New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 12, 1915, Page 10

{ H. Bullard of Rob- “home from a sojourn = McCabe, Gustave Matthias Rival begin fi8 " today and Officers A. C. Walencius and urn to duty. fes. C. B. Stanley are en- pmobile trip to Quebec, X o8 is sojdurning at - Mrs. William E. rison, ‘Miss Rose Jean Hudson are for a week. spent the . in this city. Wil leave Wed- . Y., where he ler of the sum- nt at Atlantic city, i N ve has returned from Mason’s Island, Mys- iy W. Smith and fam- ng . their ‘cottage at Thomas J. Smith of are the guests of lo- 5. D. Ellis spent e, Ropatophns, I Al 5 %nm McAllister Mr, and Mrs. William Y spent Sunday at _Henry Hoar and fams e week-end at Peekskill, g p by auto. rs. Adolph Wagner and unday at Bantam Lake. A. H, Oldershaw mo- n Lake yesterday. - fiqnn,r and family of § Ve have gone to San the Panama-Pa- ‘0ods of Pleasant street d from R. P. L at Troy, N. fummer vacation. 8. George R. Crabtree spent Sunday at Mr. r home in this city. mith and Miss Molly from a week’s Vanderbrouk of Wal- ireturned from a visit and family of returned from er of Hamilton street, vacation at Twin Lakes. 7 G ‘was home today from where he is spending e and Catherine “Jefferson Highlands, ‘and Mrs. 1. E. Hicks Jdum and family are 5. H. Fox and daughter, Rose, a vdd!h‘gfl'l»u Rose A o s 6 er John F. Burns Te- recent. 'of New Haven, usin, Miss Ella X AT STAMFORD | Evidence Being Taken Into Con- tested Congressional Election Stamford, July 13—Taking of evidence in the action brought by former Congressman Jeremiah Don- ovan, democrat, of Norwalk, contest- ing the seat of Congressman E.\J. Hill of Norwalk, repubican; in the national house of representatives, from the fourth Connecticut district, began here today. onovan alleged that Hill in his cafpaign exceeded the legal limit for expenses. Hill denied this and makos the counter charge that Donovan x- pended more than the law allows. The statutory limit in this district for expanditurea,o by ‘a congressional candidate is $760. Taken in Library. The testimony is being taken in the 1ib: of the office of State’s Attorney Homer 8. Cummings ' by ‘Walter and Charles McGuire, sten- ographers, who are acting as con:- missioners. Mf, Cummings appeared as counsel for Donovan and Milton Fessenden for Hill, assisted by J. Henry jback, chairman of the republican state central committee. The session up to recess was ocC- cupled with the examination of Chairman Roraback and A. C. Wheel- er, Hill's political’ agent. ' That of the latter had not been completed ‘when recess was taken, and was: to be, resumed this afternoon.. Mr, Hill and Mr, ‘Donovan were present. ! Roreback Presents Statement. Mr. Roraback presented a state- ment covering the receipts and ex- penditures of the committee during the last campaign showing disburse- ments in the state of about $21,000. No part of this amount he said had been expended in the fourth congres- sional district. The money spent in this district-he said had been raised by the fourth congressiona} district committee, His lst included $1,000 from A. C, Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler, who is a director in the Bank at Norwalk of which Mr. Hill is president testified that he had acted as Hill's political agent in 1912 as well as in the 1sat campaign. Ques- tioned’ about the 1912 campaign the witness said that he could not remem- ber the exact contributions in the district but he though they were less than $1,000. [ Interrupted for Recess. His testimony was interrupted for recess. It/is thought probable that the hearings here may last two days and will then be held at'other places. ‘When the testimony is completed ' it will be sent to the congressional committee at Washington which will then hold: a hearing. HOLD COQ{FERENCE ON LOBSTER FISHING U. S. Bureau of Fisheries to Increase Efficiency of Culture and ‘Secure Active ‘Co-operation. ‘Woods Hole, Mass., July 12.—Oz- ficers of the United States. bureau ‘of fisheries are here today, conduct- ing a conference on the lobster fish- ing industry. The meeting. was ‘called by . the bureau particular]y to consider mea. of Increasing the efficiency of lob- ster culture and to secure active cc- operation between the federal bur- eau, state authorities and private in- terests in the industry. The. bureau has for some time con- ducted lobster propagation work at the fish hatcheries in Massachusetts and Maine, and the conference is ex- pected to result in an extension of the plan. —— DAY FORCE THE WINNERS. New Britain Machine ‘Co. Employes Meet at Baseball. The day force and the night force of the New Britain Machine company played a game of baseball Saturday afternoon at the, picnic grounds on Newington road and from the figures handed in by the statistican the day force were the winners, score § to 5. Tommy Boyle, who played the game ‘when Red Campbell was starting out on his career, was the star hitter of the afternoon, garnering three singles and a double. Bernie Coyle.also hit the pill hard, Home runs were con- tributed by Elliott and Oronato. Swanson hurled the pill for the losers and succeeded in sending back to the bench eight of the opposing bat- ters. - Scott, who worked for the win- ners, fanned eleven men. Hicks pulled off a double play un- assisted. ‘“‘Charlie” Carlson captained the winners and Willlam . Facy the losers, but neither took part in the game. 4 The winners were entertained at the expense of the losers to A. W. L. & C. ARGUE HILLYER MOTION, Want Judge Kept Out of So-called Colorado Strike Cases, Denver, Col,, July 12.—aArgument on the motion to prohibit Judge Granby . Billyer of the district court from par- ticipating further in any of the so- called strike cases was begun in the supreme court today: Fred Farra, at- torney general, argued in favor of Judge Hillyer and Horace N. Haw- kins appeared in support Of the motion. Judge Hillyer presided in the trial of John R. Lawson, international toard member of the United Mine Workers of America, who was found guilty of murder in connection with strike disorders at Ludlow. | Hira Temple No. 90, D. 0. K. K: l The regular monthly meeting 'of the above temple will be held on Thursday evening in Vega hall. The icwn.mltt.ee on the annual outing will make a report, as arrangements are nearing completion for same. The rendezvous selected by the “‘Dokeys is the Liocusts in Kensington, a farm particularly suited in every respect from a Khorassan standpoint. The transportation committee has not yet completed all arrangements, but it is understood that “jitney” will play a prominent part in this part of the day’s program. The sports com- mittee is arranging an interesting pro- gram which will fit all ‘sz:irts and condi- noble band. tin{-‘fl:ix}cflfi: are in the handg of the printer and will be ready for d)strlbg; tion at an early date, and can be prot cured from any member of the com- mittee or the temple secretary, = R. Vogel. Chamberlain Council Jr. O, UT. A. M, At a regular meeting held :Satuf- day evening the officers far the en- suing term were duly installed by Deputy State Councilor F. Miller, of Middletown. W. Harris of Middle- town assisted. A committee of five has been appointed to arrange for an outing to be held an Saturday, July 24. The place will be announced later. The semi-annual reports of the officers were read and show a large increase in members. Over 160 members were taken in during the ast six months. . The council is also n a good financial condition, accard. ing to the reports. Installations. Officers of New Britain circle, Q. of F. will be installed this evening by Nellie Turley of Hartford. 5 District, Deputy Grand Chief Rn?. ger J. J. Hyand will install ' the of- ficers of Court Prosperity, F. of A, this evening. Officers of Gerstaecker lodge, 1. 0., O. F., will be installed this evening by District -Grand Master" Anton Steiner 2 2 W. L, Morgan Lodge No. 71, K, of P. The above lodge will meet as” usual tomorrow evening in Vega hall. The newly installed afficers will make their customary appointments for the en- suing term, and all the working com- mittees. will be chosen for the fall work. A .report will be made on the summer outing. = A large atténdance is expected. t L The meeting dated for August 10 has been changed to August 12, by dis- pensation. Members please note. " Lady Wallace Lodge, No. 24, D of 8. A regular meeting of Lady Wallage lodge, No. 24, D. of 8., will be held Wednesday.. This lodge will hold only one meeting in July. - Mrs. Jeanie Cameron, deputy grand chief daugh- ter, is expected to be present. Re- freshments will be served. ¥ New Britain Temple, L. G. E. There will be a meeting of New Britain Temple, L. G, E.,, at the home of Mrs. F. 8. Wooding, 242 Main street tomorrqw evening. Stanley Relief Corps. Stanley Relief corps will hold a reg- ular meeting Wednesday afternoon. Ladies Anxilary, A. O. H. A regular meeting of the Ladies’ Auxilary, A. O. H., will be held jn Eagle hall Tuesday evening. Reportg of dfficers will be read. B — Unity Rebekah Lodge, Unity Rebecca lodge will Tuesday evening, July '13. meet L O. 0. F. Field Day. § The general committee for the Odd Fellows’ field day will meet in Jr. O. U. A M. hall this evening at 8 o’clock. Important business will be transacted and the various sub-committees will give their reports. Phenix Lodge, I. 0, O. F. Phenix lodge, I. 0. 0. F.. will meet as usual on Wednesday evening of this week when the semi-annual in- stallation of officers will be held. Dis- trict Deputy Grand Master E. Myron Jones, P. G., of this city, will be pres- ent and instal the officers. The enter- tainment committee will also be on hand to do their share. Phoenix Temple of Honor. Phoenix Temple of Honor will hold its regular meeting at O. U. A: M. hall, 277 Main street, Friday: evening. New ‘Britain Camp, M. W. of A. New Britain camp, Modern Wood- men of America, will hoild an open meeting tomorrow night at St. Jean hall, 34 Church street. ROAD’S MOTION DENIED. Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Ac- tion Against New York Central, New York, July 12-A motion made by the New York (entral and Hudson and the ] company for the dismissal of an ac- tion brought by James Honeywell, in behalf of himself and other stock- holders, was denied today by Feder- al Judge Julius M. Mayér. In the proceeding the court is asked to re- quire the New York Central and Hud-~ son River Railroad to account for the mioneys, funds and property of the last named company, which, the complaint alleges have been improp- erly issued by the New York com- pany. In a second order in the same liti- gation, Judge Mayer granted the pe- tition of & committee of the stock- holders in the Rutland company ‘to intervene and join in the prosecution of the Honeywell suit as - parties plaintiff. Rutland . Raflway’ ANNUAL and Summer Furniture Hammocks, Porch Shades, Rustic Furniture, Etc. MID-SUMM CLEARANCE SA ~ 20% to 307 DISCOUNT ‘On Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Stoves and General Housefurnishings The market prices have advanced. Now is the time to purchase your furniture. We will ho!d them until wanted, for you will surely pay more for them later on. Cost Sale of Veranda COST SALE OF GAS RANGES Auto Delivery Anywhere li JOHN A. ANDREWS & CO. Telephone Your Orders . 'We Guarantee to Please You In the accompanying photograph ’ SHELLS IN are shown che ruins of the chancel of the church of St. Bertille, at Mar- euil, France. This church was right FRENCH CHURCH 2HOTO © BY BMERICHN PRESS ASSOCIATION | Wrecked Chancel of Church in France Photographed for French Governme_nf ir the line of fire between the forces of the Germans and allies, and shrap- nel played havoe with its interior. EDITORS’ COMMENT BIASED, SAYS BRYAN kBelieves Americans Should be Kept Out of Danger Zone Los Angeles, July 12.—William J. Bryan, former secertary of state, is- sued a statement last night in which i he said that editorial comment on Germany’s reply to the American Lu- sitania note represented the extremes of sentiment, but that he believed the majority of the people were in- terested solely in protecting Amer- and that ican rights they veuld “heartily approve any steps the pres- ident may see fit to take to keep ' average sentiment. Americans out of the danger zone or . separate passengers from contraband —especially ammunition.” “It is not a sacrifice of rights to i avold unnecessary risks,” he declared. | Mr. Bryan came with Mrs. Bryan from San’ Francisco to visit William J. Bryan, jr., at Hermosa Beach, Text Of Statement. Mr. Bryan’s statement follows: “I have not had an opportunity to read many editorials as they have been reproduced in San Francisco and Los Angeles papers. “In selecting editorials for repro- | duction everything depends upon the judgment exercised in making the selection. Represent Two Extremes, “It 18 improper to judge from the few which have been reproduced what general sentiment is and I am afraid that those which I have read repre- sent the two extremes rather than the The bias of the editor or publisher must always be borne in mind when one reads an edi- torial because the bias largely deter- mines the tone of the comment. “We have in this country a num- ! ber of newspapers which strongly sympathize with the allies and, also, a | number of papers which strongly sympathize with Germany—but the great majority of the people are neu- | tral in feeling as well ‘as in expression, and -do not take the extreme views | Sale every day. represented by either of this groups ;above mentioned. “To illustrate what I mean—if you will rend the papers which strongly | sympathize with the allies, you will find that, either intentionally or unin- | tentionally, theyjurge our government | to pursue a course which would hei helpful to the allies and injurious to | Germany. The papers that strongly sympathize with Germany, on the other hand, wurge a course which would be helpful tp Germany, ‘hurtful to the allies. Bach side, inf) enced quite natdrally by its sym| thies, so defines national homor carry out its views. Majaority of Americans Neutral. “The mass of . the American ple, nowever, If T know. their ment, are intérested golely in ing American rights and in pr ifig neutrality, * Tt 1y Just as unn for the pro-ally papers to insist our helping the allies, as it ‘1§ u ural fof the pro-German papers sist upon our helping Ger 448 pro-ally papems want this governn to stop. the submarine 1 the pro-German' papers want put an emh‘r’ on arms and nition; but. as 8 neutral nation have no more right to interfere in interests of fhe allies than we h to interfere in tife interest of Geg many. have ' “Each individual ‘may opinion as-to -the . Inhumanity drowning or starving ‘non-combat: but it is not our buginess as a tral nation to. attempt to the: methods employed by the be erents in dealing . with (uch otl except insofar as we find it nec sary to do 8o fto protect Amerd rights or.can,'by . our good offic influence them to modérate h conduct teward. each other. Will' Uphold Wiison, “I believe that'a large majo the people “will heartily approve | any steps that the president may fit to take to Keep Americans out the dai r zohe or separate P b gers from contraband, especially frg ammunition. It is not a sacrifice rights to avoid unnecessary risks.” MANY KICKS HEARD. Autoists and drivers of teams kicking in reggrd to the manner which the gateman' at the Whi street crossing operates the gatos. is said at . night-the gates are o lowered needlessly and on many casions drivers are forced to wait. O of the eity's leading officials was victim last evening, when in a hi home with friends during the storm he was forced to bring his chine to & stop, and toot his horn eral times before the gateman the gates. ' City litems New Shoes added to our $1 Shd Besse-Leland Co. advt. Fred Jurgen who was found at his home lagt Weédnesday, was b the Fred Jurgen prominently fied with- the Hagles as had been ported. He -was - mot a member the order. L. D. ‘Penfleld camp, 8, of V. au iliary No. 1, will be entertained a silver tea Wednesday afternoon f 2:30 ta 6 o’clock at the home of A. H. Oldershaw, 165 West street. y 7 ¥ The Woman's Home and Fo Missionary soclety of the Lutheran church will ‘hold its meeting Wednesday afternoon set Rock. ' Members and ir 1) will leave on the ley. Our Shoe week. Besse-