New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 19, 1915, Page 7

W OUR SILKS ARE THE SMARTEST THAT THE WEAVERS and DYERS CAN PRODUCE —And are the very best grades that you ever saw f This is to be distinctly a Silk Season, and we have provided for it with the largest and most beautiful showing of new smart silks to be found any- where. NEW CHIFFON TAFFETA of lovely soft quality, 86 inches wide, the prices asked. in very chic stripes, for dresses and waists, and very special values for $1.50 yard. and evening gowns, width 40-inch, price $2.00 vard. New Satin Stripe Crepe de Chine in beautiful colorings for afternoon Tabby Taffeta is shown in soft lovely grade that will wash and wear, all the new shades for street and evening, 40-inch, $1.50 yard. $1.25 and $1.50 yard- ings we have ever shown. See The Chiffon Taffetas for 36 and 40-inch widths in the best variety af color- Plaids and Checks so much in vogue now are here in every color combination possible, and splendid assortment. Surah Taffeta and Messaline, 24 to 36-inch widths at $1.00 to $2.00 yard. Dres- dan Taffetas that make such charming Dance Frocks for the younger folks, are 36 inches wide, and shown in exquisite designs, for $1.50 yard. Chiffon Faille is a silk of 36-inch width, fine for suits and gowns. Let us'show you Silks. choice of all the wanted colors, at $1.50 yard. with Little Leather Library at Book Department They are handy little leather bound volumes, large plain type with fourteen titles to select from. such as ““Christmas Carol” (Chas. Dickens) “Barrack Raom Ballads™ (Guy de Maupassant )“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. . biayat of Omar Khayyam’ and others, Emerson) nice “Essays” by All for sale at ment, in Corner Store, 17¢ a copy. for the pocket, All standard works, (Ralph Waldo (Rudyard Kippling) “Short Stories” (R. L. Stevenson) “Ru- our Book Depart- o e ——————————————————————————————————— —————————————————————————————————————] HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVEKRY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU OAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RE- CEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US, Berlin News _ CONTINUE THEFT " CASE TWO WEEKS udge Griswold Gives Accused Time to Produce Witness | MRS, VENTURO STILL MISSING own Man Discharged on Reck- less Driving Count—Large Crowds #t St. Paul's Fair—Brennan-Fisher | Nuptials Tomorrow—Other Events. The case against James Perrette, | khe well known «Kensington cobbler was tried in court this morning. He was charged with stealing household goods and wearing apparel belong- ng to Felix Venturo, with whom he ormerly lived. As the clothes in jiuestion are the property of ~Mrs. enturo and she was not present, the aee was continued for two weeks. When Perrette was put to plea he ad a blank look on his face so Prosecutor Gibney suggested a plea not guilty be entered. Felix Venturo was the first witness Jor the state. He said he has known joe “accused man for the past six | ears and the latter had boarded at his home for three of those years. Pn the 16th of this month he missed leveral articles of bed clothing and t once suspected that Perrette had them. He sent his daughter Flor- nce to the shop to see if they were jhere. The girl thought they were jo he complained to the prosecutor nd;-the latter sent Sheriff Clark to | jxamine the premises. At that time e recognized the goods, which were nd in a bag in Perrette's trunk. orence Venturo, his daughter gave imilar testimony. Sheriff Clark's Testimony. Sheriff Clark then told the court he ad~ a search warrant to enter the hop and when he asked Perrette if | e had anything that did not be- | L3> to him, the accused replied in e negative. . He searched a trunk the rear of the building and found cement bag filled with clothing. The | {soner asserted they were his but hen the officer brought forth some dles' wearing apparel, he said they er': owned by his brother's wife. urther search showed an abdominal st which Venturo recogni-ed as one en by his wife when sh- tient at a hospital a year Prisoner Takes Stand. The accused then took the stand h aid he did not know the goods in.the trunk when he asserted ervthing there belonged to him. He s very much surprised when the eriff took out the women’s clothes. a could not explain how they got Te. He told of a letter received a New Britain resident purport- to be from Mrs. Venturo, in hich she told the woman to get e ¢lothes which she left in Per- e's trunk and keep them for her. he_letters were date marked New prit. Cage Continued. Prosecutor Gibney cross-examined court, whether she wrote the letters, M. Lucie of Middletown was charged with reckless driving on October 3. Enrico Mouliero said he was out mo- torcycle on that day and was com- ing from his home in Beckley toward goods. ‘When asked why he said the | clothes belonged to his brother’s wife. | He felt the prisoner was guilty be- cause the property was in his posses- | sion and asked for a conviction Judge Griswold said he would like to give Perette the benefit of the doubt | and continue the case for two weeks, | 80 that the prisoner might have an | oportunity to produce Mrs. Venturo in as there is some doubt as to | Middletown Man Discharged. Prior to the Perrette case, Joseph Berlin, when he met a party of friends at the top of Hanna's hill. He stopped and went to the side of the road and | was fixing his machine when Mr. ! Lucie came along and ran over the | motorcycle. He said the auto was go- ing at a low rate of speed. Loui Rubin, his companion; Solomon Hul- teen and Albert Johnson, of New Brit- ain, who were driving by in a team, gave like testimony. Mr. Lucie told the court he was coming up the hill and thought he had plenty of room to get by, but owing to his unfamiliarity with judg- ing distances from a moving car he struck the motorcycle. Prosecutor Gibney said the whole affair was, in his opinion, an accident and Judge D. J. Donahue of Middletown, Mr. Lucie’s counsel, asked the court for leniency on account of the good character of the accused. He said his client is willing to settle for the damage. Judge Griswold dismissed the com- plaint on the payment of costs. Finance Board Meets. The new finance board met for the first time last night and organized. Francis Deming was chosen chairman of the board and it was voted to ask Miss Olive M. Shaw, assistant town clerk, to act as secretary. The meet- ing then adjourned for two weeks. Brennan-Fisher. Bernard Brennan of New Haven | and Miss Margaret Fisher will be united in matrimony tomorrow morn- ing at 9 o'clock at St. Paul's church by the Rev. J. C. Brennan. Francis Brennan, a brother of the groom, will be best man and Mrs. Howard Bur- nette, a sister of the bride, will be matron of honor. The wedding will be a quiet one, only relatives and a few friends being present. After a honeymeon trip the young couple will reside in New Haven. Assessors to Meet. The assessors of the twon have ar- ranged an itinerary for the next few | days, in order that all persons owning | property may confer with them re- garding the listing of their lands. They will be in the Athletic building | on October 21-22 from 2 until 8 p. m., at the Blue Hills schoolhouse October 23 from 1 to 5 p. m, in C. Anderson’s store, Kensington, October 25, 26 and 27 from 2 until 8 p. m,, and in the town hall, Berlin, October 28, 29, 30 and November 1 from 2 until 8 p. m. The law requires all lists to be filed by November 1 and a description of all property owned on October 1 must be given. Applies for Aid. Henry Hyde has applied to Select- man Gibney for aid for his wife. Mr. Hyde is a Civil war veteran and re- His health is growing poorer and he | cannot do any manual labor, so he is | unable to increase that income. He | was a member of the 18th Connecti- | cut volunteers in company F and en- | listed from Norwich. He wants to care for his wife, but is unable to do so. He says he can go back to the ceives a pension of $26 per month. | brrette but the accused still denied t he knew of the presence of the Soldiers’ Home in Noroton and will do 80 if he is sure she will be well taken care of. As both of the aged people are natives of Willimantic, Mr. Gib- ney will confer with the authorities of that town to ascertain if they will | provide Mrs. Hyde with a home. Viclets in Bloom. While walking through the fields on Turkey Hill in Kensington, Sunday af- ternoon, a young couple of that town, came upon a bed of violets in full yloom. This was such an unusual sight at this time of the year that a bunch were brought back to bear testimony to the find. Expensive License. Jack Guarracera, of Beckley, is the proud owner of the most expensive hunter’s license ever issued by Miss Olive M. Shaw, the assistant town clerk. It is a combination license which cost him $15.25. A non- resident’s license cogts $10. An alien is assessed an extra $5.00. As Jack comes under both of these heads he had to produce the young fortune in order to slaughter game legally. He must be a very proficient hunter and his friends hope he gets his money's worth. i St. Paul’s Fair. The capacity of the hall was again taxed last night, when the largest crowd that ever attended St. Paul's fair was present. The entertainment which was under the auspices of the Altar society, was very pleasing and evoker much applause. Tonight another huge crowd is ex- pected for many friends from Meri- den, New Britain and Hartford have signified their intention of being present. St. Paul's T. A. & B. society has chaarge of tonight’s program and promise an evening of fine music. In addition to those whose names ap- reared in last night's Herald, there will be solos by John Kiniry of New Britain and J. A, DeLowrey of Ken- sington, formerly a resident of Hart- ford. Those who have heard Mr. Kiniry sing know his efforts will be pleasing. Mr. DeLowrey has appeared at many entertainments in the Capitol city and is a prime favorite ther: He will render two selections. A Little Bit of Heaven,” and “My Little Dream Girl.” Portei-Goodale. Cards have been received heré from Mr. and Mrs: Charles A, Goodale of Paaadena, California announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Flor- ence Belle to Cihester Harland Por- ter. which took place in that city on October 14. Miss Goodale is very prominent in the social life of Pasa- dena and one of that city’s charming young ladies. Mr. | ~cer is the grand- son of Postmaster H. L. Porter and is well known here for he has visited with his grandparents many times, Briefs, Arthur Rosenburg of New Haven, who was fined $10 and costs by Judge Griswold in the lo~al court in August on the charge of 1. ckless driving, ap- peared before Secretary of State Charles Burnes terday and had his license suspende ' indefinitely. Mr. and Berlin 0 Mrs Wiiliam Nye of East are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. B. Bailey of Deep River. Mrs. William Kilbourne of Hartford has returned home after a visit with friends in East Iserlin. 5 There are tw. advertised letters at the Kensington post office for Mrs. Charles Booth ard ¢. E. Buv. A daughter has been born to and Mrs. Ernest Brown street. F. D Clark is confined to his home with an attack of neuritis, Today is the lust day for filing elec- tion expenses, Mr. of Hudson [er; further discussion, Plainville News ——— DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM A. H. GONDELL Postmaster Prior Befieves 6.0.P. Leader Should Admit Mistake ACTION UPSET HIS PLANS Failure To Apologize Will Give In- fercnce That Deliberate Falschood Was Intended—Autoist Settles With Teamster—Other Matters. That an effort will be made to cen- | sure A. H. Congell at the adjourned annual town meeting in January un- less he voluntarily confesses his mis- take and apologizes for the deception —for which he was responsible—at the last session when Postmaster P. J. Prior, through a false impression forced on him by the republican lead- withdrew a resolution for the reconsidering of the vote limiting the appropriation for policing the streets to $200 for the year, was admitted to- day by the former selectman. The postmaster had adopted an old legis- lative move in asking for reconsid- eration of the resolution, figuring that as the majority in favor of the re- duced appropriation was so large that his motion would be turned down, thus making it impossible to bring up the question again. Had Mr. Prior’'s motion been put to a vote and carried the forces work- ing under the Condell banner would be restraincd from having the po- lice appropriation considered at some future meeting when the anti-Mar- inoites might not be so well repre- sented. The postmaster was caught napping, however, and when Mr. Condell raised the point that the me- tion to reconsider was not in order as its sponser had voted in the affirm- ative on the resolution, he withdrew it, subsequently admitting that he was not certain of Parliamentary rul- ing on the matter and for that re: son refrained from entering into a debate. The motion was withdrawn before any ruling was given by the chairman. That Mr. Prior's motion was le- gally in order is shown by rules gov- erning parliamentary proceedure. The postmaster admits that he does not know whether Mr. Condell was mis- taken or was actuated by unfair methods in questioning the legality of his suggestion. He claims that the republican lead- er either unintentionally erred or de- liberately falsified to prevent the small-appropriation adherents from clinching their victory. In case it was a mistake, the post- master believes Mr. Condell should have apologized. Mr. Prior declares he has heard no admission from the republican chieftan and he proposes to have the matter brought to the attention of the voters at the adjourn- ed session in January. An apology will settle the matter without any Mr. Prior avers, but if it is not forthcoming the meet- ing will be asked to pass a vote cen- suring Mr. Condell for the trick played when the Prior motion was introduced. Representing a Bridgeport autoist whose name has not been given out by the authorities, Attorney David S. Day of Bridgeport, came here yes- terday and made a settlement with Edward Willlams, a well known col- ored resident, for the damage caused Sunday night when the local man's team was struck by a motor car on Whiting strvet. Williams acceptes $30 as payment for the damage done to his wagon and his own ruffled feel- ings, and was satisfled to have the matter carried no further. After colliding with the team, the autoist neglected to stop to learn what harm had been done, making him liable under the laws for evading re- sponsibility. He made a getaway, however, without anyone learning the number of his machine, and had he kept silent his identity would not have been known. When he returned home he ex- plained the accident to his father, and the latter, believing it possible that the local authorities knew him and that expensive trouble might be a | sequel to his failure to stop, retained Attorney Day to look into the mat- ter. The latter was here yeserday in- vestigating the matter. When he learned the circumstances he offered $30 to Williams for his loss, the own- er of the team accepting. In view of the circumstances and the fact that Willlams was well satis- fied with the action of the owner of the auto, Grand Juror M. A. Norton dropped the case. Exnect License Renewals. Although there has been some talk to the effect that remonstrances might be filed with the county com- missioners against the renewing of the license of at least one cafe, it is expected that the saloonkeepers will get permission to continue in busi- ness without having to make a fight. Applications have been filed by Charles F. McCall, James J. Murphy, John J. Missett, Mrs, Martha Offizer and L. Sullivan, and in all prob- ability they will be granted. The county commissioners have heard of no formal objection to the renewal of the licenses and except for vague rumors of remonstrances, the general opinion seems to be that the board will take favorable action on the peti- tions. During the past year it was appar- ent that any violations of the excise law would nct be overlooked in the court presided over by Justice Con- dell. Prisoners arrested for drunken- ness were closely interrogated in an effort to learn if liquor had been sold to them in any of the local saloons BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1915. while they were in an intoxicated con- dition. The intentio,n it was believed was to bring the matter to the atten- tion of the county commissioners if any violaions were discovered. While in a few cases some damaging state- ments were made by the prisoners, | they were subsequently denied, the testimony of the accused making it apparent that they were attemping to “work” the court for a light penalty. | There does not appear to be any se- | rious objection to the manner in which the local saloons are conducted The usual complaints of course are heard but it is not thought that evi- dence sufficient to prevent the renewal of licenses is in the possession of | those who would reduce the number of liquor dispensaries in the town. jeorge R. Byington has applied for a renewal of his drug store license. Under the law, the town is entitled to but one drug store, licensed to sell in- toxicants. The Byington application will be granted. Fires Injure Amiesite. First Selectman W. J. Johnson has received a communication from High- way Commissioner Bennett who re- quests the local official to warn resi- dents against building bonfires on the amiesite pavement on FEast Main and Whiting streets and Central Square. The pavement is semsitive to heat and the highway would be seriously damaged by fires. ! Asks Town To Pay. H Selectman Johnson is making an attempt to determine who is respon- sible for the New Britain General hospital’s bill for caring for Miss Jen- nie Hemingway, who was seriously .in- pured when a ‘“jitney” in which she was riding collided with a telegraph pole in Unionville a week ago. The girl is unable to pay the expense her- self and is consequently a public charge. She was an inmate of an alleged Aisorderly house near the local freight vard and as Plainville was her last ‘place ‘of residence the hospital will Inok to this town. to settle its ac- count. The girl lived in Bridgeport before coming here but, according to the information obtained by the select- man, she was in that city but a short time. The local officlals do not | know where she originally belonged | and they will make an attempt to have the state pay for her as a tran- sient pauper, Will Accept Appointments. Having received no word to the contrary, the selectmen are assuming that the men appointed to the vari- ous commissions at the meeting last Friday night have decided to serve during the year. The acceptance of the appointments is gratifying the members of the board as they believe the men named for the various po- sitions are admirably fitted for their respectiva dutles. The new officials are Henry Orvis, who is to serve as tree warden; Char- les W. Hird, republican member of the Strong fund commission; James Simpson, fire commissioner and Oliver W. Robertson, the latter succeeding W .J. Simpson as assessor. The others take the place of George S. Babcock who was dropped by the selectman from the several offices which he held for the past few years. Rebekahs Entertain. > Members of Martha Rebekah lodge and their guests enjoyed an excel- lent banquet served last evening in 0Odd Fellows hall prior to the regu- lar session of the organization. The supper was in honor of the assembly officers and the past noble grands of this district who were guests of the lodge. At the business session there was degree work which was performed in excellent fashion by the Martha team. THERE'S SATISFACTION IN COMFORTABLE FURNISHINGS __and we have the comfortable furnishings. All the new styles are shown in our fall furniture exposis tion. You should come in and see our unusually at- tractive displays. THE FLI NT-BRUCF @ 103 ASTLUM SIW 50 TRUMBULL 8T. Warning fo After warning him against speed- ing in future, Secretary of State Burns yesterday returned to Frank 8. Trum- bul of Bridgeport, formerly of this place, his license as an operator of | motor vehicles. Mr. Trumbull ap- peared at the capitol to explain the circumstances connected with his ar- rest outside of Bridgeport on Septem- ber 18. He had been brought into court for reckless driving, the police- | man who arrested him testifying that his car was being driven at the rate of about forty miles an hour. Brief Items. The grange will hold a regular meeting tonight in its hall on Pierce street. The St. Agnes' guild of the Church of Qur Saviour will meet in the parish house Thursday afternoon at 3:30. Suppéer will be served at 6 o'clock. The guild is planning to assist in the relief work on the battlefields of Europe and the members have ar- ranged to send a box of linen, cotton and other material to be used in bandaging the wounds of the fallen soldiers. Donations of this character will be appreciated by the society. The store in the Newton block on West Main street recently leased by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company is being remodeled and made ready for occupancy by the store. A special meeting of the Hose com- pany has been called for Thursday evening wnen action will be taken on v Trumbull. ‘lh@ invitation of the Unionville f men to attend their fair. The eod pany will also hear the report on the auspices of the local “smoke ers” early in November. DIES AT AGE OF 100 YE. Waterbury, Oct. 19.—George Ellis, 100 years old, died this morn] at the home of his daughter, Mra. E. Livingstone, 86 Elmwood a He celebratted his 100th birthday weeks ago. He was a native of At boro, Mass., and was educated th As a young man he was engaged the manufacture of buttons &nd pins in Waterbury and Middieb During recent years he had resid Stratford, with one of his daugh coming to Waterbury to live recen While a resident of Middlgbury represented that town in the legislature several terms. His died in Stratford twelve years he leaves three daughters, Mrs. J. Lines of Stratford, Mrs. E. E. Part of Bridgeport and Mrs. Livingstone this city. PIONBER PLAINSMAN DEAD. Kansas City, Oect. 19.—Joseph pioneer plainsman, who out the famous.cattle trail from state of Texas to Abilene, Kas., di here today after a two months’ ilin | He contributed much to the develo| ment of the southwest before building of railr. RRanses is the greatest improvement ever made in stoves. By one motion it regulates fire and oven—opush the knob to “Kindle”, “Bake”’, or “Check’’—the range does the rest. Better than two or more dampers. Have you seen it? This Single Damper is patented —no other range has it. ¥ fl/;//mv Tt e W!L,,,,_,//a/ s " ST I The deep Ash Hod—instead of the old clumsy ash pan—with Coal Hod beside it (patented) is easy to remove Gas ovens if desired ; end [single] or elevated [double]. FOR SALLE B8Y J. 0. MILLS & CO. NEW BRITAIN AGENTS Walker & Pratt Mfg. Co., Makers, Boston