New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 27, 1914, Page 2

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1914. ] HOT WEATHER OMFORT IN HOSIERY In this Department you will find goods from e best makers, including McCALLUM SILK OSIERY, “ONYX” HOSIERY, “HOLEPROOF” OSIERY and many other brands. You get the largest assortnent here and pay D more. BOOTH'S BLOCK NEW BRITAIN. be practically impossible to make a case against the former “King of the Newsboys.” As a matter of fact Rose, Webber and Vallon did every- ROSECUTE SULLIVAN thing they could to protect Sullivan, despite the hatred Sullivan displayed ot Attorney Says “King of sboys” Convicted Becker. toward them. “I would have prosecuted Sullivan York, May 27.—Jack Sullivan ot be prosecuted on the charge for murder if any case could have been made against him,” said the dis- trict attorney, “but I must be content to let matters rest. Sullivan per- formed a great service. He convicted Becker for me. Not until he testifled at the last trial was it absolutely es- tablished that Becker was directly ir communieation with the murderers a few minutes before Rosenthal was shot. Sullivan thought he was pro- plicity in the murder of Her- [Rosenthal, but certain policemen have figured in the Becker trial ikely to find themselves in le. itrict Attorney Whitman and Po- 'ommissioner Woods will confer eek on the part played by pelice sses. Mr. Whitman is satisfied testimony given by members of er's old stong arm squad was tecting Becker. The truth was he ly accuraté or frank, and he will was ruining him. Then, too, Mr. Manton’s description of Sullivan as Commissioner Woods to make activities a matter of a police ‘the grandest character of the past twenty years' hurt Becker’'s case. So, frtment investigation. Any de- ent investigation and action 21l in all, Sullivan was invaluable to the people’s case, although he was a jd be preliminary merely to a i jury investigation. witness for the defence.” Mr. Whitman did not take the trouble vesterday to deny formally gossip to the effect that he was pre- pared to secure a commutation of Becker's sentence if he would agree to disclose the identity of “the men higher up”-—the men who were be- hind his grafting in the Tenderloin, ‘Would Not Bargain With Becker. The fact s Mr. Whitman would not bargain with Becker under any ecir- cumstances, although the district at- . Whitman believes that the rec- | torney wold like to get such evidence of the Becker trial shows that|as would convict the men who were al of Becker's former raiders|getting the major part of graft ed the truth when they testified | squeezed from gambling houses and Becker did not and could net | other illegal resorts, conferred with Rose, Webber | William J. Burns told Mr. Whitman Vallon at Seventh avenue and | once that there was a graft trium- street, virate, which consisted of a hotel- e of these men, Shepherd, is out | keeper, who guaranteed to deliver the he department and cannot be | excise authoritiles; a democratic poli- ed by Commissioner Woods. He | ticlan, who assumea to be all powerful bt, however, out of the reach of | With the city administration of a few grand jury. The fact that the | Years ago, and a clvillan official at accepted the statement of James | Police headquarters, who promised in shall, a young negro, in prefer- | Recker's time to deliver the police to the statements of three mem- | foree. But the district attorney, con- of Becker’s old strong arm squad | Vinced frem the start that Becker was inced Mr. Whitman that the po- commissioner had ample grounds art an investiagtion. nks Sullivan Convicted Becker. b far as Jack Sullivan is con- ed Mr. Whitman will take no fur- action. He believes that Sul- knows a great deal more about plot to kill Rosenthal and about er's guilt than has eyer come out he grand jury room or in two ls, but he is satisfled that it would never, it is known, nullify the verdict of two juries merely to get at & few grafters, even though they were the biggest grafters. was to deliver the invocation. even comtemplating overtures was made yesterday by his counsel, Becker belleves he has a fair chance to obtain a second reversal of conviction. He can cherish that hope for ten months perhaps. And, as his friends say, he would never seek commutation until enasco THE TRINIDAD-LAKE-ASPHALY Why not lay roofing that you don't have to epair and renew every little while? You #now Trinidad Lake asphalt is “Nature’s everlasting waterproofer”’, and gives life and resist- ng power to roofing. Genasco is made of Trinidad Lake asphalt; and applied with the Kant-leak Kleet it gives years of faithful service. Costs no more to get Genasco and be on the safe side —it actually costs less in the long run. We are ready to fill your order zow. New Britain Lumber and Coal Co. New Britain, Conn. more guilty than the gunmen, would | t the’ Washigi at hayi | taking a census o after the court of appeals had acted. They declare, though, that Becker is not the kind of man who would ever “squeal.’” They say that if he has to g0 to the chair he will go with a clesed mouth, Keeney's theater, motion pictures. vaudeville and Lyceum, the Lyceum Players in “Mam’selle.” Fox's theater, motion pictures. Meeting of Andree Lodge, I~ O, C. Stanley Post, G. A. R., meets in G. A. R. hall. Mothers’ ight of Girls’ Priendly | Bociety of St. Mark's church. | Anniversary celebration of Lady Wallace ledge, Daughters of Scotia. Phenix lodge, 1. O, O. Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. F., meets in | Junior Endeavor Society of Bap- tist church celebrates anniversary. | } Banquet of the Teachers' at the New Britain Club. Council Camera club photograph exhibition at the library. /| Erwin Castle, K. G. E., meets in | Holmes & Hoffmann's hall. { | | | Meeting of Carpenters’ Union at 298 Main street. St. Elmo Lodge, Knights of Pythias, | meets at 242 Main street. Meeting of Vesta Hive, Ladies of the Maccabees, at 277 Main street, |ROOSEVELT ELATED AT HIS RECEPTION Colonel Returns to New York From Washington Where He Delivered Lecture. New York, May 27.—“If anybody | doubts the existence of that river now his_sincerity is open to question.” | This was the comment of Colonel Roosevelt early today on his return here from Washington on the lec ture he delivered there last night be. fore the National Geographic society in.which he officially announced the discovery of a heretofore unknown river in Brazil. Colonel Roosevelt main in town today, time at his editorial offices, where | it was arranged to take his testi. | mony in the suit brought by Attorney Wales against John Mitchell for fees | he alleges are due for the part he | took in settlement ‘of the Pennsyl. Yania coal strike of 1903. Colonel | Roosevelt expected to return to his | planned to re- | .spending some | ‘@olonel Roosevelt was highly elated | accorded him ip essed pleasure eet again so Have You Given the Season’s “Clean-up” a Serious Considera- tion? Remember: Our many years of experience is cheerfully given to assist you in these problems. We mention a few: Exterior and Interior House Paint- ing, Interior Decorations, Wall Paper, Varnishes, Brushes, Floor Stain, etc., etc. JOHN BOYLE 0. 3 and 5 Franklin Square, New Britain SPECIAL SALE OF - MILLINERY FOR DECORATION DAY White Hats, in all shapes and varieties. Panama Hats, greatly reduced in price. Special this week, sale of fine Hair Goods. Children’s Coats, 1-3 off, Call‘and be convinced that our variety and prices cannot be equalled. ————e A. G. COHEN 223 Main St., - Miller’s Block The Home of Reliable Millinery. home at Oyster Bay late in the day, | 11220!" SE, e 3 Department of“:Coniberce Plans Tof Undertaking®n Washington, May 27 my Alaska’'s scijs W experts ofethe -department of g merce ‘practicaily “were complgted day. They will be faken. tg <#§ Alaskan seal islands on the F#ve cutter McCullough, under command. of Capt.’ P. H. Uberroth.” The M Cullough is_expected te. sall- from Francisco about .Jime 1’ for Sea where she will take abéard t | perts who areuto take the census, The “McCulloligh ig ex§ to arrive Ht Valdes on July 13 t aboard Fegde| Judge Fredericld Erown afid®his court on a justice-d pensing’ tour of Alaskan ports. WE ARE SHOWING AVERY ATTRACTIVE LINE OF Pretty Summer Dresses for Ladies and Misses These are very effective. Call and see our Linen Suits, Waists and Skirts. With our offer to make any needed alterations Free, you can have a new, stylish and dressy Suit for Decoration Day. All of our Summer styles are worthy of your inspection. J. RUBIN, 135 Main Street. Barnes’ Block. BARBOUR Rug and Drapery Co. 200 Trumbull Street, Opposite the Allyn House, Hartford SPECIAL SALE OF SCRIMS 23¢c.and 30c goods at 19¢ jyard for a few days “only. Are Yuu Sfiplied With Gloves For Decoration Day? If not, visit our Glove Department where the assortments are complete and prices the lowest in the city. All the best makes We mention a few of the many excellent values 12-button Silk Gloves in White and Black, at 65c pair. double finger tips, ser's 16-button Silk Gloves in White $1.00 and $1.50 pair Kayser’s 16-button Embroidered Silk Gloves in Tan and Grey, at $1.50 p Black and colors at White, Black 16-button White Chamoisette Gloves with spear poirnt backs, al- 80 3-row black embroidered backs at $1.00 pair. 16-button Chamoisette Gloves in White al, at 75¢ pair. Pongee, Grey and natur- 16-button Lisle Gloves In White and Black 16-button Silk Gloves, in White and at 69¢ pair. at 45¢ pair Black, double finger tips, s store will be closed all day next Saturday, Decoration Day, and will close at 6 P. M. Friday as usual. . CHAS. DILLON & CO. Importers, Wholesalers and Retailers of Fine Millinery. Hartford sweat bands in every hat, are all the rage. ’!‘hese bands keep your hat on your head and g:t; zoour head comfertably, $2.00, $2.50 and Knox Hats, Henry Heath Hats and Lin- coln, Bennett & Co. Hats, $3.00 $3.50 and up to $5.00. e ————————— e s You will enjoy the week-end holiday all the more with your feet correctly shod in a pair of the fashionable Horsfall low shoes. $4.00, $4.50 and $5.00. The shoes made by James A. Banister and French, Shriner & Urner, acknowledged to be the leaders among makers of footwear for men, are to be had exclusively at our store. 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White Rock Eggs hatching, and Brooders, A Crandall, Berl ws and Yearling Heifers for sale by I New Milch . Irving, 5-ft. Reaper, A1 condition, for sale by Herman etstosser, R. F.