New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 6, 1915, Page 7

x ~WflRLfl’8 GHAN WILLARD IN TI]WN Conquerer of Mistah Jolmson Hre With Wild West Show Champion of champlons, Jess Wil- lard, the man who brought back the heavyweight. : championshi toi the white race, which was held by Jack Johnson for a number ofiyears, :paid New Britain his first visit today. “The big'fellow is a member of the 101 Ranch, which exhibited here today. A reporter strolled down to the Commercial street siding this morn- ing: just -as the ‘éhamp Was rubbing the sleep out of his'eyes, and after'the preliminary introduction the scribe and the pugilist became very friendly. Manager Tom Jones. soon joined the party and a fanning bee was indulged in. = Manager -Jones, who has estab- lished a record many moons ago for his’ loquaciousness, but a fine fellow , bevertheless, answered the questions THE CURRAN DRY GOODS CO. A GRAND CLEAN-UP SALE A —of— SUMMER READY-TO- WEAR GARMENTS SATURDAY‘ TO Our entire stock of that sold up to $3.98 md ‘4.50. Extra fine Shirt Wl.lsus. blg assort- ment in the lot,” white and fancies, ~$1:39,~91.50;:$1:69 and $1.98 - Walsta: 4,z.‘(a CLEAN.UR AT .. - " $1.25 Waists in' fine white organdies. 'O UP AT 59c¢ | ... A lot of fine $1.00 Waists, all new styles, fine organdies. TO OLEAN T 49c 25 dozen White Under Skirts, made of the finest imported and | bodies of long cloth, high class mer- chandise. TO CLEAN UP AT 89¢ Sold elsewhere at $1.50 to $1.78. Men’s Special A clean-up of fine Negligee Shirts, worth up to 98c, assorted makes and styles. TO CLEAN UP AT 39¢ Wash Goods Special 36 to 40 inchies wide Wash Dress Goods in volles and crepes, 19¢ to 25¢ vflueu. TO CLEAN UP AT 9¢ = Toilet 'Special The famous Bunny Talcum Powder. GOOD SIZE CAN ‘Bed Spread ‘Special Exmmnm&ocmnedsm s with 'oF 'Without" frinige, heavy weight jand cheap 'at $1.50. AT > bt Jau wilt fight m a minute,” l.nwafred Tom,-all that’s necessary is t0 have some promoter put up a purse and his man'and my man will démon- strate that he is the one best bet in the Ting.. Of course Coffey and others are being boosted considerably, but if they get in the ring with my man it’s curtains for. them, believe me.” “How:4bout"that fake ' story sent out from London' by Johnson or his friends?” asked the reporter, “Not worth the time of considering. The American people know the make- ur of Jess Willard, who engaged in many battles before reaching the top of ithe ladder and have never accused nim of being a faker,” said one of the party. Jess himself, is a retiring sort of fellow, who would never be a cham- pion in the talk league. He has, how- ever, a personality that is pleasing and hits big broad smile carrtes with it a story in itself every time he opens his lps. ‘Willard cut quite a figure about the streets today in his automobile. . He rode about the "streets and viewed several of the large factories. In the handsome special car in which the champion 1s touring the c¢ountry is his wife, Manager Jones and- wife, Secretary Archer and Wal- ter Monahan, his trainer. MONTVID PROTESTS INNOCENCE T0 LAST (Continued from First Page.) ular phase of the case was for all time cléared up. Krakas Conceived Idea. “Having drawn this from the con- demned man, the chaplain continued to talk with him, and Montvid then gave the chaplain the “history” of the mythical society: According bo his story it was con- cocted by Krakas while they were in- carcerated in the Newcastle jail af- ter the murder of Policeman Tierney in Wilmington. The drawing of this admission from the prisoner by the clergyman is one that will set at rest the minds of many persons who have lived in con- stant dread of meeting the same fate as the priest, his housekeeper and the Delaware policeman. Montvid’s One Wish., Few were the requests of the un- fortunate: man since he has been an inmate of the prison. He did, how- ever, request Warden Garner recently not t6 turn his body over to any med- ical institution.- « Oomumsel Calls on Him. The condemned man had one visi- tor on his last day on earth. Attor- néy 'W. J. Hammersley, who made such a gallant fight for his client’s life during the trial, called in the morning. to: confer .with Montvid, but the nature of their business was not ascertained “elther by the prison of- ficials, or reporters. Montvid. shook the hand of his lawyer = when . Attorney Hammersley left the cell. Preparing for the End. After being lodged in-the deatn cage Montvid was given a new suit of clothes and a pair of cloth shoes such as ‘are worn by those going to the gallows. He wore a low turned down collar and a blue polka dot tle. He showed no particular emotion when Warden Garber arrived at the death house shortly after 7 o'clock to read the death warrant. Montvid arose and greeted the warden with a smile and listened with bowed head as ‘the fatal words were being read to him. At the conclusion of the reading of the warrant Montvid sat down on the small chair in the cage and placed his head in his hands and gazed at the floor of his home of death. +~ When Father Magnele] arrived at ‘the prison ‘he;found Montvid on _his ‘knees ‘In' prayer repeating fervently “Lord Have Mercy On Me.” The last rites were administered and the waiting for the eventful hour was ‘started. . From the attitude of the man for the past week it was noticeable that he showed more interest in his fate and was repentent. He howevr did not in any manner show any traces of & breakdown and was resigned. Through his talk with Mr. Malinow- ski Monday he knew that there was nothing that could be done to save him from the toll that the state of Connecticut demanded. He promised to bear up, and this he did to 'the end. ‘Was Model Prisoner. Throughout his imprisonment Montvid . observed very closely :the ‘rules .and regulations of the prison. He gave His guards no trouble of any nature. He retained his desire for tobacco, however, and up to a few ‘hours of his death he enjoved a good cigar. _ Story ot the Murder. The crime for which Montvig for- feited his life was one of the most 98¢ Ribbons Special 100 ‘pleces of wide All ‘Sitk Moirs Ribbon, in all the good colors, 20¢ atrocious that ever took place in the annals of Connegticut criminology. On the night of Monday, February 8, Montvid and Krakas went to the house occupied by Rev. Joseph Ze- bris and his housekeeper, Eva Gii- manaitis, adjacent to the Lithuanian church on Church street. Immediate- value. SPECIAL AT 15¢ =0 Big Specials in Blankets All Sizes And Styles, ly upon entering they demanded money and the helpless priest was instantly shot to death ‘and stout cords. were twisted about his neck. After the parish house had been ransasked the unfortunate house- keeper was dragged into the attic where she was.brutally murdered by %4 gulatiofi, t cords and. clothes being t{ed [tightly about her t, & The arrest of Krakas and Montvid oocuréd’in Wilmington about threo months later after Krakas had mur- dered a peliceman and wounded sev- -eral others in-a running fight, 1 MY PRICE SMASHING SALE IS S GOING ON i up. Your garment will positively be made on the premises. if not, clothes free of charge. How does that strike you?” “TOM” 1 URRAY 394 Main Street, New Britaiq; Open Evenings Until 9 P. M. PRICES SMASHED' ON $30, $25, $20, $18 and $15 TAILOR-MADE SUIT TO “] don’t ask you to buy, but I ask you to come and look over my shop and see how our garments & ~ome in and we will make you a City Items ] The Very Latest Caps at Besse-Le- Jand's. Large Variety.—advt. Aléx Kowaleweski’s - photographic stadlo on Beaver street has been auv- tached by Constable Winkle for about $1,000, suits being preferred by John Skritulsky and others. Spectal Sdle Boys, Odd Troueers at Besse-Leland's.—advt. Before going away, get a bathing suit or suit ease, straw hat or cap at T. W. O’Connor Co.—advt. Arrangements are being made for a delegation from New Britain coun- cil, O. U. A. M, to visit Waterbury council on August 18. Bathing Suits at Besse-Leland’s.— advt. Sport shirts at Halloran's—advt. Last opportunity for a suit at sale prices. T. W. O’Connor Co.—advt. Engine companies No. 1 and No. 2 were called to 62 Church street last evening to extinguish a rubbish fire in the rear of the building. Men's Odd White Flannel Trousers at greatly reduced prices at Besse- Leland’s.—advt. 11,000 EMPLOYES HAPPY. Toledo, O., Firm to Work Forty-Eight Hours a Week. Toledo, O., Aug. 6—Eleven thou- sand employes of the Willys-Overland ¢ompany received notice this morning that forty-elght hours will constituto a work week at the plant after No- vember 1. This news came as a sur- prise to the employes and was made voluntarily by the company. The move follows a voluntary in- creage of five per cent. in wages about six weeks ago. NEW REGIME OF EAGLES. Spokane, Wash.,, Aug. 6.—The new administration to conduct the affairs of the Grand Aerie, Fraternal Or- der of Eagles, was elected here today. Among those named were William L. Grayson, of Savannah, Ga., grand wor- thy “ president; - Frederick Hughes, Yonkers, N Y., grand treasurer; John F."Jénny, Chester, Pa., grand worthy conductor; Charles T. Lair, of Massa- chusetts, grand inside guard. The grand aerie will meet in 1916 at Sa- vannah, Ga. CONNIE GETS McDONALD. Houston, Tex., Aug. 6—The sale of Third Baseman McDonald of tho Houston,, Texas, league club, to the Philadelphia club of the American league was announced today. McDon- ald js to.join Connie Mack's club August 20. It is reported he was sold. for $3,600. In the accompanying illustration is shown a wounded Australian soldier Carrying Wounded Ai;stralian Trooper From the Firing Line at Dardanelles & AT_DARDANELLES being carried from the firing line aft- er a severe engagement at the Dar- danelles. This picture was taken little over a month ago and Iits thenticity was vouched for by British government. au- the MINIMUM WAGE FOR WOMEN. Boston, Aug. 6.—A minimum week- ly wage of $8.50 for women over 18 years of age employed in department and other retail stores is provided for in the report of a special board to the minimum wage commission to- day. Employees within this classifi- cation shall have had one year's ex- perience while years shall receive not less than $7 weekly, according to the board’s finding. Minors between 17 and 18 years are to be paid a mini- mum of $8 and those under 17 years not less than $5. YACHTS OFF AGAIN. Newport, R. I, Aug. 6.—The yachts of the New York Yacht Club cruising squadron left Newport for Buzzard's Bay at 9:30 a. m., today. The rac- ing contingent were sent over the line in their various classes, begin- ning at 10:30 o’clock the cup defend- ers being the first to get away. The wind was east and a drizzle of rain made conditions unpleasant. The yachts will anchor over night off Marion, Mass., and proceed thence % to Marblehead. LAST DAY OF CONFERENCE. Labor Leadérs and Officials to Hear Address By Secretary Wilson. San Francisco, Aug. 6.—The con- ference of the department of labor being held here, at which labor lead- ers and labor and immigration offi- cials from all parts of the country are working with Secretary of Labor Wilson in an endeavor to find means of bringing the man and the job and the man and the land together, was to come to an end today. Addresses were to be delivered by Secretary Wilson, Assitant Secretary through the Cape Cod Cana] tomorrow | Pogt, Commissioner General of Immi- \gration Caminetti and T, V. Powderly. TABS' The annual T. A. & B. society be held tomorrow to Coney Island. | leave at 6:30 o'clock | chartered the " the occasion and it York and allow between the Glants teams. It has been Izland. The return ed at 7:30 o’clock With fair weather £l | pects a erowd of at has been a sale of Hartford. Reshond-'l'o WOMAN I\ BAD €0 at 6:45 o’'clock. ' The @ the excursionists five M Works Mutual Benefit af The portunity to witness the |