New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 5, 1915, Page 7

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, UULIUBER 5, 1915, WE INVITE YOU TO SEE Very new for cvening gowns are the PLAID SILKS we show in beau- combinations. from regular offerings. tiful light color OUR SILKS In dark and They are very smart and a tittle different medium colorings we have a fine line of Plaid Silks for waists and gowns, a showing so diversified we can suit all tastes. Taffetas with two or three color STRIPE satin stripe, for ing: SILKS are much in vogue, very effective are the dresses and waists, especially those with TAFFETA SILKS still hold good for Fall wear, and seem to be quite the right thing for the present styles; we have all colors. dre: fectively. A range of 35 shades for street and evening NINON wear. ses we are showing a line of figured Taffetas that make up GEORGETTE CREPE, VOILE and CHIFFONS For dance very ef- are here in a great variety of colorings at our Silk Dept, to match your ma- terials. all beautiful shades for FAILES, so much in demand for Suits and Gowns. street gowns. Also a full visit our Silk Dept. and ask to see the new Silks. WHERE TO GET THE BEST FLANNELS? WHY, AT OUR DOMESTIC DEPT, OF COURSE. big value for 50c, use, is 27 inches wide, for 59c yard. 29c yard. 4-4 WHITE SHAKER FL ANNEL for 65c, 75c, $1.00 yard. C 58c and 65c yard. ALL DRY GOOJ SILK POPLINS of the famous Cheney make, 42 inch width, in line of CHIFFON Make it a point to We carry the hest grade of WHITE SAXONY FLANNELS to be found anywhere. all shrunk, and our prices are the lowest for like quality goods. ' We offer 27-inch for 25¢, 85¢, 42¢, 50c. 58¢ and 75c yard. For 7-8 width you get 4-4 width for 50c, 58c, 75c. TWILL WHITE SUITING FLANNEL that is a beauty, shrunk ready to A heavy WHITE SHAKER for only ———————————————————————— HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELI VERY FCR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RE- | Jority of 56. They are A FINE Berlin 'News GIBNEY WEATHERS - PMLITICAL STORM {6 Was “Scratched,” But it " Merely Tickled WS WAORITY IS 189 h e S Registrar Demon Rum Grins as John Barley- | corn Comes Down Home Stretch a ‘Winner by Lead of 146—Stovens Defeats Beckley by Single Vote, “The best laid plans of mice and men oft g'ong a’glee,” said Scotland’'s famous poet, ““Bobbie” Burns years ago and this saying was never more aptly ijlustrated than in yesterday's election. Despite the opposition of the democrats and those of his own party, who indulge in secret meetings that grand old warrior of many cam- paigns, William H, Gibney, was re- elected first selectman for the four- teenth consecutive time, and incident- nlly received the largest number of votes of any man on either ticket. As et the last election, Gibney was scratched by some voters. It is in- | teresting to note that the most of the scratching was done in the second district, Kensington. In that part of the town thirty-five republicans did not desire his return, but on the other hand forty-eight democrats cast their batlots for him, thus giving him a clear majority in the district. Last year he defeated W. W. Fagan by 224 votes, which was nineteen less than he obtained against his oppo- nhent of 1913. This year he has a ma- jomty of 199, showing that his stregth has diminished in the past two years. License Still Reigns. Tire license question, which was one cf the features of the 1914 campaign, did not attract as much interest as at that time. Yesterday voters ex- pressed themselves as being in favor f ‘“the cup that chee while 180 A year ago 346 ap- phgved. while 209 disapproved. In 1913, 344 said “wet” and 236 said “dry.” From the foregoing figures it can be seen that either the temper- ance workers are getting lax or some of the voters do not consider the mat- {49 important enouzh for their notice. ‘The vote by districts wag as follows: LICENSE, District No. 1, 1914 97 60 of opposed the idea 1915 96 48 208 92 i 45 OFFICERS. he result of the town election by Myicts follows: Selectmen. 1st. . Dis. 2nd. 3rd. Dis. Dis.. Tot'l | *John Hackett, d. | last night. N. L. Beckley, d. *E, J. Stevens, d. W. L Alling .... H. H. Spooner Town Clerk, *Francis H. Shaw 125 27 Town Treasurer, *Francis H. Shaw 127 276 Collector of Taxes. *C. F. Lewis, r. 115 167 J. A. Moore, d. 33 129 Assessors, *J. M. Taylor, r, 112 157 !. T. Molumphy, d. 14 102 Board of Relief. *W. H. Webster, r. 118« 166 *I. M. Baldwin, r. 112 169 #*Oscar Benson, r. 113 168 14 99 of Voters, *J. J. Morse, r. ..1183 167 *W. W. Fagan, d. 14 105 Town School Committee. *F. N. Bacon, r. ..118" 164 '52—829 *J. T. Molumphy, d. 14 104 9—127 *W. W. Fagan, d. 14 104 Auditor. *B. H. Atwater,'r. 113 G. W. Sullivan, d. 13 F. L. Wilcox il Grand Jurors, *R. H. Graham, r, 114 170 *E. W. Mildrum, r. 111 171 *H, I. Clark, r. ...112 "168 Constables. *C.F. Bradbury . 111 *John Carbo, r. ..112 *Enrico Polo, r. ..112 %A, Lawrence, r. 112 *P. J. Buckley, d. 15 14 15 7—169 50—319 7—128 51—332 52—333 5—118 52—332 6—125 164 109 52—329 1 52—336 53—335 51-—3831 168 166 164 167 109 110 104 52—331 52—830 50—326 53—322 6—130 6—130 *N. L. Beckley, d. *Elected. Official Counters. The following affixed their names to the report, which is to be sent to the secretary of state, and affirm that the counts as ahove published are cor- rect; James Clark, William J. Fa- gan, Harry Austin, E. F. McKeon, H. E. Gould and B. A, Corr. Mileage Question Vague, There seems to be a little dissatis- faction about town this morning con- cerning the proposed amendment to the constitution, giving the legislature the power to fix the mileage of the members, Many claimed that they did not understand what it was and con- sequently did not vote on that ques- tlon at all. They saild that they ar: opposed to it now that they realize what it means. It was carried by two votes in this town. The vote: 1st Dist 217 2nd 3rd Dist Dist Total 43 7 15 41 19 Finance Board Approved. The electors decided to have a finance b.ard for the town by a ma- jority of 1-2. The vote: Yes No 2nd Dist 78 19 Baraca Class Installation, The installation of the newly elected officers of the Baraca class was held at the Kensington Rev. Henr aier of the First Church of Christ, New Brit- ain, was the speaker of the occa- sion and he gave a very interesting address on “The survival of the Fit- test.” After the installation of offi- cers, refreshments were served. The 3rd Dist 17 5 Total —151 —39 Yes No W, FH. Gibney, r. 129 E 171 52—852 | MN. W. Baldwia,r. 111 155 47—3 t following are the new officers: President—R. H. Isaacson. Vice President—M. J. Hotchkiss. | 52—331 | cer is pleased to note the 5—123 Methodist church | 6—128 . tagious diseases. | with one death. | pecially i large foreign population, 7—128 | i i cases and a thorough_disinfection of | A record of 90 per cent. clean is now | lowed to Secretary—F. F. Hanford. Treasurer—J. F, Shorey. Health, Officer’s Report, The report of Health Officer George P, Dunham, as printed in the annual town report, follows: “To the Board of Selectmen Citizens ot Berlin: ““Gentlemen:— “I respectfully submit the follow- ing report of health officer of Berlin for the year 1914- together with such recommendations and sugges- tions as would seem advisable to best conserve the health and comfort of our citizens. “In submitting this fifth annual re- port of the sanitary condition of the town during the year, the health offi- coninued record of several years. There has been no serious epidemic of disease. There was a threatened epidemic of scariet fever in the Beck- ley school, but prompt isolation of the and satisfactory the school promptly ended the turbance. “An increasing interest in sewage, especially in connection with the sew- er beds, the proper disposal of gar- bage brought into town, cleaning of back yards of rubbish, the proper notification of nuisances, is evident. “Scarlet fever and diphtheria seem to occupy first place among the con- Since September 1, 1914, nine cases of scarlet fever and | six of diphtheria were reported- All were of a mild type and no deaths reported: Two cases of tuberculosis These facts are es- noteworthy, in vie wof our | dis- “There has been the lection of milk samples during the year. The reports from the state laboratory show a marked improve- ment in all respects. The fat per- centage has gradually increased while the percentage of clean milk has greatly improved. ‘Where we have had samples as low as 40 per cent. clean in the lot of samples taken last year, during the present year only one has fallen below 80 per cent. clean. regular col- a regular feature. The average vper cent. clean for 1914 was 73, while for the present year it is 85 per cent These reports sho wthat the dairymen are alive to the fact that it pays to produce and deliver ciean milk, “During the year a few nuisances were reported and abated. No nui- sance should occur in a civilized com- munity. No person should allow a | nees, | board got but eight less. | one of his deputies, { pupils. carcass of an animal, however small, to remain unburied, nor refuse to be deposited along the highway or along the less frequented roads. Sink drain should be deeply covered and not al- | run into the highway. Old | tin cans collect water which sub- | sequently become breeding places for mosquitoes. “In regard to making complaints to a health officer, the man who is unwilling to sign his name to a com- plaint, generally has not much ground for his complaint. As health officer, I do not assume the entire credit for the healthy condition of our town, | but take into consideration the hearty | co-operation of the people and the | physicians of the community. Every man and Wwoman in a community should act as an assistant health ! officer, at least so far as their vn property is concerned. If this sug- gestion were carried out, there would be fewer hysterical complaints against | one's neighbors. | “In closing this urged to carefully visability of the report you are | consider the ad- medical inspection of school children. These are the days of preventive measu®s and no hetter prevention can be secured than the regular inspection of the school | spending a few lie Ne_yy_s_ HART MAY CONTEST VICTORY OF . 0. . Democrats Question Legality of Jobnson’s Election CLAIM ERROR BY fiODERATOR | Argue That Hart Should Have Been Given Benefit of X’ Marks on Split Ballcts—Victory for License—Will Continue Drive Against Marino. Endorsing the administration of First Selectman William J. Johnson, the voters at thc annual town meeting yesterday registered the republicans in power for another year, electing all the G. O. P. nomi- At the time they de- cided to have Plainviile stay in the “‘wet” column, giving license a ma- Unfavorable action was taken as far as Piainville is concerned, on the constitutional amendment con- cerning milage of members of the gen- eral cmbly, . wenty-four of the for- ty-four voters who declared them- celves on the matter depositing nega- tive ballots. The feature or the election was the remarkable run made by William G. Hart, the democratic candidate for first selectman. He ran but twenty- two votes behind ‘nis successful op- ponent and f membership on the Mr. Hart turned to the derhocrats after County Sheriff Dewey had removed him as and the - vote is general re- a wish to keep same given him yecterday garded as a viidication for the fo.- mer officer. It is substantial evi- dence of his popularity and indicates that his fcllow townsmen have gonfi- dence in him. George 8. Bubcock, father of the Independence ty, and his own nom- inee for first selectman, was relegated to the ranks of the has beens, only nineteen voters depositing ballots in his faver. That the courts may be called on to decide on the legality of Selectman Johnson's electio: was claimed today by some leading democtats who ad- vanced the argument that A. H. Dresser, the moderator, erred in not counting votes for first selectman the X marks ):aced before the names of Jonnson and Hart on split tickets. Mr. Hart and his supporters said this morning that the ex-sheriff would have won had the ballots been count- ed in accordance with their conten- tions. Some of the republican leaders scoff at the idea. They argue that the law specifically declares that to vote for first selectman on split tickets the figure 1 must be used to designate the choice. E. A. Freeman is not among the G. O. P. contingent offering this claim. He sides with the democrats and disagrees with the moderator. Registrar of Voters 1. P. Newell puts it up to the democratic entirely. They had their own moderator, he claimed, and 1% was in response to their protest that only the split bal- lots with the figure 1 were counted in deciding the result of the first select- manship contest During the count there was consid- erable anxiety in the republican camp, the straight ballot having indicated a probability of Mr. Hart's election. The democrats had polled 230 votes against 272 for the republicans and when work on the split tickets was begun the prospects of Mr. Johnson's re-election looked anything but bright. The totals, however, showed that he had received 287 votes against 265 cast for Hart for first selectman and 305 against 297 for membership on the board. All the candidates for constable, with the excepticn of Gaetano Cas- ciello, were elected. Giles C. Buell was the unsuccessful nominee for grand juror. The result of the license contest was not surprizing, the predictions that the town would go “wet”” by over fifty, having been generally accepted for over a week. The “drys” made a vigorous fight, hut the liquor dealers and their friends kept well on their trail and it looked like a license vic- tory from the start. The majority for the season was 56. Difficulty in marking the ballots This inspection could be easily carried out with ‘the co-opera- tion and assistance of the local phy- sicians. Some such plan was sug- gested last year, but for some un- known reason was not carried out. Until the parents grasp the signifi- cance of this great benefit to their children and demand it, we shall drift | along as we have. Medical inspection of schools is now being carried on in most progressive towns and must soon be provided here. “School inspection, I believe, will be a potent factor in the conservation I of the health of our community- Our rapid growth as a community and as a place of residence demand that we | keep abreast of the times, “Respectfully’ submitted, “GEO. P. DUNHAM, M. D. ‘“‘Health ,Officer of Berlin" Briefs, Francis Deming have a trip through the Mr. and Mrs returned from White Mountains. W. L. Lyons of Kensington was in Stamford on business vesterday. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske are days in Boston. L. E. Lambert of Worcester, Mass., has returned home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Norton . A. T. Berkman, tormerly of Kings- ton, N. Y., is now living in Kensing ton. and Mrs. | strengthen the lungs. Truth in business is just as im- portant as truthfulness in every-day life; truth creates confidence, estab- lishes good-will and builds a reliabil- ity that will be wrecked by the storms of competition. Through three generations people have learned to place reliance on the advertised words of Scott's Emulsion, because they are untarnished, unex- aggerated truisms about a household remedy of real and actual worth. The popularity of Scott’s Emulsion is increasing as intelligence advances, because in these days of adulterations it continues to guarantee pure cod liver oil medicinally perfected with glycerine and hypophosphites to build strength, improve the blood and alcohol or opiates—a food-tonic, truthfully advertised Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J was again experienced by many vot- ers and Moderator Dresser found it nrecessary to reject forty of them. Seventeen were voted blank and twenty-three were incorrectly marked. The following is the result of the vote, the asterik indicating the suc- cessful candidates: Assessor. *William J, Simpson, r. Oliver H. Robertson, d. Board of Relief. For two years:-— *Isaac'P}. D r John D. Flanagan, For one year— *James Simpson, r. *Edward P. Prior, d. First Selectman. *William J. Johnson, r. William C. Hart, 4, . George 8. Babcoc! Ind. Board of Selectmen. *William J, Johnson, *Charles H. Calor, r. *Willlam C, Hart, 4. .. Frederick S. Spencer, d. .. George 8- Babcock, Ind. Town Clerk. *Robert C. Utcher, r William L. Cafferty, d. Town Treasurer. W- 'Hivd, r. S. Eaton, d. Auditor, *Frederick L. Benzon, r, *Frank G. Osborne, d. Grand Jurors. *Stanley S, Gwillim, r. *Schuyler P, Williams, r- .... *Minton A. Norion, d. Giles C. Buel, d. Collector of Taxes. *Willis J, Hemingway, r, Giles C. Buel, d. Constables. *Philip Marino, . *Henry T. David. r *Carl W. Anderson, r. *John W. Pease, r. .. *Cornelius Downing, d. *Albert E. Sturgeon, d, *Stephen E. Leonard, d. Gaetano Caselello, d. Registrar of Voters. *Isaac P. Newell, r oo *Alfred D. Cady, d. i Town School Committec. three years.— L. Rogers, r. *John E. Garrity, d. For two years— *Frederick Bullen, r. Library Director. *Ralph Morrill, r. o0 *Robert H. Burton, d. License, r, *Charles William For *Alva iV Em s NG Adjourn to Monday. After the casting of ballots for town officers was completed it wes voted to hold the adjourned annual town meeting next Monday evening. At that time many important matters will be considered. The drive against Constable Mariao and the method of policing the streets, which undoubtedly was a strong factor in drawing votes away from Selectman Johnson, will be continued at this meeting and it was caid today .that” vigorous objection will be made to having him reappoint- ed as regular patrolman. The action of the Bristol voters in putting the city back in the license column will mean the elimination of the visiting ‘“drunks” and at the coming meeting the argument will be advanced that a regular patrolman will no longer be necessary. While Constable Marino will probably be the choice of the board of selectmen for the place, should every night policing of the streets be found necessary, the democratic member prol ¢ ly offering the only opposition, a certain ele- ment will go to the téwn meeting de- ternmined to oust the officer . They will make an effort to have the meet- ing refuse another appropriation for a regular patrolman's salary, a move which will probably cause a lively contest, School Board to Organize. A meeting of the school committee has been called for tomorrow night at which time organization will be ef- fectel. THare will be one new meu ber, ‘Frederick Bullen making his debut. Mr. Bullen will take the pla of Rev, F. L, Grant, who presented his resignation at.the last session. Mr. Grant served as secretary and financial agent of the board for the | past two years and the committee will appoint some one for his place at to- morrow’s session, A chairman wil also be selected. Alva L. Rogers is at present serving in that capacity. “Drys” Not Discomfited- “The odds against us were t90 great, but we are not discomfited and TO RENT—Store, suitable for busi- ness. Can also be used for storage. James Prior, 58 Pierce street, Plainville. 10-5-d42 TO RENT—North half of house on Canal next to Methodist church, Mrss E. G. Bassett 10-243 It is free from ; wholesome | A Little Ligh On Furniture Buying Often our salesmen, after quoting a price on an article of niture, are told that exactly the same article is being sold elsewh: at a lower price, or, that in N w York and Boston. etc.—well, t he knows {i IS a difference SOMEWHERE and his experience tells hl that the wood, or construction, salesman rarely doubts the customer’'s word, but there or finish is faulty and proceeds to lighten his patron as to the pitfalls of buying Furniture that is ® piciously low in price We Good F urniture commands a fair price ev: where. sell good Furniture. THE FLINT-BRUCF ¢ 103 ASILUM ST 50 TRUMBULL § HARTFORD. - 'HUERTA NOT TO B RELEASED BY U Will Be Kept Prisoner on Till Conlerees Agree you'll find us bobbing up again.” The foregoing statement was made this morning by Rev. F. L. Grant in com- menting on the decision of the voters on the license issue. Mr. Grant was head of the no-license committee aad was one of its most active members. | The minister was inclined to crit- | icite some of the methods employed by the license workers. He claimed that voters for the “‘wets” discovered a vein of liquor in Thompson's lumber | yard where their thirst was satisfied | before and after they had voied, He also intimated that liquor was served in the town building. He made 70 charges, simply calling attention to | the fact that Barleycorn was on duty in the vicinity of the polls, Brief Items. The Parish Guild of the Church of Our Saviour will hold the first fall mecting Thursday afternoon in the parish house. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock There will be a food sale Congregntional church Saturday the bemefit of the christmas fund. mient has been established In M | Mr. and Mrrs Peter Sames of East iM'I’;“;m"’;fi":‘]’:::t‘:‘“:"'“”::l" | etreet are receiving congratulations on 1} mot bo veleased unti the X the birth of a son. o pewers that comprise the Pan- John E. Conlon is attending the | .. onfercnce have recogni Danbury fair. { government south of the Rio G The W. C. T. U. will meet Friday Batete ocelves Carranza Agent, afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs | ponowine the policy of the Charles Bunnell of Broad street. The ' o 00 e S B - American organization has made plans for a gor t VR O TR N eicn food sale Thursday afternoon st the tions a hearing, Secretary Lansis home of Mrs. Ella Cowles on Broad ,.p received Elizo Arrendondd street, Carranza agent in this city. M The condition of Mrs. Thomas ,endondo said that the ' First Conlin of Whiting street, who is cccupied nearly all of the e patient at the Hartford hospital, with the exception of the stats reported to be much improved. | Sonora, Chihuaghua and Morelos| { that under his administration elv | ministration was being estab! | throughout Mexico. The sceret: understood, made no commes Mr. Arrendondo’s representation plaining that the (hhrranza case zet full consideration at the m of the Pan-American conferees peld on Saturday. Enrique C. I te. the Villa ament here. nand representatives of the Villa will be received by Secretary later in the week | Despatches reccived at the atat { rartment yesterday say that Ca i has bad no rallway communie| with Mexico City since Octobel Washington, Oct. 5.—Gene crta, ex-president of Mexico, wi made a prisoner by the United when he approached the borde eral months ago presumably view to organizing an exped) force, will not be released, as suggested in an informal way b oinal Gibbons. Department tice officials assert that they ha formation concerning Huerta est in Mexican affairs that justd detention until a provisional g in the for tree TANK STEAMER SUNK, of British Borneo. - is Crew ip Landed ut Liverpool, Oct. 5.—The Britizh tark steamer Kanakuk has been destroyed by fire and sunk, according to ad- vices received hcre yeserday from Borneo, East Indies, under date of Oct, 2. The crew was landed at Balikh Pappan, Borneo. 11 La The Kanakuk, a vessel of 4,000 tons gross, railed from San Francisco mwe military trains have been August 11, :yrived at Shanghal, Sept. | rrom the capital. but this govern 14, sailing thence for Singapore which ]h” no information as to thely she reached on Sept. 28. She was ) tination. owned in London- Oastro Takes Torreon. The department Is advised General Coetro of the Carranza has takén Torreon. If Villg this town officlals sav that it prove damaging to his cause, spatcheg seem to indicate, in opinfon of officials, that conditie the neighborhood of Mrxico Cit chaotic, Zapatistas still being act} Information has been received that Carranza is progressing program of reconstruction of government in Mexico on the that he will soon be recognized American powers, The C agency got a despatch today First chief saying that the department of justice has reo the courts of common law in federal district in which Mexieo is located, and that like work progress in nearly al]l the states tvolled by the Constitutionalist ernment. Carranza added: Business Resuminz A “Business in general is resumi activities. particularly in mercal circles. The banks have also resu business, although some of them deliberately putting obstacleg in course of the development of cconomic policy of the Constitutio ist government. “In this matter, hov-ever, I havel ready lssued a decree providing they arrange for the regulation of circulation of their bills in acco: with law. Railway traf~ bet Mexico City and Laredo wil. soon! * resumed.” McADOO FOR SUFFRAGE, Secretary Will Cast Vote for It in ew York. Washington, Oct. 5.—S8ccretary McAdoo left last night for New York to register for the election to be held November 2, with the announcement that he will vote for the woman suf- frage amendment to the New York state constitution. “The American women have made a game fight and a fair fight for suf- frage and are entitled to win,” said Mr- McAdoo. SLAVES' LEGALLY MARRIED. Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 5.—The Ar- kansas supreme court has decided the unions of negro slaves in tha anti- bellum days legal even though no was performed. given yesterday in a case imvolving property which a negro had ifiherited from his grandfather who Wwas a slave. His title was attack=d on the ground that his father was an illegitmate child. The court held that although the grandparents of the. negro in the present case never went through a marriage ceremony they were legally married according to the tustoms of their time marriages, marriage ceremony The decision was