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

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C. for Dresssing Sacques and Kimonas, for Men’s Soft Shirts and other Garments, have the warm comfortable feel so desirable at this season. SEE THE NEW OUTINGS, in pleasing stripes and checks, 10c yard, with choice of light, medium, and dark colorings. INGS MADE, we offer new fresh stock from the Amoskeag Mills, large variety of attractive designs and plain colors, WHITE OUTING of yard width is offered at 15¢ yard. the soft finished Kimonas. children’s wear. DUCKLING FLEECE, so nice for Dre Beautiful patterns in a big variety, with special The price is 1244c yard. If you want the VERY BEST OUT- in a for 124 c yard. PLAIN Attention called to ng Sacques and designs for In addition to the Outings we want you to see the beautiful ALL WOOL CHALLIES patterned with floral designs, dots, figures and stripes in light, medium and dark effects, Col- orings and designs appropriate for women’s and children’s wear, dresses, waists, sacques, kimonas, etc., for 55c yard. There is an IMPORTED MADRAS made special for men’s and boys’ shirts, white and colored grounds with colored stripes, shades strictly fast, and splendid value for 25¢ and 37%c yard. WASH GOODS DEPT. e —————————————————————————————————————————————— HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIL S, CEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. YOU cC DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RE- Berlin News FEMALE APPAREL ~ IN COBBLER'S SHOP | Felix Venturo Says the Clothes - Belong to His Wite JAMES PERRETTE IN LOCKUP Bent Anderson is Found to Be Missing 1 ‘When His Wife Asks For Town Aid—Funeral of Miss Mary Malley - —Shower on Miss Wilson—Briefs. James Perrette, the well known Kensington cobbler, was arrested by Bheriff James Clark this morning on the charge of theft, preferred by Felix Veturo, better known as Felix "inter. Lately the latter has been missing many articles from his house and after a little sleuthing came to ‘the conclusion that Perrette was the offender. Accordingly he complain- ed to Prosecutor Gibney, who issued a warrant for the shoemaker’s ar- rest. This morning Mr. Gibney and ~ gheriff Clark went to the shop of Perrette and placed him under ar- rest. At first the accused indignant- 1y denied the accusation, so the offi- cers made a search of the premises. They asked Perrette what he kept in his trunk and when he evaded their questions, they examined it. The article was full of sheets, pillow cases, and many pieces of clothing, which are worn only by women. Under q*testioning, the accused said they be- Jjonged to his brother’s wife. Further search revealed an electric belt and when Felix saw it he asserted that it was one worn by Mrs. Venturo, when ghe was a patient in a hospital. The cobbler could not account for it's presence, so he was placed in durance _ylle until tomorrow morning when he¥will be given a chance to explain to Judge Griswold. Perrette boarded at Venturo's house for four years and while there he became very friendly with the jatter’s wife: The husband became suspicious of their actions about six months ago and ordered the boarder to Jeave. Since then Mrs. Venturo nalvisited the cobbler’s shop on many occasions and when Felix missed his household belongings, naturally he thought of Perrette’s pl Wife is Missing. After the arrest of Perrette, the officers inquired for Mrs. Venturo and her hsuband replied that she was not at home last night. Inquiry revealed the¥fact that she was seen in com- bany with a stranger last night and ithey were walking toward the depot. Mrs. Venturo has been in the lime- ight on various occasions on account bf her actions. She has had many admirers and at one time she receiv- yauch notoriety, when she slashed Pne of them with a razor. An effort g being made to locate th‘e woman k< her evidence will be an important or in the case. Anderson Disappears. s. Bent Anderson applied to Se- han Gibney yesterday for aid for elf and her children. Mrs. An- derson says she has no means of support as she was forced to leave her husband five months ago on account of his actions. It seems that Mr. Anderson was very fond of the ‘“cup that cheers” and when returning home after a convivial time he pro- ceeded to abuse his wife and two chil- dren. In May his rampages became very frequent Mrs- Anderson says, so she left him. 4 As Prosecutor Gibney did not feel as though the town should support them, for Anderson was known to have money, because he sold his farm after his wife left him. M. Gibney conferred with Judge Gaffney of New Britain and the latter mads out a writ of attachment for money | which Anderson has in a savings bank | in that city. Anderson received $1,- | 900 for his farm, but Mr. Gibney found out that he has only $800 on deposit, so it would seem that he has spent practically $1.100 in the past few months. Sifce two weeks ago, when Anderson was discharged | from a hospital, nothing has been seen of him and it is feared that something has happened to him for | he was never known to leave his ac- customed haunts for that length of time before. If he is not located soon Mr, Gibney will apply to the courts for a conservator over his funds, 3o that they may be spent on his family Gibney Elated. First Selectman Gibney is very much elated over 'his great victory at the polls last Monday when he ran thirty votes ahead of his ticket. It was stated in this column Tuesday that he was losing some of his pop- ularity, but a careful study of the votes cast, shows there were thirty per cent. less than a year ago. While Mr, Gibney received less ballots than at that time, nevertheless his per- centage has not diminished at all. He is well pleased with the result of the election for he feels the towns- people are still satisfied with his manner of conducting the affairs of the town, and he appreciates the ef- | forts made by his friends for his re- election. Linen Shower For Miss Wilson, Miss Brucie Wilson was tendered a linen shower by twenty-five of her friends at her home last night. 'The evening was spent in a pleasant man- ner. Solos were rendered by M es Helen Cowles and Louise Mahan and Mrs. Peck played several selections on the piano. Miss Mary Nelson re- cited a poem, suitable to the occasion. Miss Wilson was the recipient of | many beautiful as well as useful pres- ents. Refreshments were served. Miss Wilson wiil become the bride of Louis Goodrich on October 14, Operations on Children, Ellen and Edward Roche and Ruth ‘Warner are undergoing operations for adenoids at St. Francis hospital in Hartford. They will return to their homes tomorrow. To Study for Nurse. Miss Ethel Lund left for Valpar- | aiso, Indiana last night, where she will enter the Christian Hospital to train to bcome a nurse. This in- stitution is connected with Valparaiso university and offers a three year course. Miss Lund will spend the last six months of her study at the Cook County hospital in Chicago, which is one of the largest in the mid- dle west. Miss Malley’s Funeral. The funeral of Miss Mary Malley was held from St. Paul's Roman Cata- olic church this morning. Rev. James C. Brennen officiated at a solemn high mass of requiem. Mrs. Beecher sang “Lead Kindly Light.” There were many floral tributes, mute tokens otl esteem in which Miss Malley was held by her friends. M. J. Kenney of New Britain was the undertaker and bur- ial took place in the new Catholic cemetery in New Britain. The pall bearers were Simon Fitzharris, John Hackett, John Ringwood, Thomas Ke- ‘noe, John Fitzsimons and William Flanagan. Berlin Briefs. Orville Ventres wishes it under- stood that he was not the person who shot E. E. Austin’s dog last week. So there! The regular weekly prayer meeting of the Kensington Congregational church will be held at the parsonage tonight instead of at the church. Luby & Kleese are building a con- crete walk about the home of Dr. Griswold. Miss Anna Wilson of Boston, who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. S. McCrum of East Berlin, has re- turned to her home. Harold P. Malone of Gloversville, N. Y, is spending a few days in town as the guests of local friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Hart of Ken- sington have returned from a trip through the Berkshires. While there they attended the Rockingham fair in New Hampshire, Miss Ruth Clark of East Berlin has been chosen as organist of the Say- brook Congregational church. Patrick Kelly has awarded the con- tract for the renovating of his store to -Oscar Hultgren. A large crowd attended the supper of the Ladies Aid society of the Ken- sington Methodist church last eve- ning. Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Dunham have returned from a trip to Maine. FOUR KILLED IN EXPLOSION AT PLANT Another Man Probably Fatally Hurt and Six Others Seriously Injured in Accident at Emporium, Pa. Emporium, Pa’, Oct. 7.—Four men were instantly killed, another was probably fatally hurt, and six were seriously injured in an explosion at the plant of the Aetna Explosive com- pany here last night. A large quan- tity of smokeless powder, prepared for shipment today to the Allies, ex- ploded from some yet undetermined cause, blew the two-story structure to atoms and shook the surrourding country for miles around. Officials informally expressed the opinion that the explosion was acci- dental. The plant, which was recently erected at a cost of about $5,000,- 000, consisted of a large number of buildings of which the wrecked one was one of the largest. Officials to- v stated that the property loss was $315,000. WORKING FOR PEOPLE, ‘Washington, Oct. 7.—Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wil- son, who will sing in concerts at Buf- falo, N. Y., Oct. 12, Erie, Pa., Oct. 15, and Cleveland, O., Oct, 19, an- nounced today that the money re- ceived from these appearances would go to the movement to promote the use of public schools as community cente: Miss Wilson believes school buildings be “all vear round club houses” for the whole people, and that such use of schools will create better citizens and bring about quick- er assimilation of the immigrant population. She has been interested in the movement since its inception. RSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1915. ville Nev!§ BURTON CHAIRMAN OF SCHOOL BOARD A. L. Rogers Elected Secretary and Financial Agent 'NORTON WANTS A RECOUNT Democratic Leader Claims Modera- tor’s Report Shows Glaring Errors —Many Votes Not Contained In the Report—Want Survey of Streets. Rev. R. H. Burton was elected chairman of the town school commit- | tee at the meeting held last evening | in the | building. library room in the town Mr. Burton is to succeed Alva L. Rogers, the latter having been selected for secretary and finan- cial agent, taking the place of Rev. F. L. Grant. The latter resigned from the board at the last meeting, the pressure of other duties making it impossible for him to serve. Last night’s meeting was held for the purpose of organizing and except for the election of officers little busi- ness was transacted. There is but one new member on the board this vear. Frederick Bullen made his debut as a school committeeman last evening. The other members were also in attendance. The meeting was harmonious in character and the officers were se- lected without any contests although it was necessary to take a few infor- mal ballots in some cases before a choice was made. Rev. H. T Walsh was again select- ed for acting school visitor and L. S. Mills was made assistant. The new chairman is one of the democratic members of the board. He has served on the committee for the past two years and has shown con- siderable interest in school affairs. The committee is satisfled that the portable schoolhouse recently pur- chased will satisfy the requirements of the town for a few years. The kin- dergarten, which has been holding sessions in the Methodist parish house for the past two weeks, will move into the new building next Monday. At the other school houses everything is reported to be running smoothly and the rearrangement of some of the grades is reported to have been accomplished without any confusion. The business at the meeting last evening was mostly of a routine char- acter. Norton Wants A Recount, Claiming that the report of Moder- ator A. H, Dresser as filed with the town clerk shows many peculiarities and probable errors, Minton A. Nor- ton, chairman of the democratic town committe, said today that the bal- lots cast at Monday’'s election should be counted again in order that the records will show the vote correctly, even if there is no change in the per- sonnel of the town's official family as a result. Chairman Norton declared that Sol- omon himself could not figure out how Moderator Dresser’s report could be compiled as filed, if all the ballots cast at the election were counted. ‘With others he has made an at- tempt to analyze the returns as given to the town clerk by the moderator but he admits that he has given it up as a bad job. The report indicates, according to the democratic chair- man, that some fifty or more ballots either disappeared or were over- looked in the count. For that reason he wants the ballot box re-opened and the votes again counted. Mr. Norton called the attention of the Herald man to the fact that while the records show that 671 electors exercised their rights of suffrage, and the ballots of but forty of them were rejected, the vote for the various can- didates even where there were no contests is below 600. In some cases the difference is over fifty votes and Mr. Norton claims it is impossible that such is correct. The town clerk’s reports as taken from the moderator’s returns is rad- ically different from the results as compiled by A. H. Condell, who served as deputy registrar of voters and par- ticipated in the count. They agree as to the election of candidates but the figures do not correspond. For instance the town clerk’s rec- ord shows a vote of but 316 for W. J. Hemingway for tax collector com- pared with 354 the vote which Con- dell claims the candidate secured. The latter is generally thought to be cor- rect. There was no contest for tax collector, worthy of the name, and the impression is that Mr. Heming- way was not cut to the extent indi- cated The vcre for other officers is ord is correct and that when the count was made it tallied with the moderator’s. He does not understand how different figures would be shown in the report filed with the town clerk. The moderator’s statement is ambiguous and seemingly incorrect in some particulars. Whether a recount would change the result is not known but the dom- ocrats believe it should be made. “Thelr Own Suggestion.” Regarding the claim of the demo- crats that Moderator Dresser erred in not counting as votes for first select- man the “X" marks placed before the names of Johnson and Hart, A. H. Condell today called attention to the fact that the course was followed at the suggestion of Chairman Norton and P. J. Prior. Mr. Condell is in- clined to agree with E. A. Freeman that the law intends that only when the elector wishes to vote for one candidate for the office of first select- man and at the same time express Maple Hill The Grange will hold a meeting Friday evening in the town hall. Members of Berlin Grange will fur- nish the program. Refreshments will be served. Miss Margaret Gradwell and Miss Harriett Bauer of Meriden spent the week-end with M Charles L, Luce- Albert Goodale has returned from Syracuse, N. Y., where he spent week with his brother, Harold Good- ale. Mrs. Newell Orborne of the Center is spending the week in Collinsville. Miss Griswold of Rochester, N. spent Sunday with Rev, Herbert Macy. Y., and Mrs. Thomas E. M. Jones, uates from the Hartford Theological seminary in June, has been appointed instructor in the Bible department in Earlham college, Richmond, In- diana: Last year he was chosen to act as general secretary for the Young People’s work of the American so- clety of Friends, and will continue this work along with his new post at Earlham. A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Baker. Arthur Moss and Miss Elizabeth Collins were married at the Congre- gational chapel Saturday morning by the Rev, Herbert Macy. Mr. and Mrs. Moss will live at the Junction The Newington Christian Endeavor society captured.the Union banner again with an attendance of 72 per cent, of its membership. The meeting was of great interest with a thrilling | talk from Miss Silliman about the | conditions at Van, Turkey, when she was there. There was a large attendance of ladles at the meeting of the Eunnean society, Friday afternoon. A pleasing entertainment was furnished by Mrs. Wells, Miss Arline Root and Miss Fox of New Britain. The ladies de- cided to hold the fair on December 2. The first meeting of the Woman's Literary society will follow a lunch- eon on Friday, October 15, at the Golf house. Lunch to be served at 1 o’clock- himself as being in favor of his oppo- nent as a member of the board is it necessary to use the figure “1"”, an “X" mark serving at other times. The G, O- P. leader, however, main- tains that decision of moderator did not change results as both candidates lost practically the same number of votes by it. This belief is not shared by Mr. Hart and the democratic town committeemen, who argue that the re- publican nominee would have been defeated had the ballots been legally counted- It is Condell’s claim that Moderator Dresser at first started to count the “X"” marks as first selectmanship votes, changing his decision after Norton and Prior had registered a protest. Consequently he does not see where the democrats have cause for complaint. Who Will Be Clerk? There is some speculation as to what action will be taken by the board of selectmen when they meet to or- ganize regarding the selection of a clerk. George S. Babcock, who has served in that capacity for the past four years, having turned in his keys to the town building, an act which gives the impression that he has dis- charged himself. George today disclaimed having any knowledge as to who is to look after the books this year. He declared that he had quit, his terms having expired on election day. i He did not say what course he will pursue if the position is offered to him again. Want Streets Surveyed. Property owners in the western section of the town are desirous of having a survey made of certain streets in order that the boundary lines of their places may be located, and at their suggestion the selectmen | will bring the matter before the ad- journed annual town meeting Monday night. Without correct knowledge of the location of the boundaries, there is a question as to the ownership of land contiguous to the highways, and the selectmen agree with the property owners that it should be straightened out. The town meeting: will probably give its approval to the plan of having the survey made. Brief Items. Sequassen lodge will hold a regular meeting this evening in Odd Fellows hall, Martha Rebekah lodge will enter- tain the state officers and past noble grands of other lodges at its mnext meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Beland of Quebec are the guests of Mrs. Beland's mother, Mrs. John Le Vasseur of Broad street. The Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy will give a whist and social in the Town hall next Thursday evening. The directors of the Business and Improvement association will hold their October meeting this evening. Improvement is noted in the condi- tion of Frank Lawrence, local repre- sentative of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea company, who is at the New Britain hospital. The young man was badly injured when the motorcycle which he who grad- | il The Prevailin Styles In FURNITUR There are new styles are new styles in Clothing in Furniture just as and the big Furn Stores must keep in touch with them. In our Fall Furniture displays you will find very newest creations of the country’s best F ture designers. Won't you call? THE FLINT-BRUCS 60 TRUVMBVLL HARTFORD. BULGARIA RECEIVES NOTES FROM ALLIES Great Britain Predicts Break il War Occurs in- Balkans Paris, Oct. 6, 9:45 a. m.—The cir- cumstances which attended presenta- tion of the notes of the entente powers to Bulgaria are set forth in an of- ficial communication received here to- day from Sofia. This announcement, | filed in Sofia by the correspondent of the Havas News Agency on Tuesday and delayed in transmission, was is- sued by the Bulgarian government be- fore it made reply to the notes. The statement follows: “On Monday, between 4 and 6 o'clock in the afternoon the president of the council received a visit from the representatives of France, Russia and Great Britain. The first two pre- sented notes, not identical, of the character of ultimata, in which, giv- ing a forced interpretation of the armed neutrality proclaimed by Bul- garia and of the object of Bulgaria's mobilization, it was insisted, under relations, that Bulgaria break off openly within twenty-four hours its relations with the central powers and send away the German and Austrian officers, said to be among the staffs of the different Bulgarian armies. Break Says Great Britain.| “The representative of Great Brit- ain presented a verbal note declaring that Great Britain would break with Bulgaria if hostilities should occur in the Balkans as the result of Bulgarian mobilization. “In consequnece of the absence of instructions, the representative of Italy has not yet joined his colleagues in this action. Bulgaria to Reply. “The Bulgarian government today will hand to the representatives three notes, not identical, in which it will explain the spirit of armed neutral- ity of Bulgaria, while pointing out the danger that may arise from fresh en- couragement given to Serbia. Re- threats of the rupture of diplomatic | jecting categorically the rélative to the pretended pi German and Austrian offic Bulgarian army, it will dec! cannot drive away officers wi exist, “At the same time the go will present a response to ceding notes of the entente pd which their representatives advised through the French “The Bulgarian governmel poses to publish a Green bool conversations and negotiatio the powers of the quadruple NO CONFERENCE I SCHENECTADY S But It Is Believed General Co. Officials and Men Arrange Meeting. Schenectary, N. Y., Oct, 7. is no immediate prospect of ing of representatives of the % striking employes of th eral Electric Company with of the corporation Such a ence today had been expected a session of the Metal Trades last night a new advisory con was appointed to act with the ance committee and the two to spend most of today to their plan of action. No positive assurance has from the company officials ti will meet the strikers ‘repre at any time, but union leade confident that, as in the past, G Manager Emmons will give ti early hearing. ' There will be quest for a conference, but thought that union leaders wi tempt to arrange the meetin tween the two sides as soon strikers representatives are rel proceed. Mr. Emmons went to New vesterday supposedly to confer directors of the company over situation, Organizers continued today fillate women workers of whom are three thousand in the plant, the machinists and electrical wo locals. It was asserted that progress was made. sand Fire after fire has proved equipment. paper drop in and get was riding crashed into a fence near White Oak a week ago. His right leg was fractured in several places and for a time it was feared that it might be necessary to amputate the limb. Let us give you the evidence of its fire-resistin, give you that sense of ‘‘security much more profitable than ‘‘ regret the morning after.”” THE ADKINS PRINTING CO. No lr;terruptio to Business on account of FIRE Before the engines ha stopped playing their stream on the ashes of what was day a great building the abo announcement can be made b the firms whose records and| business documents were pre- this. Even so called fireproof structures have been gutted of all combustible furniture and Yet THE SAFE-CABINET has come through the ordeal with its contents uninjured. Before you forget the lesson of the great fire described in this acquainted with THE SAFE-CABINET. qualities. It will the night before’’ which is so 66 CHURCH STREET