New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 15, 1916, Page 9

(Phone Number A comparison of the values shown, and the prices asked is the proof of where you should trade. with the Syndicate Trading Company, and our Charter 5200) We invite comparison- European NEW. BRITAIN DAiLY HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1 916. (Mail Orders Carefully Filled) best Our connection representatives right on the spot, with our direct importations, gives us chance for offer- ing values that cannot be matched elsewhere. Stock Reduction in Carpet Dept. Gives Big Chance for Savings. You’d Better investigate To reduce Our Big Stock of Rugs before July First, we make these big Price Reductions that should induce everyone with an idea of a new Rug in 9x12 feet Other SF priced special at A Saving of $10.00 made, if you buy $37.50 that we are offering at $2 scamless ones, size 9x12, worth $20.00. save $5.50 easy- prices. That you mind to buy now Who Wouldn't Save $1 for AMLESS WILTON RUGS, Their real worth $37.50. AXMINSTER RUG Look at the BRUSSELS RUGS, At our sale price $14.50 you see you 27.50 when real worth is size 9x12, $23.50 each. an 50 each. 00 in buying a SEAMLESS WILTON $39.50 each. slightly RUG, irregular, are worth Some ROYAL WILTON RUGS, size 9x12 feet, at $37.50 ave really worth $45.00. BIG LINOLEUM BARGAINS—It was a fortunate purchase of seventy- five rolls good grade Inlaid Linoleum that enables us to offer you the won- derful values we now put before you. They are big reductions from regular can prove by seeing the goods: If you want new cover- ing for the Kitchen floor, for the Bath Room, or any other place where Linoleum is used, for 65c yard, get rough to rooms, each. ete $4.50 each. for $3.00 cach. HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE don’t let this chance to let $1.00 by you cool and summery. The 6x9 foot size in plain for $8.75 Good $1.50 grade for $1.19 yard. quality for 95c¢ yard. These prices are for the square yd. back. GENUINE “CREX” RUGS—Fine for verandas, Sensible, Figured $8.50 each. igured $6.50 each. And the 4.6x7.6 in. size in plain for $2.50 each. The Figured for chambers, Size 9x12 feet, plain for $7.25 Other sized 8x10 feet, in plain for $5.50 each. Linoleum The $1.25 Solid colors grade living eaeh. Figured for DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US. Beriin News PROPERTY LIST IS BODSTED 560,000 ‘“Heariug Will Be Held at Statef Board of Equalization, June 27 WOMANS AID ANNUAL JAdjourned Town Meeting Next Tues- | Frightencd, | | day Evening—Horse Runs Away, ‘While Eating and 4 Smashing Wagon—Iitems of Interest. 'Like the immortal brook of the poet, the raises by the state board of equalization on the town assessment list, goes on forever. Town Clerk Bhaw has received a letter from Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin, say- fng the board has increased the ass sor’s list $600,000. A hearing will be held on the matter Tuesday after- noon June 27 at 2 o'clock. There is an increased cost in the support of the state schools and the highways are eating up a large amount of the stats money. The board has increased the “town's list every year for some time and many citizens are wondering why this is done. Everyone realizes the high cost of living has something to do with the raises, but the question of having a year pass without it being done is also considered. All prop- erty should be assessed at its full val- uation according to the statutes. Evi- * dently in the opinion of the members of the state board, this has not been done for some years. Many citizens are of the same opinion, they claiming that property in town ls assessed for only about eighty per cent. of its value, On the 1915 list, recently com- piled by the assessors, the property valuation in the Worthington district Is placed at $1,038,633 and the Kens- . Ington district at $1,112,215, making % grand total of $2,145,848. It is not known whether there will be any pro- test over the board’s increase as yst. Women’s Aid Annual, The annual meeting of the Woma Ad of the Berlin Congrega- Honal church was held yesterday aft- ‘ernoon at the home of Mrs. ine reports for the past vear presented and showed the society had been very successful during that timne. Officers for the ensuing year were ected as follows President, Mrs. A. B. Goodrich; first vice president, M H. H. Damon; second vice president, Mrs. George F. Dodd; secretary, Mrs. T. E. Honiss; treasurer, Mrs. Francis Deming; directors, Mrs, J. C. Lincoln, Miss Hattie Hollister, Mrs. A. E Crandall, Mrs. B. K. 1a anal Mi T. B. Wickwire. Plans for the werk of the coming vear were discuzsed and the feeling was that this will be one the best years in the history of the et society Town Mecting, Tuesday. The fifth adjournment of the annual town meeting will be held in Town 1 | regarding the back tax lists and that matter will be thoroughly thrashed out at the coming gathering. Collec- tor Lewis was instgacted to procure all back tax books and he will pressit a report on that matter. It is prob- able other matters of public interest will also be brought up at the meeting. Exciting Runaway. An exciting runaway occurred Kensington vesterday afternoon about three o’clock. Max Hincker of Hart- ford retails dry goods from a wagon throughout the district. He decided to feed his horse at that time and drove the equine into the gutter on Maple street, in front of the homestead. After removing the halt- er, Mr. Hinckner placed the feed bag over the animal’s nose and walked to a secluded spot nearby to obtain a rast. Suddenly, the horse leaped forward and ran pell mell up the street, collid- ing with a telegraph pole and smash- ing the rear wheel. The horse then turned into Main street and ran .ow- ards the Paper Goods factory, com- ing to a halt near that place. The wagon was smashed and it was neces- sary to leave it by the roadside over night. Evidently the animal became frightened, but the cause is unknown. Foresters to Meet. . The semi-annual meeiing of Court Mattabessett, F. of A., will be held this evening in Foresters’ hall, Kensington. Reports for the past six months will be presented and officers elected for the ensuing half year. After the meeting a social hour will be en- joyed, during which Dr. R. M. Gris- wold will read a paper on “Natural History-” A large attendance is de- sired. in Fagan Submarine Life. That Joseph Cawthorne’s song, “You Can’t Play Every Instrument in the Band,” does not always apply is the assertion of Harry McAboy of Kensington, who is on a short fur- lough from the “K-1,” which is sta- tioned in New London. A member of the crew must be familiar with every detail of the boat as well as being able to do many things. When the sailor boards a “sub”, he is first shown all through it He must fa- milirize himself with every nook and cranny and especially, the electric buttons, so he can find any particular one in the dark. A man must be a combination, mechanic, electrician and stoker and ready at all times to take the place of a co-worker. Mr. McAboy has been in the navy for the past eight years and has had much experience in the life of a ailor. vears ago, he entered the submarine department and until a few months ago, was stationed at Pensacola, Florida. Recently his boat®came north and is now at New London. Mr. McAboy expects to re- main in that vicinity all summer. “But you never know when you are going to move again.’ He s; the life is interesting and he expects to re-enlist again at the expiration of his service, which will be next fall. Briefs. The engagement of Dowling of Cromwell and James O'Brien of Kensington is announced They will be married the latter part of the month, in Cromwell. Miss L. Adelle B: the Kensington Grammar school, will leave tonight for Boston, whre she will attend the commencement exer- Miss Mary ssett, principal of hall next Tuesday evening. At the last town meeting in April, Tax Collec- tor C. I. Lewis presented a report cises at Radcliffe tmorrow- Miss Adelle D. Murray will Join Miss Bas- sett tomorrow evening. Mrs. James Buckley will substitute for Miss Bas- sett tomorrow- Mr. and Mrs. Louis Garbois have re- turned to their home in New London after a visit with BEdson Main of East Berlin. Mrs. G. A. Kelsey of FEast Berlin is entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Wil- liam Hazen of Orange, N. J. Henry James is the guest of friends in Boston. Leslie Hodgson of New York city is spending a few days with his brother, Dr. T. C. Hodgson of East Berlin. Miss Dorothy Karith, Miss Blsie Benson, Miss Dorothy Dutton and Kenneth Noble, all of East Berlin are members of the graduating class at Middletown High school- Mr. Noble has been editor-in-chief of the school paper and s now president of the class. He will enter Wesleyan in the fall. Hillside Creamery 31c Russell Bros. —advt. SUIT FOR $100,000 Chattanooga Medicine Company Claims It Was Libeled By Publica- tion of Article in Medical Journal. Chicago, June 15.—That the $100,- 000 libel suit of the Chattanooga Medicine company against the Ameri- can Medical assoclation will be in the hands of the jury before the end of the day was the opinion of both sides. The Plaintiffs allege that the Medical association libelled their product, Wine of Cardui, by the pub- lishing of articles in the association’s journal which described the medicine as a nostrum. The trial has occupied fifty-six days so far. The suit just closing is one of two brought by John A. and Z. C. Patten Jr., owners of the medicine company, to recover damages amounting to $300,000. Of this amount $200,000 was asked in a personal libel suit brought by John A. Patten. Mr. Pat- ten died here during the trial and his suit of necessity was aropped. New Justice of Supreme Courts Will Address Convention of Zionists at Philadelphia, Philadelpri June 15 Brandeis, associate justice United States supreme court will be the principal speaker at the annual convention of Zionists here on July 2. Six hundred delegates from all over the country will be in attendance. Justice Brandels is chairman of the provisional executive committee for Zionists' affairs, organized August 30, 1914. The committee was created to take up the work of the International Zionists' organization, interrupted by the war, ~Louis D. of the Hillside Creamery 31c Russell Bros. —advt. DR. CLARK ILL. June 15.—The Rev. Francis E. Clark, president of the World's Christian Endeavor Union, who re- turned home yesterday after a stay of eight months in the Orient has not recovered from the severe illness that he experienced while abroad. It wa announcd today that Dr. Clark’'s pha sicians would not permit him to un- Boston dertake any public work for several months. Plainvilie News SUGGESTED PLANS FOR NEAL CHAPEL Former Probate Judge Often Dis- cussed Need of Cemetery Building ERECT STRUCTURE IN 1917 Executors Not Expected To Have Work Started Until Estate Is En- tirely Settlede—Funerals Here To- day—Secek Plainville Representative While nothing of course will be done regarding the erection of the memorial chapel in West cemetery until there is a settlement of the es- tate of Judge Frank S. Neal, in whose will $7,000 is bequeathed to pay for it there is considerable talk regard- ing the plans and there is a general belief that the construction of the building will fill a long felt want in the community. The need of a chapel where services can be conducted at the cemetery, especially when the weather is unfavorable, has been ap- parent for a long time and it has often been discussed by the Plainville cemetery association of which Judge Neal was an active member for many years. The association’s treasury was never in shape, however, to permit of actual consideration of the improvement and the officers made no move towards preparing any plans. Judge Neal frequently suggested the advisability of a chapel but with the other heads of the association realized that the prospects of getting the necessary funds were so meager that it was useless to give it serious consideration. In his will the former probate judge directed that the erection of the chapel be left with officers of the Plainville Trust company, which is to serve as executor of his estate. Tt is understood he discussed with some of them, before his death, the plans for the chapel and suggestions which he made regarding the specifications will be followed out when the bullding is in course of erection. The cemetery assoclation will con- trol the chapel after it is completed and ready for use. Funerals Today. Funeral services for Mrs. Moulthrop, formerly of this place, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of her nephew, F. P. Frisbie of West Main street. The body was brought' from Crom- Mrs. Moulthrop died was in West ceme- B. where Burial well, Tuesday. tery. ] L With Rev. W, P. Kilcoyne officiating at a high mass of requiem, the fun- eral of Miss Eliza Coughlin of Banlk street, was held this morning at 9 o’clock from the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. There was a large at- tendance of friends. There were many floral tributes. The remains were taken to New Britain for in- terment in the Catholic cemetery. Still Seek Candidate. F. T. Wheeler, a member of the pre- paredness committee of the Business and Improvement association, stated today that Plainville has not as vet produced a candidate for selection as the town’s representative at the Fed- eral training camp, where citizens are to be drilled in military manoeuvers from July b to August 8. The local association, in echmmon with other bodies favoring national preparedness, has offered to pay the expenses of a Plainville member of the junior dl- vision for an entire morth in order that this town will not be among the missing when the roll is called, The preparedness committee had one prospect, Mr. Wheeler declared, but he finaly decided against making the trip. Any young man in town over twen- ty-one vears of age, Who is an alum- nus of a High school or a member of the senior class in such an institution has the opportunity to apply for the honor of representing the town at the camp. The business men will pay all his expenses, including transportation and board, $5 having been appropri- ated for that purpose. Mr. Wheeler and his assoclates on the board of directors are hopeful that the young men of the town will not permit the opportunity to pass. The voung man selected for the trip is promised a vacation in addition to ac- quiring considerable military informa- tion. Tt is a chance that should not be allowed to go by. Prepare for Graduation. Members of the class of 1916 are busy making preparations for the ex- ercises to be held in the Town Hall on June 23 in connection with the anhual graduation. Principal O. L. Judd is rehearsing the children in the parts they are to take in the pro- gram and the indications are that the cxercises will prove even more enter- taining than usual. The sehool chorus will have an im- portant part in the entertainment. They will render several numbe The class is one of the largest ever graduated from the local schools, thirty-one pupils having qualified for diplomas. The majority of these will join the Plainville contingent at tie New Britain High school in the Fall. Erect Gates Next Week, The New Haven road officials expect to send a force of men here mext week to begin work on the erection of gates recently ordered by the public utilities commission for the Eas Main sreet crossing. The gates must be in operation by July 1, and the com- pany plans to have them in position before that date, Since the first ing has been of June the protected by a flagman from 7 o'clock in the morning until midnight, the commission having given instructions to minimize the o COLUMBUS Like the motorist whe catches sight of the Socony Sign, Columbus knew he had dis- covered some- thing. STANDARD O1L Co2NY. danger as much as possible until the gates are in operation. Autoists report that there is a marked improvement, and they are well pleased with the chahnge. The Business and Improvement assocla- | tion is entitled to considerable credit | for its success in getting the utilities board to force a change. There had | been grave danger at the crossing for | vears, and complaints to the company were not productive of results. Brief Items. A regular meeting of Sequassen lodge will be held this evening in Odd Fellows hall, Edward Connors of Bristol is home on a furlough of a few days from the S. S. New York. Mrs. John Skinner of Broad street was reported this morning to be very low, and it was expected that she could live but a short time, She has been ill for weeks, and for several days her condition has been critical. George Woodruff, clerk at Frisbie & Hemingway's store, is ill at his home. Newton Manross post will hold a regular meeting tonight in G. A. R. hall, Mrs. A. D Cady will leave July 1 for West Chester where she will open a cottage for the summer Mz;ple Hill from for home college Theodore Johnson is the Philadelphia Dental the summer vacation. Mrs. R. W. Potcet has gone to New York for a few days. on Friday for Exercises will ational church Schools will close the summer vacation be held on the Cor lawn, in which all the schools will take part. There will he recitations and songs, after which displomas will be presented to the graduating classes. Mr. and Mrs. W Hine and daughter, Miss Marjorie Hine, have been in Boston for the past week to attend commencement and gradua- tion, at the Ma chusetts Institute of Technology. Tredic Hine is a member of the graduating class. Herman Hiltbrand, who has been iting his sister, Mrs. W. E. Burk, has returned to his home in Closter, The Neighborhood prayer will be held this evening home of Samuel Bassette on avenue. meeting at the Robbins On Friday evening the Congrega- tional church choir will have supper at Goodwin park after which the members will meet at the home of Mrs. Soper for rehearsal. Miss Myrtle Nordstrom entertained twenty of her friends last evening at dinner, at her home on Robbins ave- nue. During the evening games were played. There was also vocal and instrumental music. The Children’s day exercises which were postponed last Sunday will be held in the Congregational church next Sunday. the late Rev. held this Funeral services for Cyrus West Francis were afternoon at 12:30 o’clock in the parish house of the Fourth Congre- gational church, Hartford. The burial was in the Newington cemetery. Hen Party. TTundreds of hens are busily en- gaged laying eggs for “The Busy Little Store.” Natives 31c doz. 3 1-4 doz. $1. Russell Bros., 301 SAW ORPET BEHIND TREE Schoolmate of Marian Lambert Ex- pected to Give Telling Evidence In Waukegan Murder Trial. Waukegan, Ill., June 15.—Vernie Jackson, a schoolmate of Marian Lambert, for whose ‘death Will H. Orpet is on trial is expected to be called by the prosecution today to de- seribe the last meeting between Orpet and the girl. Miss Jaskson is said to be ready to testify that on the morning of Feb. 10, the day the girl's boay was found in Helm’s Woods, she ob- served Orpet behind a tree in the woods. } State’s Attorney Dady announced today that he will himself take the witness stand to repeat the story Jose. phine Davis old him shortly after the tragedy, and which she recanted in her, testimony In court.this week, Congoleum Floor Coverings! Congoleum Rugs are absolutely sanitar They do not fade the sun. They lie flat and never curl or “kickup.” The way clean them is to wash them, for they are absolutely waterproof. The richness and depth of colorings cannot be reproduced ai to fully appreciate the good value you must see the Rugs thenq selves. We have patterns suitable for every room in the house whej a moderate-priced Rug is required. For porch use, these Rugs af particularly appropriate, as you do not have to take them up wh it rains or when you clean the porch, as water not hurt the in the slightest. BETTER THAN LINOLEUM BY THE YARD. Many dealers throughout the country are recommending the) Rugs in place of Linoleums by the yard, which has to be cut af accurately fitted, and unless the job is well done it buckles and most unsatisfactory. When you buy Congoleum Rugs you have none these troubles—just lay them on the floor—they don't even ne fastening—they lie so flat and perfect. CONGOLEUM TWO-PIECE RUGS. Undoubtedly the most novel Rug on the market today is t Congoleum two-piece Rug, which is a real achievement. The Ri is made in two pieces for easy handling and has the so-called “i vinsible seam,” so that when it is laid on the floor it matches p® fectly. These two-piece Rugs are ideal for dining room, kitchen bedroom and porch use. HE FLINI-BRUCF @ E- ASYLUM O’&W 50 TRUMBULL ST HARTFORD does 193 NEW HAVEN REPLIES | T0 MELLEN'S ACTION Says Secretary of Road Lacked | Authority to Sign Contract minutes and filed with the see and that the president be req to express to Mr. Mellen the ciation of the board for his def in this matter.” The third exhibit is a letter President Howard Elliott to ex- dent Mellen, dated October 28, telling of the action of the boa: wrote further: “I was also directed to expri you the appreciation of the Do the action taken by you. I thi of the gentlemen present fel] i_\‘our action was wise and that took a position which was sound | your own point of view. Wit | regards, please believe me, very, yours, 15.—The New answer New Haven, June Haven railroad has filed an in the supreme court to the suit of Charles S. Mellen, its former presi- dent, to recover $168,222 under a contract made in 1913 by which he | to get $30,000 a year for five for ices and the company to pay his legal expenses in any New London, June 15.—The civil or criminal proceeding growing |necticut State Dental assod out of his acts while president. The | closed its fifty-second annual cg railroad contends that Mr. Mellen |tion at the Hotel Griswold this agreed to waive the salary and that {noon. The election resulted al as he was compelled to obtain legal |jows: services because of his illegal acts | president, T, Allen Ganung, B while president of the road the de- | ice ipresidsnt Hidraiie | port; fendant cannot be held lable for the | znt 'New Haven: secretary, Geo payment. e i or. . i The railroad company admits that E’f:iardnn’:}:‘,x,; ‘,i,“,::,':r' Lo the agfeement on which Mellen sued | pon o “pri-ondi HOTATIAR oY was signed by him and Arthur E. | 800 L0 0o, & =N Clark, secretary of the New Haven, | Stamford; executive committee, e e Lyon, Bridgeport; P. Bucha was without but says that Clark e I legall authority to bind |\ aterbury; M X, Loeb, New 4 the road and the contract i answer then states that i null. The the court holds that the contract is ealid the | defendant denies that Mellen per- | Intoxicated Driver Is Assessed formed any services under the con- Ll tract for which he sues for $30,000 | Thompsonville, June 15.—Fo for three years of the term stated in | the five New Haven men who fi the contract. ‘Hl the upset of a motor vehid A SRR N | the state line, vesterday, were pEContxacta iChanked: | the Enfield town court today, | Kinney, the fifth member, was| [to his’ home last night as he of the ‘‘contract | indications of being severely h shortly after it was made, duly modi- | Walter P. Smith, owner and d fied in that the provision for the ren- | ploaded not gullty to the char dition of services at a payment of $30- | Grivine a motor vehicle while & 000 a year for five years was cancell- | cateq. and was found guilty and ed and the plaintiff duly waived his | and coste. The' othr. sl compensation.’ shown by letters | fengants were fined each fo; attached to the The defen- | ing intoxicated. ~These men dant says names as Frank Conway, “HOWARD ELL1O Hillside Creamery 31c Russel! —advt. DENTISTS ELECT, “JOY RIDERS” IN COUR te defence the New Ha- that by mutual consent As a separ: ven contends f the parties was, S as s answer. . .., | their “The defendant, in accordance with | warq Walter and Walter Malvin such modification of the alleged con- | : ract and relying on he fact as here- inbefore stated that the alleged con- tract was modified, never called upon the plaintiff, as it might have done, for the benefit of his Sl‘r\"k‘(‘( |in any | Dorffman and Oshinsky Co of capacity, advisory or otherwise, or |y L 0 of Mis information regarding the af- | XoTX CiV: Taanutacturers of fwo: fairs of the defendant company, or | g iR RS SCHECTS here wh of his advice to the defendant in'the | 0y (0. S7IRREY With the thoug remises.” LS, P rhe New Haven contends further oo S “'nrf'{fralan that the compensation agreed upon ”'m L‘hé "vfll«'lak w(;" ory fal “was a pure gratuity from the defen- | . " SCC 0 A lhlhe view| dant to the plaintiff for his past ser- | 5FLURE GuE 7 : i u}:\ ampered vices and partly as a consideration |3 2 RewSToricuiorel for the plaintiff’s resigning as presi- ‘temporarily. They were located dent of the defendant company, ise\'e_rA[ qel#gmo: of the Internat Whereas the defendant’s directors had | /2dles’ Garment Workers union full power to call for his resignation without payment and the contract | therefore was unlawful and not | binding.” Concerning the $78,222 claimed by the plaintiff under the agreement to | his legal expenses. the New Ha- says that Mr. Mellen demanded | $75,000 before the suit was f Matinee and Night brought. It is alleged that the sum | William Fox, Presents demanded ‘“represents an obligation | THEDA BARA, IN of the plaintiff incurred in connection | “CARMEN?" with illegal acts of the plaintiff while IRON CLAW~—Latest Installs he president of the defendant 2 i company, and that some part of the sum or all of it is demanded in pay- Paramount Bray Cartoon ment for services rendered on account Mutual Comedy with Geo, Ovey of illegal acts and not in behalf of the defendant and the defendant | Tomorrow and Saturday could not bind itself to pay for such | Big Double Bill! services.” Paramount Plays Present MARIE DORO, in Mellen's Letter Attached to the “THE HEART OF NORA FLYNN” . ter from Mr. Mellen to directors dated October THiangle Plays, Present W. H. Thompson, in which he sa Gentlemen Upon mature reflec “CIVILIZATION'S CHILD" Keystome Comedy — Burton tion T have decided I will not accept t ompensation agreed to be paid e ‘\\r')\dv) the contract, the con- Holmes' Travelogue. remain in full force and ef- fect 111 other respec An extract from the minutes of the directors' meeting on October 22, 1913, states that it was voted that Mr. Mellen’s letter be spread-on. the STRIKE IN SOUTH NORWAT] South Norwalk, June 15.—A o was declared this morning by workmen in the local branch o ay ven only TODAY ONLY was is Produced. | answer is a let- New Haven | 20, 1913, in ‘0 ract Why Not Try Our Big Bar- gain Matinees. Orchestra—Balcony, 5c- to in Admis-