New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 2, 1916, Page 9

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1916. TOMORROW WE BEGIN THIS GREAT OCCASION, THE OELEBRATED “YORK KNOWN BY OUR MALE PATRONS, ARE THAT THE MADE PRICES, HIRTS ARE B THAT WHO KNOW REALLY HAVING ALL CUSTOM-MADE SHIRT PERFECTION. THE VALUES THIS TIME ARE BETTER THAN HIRTS THE FINE POINTS THAT GO TO MAKE FEATURING SO FAVORABLY Y EXPERIENCE AT READY- EVER, SO MUCH SO THAT EVERY MAN WITHIN REACH OF OUR BIG STORE SHOULL SUPPLY HIMSELF LIBERALLY FOR PRE GOOD SHIRT IN QUALITY, WORKMANSHIP, L/ INVESTMENT TO BUY AS ALL “YORKE" NT AND SURE TO MERCHANDISE WILL ARE SO MUCH S RIOR UNDRY AT THE PRICES. AND FIT, FUTURI Y BE OTHER I 1s A e ——————————————————————————————————————————— 85¢ Negligee styles, Shirts made of Percales with plaited bosom or the regular negligee values $1.15 to $1.50, for 85c. —AT $1.2 lots from following also Cheviots, fine imported stripes and fig $1.50, $2.00 and cloths: HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR VEW BRITAIN YOU CAN D CRIV IV —AT THIS have choice have choice of Spring samples of “Yorke” Shirts and odd cancelled orders Corded Madras PRICE of in new woven you “Yorke” Spring Madras, 85¢ Shirts of “Yor! style with cuffs, white, cream. $1.50 value, 85c. THIS PRICE you L —A $1.29 “Yorke” Shirts Madras, cord Linen mix shirtings—Shiris proud own. $1 $2.00, § $1.26 cach. in the Madras and en't o in Woven Shirtings, ures, values $2.60, for $1.29. 50, ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED —AT THIS have choice of Soft Cuff PRICE you ' make in Madras, Cheviot, Mercerized Pongee in fancy stripe and figures, also plain colors, All are extra good THIS PRICE you can have choice of in Soft Cuff styles ed and plain, Silk tures, fine woven any man would be The ,values are 0 and $3.00, for 5 PEND ON PROMPTLY RE. OF US, Berlin News GRANGE OBSERVES 31ST ANNIVERSARY Grip and ‘Business Interlere But "~ Program Is Given MANY MEMBERS ATTEND Death Claims Two Former Residents —Fictlon Story Reccives Severe Jolt—Board 0f Relief Holds First Meeting—‘‘Tabs” Fair to Olose. The epidemic of grip was the cause of the members of the Berlin Grange not hearing the final chapter of “The Blue Bear of Beckley,” which was to have beén read by Dr. M. H. Gris- wold at the thirty-first anniversary iof the organization held last night in the new Grange hall Colonel Charles M. Jarvis, who was slated for an address, was also unable to be present on account of an important Lusiness engagement. However, the apniversary was held in a fitting ynanner, starting with one of the famous Grange chicken suppers and the program as originally announced, with the two exceptions noted, was carried out. The opening number was a mandolin solo by Miss Minnie Cibbs, and so great was the applause, Miss Gibbs was forced to respond to several encores. Under the title of ‘“Mile Stones,” ex-Senator Claude W, Stevens gave a tery comprehensive review of the his- fory of the local Grange, giving a vivid description of the trials and tribulations as well as the successes encountered by the members since the founding of the lodge. Mrs. Al- vah Ventres rendered vocal solos and plano selections were given by Mrs. Gardner Goodwin. George Reed presented a report of the activities of the state grange, which was well re- Victor Benson pleased with A quartet consisting of Griswold, and Misses Mildred Goodwin and Minnie Gibbs rendered several original songs during the meeting, which met with a warm reception. In all there were ninety-four Gran- gers present at the exercises, seventy ¢from Berlin Grange, eighteen from Purritt Grange, New Britain, one from Southington Grange and five from the Newington soclety. Among those present were Miss Harrlet Hol- lister and First Selectman William ¥. Gibney. Miss Hollisi~~ has been present at every celebrat n by the order and last night nded »n anniversary for the thirty-first time. Mr. Gibney has attended but one less than Miss Hollister. The next meeting of the will be held February 15. at time an interesting program arried out. Days of '49 Revived. refved. ‘eello solo. Mrs.. M. H. Irene Viets, Grange which will be The stories which have been pearing in periodicals concerning the California days of ’49. when pros- peetors walked up the mountain side #nd dug a couple of feet into Old “ Mother Earth and came back with a barrel of gold, have a fitting sequel in ap- cast about town last July Louis Confeggi Mott place near the Recently the barn into a tenement for that reason has building dismantled. noised about town that a workman had found a small iron box con- | cealed within the walls of the struc- | ture and when the article was forced open a sum of gold, purporting to amount to about $5,000 was found in it. Investigation showed there was a box found, but instead of containing | the wherewithal mentioned, it was | filled with old wornout phonograph | 1ecords. night. purchased Fair Last the grounds. house having the report was been The a George E. Butler. George E. Butler of Meriden died at his home on Monday evening after a prolonged illness of heart trouble. Mr. Butler was born in Worthington, Mass., but resided for a number of years in the place now known as the Fonda peach orchard in Blue Hills. About ten years ago he left and s tled in Meriden, where he conducted the Deacon Allen farm, the largest in that city. Although Mr. Butler had been afflicted with the trouble for many years, nevertheless his death was very sudden. He was very well and favorably known in Kensingten and made many friends while a rest- dent there. He was very active in the affairs of the Kensington Congrega- tional church, of which he was a member. Mr. Butler was graduated from the Meriden High school and later from Yale university with the class of 1895 and at the time of his death was about forty-five years old. He is survived by his wife, five children, Misses Helen, Margaret, Ruth, Marion and Stuart; a brother, Dr. Joel Butler of Tucson, Arizona; a ter, Mrs. Walt.r E. Cruttendon of New Haven, and ‘s mother, Mrs. Edwin H. Butler of Meriden. Mr. Butler was a brother of Albert N. Butler, who was drowned in Garfield lake, in the Berkshir-s, last September and whose death was noted in this column. The funeral will be held from his late home in Meriden tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. J. Lord will officlate and interment will be in ‘Walnut Grove cemetery, Meriden. Mrs. Mary P. Bachelder, Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Mary Bachelder, which occurred at her home in Meri- den yesterday morning. Mrs. Bac! elder formerly resided in Blue Hil's, in the house now occupied by the Fanning family. Joseph Bachelder, her husband, a Civil war veteran, was employed as engineer at the Meriden pumping station in Blue Hills, and untll two years ago the couple kejt their residence here. She is survived by her husband. The funeral was held from her home, 69 Goodwill avenue, Meriden, this afternoon at :30 o’cloc Rev. H. M. Hancock, pastor of the South Meriden church, officiating. Burial took place in Wai- nut Grove cemetery. Board of Relief Meets. The board of relief held its first meeting vesterday afternoon in tho town clerk’s office and listened to re- quests from E. R. Jones and Charles dsley. Mr. Jones asked for a duction of $400 in’ his assessment, while Mr. Risley, not specifying an/ amount, told the board he thought his property was assessed too high in comparison with neighboring prop- erty. The board will mect again next Tuesday afternoon from until o’clock. re- 5 abs” Fair. Another 1 crowd attended ul's T. A rish hall T, P, the story which was spread broad- Confeggi decided to remodel | and | tainment was furnished by the Sou'h- | ington Minstrels and the performers lived up in every way to the reputa- tion which preceded them. “All good things come to‘an end’ and the fair is no exception, for to- night the 1916 bazar will be brdught to a close. Previous entertainthents have been given by amateurs, but fo- night’s will be of a distinct profes- slonal nature for the committee h.s secured two acts which are appear- ing this week at Keeney’s theater, New Britain. Manager McMahon of Keeney's has promised Chairman Corr to furnish two of the best acts on the vaudeville stage today so the en- tertalnment part of the program will be well taken care of. At the con- clusion of the entertainment daneing will be enjoyed until 11 o’clock, whan the awarding of prizes will take pl: James Corr and John Moore will in charge. e, by Briefs. Because of the epidemic the Ladies’ Aid society of the Ke sington Methodist Episcopal chur™ has decided to postpone its supper, which was scheduled for tonight. Dwight Goodrich of KEast Berlin has accepted a position with the La 1- ders, Frary & Clark company of Ne v Britain. Mr. and Mrs, Frances Devera of Kensington are receiving congratula- tions on the birth of a son last night. Both mother and child are doing well. The Grange will give an old-fash- ioned dance in its new hall Friday evening. George Wilcox of Waterbury is the guest of friends in Kensington. The farmers and brickmakers are in & happy frame of mind today be- cause of the failure of the groundhog to see his shadow and preparations were started for the work of the sum- mer. of grip, STRIKE IN BROOKLYN. 500 Machinists at American Sugar Re- fining Co.’s Plant Quit Work. New York, Feb. 2.—A:" strike, which union leaders claim hag completely tied up the Brooklyn plant of the American Sugar Refining Co., called today -by the-metal worke Union. The entire staff of machin- ists, about 500 in number, walked out. There are about 3,500 em- ployes in all at the plant. The men demand the reinstatement of three men who, they alleged were dismissed for their union activitics. They also ask for an elght hour day instead of ten hours as at present. SWEDE PROTES . hington, Keb. 2.—Detention of Swedish mails by Great Britain has made the subject of a complaint to the United States by the Swedish minister here, on the ground that this government is affected equally with Sweden because of the inclusion of much mail bound to and from the United States in the seized pouches. PREMIER RESIG) Tondon, Feb. 2.—A semi-official news agency dispatch from Petrograd says that Jean L. Goremykin has been relieved at his own request owing to ill health, of the duties of premier. His successor Is M. Sturmer, member of the council of the empire. M. Go- remykin has Feen appointed a privy councillor of the first cla HOUSE IN PARI Paris, Feb. 2, 11:30 a. m.—Col. E. House, President Wilson's person- repr ive, visiting capitals of belliger nations, called at the for- {cign office today and had a long talk with Jules Cambon, General under retary the foreign ministry. M. al to Plainville Nei/g_S_ FAGAN GIVES TALK T0 POTATO GROWERS Local Man Explains His Success Before State Association SIX APPEAL FOR REDUCTIONS ange Has Anniversary Celebra- tion—Pythian Officers Scated by Supreme Representative — Freight Trains in Collision Here—Briefs. Explaining his success as a potato grower and for the raising of the tubers the most Joseph A. has been called by some cxpert agricultur- ‘Connecticut’s Potato King,” read a most interesting paper this af- ternoon before the Connecticut Vege table Growers association at its an- nual meeting in Hartford. Mr. Fagan’s treatise follows: “When the secretary of the asso- ciation of Connecticut Vegetable Growers, Mr. Huber asked me to re- port at this meeting the success of my crop of potatoes on my Scott’s Swamp farm I hesitated for I felt the crop was more or iess of a failure. But when I learned the fate of my brother farm- ers through out the state and the country generally I wasn't quite so downhearted. “I planted 396 bushels of seed, the greater part being ‘World's Wonders’ and the balance ‘Vermont Gold Coin.’ The ‘Gold Coin' seed was grown in Connecticut. and about one-half the “World's Wonders' seed was grown on my own farm and the balance in Ver- mont. “Some of the land was ploughed in the previous fall and some of it grew potatoes the year before. The soil was mellow and I ploughed and har- rowed once before planting. As the seed showed no evidences of scab it was not treated. “The seed was cut by commencing at the stem end being sure to have one eve on the first piece. I was particular, tc cut in wedge shape pleces, all' the others after the first plece having more than one eve. “T began planting about April 20th with an Aspinwall planter, four pick- ers on each side thirteen inches apart in the row, the rows three feet apart, and deep enough so that the seced would be four inches underground when the land was leveled off. The covering disks were removed from the planter and if the seed was left exposed it was covered by hand. Fertilizer. “The fertilizer is applied as soon as offering susgestions under unfavorable conditions, Fagan's Scott’s Swamp, who ali; planting is finished, I use a broad c; ter with a that causes the fertilizer two rows at plate inserted to drop on the fourteen inches on row, to eighteen hundred pounds to the acre. T then use a har- row with teeth pointing back drawn lengthwise of the rows. “As soon as the rows can he traced T begin cultivating,—quite deep at first, but after two cultivatings I be- gin to ridge up with a tobacco ridger. “Last year weather conditions had to be met so our methods were some- what changed, the excessive rains caused so rapid.a growth I couldn’t sé a ridger to any advantage, so I placed the soil part way up with a cul- tivator and finished ridging them up by hand—scmething T have never been obliged to do before in my fif- teen years of raising potatoes. I commenced hoeing July once, about seventeen 6th and 1 the results were very satisfactory, as I believe the good sound crop I pro- duced was due in no small measure to this work. When I once started the cultivating I_kept it up, using a Plan- et Junior cultivator with three teeth going a good depth to let in the air and to give drainage,—this on ac- count of the extremely wet season. “I formerly practiced flat culture but on the advice of Dr. G. P. Clinton of the experiment ation in 1914 T began to ridge up, and this became absolutely necessary in 1915 on ac- “The Busy Little Store” Strictly Fresh CONNECTICUT EGGS 33co Right from the nest, Dot an egg in the lot a week old. Russell Bros. 301 MAIN STREET count of the excessive moisture. How- ever I agree with him that it is bet- ter to do so every year. Spraying. “In this I have also followed the directions of Dr. Clinton. I dissolve fifty pounds of lime in fifty gallons of water, fifty gallons of copper sulphate in fifty gallons of water, making two barrels of stock so- lution. Bach gallon of water carric one pound of lime or one pound of copper, useing four gallons of the milk of lime and four gallons of the copper solution in one barrel of fift gallons gives us four pounds of lime and four pounds of copper to the bar- rel,—and this is our Bordeaux mis ture. Ifor bugs I add three pounds of arsenate of lead to each barrel of Bordeaux and apply it before the bugs begin to hatch out in the latter part of June. For spraying I barrel on wheels with four | doing four rows at a time, pumping by hand. “I made three applications with the lead mixture and five thereafter of the Bordeaux alone, making eight sp ings in ail. “After fifteen years' experience and with 5,400 bushels of sound potatoes in 1915, T am convinced that the only | remedy for blight well as reducin rot to a minimum is the frequent ap- plication of Bordeaux. THE HARTFORD Exclusive Agents for Hartford fo! Lyra” Co There is special reason wt sible, her needs for spring and one must reali purchases for spring at the pric in price of raw materials and very great difference in futur several months ago, and whic underpriced. expectations. Digging “I use Hoover digger with chain | elevator. Still on land containing much moisture at digging time, a last year, much of the crop I had to dig by hand after splitting the rows | with a plow—which was done suc- cessfully but at large expense. | “While the extra work required, due | to the wet season, and the small per- | entage of “Firsts’” precluded my rais- ing the crop at a profit, T now know | that under the most unfavorable con- ditions T can r und T was enabled to guarantee the keeping | qualities and I have had no complaints up to this time. s I have no facilities for storage | T am obliged to market the crop as soon as harvested, and everyone now knows how much better off T would now be if I could have held on to my crop. ometimes I am discouraged and T think I will give up, but someone comes along and tells me a few of his troubles and then mine are not so great.” Grange Has Anniversary. With over a hundred, including a number of invited guests, in atten- dance the Grange at its meeting last evening celebrated its twenty-ninth anniversary. The session was held in its hall on Pierce strect and was one of the most enjoyable affairs held un- der Grange auspices in a long time. Among those present were a number of Plainville’s aged men and women, who at some time were members of | the organization. The committee of | arrangements had requested their | presence and they contributed towards the entertainment, giving personal reminiscences of early Grange history in this locality. Supper was served early in the cve- | ning, after which an interesting pro- | gram was rendered. There were | 'y e T readings and mu al selections, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed. Pythian Officers Seated. Officers of Pythian lodge, K. of P., | elected recently to serve for the en- | W vesterday's session, Jam suing term, were seated at the meet- | Simpson, the third member of ing of the organization held last even. | Poard, having found it impossible ing in Odd Fellows hall. TInteresting | attend, ceremonies attended the installation. | The exercises were in charge of Su- | preme Representative T. W. Mitchell of New Britain, who was the guest of honor. He was assisted hy represen- tatives of St. Elmo and W. L. Morgan | lodges of New Britain. A number of the members of these organizations were also present. Grand Chancellor Frederick W. Chapman of Rockville, Grand Vies | Chancellor Charles H. Brewer of Now Haven, and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals George E. Wright of Hart- ford were also prominent among the invited guests. Congratulatory remarks were made by several of the visitors who ex pressed their pleasure over the e cellent condition of the Plainville lodge. An entertainment was given, after which refreshments were served. Freight Trains Collide. Brakemen and other members of the crews narrowly escaped being in jured last evening when two freight trains, which were switching in the local freight yards came together at the same entrance from the main tracks on the western division. One of the trains was backing out of the yard anll the other was backing in when they collided. They came together with consider- able force. The caboose on one train was lifted from the rails and thrown | against a telegraph pole being almost split in twain by the impact. A car loaded with furniture was also wrecked and the debris strewn along the tracks. The main line was blocked for a time by the wreckawe. That no one was hurt was considered remarkable. | But Six Appeals. from Watertown where Members of the board of relief had | 1 suest of her sister, things easy at their initial session held | Baker, for the past yesterday afternoon in the town | The init clerk’s office, but six property owners | ferred at appearing to protest against the work lodge in of the assessors. The appeals heard | evening. vesterday concerned the trivial cases and if the entire six applications for reductions were granted the grand list total would be lowered but little. None of the applicants wanted substantial reductions. While a number of those building lots were boosted in by the ass ors have expressed satisfaction most of them have heen | placated by an explanation and have changed their minds ahout appearing before the relief hoard The grand list this y up with considerable care, the sessors having dome their work in very thorough fashion. The impres- sion prevails geners that their port is as near cor s can he made by town offic not likely that any mater will Suitable for suits, coats a plaids anc SUITINGS We offer a spe inches wide, for §9c yard. This week of French Serg Poplin, in the latest spring sh . STORM SER crop. SCARFS, MUFFS AND LOW The balance of our stock secure a set or single piece at NECKPIECES consistin fox, raccoon, grey fox, civet merly from $6.50 to § $45.00, now $12.50 to $30.00. pony at one-third off reg Sets at special prices to close. may be presented. H. Condell and I. P. appeals man A. were at tc Brief Iten Manross Relief corps will hold regular meeting tomorrow afternoon | Miss Norie I. Spencer, who recently retired- as president, has been made the recipient of pin in of her services. Gage Kent was before pharmacy board yesterday registered pharmacist’s examination. a the The school board ruary meeting this evening. Frank Hohbein postoffice, w. ding of his si IHohbein and Ernest Cady Alderman, celebrated yesterday at the home the bride in Collinsville. Simon A. his place at i The next entertainment in | clerk an at the at the Helen Lou MacDonald 1 Sullivan’s cafe. course given under the auspices the Woman's club for the benefit of Town hall on March Sth. The scheduled for last evening was | definitely postponed owing to the in- ability of Walter Eccles, who was to furnish the program, to appear at this time. The Grange will social this evening | Pierce street. Mrs. W. O. Trask is seriously ill at her home on Broad street She under the care of Dr. J. N. Bull. The supper which was to have been given in the Methodist church this | evening by the Ladies’ Aid society | has been indefinitely postponed on count of the weather. Mrs. Mary Russell one in- whist hall and on have a in its is returned she has Mrs. weeks. Beach few atory the Oda degrec meeting Fellows will of hal] he con- Sequassen tomorrow Just to convince you that our prices than those charged where we are offering this week connection with our annual cle ance sale, 25 per cent, discount on blanket comfortables, ladies’ and men's sweat- sheepskin coats and mackinaws, Birnbaum.—advt, are lower else- in any whose value ais- Our annual discount sale is progress. Will end Feb. § yer cent. discount c¢n all during that period EIC A advt. ngw in Twenty ar was made purchases Jam re- store in New Britain butter exclusive ge butter. the This is the only selling | We do not Hillside Creamery, 4 day fresh 1 handle it is cold stor be from made by the hoard of relief churn to your table, 1 Ibs. for 1 mixturs, mostly lig retail for $1.25, $1.50 and up to $2.00 yard. lowest price possible to close. MUFFS in raccoon, skunk, beaver, gular prices. SETS—A few sets at greatly reduced prices. Newell the a recognition state to take the will hold its Feb- local wed- of the | the library fund will be offered in the | been | ¢ - | gaged in war SILK STORE. and “Madame rsets. Advance Showing of Spring Wool Fabrics hy one should anticipate, if pos- summer earlier than usual. As ze—it will be impossible for us to duplicate our ces we now quote. The advance the dye situation will make a e prices. These goods, bought h we now offer, are very much Our line of Wool Materials will all be sure to meet your B. PRIESTLEY’'S FABRICS. ind rts are shown in checks, ght effects, 56 inches wide and 59c YARD. ial line of Suitings, checks and plaids, 40 SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS at the DRESS GOODS DEPT. el runella, Wool Poplin and Crepe ades, for $1.00 yard. GE 59¢ YARD. Special values in all Wool Storm Serge, black and colors for spring suits, for §9¢ yard. BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS. A very complete showing, will be popular for spring wear, ¥or 50c, 75c, and $1.00 and up to $2.00 yard. POSITIVE CLEARANCE OF STOCK OF SMALL FURS SETS AT-IRRESISTIBLY PRICES. s of Furs is now marked at the Here is an opportunity to a very great saving. g of wolf, skunk, Japanese cross cat, French lynx and seal; fors 32.50, now from $3.75 to $22.50. FOX AND LYNX NECKPIECES; formerly $18.75 to eal, French lynx and Misses” TEPPELIN RAIDS ON | ENGLAND JUSTIFIE Berlin Papers Clim Only Milital | Towns Were Visited Berlin, Feb. 2, via London, 128 | p. m—The Lokal Anzeiger publishes long editorial article on the Zepp@l raid over England, saying that evel one will be convinced that the tack was fully justified on conside the plac visited and thelr militsl significance. It erts that Liv | pool, which the German admiralty nounced yesterday was bombardedy resigned (to be considered primarily as a pe ammunitio our sael | of entry for American “whose destruction is | dut | The Lokal Anzeiger says that ships from Canada dock at Liverpod | referring in this connection to the tempt “to starve out the German: | Manchester, it s the place whe! England stores its great quantities | cotton. It continues | In Regard to Nottingham. | “Nottingham, as the chief manufs | turing city of England for lace cu tains and underwear, could perha | have induced us to be milder if it i not taken up the manufacture of am munition. ottingham hd now learned it is dangerous for ocith , with war equipment and mi \ls during a war.” Even before the war, | paper continues, Sheffleld manufé | tured knives, armor plate, guns &n | projectiles, and therefore “the oftem hefield receives a Zeppelin visit tH | better this new serving British Navy is referred to herring fisheny at Yarmouth the center of the which has put its fleet at the servl of the British navy, “and many fishil steamers from this city have alreaf |nad to be sunk because they wel armed and attempted to destroy Gel man submarines. ~ Great Yarmouf| made war vessels of its fishing schoo! s and a war harbor of itself by ha boring these vessels and thus it o8 the consequences. conclusion, the Lokal Anzel# “Generally speaking, it Wou even aside fro wit enen on ve while e L nation which h u C bear | In | says | be entirely justifiable, these out in to destroy the considerations, cruples ‘supplies of and with | depots threatened to stave Morgen Post Post speaks in a sing the ir ftack wa military standpoint ry because it affeot ry institutions, The ilar justified was nec int milita Morgen 1t vein says and import again on which eh- times The board will meet ruazy 5, 12 and 21, at $1.00, Itussell Bros, 301 . Main St advt Butter is lower. Russell Bros.