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) The picture illustrates the $75.00 Columbia model. nified and artistic; the shapely cabinet n Approval means just that: You can’t always decide as conveniently here as at your home which instrument and which records (if any) will suit you. We make the matter easy by sending a complete Columbia Grafonola outfit wherever you say, so you can take your time about it Its appearance is dig- is mounted on casters, and in all the details of finish, this is an exemplary sample of what the best Ameri- ean craftsmanship can produce, It is equipped with the Columbia Record Dividing System, the last word in the many exclusive features possessed by all Columbia Grafonolas. Other models as low as $15. ‘L. A. Gladding 4 Chestnut St.—*“Just Around the Corner” e s S M Tomm y A tkinsA‘criopterargrlé . As a Pet in Macedonia Not finding any British lions in Macedonia, Tommy Atkins has been forced to accept the eagle, Americ: symbol, Months ago mem- bers of party operating against the Bulgars, fcund a live ball of feathers in the mountains north of Saloniki. cagle as a They adopted the mascot, and he young is now so | tame that takes daily flights over the camp, returning always to his friends. The British soldiers are very fond of their mascot. Note the pleased ex- pressions on their faces as they ex- hibit him to the photographer. Hard-to-Cure Skin Troubles May Find in Cuticura Soap and Ointment Speedy, Grateful and Permanent Relief. Besides, anyone anywhere may try them before he buys them. Free Sample Each With 32-page Skin Book by return mail to any sufferer from skin troubles or scalp troubles with loss of hair, who has failed to obtain per- manent relief from other remedies. For Free Samples address postal-card *Cuticura, Dept. XX, Boston, Mass.”” 8ald in every town and village in U. 8. WAR AND RAILROADS. Its Effects on Finances During Next Few Years Discussed. Washington, Oct. 18.—War's effect on railroad finances during the next few years was one of the principal subjects under discussion at the an- nuel meeting of the Society of Rail- way Financial Officers here today. Fi- nancial preparedness for future national emergencies also had an im- portant place on the program. Paymasters of roads great numbers of laborers explained the system of re- quiring thumb prints on receipts for wages. Several speakers urged rail- roads to establish company agencies for receiving employes’ savings. employing STANDARDIZE GAS OUTPUT. Washington, Oct. 18.—National leg- islation to be supported by state laws was suggested by the United States bureau of standards today as one of the first steps to standardize the coun- try's gasoline output. A system of in- spection, elther national or state was proposed, too, as necessary to safe- guard the consumer’s interest. STOGIES MAY GO UP. Wheling, W. Va., Oct. 18.—Mem- bers of the Cigar and Stogie Makers’ International Union here have decidedq to hold a referendum election Satur- day to decide whether a demand should be made for an increase in wages of one dollar per thousand, NEW. BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, ' CITY ACGPTS NE PARK PROPERTY Public Works Dept. Will Improve Land at North End The city is to have a new park. Deeds for land in Belvidere, adjoining the old Andrews estate near the “Lily | Pond,” were accepted by the hoard of public works at the meeting last cven- ing, and although Commissioner O'Brien did not seem to cherish the idea of the clty accepting land that would probabdy be neglected if a park was placed on the site, the board voted to accept the proposition of the Bodwell L.and company which made the offer and the requirements con- tained in the deeds whereby the city will build curbs and make other nec- essary improvements from Stanley street through Chester plame to Rox- bury road. The opposition arguments presented by Commissionear O’Brien were futile and when his claim of ‘“possible neglect” was made Chair- man Humphrey replied that ‘“he guessed the city took pretty good care of its property.” The commissioner then brought up the matter of filling in the pond, but the board did not think it would be much of a job. Bids were opened at the meeting for the building of a concrete retain- ing wall on the north side of Shuttle Meadow avenue westerly to the junc- tion of Linwood street. There were three bidders for the contract as fol- lows: John P. Maguire, $14.25 pes cu- bic foot, with $4.50 per cubic foot for rock excavatlon and fifteen days for completion of the work; M. O. Baker, $10.88 per cubic foot, $4.80 per cubic | foot for rock excavation; Baker & Lasher, Inc., $15.25 per cubic foot with $4.80 additional for rock excavation. Engineer Hall reported that the nids from the various contractors would amount as follows: J. P. Maguire, $2.- 940; M. O. Baker, $2,272; Baker and Lasher, Tnc, $3,146. On motion of Commissioner Downes the contract was awarded to M. ). Baker. It was also voted that a recommendation be made to the common council that the work he started at once. An agreement drawn up by Corpora- tion Counsel Cooper regarding the pe- tition of Louls Romenci for the mov- ng of 1 house on Stanley street to Franklin strcet was read. According to the agreement the petitioner prom- ises to pay $25 an hour for every hour that Stanley street is blocked over three hours. Several hearings were given. The first was for the extension of the Sex ton street sewer from No. 136 to salle street. James \W. Haves and T zie Kulpa favored the petition. Tt was voted ecommiend the extension. ral property owners on City ave- nuc appeared at the meeting and fa- vored the petition for a sewer from Tast to Market street. It was recom mended, as was a vetition for flag and concrete walks, the latter to be or- dered laid before June 1, 1917. Build- ing lincs as shown on the engineer’s map wera also adopted. Charles Gillin, representing property owners on Cedar street, ported to Fngineer Hall that it desired that action on the change of building and veranda lines on the street from West Main to Lake street be deferred, and the board acted ac- cordingly. Following the hearing on the change of the Luilding line on Relden strect from East to Linden street, from 12 to 18 feet, the hoard voted to recommend ihe changz. Those favoring the change were John J. McCarthy, who also spoke for Mr. Kahms, Mr. Olson and Mrs. Malmgren. William Ostlund ‘a- vored the provosed change, as did Charles Anderson Petitions for lights on Short street and Seymour avenue were laild over for inspection. tev. John J. Fitzger- ald petitioned for permission and price to connect property on East street with the Willord street sewer. Tt was granted and the matier of cost was re- fered to the board of compensation and assessment. to six re- was| PYTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS. Local Woman is Selected for Highest State Office. As was forecast in last evening's Herald, Mrs. Leonora TLampson of this city was chosen grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of Connecticut, at the closing session of the con- vention yvesterday afternoon. At the close of the session the delegates were entertained by Worthy Temple. The board of officers elected for the ensuing year is as follows: Grand Chief, Mrs. Leonora Lampson, Worthy Temple, New Britain; grand senior, Mrs. Rose Post of Bridgeport; grand junior, Mrs. Jessie Benham, of Sey- mour; general manager, Mrs. Lottie Gilman, of Willimantic; grand mis- tress of records and correspondence, Mrs. Lilllan W. Turner of Hartford; grand guard, Mrs. Sadie Nutland, of Rockville; past grand chief, Mrs. Len- ora Atwell, of Middletown; grand mistress of finance, Miss Clara A. Kel- sey, of Middletown; grand protector, Mrs. Fannie Sanford, of Derby. No selection was made for the 1917 con- vention city. NATIONAL RIFLE SHOOT. Team Matches on Today at Ranges in Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 18.—Team matches, including company, regi- mental, civilian, enlisted men's and pistol matches were on today's pro- gram at the National Rifle Associa- tion shoot. Fifty teams have arrived to take part in the national team match. The 1,000 vard and conclud- ing stages of the president’s match for the individual championship of the United States were to be shot off today. The rapid fire and 600 yard stages were finished vesterday with Capt, W. Garland, U. S. M., C., leading 668 competitors with a score of 192 out of a possible 200. HARDWARE TRADE PROSPERS War Reduces Profits to Minimum But Increase in Business Gives Trade Its Best Period. Atlantlc City, N. J., Oct. 18—Dele- sates at the annual convention of the National Hardware association of the United States reported yesterday that profits had been cut to the minimum Ly trade hardships arising out of the war, but that a tremendous increase in business had eased the situation, and the industry was experiencing its most prosperous period. Exports to the war zone in the last two years amounted to $4,250,000,000, and the absence of importations from foreign countries also helped the business here. Prices of materials have increased from 25 to 50 per cent. in the last year, without a corresponding ad- vance in hardware retail prices, due principally to the fact that a compe- titive spirit in the field would not permit it. In predicting the passing of the horsedrawn vehicle with the growing popularity of the auto, speakers urged the institution of automobile accessory branches by hardware deal- ers. The national association will take up with the railroads the matter of lower freight rates for automobile ac- cessories, with a view to bringing about a general reduction. The cost of transportation of that class of freight was reported as from 650 to 75 per cent fleld as hardware. BRITISH REQUISITION STEAMERS { Vessels of Royal Mail Company Can- cel Sailings. New York, Oct. 18.—The Royal Mail Steam Packet company cancelled today all its sailings of steamers for an indefinite period. A week ago it was announced that the company in- tended to resume service between New York, Colon and Cartagena, Spain. is understood to be that the British government again has the company's steamships. All of them were taken over by the govern- ment early in the war but recently two of them were released. WANT TO BE FIREMEN. Seventeen Men Will Take Civil Service ‘Examination This Evening. Secretary A. G. Anderson of tho civil service commission nas been no- tified that the foliowing men will take the clvil service examinations this cvening for appointment as permanent members of the fire department: George M. Mycroft, 759 William F. McCrann, 295 High street; Simon Wolfer, 11 Greenwood street; George G. Scheyd. 623 Main street; John J. Sowney, 81 Winter strect: Stanley A. Razanski, 83 Orange stres Charles R. Rehm, 91 Meadow stree Solomon Pera, 31 Cottage place; liam J. Bollman, 59 Fllis street; H. Finneran, 168 Beaver street; Louls F. Huber, 38 Belden street: George C. Sparmer, 194 North street; Carl T. Carlson, 16 Commercial street; Wil- liam J. Hartnet, 450 Main strect; M chael J. Layden, 25 Broad street; Da- vid Moore, 28 Prospect street; John I 220 Curtis street. higher than goods classi- | requisitioned ! st street; | wil- ! John | A. 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Finally, ask yourself frankly if any Custom Taflor,—no matter what his price,— could possibly batter the result in any ws AND THEIR GOODNESS GOES ALL THE WAY THROUGH Finally, we want to impres on you the fact that these clothes are good all the way through. The fabrics—you can have them as fine as you care to pay for,—and reliable as well as handsome. Linings buttons, thread, are strictly first-class. The founda- tions are scientifically constructed, ensuring perma- nent shapeliness. These garments are tailored by experts in shops having the highest reputation for fine workmanship of any in the country. The fin- ished product is guaranteed satisfactory to you, both by the makers and by ourselves,—So, you see, we have a mighty interesting propo- sition to offer to you in worth-while Clothes. Better let us serve you. $15.00 to good Clothes-mak is The reason for cancellation ! lc a word each day pays for a classified adv. in the Herald. That’s what you want. You get results | Democratic Rally! swin Lyceum Tonight Hon. SPEAKERS— M. F. Beardsley, Nominee for Governor Hon. Francis P. Guilfoyle, Nominee for Lieut. Gov. Frederick E. Duffy, Nominee for Sec’y of State Hon. Dudley Field Malone of New York ¢ ! Come and Here an Intelligent Discussion of the Vital Questions of the Day All Voters Invited