New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 26, 1916, Page 7

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HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPLXIND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF (US. ~Berlin News ENTHUSIASM HIGH AMONG DEMOCRATS Everything Not Serene in Repub- lican Ranks, Is Belief THAT WOODRUFF MATTER | Explanations Made by Members of | Slate Committee Taken With a | | Grain of Salt by Many Townspeopie «Progressive Vote is Important. Liocal democrats are wearing pleased expressions, due to the pre- bailing rumors of a split in the ranks 67 their republican opponents. Daily the optimism ip the cfmp of democ- facy grows amd not a few wagers have been made that N. L. Beckley will be the first selectman after next [Monday’s election. This despite the fract that Judge Willard I. Alling suc- eeded in beating William H. Gibney ffor the nomination at the recent cau- us of the republican party. The lat- er is finishing his fourteenth year in that position and many townspeo- ple were of the opinion he would hold it as long as he desired. Year after ear there was opposition to his can- didacy and as the huge waves dash back from the cliffs, so were the drives against Willlam H. Gibney fashed back at the caucuses until this year. It is sald his followers, who have fecured the nominations and elec- fons for him for a number of years, ave kicked over the traces and say at if they cannot have “Gib” they ill vote for the democratic nominee. Jhere are many republicans, so listed, Fho are in reality rinciples of Thomas mly enrolled on the G. Jefferson O. P. caucus Sts to help out the present first se- | The leaders of the demo- | ctman. fc party are banking e return of these votes next lay and if stories floating about at resent can be taken at a criterion, is safe to say that Mr. Beckley will heavily on | the place followers of the ! and | Mon- | left off the list and many republicans were indignant when this became known. Mr. Woodruff has been a member of the board for the past \six vears and secretary for the same length of time. His knowledge of local school matters is second to none, in the belief of many citizens and the failure of the caugus to re- nominate him may aid materially in the success of the democratic cam- paign. The terms of Sidney M. Cowles and Mr. Woodruff expire this vear. The former, it said, quested the committee to find other man to fill his place as he was not desirous of continuing as a mem- is re- iber of the bcard, but the committee refused to listen to him and him on the slate again. In the hur- ry to finish the slate, the name of Mr. Woodruff was forgotten, many G. O. P. followers believing purposely, and Daniel Webster was chosen for Mr. Webster, the kickers v, will no doubt make a good man for the board, but they feel that Mr. Woodruff should be kept on it. Mr. Webster was a member of the board a few years ago.and is well versed in the intricacies of the school question. When some of the party leaders realized that Mr. Woodruff's name had been left off, it is said, they expostu- lated with members of the committee, but all of the latter replied it was an oversight. All these will help the opposition. It is said that Judge Alling is mak- ing an even more strenuous campaign for the election than for the nomina- tion and his adherents claim he will have a larger majority than any pre- vious republican nominee. as can be learned Mr. Beckley is mak- ing no personal effort for the position. To Hold Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Wilcox Cemetery association will be held this evening at 7:45 o’clock at the home of E. W. Mildrum of East Berlin. Re- ports for the past year will be present- ed and officers elected for the ensuing vear. Present officers are: President, Major Frank L. Wilcox; treasurer, | Frederick Hubbard; secretary, E. W. placed L .Honniss. No changes are antici- | pated in the officers’ list. " The Wilcox Cemetery is located in | Bast Berlin and was given to the as- sociation by a member of the Wilcox | family about 200 years ago. The mem- bers have always made an effort to improve the plot each year. & Many of the town’s prominent men have their last resting place there. To Have More “Exams.” It became known today that the © the next selectman. The so called progressive vote lso the cynosure of all eyes ie® “wielder of the ‘Big Stick’ ack to the republicans, many of h pcal admirers did too, but eems that lately they have changed nce more, whether on local or jational issues being unknown, and Te vsaid to now favor Mr. Beckley's andidacy. Roosevelt polled 100 otes in this town in 1912 and the. jdame votes will play an import art in the coming elections, if the mors can be relied upon. ere also considerable Hon in the republican party is When went is dissen- itself, in he belief of the leaders of the oppo- ! te political faith. This condition Ises from the action of the slate Ommittee at the rcpublican caucus, piter Judge Alling and George Car- ,gad been chosen nominees for Bt and second selectmen, a commit- fWas appointed to bring in the rest fthe slate. Whether by accident sign, Arthur Woodrufl. the pres- retary of the school board, was t | postal department has decided to have | another examination for the postmas- | tership in East Berlin. Miss Gertrude North recently presented her resigna- tion after serving faithfully for number of years. At first E. s Galnes. who conducts a general store, was desirious of obtaining the ap- pointment, but it is said that later he did not think so much of the proposi- tion. The office is fourth class and salary is commensurate with vear. The salary for the past years has been from $500 to $ year. 50 Much Ado About Nothing. told in this column last evening, Dr. R. M. Griswold visited East Ber- lin yesterday for the purpose of in- vestigating a case where two summer in the northern part n¢ state in a district where infantile pa- ralysis was prevalent. some | As fag Mildrum, and superintendent, Hobart | a the the | amount of cancelled mail during the | few | a| children had returned home, after spending the the He found that the children had returned two weeks ago Sunday, unbeknown to their par- lents, and were living with their grandmother in the extreme northern | part of the town. They returned to school last week. | Dr. Griswold is of the opinion that the danger of the disease is rapidly waning. The Morse and Skinner chil- dren are improving rapidly and there {have been no other cases since they bcame afflicted. Briefs. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Damon have re- | turned from Sachem’s Head. | There are advertised lette { Berlin Postoffice for J. S. Col | nes Egan, Ernesto Devasini, Joes M. Est, Chester Long and George Loomis. Miss Elise McCrum of East Berlin is entertaining Miss Charlotte Seigiin of | Newark, N. J. Misses Hattie and Carrie Mildrum of East Berlin have returned from Haddam. Harry Winn of Kensington is camp- ing wih a party of Meriden friends in Maine. | Friday night promises to be a big occasion at the Town Hall when many | members of the Swedish Republican { club will hold an important meeting. There is much enthusiasm rife over this event and a blanket invitation has been issued to all ehthusiasts. | CHEMISTRY'S IMPORTANCE. | Discussed by Speakers at Conference in New York, | New York, Sept. 26.—The greatest importance of chemistry in the utili- zation of our national resources was the theme of speakers today at the convention of the American Chemical society and the National Exposition of Chemical Industries. The program called for addresses by President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia university, Brig., Gen. William Crozier, chief of ordnance of the United States army; Gifford Pin- chot and Dr. Charles H. Herty of the Untversity of North Carolina, presi- dent of the American Chemical so- clety. MUTES IN MURDER CASE, New Haven Court to Dispose of At- rocious Crime, New Haven, Sept. 26.—An un- vsually large number of cases await- ed action when the criminal side of the superior court was opened today with Judge Joel H. Reed on the bench. One murder case was includ- ed in the list of 120 on the docket, that of Joseph Castelli and Francisco Vetere, deaf mutes of New York, who are accused of having lured Mrs, Cas- telli, wife of the first named man, to this city, and here killed her. MEXICAN BANKS, Mexico City, Sept. 26.—The finance department has appointed a board of the Bank of TLaondon and Mexico. Trese banks were closed recently af- ter the issuance of a decree ordering banks to cover their paper issues dol- lar for dollar with metallic regerves. Boards of examiners are being ap- pointed for other state banks as well as for similar institutions in the in- terior. PARALYSIS CLOSES SCHOCL, Cheshire, Sept. 26.—The Humiston grammar school has been closed for two weeks, it was an- nounced today, because of the discov- ery that one of the pupils, a 7-year- old girl, has been taken down Wwith infantile paralysis. The child attend- ed school last week. examiners for the National bank and | ordered | 1 Plainvilie News VOTE BY MACHINES AT STATE ELECTION Special Town Meeting to Be Called to Consider Suggestion HIGHWAY MONEY FOR WALKS Petition for Special Session Now Circulation—Selectmen Regular Meeting—Foresters Make Merry—Funerals Tomorrow. in Issue Call for That another attempt will be made to have the town purchase voting ma- chines for use at future elections is now certain, a petition having been put in circulation for a special town meeting to consider the question of making an appropriation for that pur- pose. The petition calls for the pur- chase of machines at a date Which will insure their delivery in time to make them of use at the election on November 7. According to the men back of the movement entirely too many Vvotes are lost here every year because of the intricacies of the Australian bal- lot which is now in use. From sixty to eighty ballots, more than ten per cent. of those cast, are thrown out by the moderator owing to improper markings and other misuses and as a consequence a number of citizens are deprived of their rights. Instead of becoming more familiar with the ballot every year the voters appear to find them more complicat- ed, judging from the situation re- vealed when the ballot boxes are opened and the results are most un- satisfactory. Voters are disfranchised because of carelessness or ignorance and candidates for office are unfairly treated. When the ballots are wrongly marked the moderator has no choice but to disallow them and one candidate has as much chance of losing votes as another. Neverthe- less the arrangement does not satisfy and the demand for voting machines grows stronger every year. It is claimed that suitable machines can be purchased for approximately $600 or $700. Practically all the cities now use voting machines ex- clusively and towns are rapidly fall- ing into line. There appears to be considerable sentiment here against the Australian ballot and it would not be surprising if favorable action is taken on the plan for buying ma- chines. A suggestion along these lines was offcred a few years ago but it was rejected at the town meeting which considered it. Supporters of the scheme declare, however, that the outlook is different this year and they expect a change of sentiment will be in evidence at the meeting. Town Build Sidewalks. Adopting the suggestion of a num- ber of citizens, the board of select- men, in the call for the annual town meeting to be held next Monday, which was issued this morning, is in- corporated a clause authorizing the session to consider the advisability of aving the town build and maintain sidewalks. The state law provides that fifteen per cent. of the money approprated by towns for highways may be expended on sidewalks, should a vote to this effect be passed at a town meeting. With others, the se- lectmen believe that more attention should be paid to the walks around town and as a result the voters will have an opportunity to formally con- sider authorizing them to use some of the highway appropriation for such a purpose. Otherwise the call contains no ex- ceptional features. The notice au- thorizes a vote on town officers; con- sideration of the question as to whether the town is to allow the sale of liquor; action on the reports of the Virlous officials; the policing of streets and the laying of a town tax. Little Interest Shown. The apppearance of the town meet- ing call occasioned some talk today regarding the seeming lack of inter- est in the election. But little s heard around the streets regarding the sesslon and were it not for the li- cense question it 1s doubtful if more than a corporal’'s guard could be rounded up to deposit ballots, Efforts of the prohibition workers to make Plainville a “dry” town and the work done by the liquor dealers te stop the drive against their busi- ness is bound to bring out a big vote. Generally the opinion prevails that the saloon element will again be vic- torious by a substantial majority. The exposure of local conditions made by the state police in their raid on a dozen ‘blind tigers” Sunday- will not serve as campaign material for the no-litense workers as it strength the contention of “wets' should the town against saloon ‘“‘speak TWICTE PROVEN If you suffer backache, nights, tired, dull days and distressi urinary disorders, don't experime Read this twice-told testimony. It's New Britain evidence—doubly proven. Katharine Britsch, 18 Whitting St., New Britain, says: “I suffered from very sharp pains in my side for a long time. I finally used Doan’s Kid- ney Pills and besides curing the pains in my side, they also strengthened my kidneys and made me feel better all over.” (Statement given August 9, 1912.) On April 18, 1916, Mrs. Britsch said: “I use Doan’s Kidney Pills occasion- ally when T am weak and run down and they keep me feeling fine. I can- not say too much for them.” 50c at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs.; Buffalo, N. Y. to that the easies” sleepless | street returned today would spring up like mushrooms and liquor would be sold as freely as ever, while the town would forfeit the revenue it now obtains from licenses. The only contest between town of- ficers seems to be that between W. J. Johnson and W. C. Hart for first se- lectman. The latter is doing consid- erable work and is hopeful of getting a plurality. The republicans have a substantial majority in Plainville and the outlook is naturally favorable to the present incumbent of the office. Court Imposes Fines. Ben Woolhouse was fined $3 and costs yesterday afternoon after he had entered a plea of guilty to the charge of stealing a ham from the home of | Antonio Silvrio Sunday. Woolhouse | gained admittance to the house while Silvrio was being tried for selling liquor without a license. He was ar- rested by Railroad Officer Charles Grace. X Frank Sheriden, arrested by Officer Marino Sunday, was also put to plea. He was charged with intoxication. Justice Condell, before whom he was arraigned, imposed a fine of $2 and costs. g Foresters Make Merry. Members of Court General Law- ton, F. of A, had a most enjoyable social session following their regular | meeting in Grange hall last evening. At the business session the officers for the ensuing term were installed by District Deputy William Foran. The Foresters will make an effort during the winter to increase their membership, and at the ‘‘smoker” held in connection with last night’s meeting a campaign for this purpose was inaugurated. An entertaining pro- gram was furnished and lynch was served. Funerals Tomorrow. Funeral services for Mrs. Frederick H. Kenney, who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from her home on Washington street. Rev. F. L. Grant, pastor of the Congregational church, will of- ficiate. Interment will be in West cemetery. The body of S. R. Hart, formerly of this place, will be brought here to- morrow afternoon for burial. Com- mittal services will be conducted at the grave in West Cemetery after the arrival of the 1:20 train from Yon- kers, N. Y. Rev. W. A. Goodell, pas- tor of the Methodist church, will of- ficiate. Vacancies Filled. Acting on the instructions of the caucus, the republican town commit- tee has nominated Rev. F. L. Grant and George A. Case for places on the board of library directors, and their names will appear on the ballots with those of the other candidates. Both Mr. Grant and Mr. Case have served on the board and have given efficient service. Brief Items. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Vining Belden, who were married here last Thursday, tendered them a miscellan- eous shower last evening at the home of the bride’s mother in South Man- chester. The young couple received many gifts. Mrs. John F. Graham and son have returned to their home In Bantam, after a two weeks' visit with rel- atives on Plerce street. Vincent Glynn of Pierce street left today for Washington, D. C., where he will resume his studies at the Catholic University. J. Howard LaField has accepted a position in the Trumbull Electric company’s plant. Miss Anna Murphy of to her Whiting Milford where she will join class in Laurelton hall. Miss Margaret Farrar of North | Washington street is home from Pittsfield where she spent two months with relatives. A son was born September 10 to | Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Creasy of Sche- | nectady, N. Y., formerly of Plainville. Pefore her marriage Mrs. Creasy was Miss Rita Thomas. Constable Henry David has pur- chased a farm on North Washington street from Mrs. Clayton Foster. Mrs. Frank Gilbert of Mountain View, will entertain the Martha Sew- ing circle Wednesday afternoon. James Foran, clerk at Frisble and Hemingway’s store is on his vacation. B. C. Nichols of New Britain, s sub- Stituting during his absence. Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Newell have moved into Mrs. Frank, Wheel- er's house on Broad street, Where they will make their home. | | | | The General Merchandise as well as the Insurance business conducted by Marshall P. Ryder, will be conducted in the future by his estate. ESTATE OF MARSHALL P. RYDER. MAY JOIN ASST. POSTMASTERS. Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26.—At the «pening of the second day’s session this morning of the National Asso- ciation of Supervisory Postoffice Em- | fi ployes, which is holding its ninth an- times in furniture, prove a revelation to you. We haven’t a few floo of furniture. Hartford’s Great Furniture Exposition! Fall, 1916, finds this store fully abreast of ghe rugs, There’s a standing invitation for you to see our store from top to bottom and you can believe us that it will draperies and ranges. rs of furniture here, but fourteen large floors, displaying the very best grades HAK1LxOKD RED S0X GOING STRONG Chances of Depriving Them of League Dwindle — Phillies and Pennant Braves Make Gain on Brooklyn. Chicago, Sept. 26.—Boston’s lead in the American League appeared more secure today than at any time during the seasom, as Chicago, closest rival, two and one half games away, has only four more games to play. De- troit, four games behind the leaders, has virtually been eliminated from the championship race, as only three games remain on the schedule before the season ends. Boston has seven games yet to play, four with New York and three with Philadelphia. No games are scheduled in the American League today. Brooklyn is being pushed hard by Philadelphia for the leadership in the National League only a single game separating them today. Boston climbed to within four games of the top by taking a double header from Pittsburgh yesterday. Games yet to be played by the three leaders are: Brooklyn 9; Philadelphia 10; Boston 18. THESE GENERALS ARE LEADERS OF ROUMANIAN ARMY nual convention here, a proposal of | the merger of that body with tit Na- | tional Association of Assistant Post- masters was taken up. Favorable ac- tion on this proposal, which has been lLefore hoth bodles at different times during the last several years, is pre dicted. ! CAPT. BARRY RESIGNS, | Hartford, Sept. 26.—The resigna- | tion of Capt. Henry B. Barry, Tenth | Militia Field artillery, as an officer of | the Connecticut National guard, and | its acceptance, is announced from the | office of the adjutant general, TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SYRIA. Washington, Sept. 26.—Director General E. P. Bicknell of the Amerian Red Cross is in New York today to confer with the committee for Syrian and Armenian relief in regard to rais- ing funds for Syria, which has just been opened up to Red Cross relief by the Turkish authorities after long ne- gotiation. ! lodged ROUMANIAN GENERRAL. TOP TO BOTTOM GEORGESCU,AVERESCU AND CULCR These three generals are the lead- ers of the Roumanian forces in the defense of the Dobrudja and the in- vasion of Transylvania. bottom they are General Georgescu, General Averescu and General Culca. Recently it was reported that the chief command of the Roumanian armies would be entrusted to General Averescu. From top to | e’clock in | o’clock YOM KIPPUR IN HEXICO of fmerican Army. San Antonio, Tex., Sept. 26.—Fofl the first time In the history of th American Army a Jewish Rabbi will hold Yom Kippur, or day of Atone: ment services in a foreign count This will be when Rabbi Isaac Land man of New York, corresponding gee: retary of the Conference of American Rabbis, conducts these services Octo: ber 6, with Pershing’s column in Mex: ico. He is here today enroute Mexico. For the second time in thd history of the modern world, Jewis| New Year service, September 27-28 will be held out of doors with an arm; column. The first time was at Me Germany, in the Franco-Prussian Wai of 1870. Rabbl Landman and Lewis Lander, executive secretary of the army and navy department, Young Men's He- brew assoclation, yesterday were | granted permission by Gen. Funston to conduct the services and orders have been given throughout the army for issuing passes to Jewish soldiers who wish to keep the faith and ab- staih from a religtously improper diet during the New Year’s holiday. ‘Wherever troops of the Twelfth Di- vision, on hike from San Antoni to Austin stop Wednesday evening, there the New Year eve service will be held. The time will be at about dusk, Rab= bi Landmen will officiate. BLOWN INTO LAND. New Bedford, Mass., Sept. 26— Word was received early today that W. A. Ashworth, superintendent of the Whitman Mill, and a party of eight, who had drifted about in a dis- abled motor boat for many hours, were rescued when the boat was blown ashore on Nausnhon Island, last night. The men went on a fishing trip on Sunday. LABOR PLANKS ENDORSED. Springfield, Ill, Sept. 326.—Planks proposed by organized labor, including compulsory workmen’s compensatiox and shorter hours for women workers, were the chief questions before the state democratic convention, which met here today to discuss a platform. NOTICE. Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Plainville, Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of the town of Plainyille, that the annual town meeting of sald town of Plainville will be held on Manday, October 2, 1918, at the Town hall in sald town, for the election by ballot of the following town afficers: Two assessors, one boavrd of relief, three selectmen, two auditors, three grand jurors, ane collector of taxes, seven constables, two registrars of voters, two school committee, two H- brary committee. Also, a ballot will be taken, in pur- suance with Section 2688, Chapter 146 cf the Grand Statutes of the State of Connecticut, to determine whether any person shall be licensed to sell spiritucus and intoxteating liquors in sald town of Plainville, a petition signed by the required number of le- gal voters of sald town having been with the town clerk twelve days before the annual towa meeting, Also, to hear and act upon the r port of the selectmen, the town treas- | urer, the school committee, the health | officer, the directors of the public li- brary and the Plainville Cemetery as- | sociatton, far the year ending August |15, 19186, Also, to authorize the selectmen to police the streets of the town. Also, to lay a town tax, Alsa, that the town of Plainville consider the advisability of building and maintaining sidewalks. Also, to transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. The polls will be open from 6 the morning until & in the afternoon, Plainville, Conn., Sept. 20, 1916, WILLIAM J. JOHNSON, CHARLES H, CALOR, WILLIAM C. HART, Selectmen.