New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 21, 1914, Page 9

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, Plainville News SUGGEST SOLUTION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT Business Men’s Ass'n Favors Lay- ing of Sterm Water Sewer. IMPROVEMENT FOR MAPLE STREET Directors Endorse Selectman John- 1914. “The Hartford Slik Store.” Agents for Standard Patterns Mail Orders Carefully Filled. Store Closed Fridays at 12 Noon. AUGUST CLEARANGE SALE PRIGES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS WASH GOODS DEPARTMENT 1,000 yards of 36-inch Percales, neat black and white and co,lored dell.nl. regular 12%c quality, Saturday 9c 2,000 yards of Dress Ginghams, in plaids, checks, stripes and plain colors, 32 and 27 inches wide, value 166, Saturday cossosssesssescss ARMOTNE “Kiltie"” Crepe, 27 inches wide, in plaids and Roman stripes, Saturday . . «+ 150 yard 5 Crepe Ratine, 27 inches wide, all white and plain colors, very desirable, equul '.o moul materials, storm water sewer in Maple street to apecial for Saturday 1214¢ yard / providé. work for the town’s unem- | Cotton Crepes, in fancy stripes, black and white and colored, 27 inches wide, value 25c yard, special ployed. 5 i tesssnssssses 12%C yard SATURDAY SPECIALS IN PETTICOATS Sfk Jersey Tops for $1.98 | $4 Value Silk Petticoats for $2.98 Telephone Your Orders Charter 2640 Saturdays as Usual at 9 P. M. (Fridays We Close at Noon. Saturdays at 9. Other Days, THE HOME OF THE “HEATHER” LINENS Is at our Big Linen Dept. in South Annex, where best values are to be found at all times. Would like to have you see our ‘Héather” ,Linens. We are proud of the PATTERN CLOTHES in rich glistening Damask, with NAPKINS to match. The designs are new and the hand- somest we ever offered. There are circular effects for round tables, and others we would like to show you. “Heather” Linen Launders Smooth, and :looks like satin when on the table. We will call special attention to two good numbers in the differ- ent sizes. Will take pleasure in showing them. Attention First Called to No. 1 with choice of designs like these. Tulip and scroll, Shamrock and-circle, Holly and Greek ornameént, Ivy and satin band, Rose, etc. Size 72x72 for $2.25. Size 72x90 for $3.00. Size 72x108 for $3.75. Size 81x81 for $3.75 each. 22 inch Napkins to match, $3.00 dozen. Then Take a Look at showing No. 2. Pansy and circle, Holly, Rose, Ribbon and festoon, etc. Size 72x72 for $3.50. Size 72x90 for $4.50. Size 72x108 for $5.00. Size 81x81 for $4.75. Size 90x90 for $5.50 and size 90x108 for only $6.50 each. 22 inch Napkins $4.00. The 24 inch $5.00 dozen. TAKE NOTE OF THESE CREAM FABRICS That are to be found at our Colored Dress Goods Dept. They are desirable kinds, popularly priced. CREAM SERGES, the all wool kinds that are big values for 50c, 75c¢, 89c and $1.15 yard. There is CREAM RATINE, all wool and extra good for $1.00 yard. Everyone is pleased with the CREAM BEDFORD CORDS, they are all wool and specially 6 P.M.) son’s Idea—E. T. Carter in Auto S Barbecue—Notes About Town. le Club Announces At an important special meeting of the board of directors of the Plain- ville Business and Improvement asso- ciation held last evening it was voted to approve First Selectman William J. Johnson’s suggestion of laying a for 25¢ There is Carnation and key, he fears that he will not be able to secure work for many applicants in the future. H: therefore requested President F. T. Wheeler of the Business and Improvement association to ascertain the sentiment of the directors on a prgposition to furnish employment by laying storm water sewers in Maple and Broad streets. Mr. Johnson had well as other town offictals, have been bothered of late by appeals for work from the town’'s usual quota of unem- All Silk Jers2y Top Petticoats, taffeta and messa- Messaline and Taffeta Petticoats, plain colors. and line, 12-inch flounce, all colors, plain and change- | changeable, accordion plaited and taflor made,: many able, real value $3.00, Saturday ............ $1.98 | “tyles, special value for . ployed. In most instances Mr. John- One Lot of Crepe Combinations, broken sizes, value $1.00, Saturday son has been able to find work' for men on the highway repair gang, but Combinations several styles in shirt and drawer, fine quality, lace and embroidery trimmed, regular $1.00 ; value, Saturday at ..... . sees . . 830 each fine for $1.25 yard. MOHAIR for 50c ‘yard. Then you will white, 28 inches wide, for only 59c yard. ‘We are offering dandy values in a 50-inch CREAM find a WASH CORDUROY in ————————————————————————————————————— HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOO DS PURCHASED OF US, “ Berlin News _ SIGNALS ARE BROKEN- “ON TRACKS IN BERLIN May Be Work of New Britain Boys Who Walk Tracks. SCHOOL CALENDAR IS ANNOUNCED School Will Be Offered on Two Holi- days—New Britain Man Injures Hand on Emery. Wheel at A. P. G. Factory—No Game Tomorrow. That some person has, either mali- ciously or unthinkingly gone so far as to disconnect the signals and switches on the main line tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- r;ad in this vicinity, particularly north of the Berlin passenger station, is the extent of the information which has seen imparted to a Heérald reporter by a railroad authority. It is said that the | railroad detectives, who have been in | town during the past week or more, are investigating this case in addition f the one regarding the placing of a railroad spike on the New Britain branch tracks on Thursday noon of last week. The company is making a de- termined effort to apprehend the| party that has hazarded the lives of | so many of its patrons. While the detectives refuse to dis- cuss the matters, it is believed that | they are inclined to the opinion thflt} the dangerous acts have been com- mitted by New Britain boys who walk the tracks while on their way to rimming holes along the Mattabesset river in Berlin, rather than by a party who has serious intentions against the road. It is said in rail-| woad circles, that for this reason, the officers are on the lookout for all track walkers with an object of plac- ing them under arrest as suspects. In explaining the disconnection “of the signals, a railroad man told & reporter, that the miscreants rendered the warning devices useless by simply slipping the bolts out of the joints where the bars connect. The signals| cannot work simultaneousiv with the “switches when this is dcqe. If a switch was left open, but the signal left indicating a clear track, a speed- ing train would be derailed with the possibility of large loss of life, which generally follows an accident of this kind. According to the general statutes of Connecticut, “Every person who shall wilfully displace @nv switch upon & railroad, or injure, or destroy any | eléctrical signal in use thereon, or: any material or property appertain- | ing thereto, or who shall interrupt the use of any wire, lever pin or bat- | tery, used to operate such a signal, or its connection therewith, shall be fined not more than one thousand dol- lars, and imprisoned in the state ~prison not more than ten vears.” ! his right hand seriousl { the machine. In regard to placing obstructions on railroads, the statutes say “Every person who shall wilfully place any obstruction upon any railroad, or who PAII loosen, tear up, Or remave any. part of a railroad, shall be imprisoned in the state prison not more than ten years: and if he shall do the same with intent to throw any locomotive or car from the track of such railroad or to obstruct any car in motion, he shall be imprisoned in such prison not more than thirty years.” All that the detectives will say re- garding the cases, is that the com- pany has had considerable trouble of late by persons who tamper with the property. Only a few months ago, John C. Cal- houn' was arrested here for having placed a railroad tie on the main line tracks. By order of:-the judge of the superior court, he was committed to the Middletown Hospital for the In- sane a short time after. Barber Shops Inspected. President Newman of the state bar- ber commission, was in town yester- day for the purpose of inspecting the local barber shops. He went over the town tonsorial parlors in Kensing- ton carefully, stating upon leaving, that the conditions were 0. K. Assistant Postmistress Returns. Assistant Postmistress Julia Ryan resumed her duties at the Kensington post office today, after having en- | joyed a two weeks' vacation with re- latives in her native town, Haver- straw, N. Y. During her absence, Postmistress Marjorie Moore, and Miss Mary Nelson have had charge of the mail. The Sewer Situation. That the City of New Britain is still busy on plans for the remedying of conditions at the filter beds at Beck- ley Quarter, may be appreciated from a knowledge of the frequent meetings being held by the special committee appointed recently by Mayor George A. Quigley. At a session held last evening, it was reported that the fac- tories have agreed to keep iron from being discharged into the sewer pipes, ! The fact that there has been iron in the effluvia emptied into the local beds, has been responsible for the coating ‘of iron silicate on the bot- tom of the beds, which prevented proper filtration. Injured Hand on Emery Wheel. John Lynch, of New Britain, had injured yes- terday afternoon while at his work at the American Paper Goods com- pany. He was grinding a piece of steel on an emery wheel when his hand slipped and was thrown against The joint of the fifth finger was exposed in addition to a bad burn on the ring finger. No me Tomorrow. Because they have a game for Sun- day afternoon, the O. U. A_ M. base- ball players of New Britain, have cancelled the game which they were to have plaved with the Worthington Athletic club team tomorrow after- noon at Walnut Hill park in New Britain. The local manager was given such short notice that he has been un- able to arrange another game. School Calendar. In the .calendar for the vear of 1914-15, which has been received at the Herald office, it stated that school will not be offered on four holidays, Thanksgiving, No- vember 26, 1914; New Year's day, January 1, 1915; Washington’s Birtg- day, Monday, February 22, 1915 and Memorial day, May 30, 1915. As Thanksgiving is observed on Thurs- day, the children will not be required to attend classes on Friday, as has been the custom for the past several years. There are two holidays, however, upon which school will be offered, they being Colambus day, October 13, school 1914, and Lincoln’s birthday, Febru- ary 12, 1915. The calendars, which will be dis- tributed to each teacher upon the be- ginning of the fall term, state that it is the wish of the school committee that fitting exercises be held on Lin- coln and Columbus day, which, it is explained, are of great importance to the child, giving as they do, real ac- quaintance with the facts and ideals of the two distinguished men in whose honor the days are set aside as holidays. In the words used in the calender, “These days should be given the most scientific treatment by the teacher that real value from the lives of these two great builders may be put in the possession of the children. Composi- tions written and read on the proper day, declamation of poetry and prose relating to them, and debates that in- volve a treatment of their work and ideals should be put together to make a program that will attract parents to the school on Columbus day and Lin- coln day.” Property Transfers. The Swift and Upson Lumber com- pany of New Britain has sold to Carl E. and Hugenia-Sophia Lantz-a four and a half acre plot of land in this town, which is bounded, northerly, by the highway; easterly, by land of the W. W, Norton estate; southerly, by land of Marcus E. Jacobs or as- signs, and westerly by property of Willard I. Alling. Mrs. Bertha D. Irving, wife of the New Britain physician, has trans- ferred land in Berlin to Herman E. Doerr. Berlin Briefs. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Northrop of East Berlin have returned from a trip into New York sfate. Mr. and Mrs. Bastian and son are spending their vacations at Niantic. The regular weekly prayer meeting was held last evening at the East Berlin Methodist church. Henry Moore is entertaining his daughter, Mrs. Smith of New Haven. Mrs, Gulony returned to her home in Pottsville, Pa., yesterday, after having spent her vacation with her son, Charles Gulony of Kensington. Assessor George B. Carter went to Niantic for a short stay this after- noon. PRIESTS ARE TRANSFERRED. Bridgeport Clergyman Sent to Sacred Heart Church By Bishop Nilan, Bishop Nilan, of the Hartford dio- cese, tpday made known his clerical appointments which provide that the Rev. Stephen Grohol, whose home is in Bridgeport but who has been sta- tioned at Milford, shall come to the Sacred Heart church in this city as the assistant pastor. The Rev. Sigismund Wornonieckl, of this city, has been appointed as the assistant to St. Thomas' church in Southington 45 Don't Delay |If vour eyesight is failing. = Consult Trutsworthy and Competent Optomet- rists. We are registered Optomet- !rists and fulfill these requirements. Eyes examined. Satisfaction guar- anteed. H. A. HUNTER WITH A. PINKUS Over 30 Years' Experience. 806 Main St., 'Phone 570, g hopes of starting the construction work at Whiting street and running the sewer as far as the appropriation and the weather would allow. He de- sired to get the atitude of the business | men before he included this item in the call for a special town meeting. After a general discussion last even- ing the directors voted to approve of the Maple street proposition, It was mentioned that in the spring. when the snow begins to melt Maple street usually resembles a quagmire and is almost impassable to teams and auto- mobiles, In the opinion of the di- rectors the storm water sewer would be a needed improvement as well as an expediency for furnishing a solu- tion to the local unemployment prob- lem, It is supposed that Selectman Johnson will call a special town meet- ing immediately so as to avoid delay in giving work to the men who are clamoring for jobs. There is no dis- position to rush the proposition through without glving the taxpayers an opportunity to express their opin- ions. If the sewer is to be laid as a means of giving employment, how- ever, work should be started as soon as possible. If ground is broken by September first then the work could be continued up to December first, provided, of course, that adequate funds are available. Opposition to Selectman Johnson’s suggestion may develop. There are a few residents who feel that the town cannot afford to undertake any new gewer construction work this fall. They fear that the report for the fiscal yvear will show a slight deficjt and they argue that a special a,ppro-l priation of $1,000 must be added to the sinking fund this year. If the storm water sewer proposi- tion should be voted down, then the only other alternative for dealing with the unemployed would be to treat them as town charges and place them on the charity account. This solution is far from satisfactory to most of the town officials. Plans for Sheep Roast. The directors of the Business and Improvement association also votéd to hold the annual summer outing at Iake ‘Compounce some time in Sep- tember with a sheep barbecue as the chief attraction on the program. This plan was followed with great success last vear. There will be the, usual program of athletics after the “feed” including a baseball game and contests offering opportunity for the display of indi- vidual prowess. The directors will select a chairman to have charge of 2ll arrangements for the outing. Automobiles in Collision. There was a slight automobile acci- dent on Whiting street just off Cen- tral Square this morning when ex- Representative Edward T. Carter, in a Reo runabout, ran into a touring car owned by Rev. Henry Stone of Wallingford. Rev. Mr. Stone was traveling to the Advent Camp grounds on the South- ington road. He had stopped his car and left it standing on the left hand side of the street in front of the Plain- ville Hardware company. Mr. Carter came up Whiting street and started to swing out around the Wallingford ma- chine. His foot slipped off the brake lever and hit the accelerator. Mr. Carter’s ¢ar jumped forward, striking the other machine a glancing blow and knocking off one of the front wheels. The ex-representative’s machine was not injured with the ex- ception of a few scratches on the ra- diator. Arrangements were made for repairing Rev. Mr. Stone’s machine as it stood there in the highway. Mr. Carter explained that ‘Wallingford machine had not on the wrong side of the road, would never have struck it, Named For Jury Duty. Town Clerk Robert C. Usher re- ceived yesterday from George A. Con- ant, clerk of the superior court at Hartford, a list of the following local men who have been selected for jury duty for the year beginning Septem- ber first: Dwight P. Barnes, Wil- liam J. Blakeslee, Samuel B. Car- penter, Franklin P, Frisbie, Fred- the been he if UNDERMUSLINS AND CORSETS SPECIALLY PRIGED FOR SATURDA One Large Lot of Gowns, fine quality nainsook, real value $1.50, Saturday lace and embroldsry trimmed, chemfle and empire, style R-GULAR $3.50 MODEL “La RESISTA" GIJHSETS SPEBIAL FOR $1.98 “La Resista” Corsets in fine grade Batiste, spiral boning, six hose supporters, sizes 19 to 25, regular $3.50 model, special price AUGUST CLEARANCE OF TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS---Flowers and Feathers Trimmed Hats fo Close for $1 Trimmed Panama and Hemp Hats, all white and black, black and white, to close for . Untrimmed Hats close for .... Untrimmed Leghorn Hats, Cleurance pnce 50c ea . .. $1.00 50c close for Wings and Fancies to close fOr ..ccivcneans 50c, 25¢, and 15¢ each Untrimmed Hats to close lor . Untrimmed Heémp Hats, clearance price extremely low bust, all Trimmed Hats to Close for 50¢ A Small Lot of Trimmed Hats, special price .25c and 15¢ .+.. 25c and 15c each Flowers to close for .... .25¢c, 15¢ and 10c each erick B. w. Manchester, John Matthews, Alfred P. McLean, War- ren P. Morgan, Don C. Peck, B. Frank Pollard, Oliver M. Robertson, William J. Simpson, Edward L. Sey- mour, Robert C. Usher and George C. ‘Woodford. Crocodiles to Convene. The usual local interest is being manifested in the announcement from Secretary George A. Beers of Bristol that the Crocodile club will have its annual barbecue at Lake Com- pounce on Thursday, August 27. The announcement and invitations to this event have been sent out and the of- ficers of the club expect men promi- nent in state affairs to be present. All that is necessary to attend this an- nual gathering is an invitation from a member, gentlemanly conduct and the price of the ticket. Plainville has always been well rep- resented at the Crocodile gatherings since the original one was held forty vears ago. Advance Guard Arrives. Already a number of Adventists have taken up their residence at the camp ground cottages mear Dunham’s Grove. They have taken advantage of an opportunity to eliminate the in- conveniences of hot weather in town and city. It is expected that there will be a larger crowd than wusual g3t the grounds to attend the annual religious services, a program for which will be announced soon. Brief Items. Miss Emma Towles, who is suffering from. a complication of diseases at the home of Miss Mary Clark on Whiting street, was reported to be in a critical condition today. All hope for her recovery has been abandoned. Miss Ethel Hall of Bridgeport is visiting Miss Jeannette Onion of North Washington street, Local employes in the Plainville post office received postal cards today from Miss Edith Eilis, who is spend- ing her annual vacation at Bradford, N. H, ’ Mrs. Everett Baker, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia at the Maplehurst, has so far recovered that she is able to bé up around the house. Miss Julia Graham hag returned from a visit at the home of her uncle in Boston, Friends of William L, Cooke, who recently underwent an operation at the Hartford hospital, will be pleased to hear that his condition is regard- ed as entirely satisfactory and that his speedy recovery is anticipated. Mrs. Clayton J. Foster has made application to Judge George S. By- ington for the appointment of an ad- ministrator on the estate of her late husband. Mrs. Margaret Cunningham, one of the oldest residents of the town, is seriously ill at her home on Maple street. A. N, Clark & Son’s factory has re- | Round, Sirloin and Short Steaks ..23¢ Ib Shoulder Steak ..18¢ 1b Shoulder Roast ..18¢ 1b Rump Roast .....20c Ib PLAINVILLE CLEAN LITTLE MARKETSAYS- FOR TODAY AND SATURDAY. Prime Rib Roast .18c Ib Sliced Ham .....28¢c Ib Corned Beef ...... 12¢ and Cabbage Free. Watch For Our Fish Specials Next Thursday. sumed operations after a short shut- down, It is reported that Rev. Mr, Pinder, who preached at the Baptist church last Sunday, made a vigorous attack on Sunday baseball and Sunday horse trotting. Rev. C. E. Carlson will preach at the Swedish Congregational church on Camp street next Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Sunday school will be held at 12 o'clock. All Scandina- viansg are cordially invited to attend these services, Constable Philip Marino arrested a stranger yesterday afternoon who was too Intoxicated to give his name, He was placed in the lockup, The of- ficers are determined to rid the town of these invaders who make a nui- sance of themselves by loafing around the oenter. Nathan Prior has returned to his home after spending a few days with relatives in Farmington. Now 1s the time to get your fur- nace cleaned and repaired for the winter, If you need a new heater, see us. You will probably need some plumbing done before winter, This is the best time to'have it taken care of. We carry a complete line of hardware of every description and w1 be pleased to satisfy your wants. Plainville Hardware company, Whit- ing street.—advt, SOCIALIST LECTURE ON WAR An indictment of the destruction of life and property in the present Euro- pean war will be given in a lecture by George Speiss, Jr., of Hartford on the corner of Main and East Main streets Saturday night, Thé talk will be under the auspices of the socialist sarty. - - TWENTY-THREE CARS START IN AUTO RACE 305 Mile Grind of the Fifth Eigin National Road Races— De Palma and Wishart Favorites. Eigin, Ill, Aug. 21.—Twenty-three drivers, stars of the automobile racing world, with their machines in perfeet mechanical trim, were ready to be sent away today in the 306 mile grind of the fifth Elgin National Road races, The elght and a quarter mile ofled course hardened by rain was like con- crete and a speed contest was antici- pated. Seventy-one and one-tenths miles an hour is the present mark for the course. Bob Burman was forcgd to with. draw his entry owing to an accident in practice yesterday.. He broke a cyl. inder and was unable. to repair it in time to start. Ralph De Palma, a former winney of the event, drinving a foreign cas fresh from its record breaking con. quest in the Grand. Prix at Lyons France, and Spencer Wishart, werg the favorites, Owing to the large number of o tries, the cars were to be started twé at a time, an innovation. for the Elgid event. The race was. to begin o eleven o'clock. Three drivers who,k have won tfl’ Elgin race were among the starters They are Ralph Mu}lord Gil Anders son and De Palma. | i W