents to keep, their children off the streets, for | those who drive cars to be careful and [in that way accidents would be re- kn ' NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1914. BRISTOL'S SNAKES DESTROYED. It has come at last. A Bristol wood- | chopper has found 126 snakes in a cellar in that town and he killed them all. The oldest inhabitant has never heard of so many snakes so early in the year or at one time at any other season. Bristol has been dry since last October and while the good people came to New Britain at regular intervals and obtained their medicine the esteemed Bristol Press carefully cautioned then against con- tinuing their visits, many ceased com- ing, the -“‘wet” special stopped - and what is the result We are not to blame; New Britain has been through a year of the same thing but the most diligent inquiry has failed to pro- duce any evidence of so.many snakes being found here as the woodchopper saw on a Sunday afternoon in our neighboring town. It is' awful. to think of what Bristol has been through during the past few months and the consternation that spread among the people when it was found that so many snakes had settled down there for the summer. The drys have a great deal to answer for, but it is good to know that the reptiles have been destroyed that the destruction followed the dis- covery immediately and by the dis- coverer. Promptness counts for a great deal at such times. Had thé snakes escaped and come down Main street there is no telling what might have happened. Bristol is indeed for- tunate and so is the Wwoodchopper. He is indeed a brave fellow. When another vote is being taken on the no license question let .there be a pic- ture of him be taken swinging his axe as he cut the 126 to pieces. If that does not convert the town than it is indeed lost. SPRING HAS COME. Saturday and Sunday were ideal spring days and trees ‘shrubs are today showing the influ- ence of the warm sun. The buds are large and full and the haze which marks the early season is now notice- able in the woods. The grass, too, has begun to show well and the recent rains have swollen the streams to the tops of the banks and the water is as clear as the proverbial crystal, the over hanging branches of the trees being mirrored in the depths and where the water is tossed over the rocks ‘there is a dancing picture in which the fallen leaves, the winter’s debris and an occasional fish make the most attractive of movies. The fish are really ;more plentifu] in the brooks at present than is usual in the springtime. The weather, even dur- ing a portion of last week, was very cold, but the sunlight of Saturday brought out the finny fellows and yesterday they came into the open ‘water, but with characteristic shyness disappeared upon the approach of any one on the bank: The birds are not'as numerous as they will be in another week or two of warm weather.” The robins are the best singers in the chorus at present; many of those seen yesterday had their proud heads raised in the air and poured out their choicest notes. Their song is very clear, more so than that of any other bird heard just now, being so penetrating that they can be heard before they can be seen. The spring flowers are coming along nicely; the beautiful sunlight has given life and heart to plant and bird; the air itself is invigorating, and a walk in fleld and’ wood is as refreshing as a week at the shore or mountain latér-in the 5eason. two and The Flying Man in Central Park. (New York Sun.) i To the police authorities of New York the landing of an aeroplane on the sacred meadow in Central park was as big a question as the descent of a German airship at Nancy. Mounted Policeman McGuire at once served a summons upon the rash in- truder, who, strange to say, turned out to be the chief pilot of a Long Island aviation school, and the flying machine was wheeled by willing hands to the sheep stable, In the history of Central park the visit of the stray aeroplane will be a red letter day incident, fully as notable as the raising of the obelisk, with which it does not seem to be in har- mony at all. M. Vedrines flew about the pyramids; the Long Island pilot hovered over the obelisk. Grandchil- dren of Officer McGuire will tell the story of how he swooped down on the flying man who showed himself in Central park and took his ship to the sheep stable. It may be suspected that the visi~ tor from Long Island was not alto- gether guileless in coming down in the sacred meadow; there were other vacant places to make a landing, and all Jersey across the river. o be a spring manbird in Central park was certainly something of an ad- vertisement in a dull season. The law, however, must be vindicated. Upon sufficient proof of necessity may an honorable aviator ‘trespass on the grass? In the absence of sufficient proof of artless irresponsibility, what | is the offense with which he can be charged? The familiar makeshift, disorderly conduct, would naturally oceur to a perplexed magistrate; but .after all, is there any authority that a lawless aviator fears but the Aero club? 'McMillan’s SPECIAL TEN DAY SALE MéMillan’s OF RUGS, LINOLEUMS, OIL- CLOTHS AND DRAPERIES. Just when you require them most this opportunity presents itself, to purchase Floor Coverings and Drapery needs at Special Sale Prices for the next ten days only. Although this sale is to contin many of the bargains will not last long so come early and get your pick. We quote a few of the many bargains which we offer during this special mark-down sale. FLOOR COVERINGS TAPESTRY BRUSSELS RUGS. (2) Rugs, size 9x12 ft., value $12.50. Sale price $10.00 each. (8) Rugs, size 9x12 ft., Sale price $11.49 each. VELVET RUGS. value $15.00. (2) Rugs, size 9x12 ft., value $20.00. . Sale price $16.50 each. (4) Rugs, size 9x12 ft., value $25.00,° Sale price $19.98 each. j extra heavy. AXMINSTER RUGS. (7) Rugs, size 9x12 ft., value $25.00. Sale price $19.98 each. (3) Rugs, size 9x12 ft., value $26.00. Sale price $20.98 each. (2) Rugs, size 9x12 ft., value §35.00. Manufacturer’s Sample sale price $25.00 each. TAPESTRY BRUSSELS RUGS. (3) Rugs, size 8-3x10-6, value $12.00 Sale price $9.50 each. (6) Rugs, size 8-3x10-6, $13.50. Sale price $10.00 each. value BODY BRUSSELLS RUGS. (2) Rugs, size 8-3x10-6, $26.50. Sale price $22.00 each. READY MADE DRAPERY Special for This COLORED BORDER SCRIMS That are worth 15¢ yard. 10c yard. value Sale price COLORED BORDER SCRIMS. Value 19¢ yard. yard. Sale price 15c DRAWN WORK SCRIMS. Sale price 15¢ yard, value 19c. MARQUISETTES AND MADRAS That are very popular at 19c yard. Sale price 15c yard. This Sale For D. McMILLAN 199-201-203 Main Street. ue for the balance of this month v 5 VELVET RUGS. { (4) Rues, size 7-6x9 ft., 1$15.00. Sale price $12.98 each. | (5) Rugs, size 8-3x10- {$18.50. Sale price $15.98. i Special sale prices on all our ‘smaller Rugs. Hundreds to choose from during this sale. NEW CONSIGNMENT OF CREX | RUC Now on sale at special prices. All sizes, 18 in.x36 in. up to the larze, room sizes, 9 ft.x12 ft.. Specially | priced 25c to $8.50 each. FLOOR OILCLOTHS. New designs. For this sale un-| usual values at 25¢ and 29¢. square: yard. | LINOLEUMS. | Good heavy grades in new designs. Special sale price 45¢ square yard. ! Inlaid ldnoleums that you would | expect to pay $1.00 to $1.50 for. Sale | prices 75¢, 85c and $1.10 square yard. | Remnant pieces of Oil Cloths and | Linoleums at a big reduction. value | | value | ‘WINDOW SHADES AND FIXTURES. Of all kinds. Any special size win- dow shades made to order. CURTAINS AND MATERIALS Ten Day Sale Only. FANCY SCRIMS. Big selection of designs, all our regular 26c grades. Sale price 2lc yard. 29c and 35c Scrims. 250 yard. Sale price 39c and 45c Scrims. Sale price 35¢ yard. $1.25 Eeru Scrim Curtains, edge. Sale price 98c pair. $1.25 White Nottingham Lace Cur- tains. Sale price 98c pair. READY MADE SASH CURTAINS, lace Our specials at 25c and 29c, pair. Ten Days Only. New Britain. FACTS AND FANCIES. Attention is called to the fact that the United States has twice at least suffered the humiliation it would now impose upon Mexico, of saluting the flag of other nations in reparation for insult and injury—to Brazil in 1864 and to France in 1855.—Waterbury American. There are still many places about town which have not had a spring cleaning, or even “a lick and prom- ise.” Cool weather is responsible in part for a slow speed everywhere to- ward getting things ready for sum- rmer, but the health board has decided that it is about time to have the city inspected and backyards, alleys and other places should be ready for in- spection—Waterbury Republican. Bridgeport'’s motoreycle policemen are to go on duty May 1, and the city is to be patrolled by more motorcycle officers than heretofore. = All well and good, but why wait until May 1, with the law being violated every day with impunity? If the police should an- nounce that on May 1 they would begin to arrest burglars, or that on May 1 they would open up a crusade against breach of the peace, the pub- lic certainly would consider it strunge and inquire “Why not now?" Then why wait until May 1 to punish au- tomobile speeders?—DBridgeport Tele- gram. | Stag at Bay Impossible. (Washington Post.) “Landseer’s famous painting of ‘A Stag at Bay,’ picturing an exhausted monarch of the forest attempting to hold off hounds, has no counterpart in nature,” remarked J. S. Hayne of Yellowstone park at the Willard. “If Landseer were living he might be calle a ‘nature faker’ along Wwith some other men thus dubbed by a distinguished statesman and hunter. The elk of the Yellowstone—and 1 | think they are pretty well represen- j tative of the animals in America— jcan rout a bunch of ‘dogs in less time | than it takes to tell it, and they jare not driven ‘to bay.’ There are many curious mistaken ideas about the elk. I recall an incident In which a big bunch of hounds gave chase ta a big stag in the Yellowstone. The stag retreated until he grew tired, and then faced his pursuers, and went through them like an engine. The stag knows how to use his antlers in the most effective manner. He will lower them and catcn a dog in a vital spot with ease. “Ordinarily elk are not vicious, but they become angry occasionally and then it is better to avoid them. The stags have the greatest consideration for the females and the young: They will patrol a herd of female elk and Jyoung ones just as sentries patrol g experiment of conducting ANNOUNCEMENT. Re-engagement of Mile Luxanne and Chas. Stuart and Miss Gladys Lewis Because of the furore created and the splendid support given to our “The Dansant” and exhibition and demonstra- tion of the new dances, we have made arrangements for the continuation throughout this week of this delightful entertainment at Restaurant dally 3 to 5 p. m. The exhibition is free, but seats at table, inclusive of tea ser- vice, privilege of the floor and free lessons, are fifty cents a person. —WISE, SMITH & CO. A GREAT AFTER-EASTER SALE of Women’s, Misses’ and Children’s Fashionable Suits, Coats, Dresses NPRECEDENTED VALUES — AND THE ADDED ATTRACTION OF SELECTION FROM THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSORTMENTS BETWEEN NEW YORK AND BOSTON. —WISE, SMITH & CO. $15 Silk Dresses at $11.75 Women’s Taffeta Silk Dresses, made with shadow lace vestee, draped shoulder and kimono sleeve. girdle with large butterfly bow in all around, $11 $9.98 Dresse front. s Marked at‘$7 Shadow lace turnover collar and draped Skirt is deep full tunic with frill Misses’ and Women’s Dresses, made of fancy weave wool crepe, with silk poplin collar and cuffs and model with draped front. $12.98 Crinkly gfgpe Dresses at crushed belt, Skirt is very full peg top Misses’ and Women’s Dresses, made of crinkle wool crepe with draped shoulder and yoke effect, and la ce vest. Has deep girdle and full draped skirt in tunic effect. $14.98 Crepe Dresses at $11 ‘Women’s Dresses of fine quality crinkle crepe with kimono sleeves, turnover silk collar and fancy v down front and around sleeves. top with two ripple tiers. vestee With lace frill all Deep peau de cygne girdle. Frill around neck and sleeves. around neck, Skirt is peg $10 Feulard Satin Dresses at $7 ‘Women’s Figured Foulard Satin Dresses, front, and fancy draped shoulder fancy lace collar and cuffs. peg top, draped front, $7.00. - $15 Tailored Suits at $12.48 MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S SUITS, made of good quality, double warp serge. Coat s away with roll shawl collar, of sati and satin cuffs. Belted back. $16.98 Tailored $13.98 MISSES' AND WOMEN’S SUITS, made of double warp serge, with Butterfly effect c. sleeves, and draped sash around neck with ments. Front has self ornaments, and satin ruching all around coat. Peau de cygne made in the new two tier model. $18.98 Tailored $14.98 MISSES'’ AND WOMEN’S SUITS, made of quality wool pebble crepe. Coat is front with self collar and satin frill. Skirt is made with double tunic ef- self ornament. fect. $19.88 Tailored $15.98 WOMEN’S SUITS made of Gaberdine cloth. Coat is two button cutaway front, draped, with straight Sleeves are set in kimono sleeves with deep turnover collar of self material, inlaid with fancy Bengaline and cuffs of same. top style, with one fold and tunic effect. cut back. tined h peau de cygne. $8.00 CUTAWAY SPRING COATS $6.75. Misses' and Women's made of heavy double warp serge, three button cutaway front, drape shoulder and kimono sleeve witl turnover cuffs, deep roll shawl col: lar, inlaid with heavy brocade: silk, $6.75. $10.00 EPONGE COATS MARKED $8.98, Misses’ and Women's Coats, o fancy weave eponge cloth, twi button cutaway front with larg: frog of self material, turnover notch collar with very deep gaunt- let cuff, and fancy buttons, $8.98. $11.98 BALMACAAN OOATS $8.98." Misses'’ and Women's Balma- caan Coats, of heavy Scotch mix- tures, raglan shoulder, convertible collar and turnover deep cuffs. Women’'s Black Moire Coats, lined throughout with satin, four button cutaway front with kimono sleeves, and deep cuffs with but- ton trimmings and heavy fancy lace collar. Special Good Value, $11.98. Satin lined. is in the draped front model with button trimmings., waist has in yoke effect, s one button cut- n, kimono sleeves Skirt Suits at mono sleeves. around the hips. oat, with kimono orna- lining. Skirt is Suits at fine high cut, draped Draped back Suits at Skirt is peg Coat is two_tie! ‘Children’s Coats Made of fine double warp serge, lined throughout, with contrasting silk collar and cuffs, and wide belt. Special Good Value, $3.98. Children’s Coats made of double warp serge with kimono sleeves and two large patch pockets. Fancy Bengaline silk collar and two straps in front, in belt effect, with button trimmings. Special Good Values, $4.98, $7.00 Children’s heavy double warp serge Coats, made with box pleat effect in back, with notched collar inlaid with sailor collar of moire und cuffs of same. Has a wide belt with. button trim- mings. Special Price, $5.48. self ‘Phone Orders Charter 3050 and mail or- ders promptly filled. WISE, SMITH & HARTFORD tucked draped Tucked net vestee with Girdle belt with bow in front, and skirt is $22.50 Tailored Suits at $17.98 WOMEN'S AND MISSES' SUITS, in fine quality wool poplin, Coat is made with cutaway front, roll collar with frill all around neck, three large buttons and fancy ornament on front. straight lines, with two tabs and ornaments. Bkirt is peg top and one ripple, all | Back has new Ki- $25.00 Tailored Suits at $21.50 WOMEN'S SUITS with three button, front, draped with set in sleeves. with high waisted effect. Deep roll, satin collar, inlaid with lace and frill on sleeves to match. Lined with peau de cygne. pleated cutaway tunic. $33.50 Tailored Suits at ~ $28.00 WOMEN’S SUITS of fancy Basket Weave crepe cloth. Coat is cutaway with full shirred front. Deep roll Bengaline silk collar, inlaid with fancy embroid- ered collar of lace. dtnaments back and front. high cut Has belt in back Skirt is full peg top, with Has kimono sleeves with self 8kirt is peg top with Misses’ and Women’s Skirts Made of fancy Shepherd checks, in full peg top model, draped front with button trimmings. Spe- cial Good Value, $2.98. Misses' and Women's Skirts of Shepherd plaids or heavy double wrap serges, made in full peg top model with cutaway draped front, with tuck all around back in tunic effect, and bow in back or three tier tunic all around. Special Val- ue, $3.98. Misses' and Women's Skirts made of fancy basket weave wool crepes, plaids or checks. Skirt is made with one tier full ripple all around and button trimmings. Regular value $6.98. Speclal Price, $5.48. —Women's Skirts in fine double twist wool serge, open front, with full peg top and one very full tier. Ripple all around in cutaway ef- fect. Regular value $7.98. Special Price, .48, CO. Our Restaurant an ideal place for light lunch, a cup of tea or sub- stantial repast. camp, and in winter they break the trail through the snow. 1 recently read a story by a distinguished writ- er, who described how he had held a stag by hypnotic magnetism. 1t made a good story, and, perhaps, few of the readers of the story knew inside of it, but the truth is that stag was bjind "