New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 11, 1917, Page 7

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1917. C. S. HILLS & CO. HARTFORD Plainville News GRUESOME STORY OF KILLING OF NEGRO Witnesses Tell How Harns Twist- ed Knife in Victim’s Throat SLAYER ACTED LIKE MANIAC Held Tanner Down With His Foot AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS Specialists in Silks and Dress Geods ORDER DEPARTMENT and with care thé OUR MAIL All orders aro filled promptly s,me day as received. SUMMER STORE HOURS Store will x‘ln>e Friday of this week at noon and up to and including Sept. 14th. ANNUAL JULY CLEARANCE SALE OF PARASOLS! Our entire stock of Parasols will be displayed on Bargain Tables this morning, marked st very special prices to close. This stock is new and comprises the best stvles of the season from the leading manufaocturers. This is an opportunity to procure, right in the season, a Parasol at a fraction of what the regular price ought to be, ONE LOT AT $1.00—Regular stripes, etc. ONE LOT AT $2.00—Regular price $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00. This lot includes the latest creations in fancy Parasols, stripes and plaids, also tht practical Rain and Sun Umbrellas. ONE LOT AT $3.00—Regular price $5.00, $6.00 and $7.50. At this price are smart effects in short handles with cord, all silk in solid colors and fancy. These are truly wonderful values for the price. ONE LOT AT $4.50—We are closing out at this price exclusive novelties that have retafled for | $10.00, the very best styles of the season. At this price they are bargains. Do not go away on your vacation without taking one of these dainty inexpensive Parasols with you. will find it indispensable. (Store Closed AT Day Friday ‘or Annual Summer Outing.) Continuing the “Yorke” Shirt Sale Would Call Attention to Its Very — Unusual Offerings Bargains that bave enthused the men of Hartford and vicinity by their great worth. This sale of “Yorke” Shirts is notable because of the perfection of the garments. No seconds or miss-fits in the lot. “Yorke Shirts, as you know, are the top notch of Shirt perfection, made with all the care possible, fit and wear better than almost any other and at this sales underpricing, bring more value for your money -than ou will get again for some time. The prices of cotton goods are advancing 1ily, next year it will be hard to buy any kind of a Shirt for less than §1. Better plan ahead and get a good supply, at the low prices this sale brings them to you. SOFT CUFF SHIRTS, made as only the “Yorke" people can make them, of fine count percales, woven and printed madras, corded madras mercerized cloths, and other fine While He Plunged Knife Blade Into | Miy Body—Victim Tried to Defond Himself With Shovel, Tired of life in jail and fearful that they will be punished by tences for ne: prison sen- previous untruthful- , two of the negroes held as ma- terial the of Her- man Harrs, charged with the killing | of Frank Tanner July 4, decided to & conference their price $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50. Parasols in the latest fabrics fAgures, witnesses in case on yester- “come and at Constable Philip they told the true story STIFF CUFF SHIRTS of “Yorke"” make, in coat style, with attached day stiff cuffs, with choice of fine per- " a cales, corded madras, and other fine shirtings. Garments selling regu- shirtings, regular $1.50 Shirts larly for $1.75 and $2.00. Sale priced at 95¢ each price ...... $1.39 each. CREPE & SOFT CUFF SHIRTS—One of the coolest and most com- fortable garments for summer Your wife or sweetheart will tell vou how crepe wears for waists, and will give you the same service in shirts. They are in plain white, and cluster stripes in pretty colorings, worth §$5.981to $7.98. Sale Price. .o o E $4.79 each. The “Bear” Brand Kmttmg Worsted Is officially endorsed by the Navy league of the United States for knitting. Sweaters, Helmets, Socks, Wristlets, Mittens, etc. We have just re- ceived from the manufacturers of the “Bear” brand yarns, the following copy of a letter they had from the Navy league headquarters in Washing- ton, D. C. acros with Jail 0 Marino and oflicials, what appears of the murder, of details have been eral days. Encouraged to tell the truth by James Thomas, recognized by the ne- groes at work on the Bristol-Plain- ville highway improvement as their leader, the men admitted having wit- nessed the stabbing of Tanner, ex- plaining that heretofore they denied al] knowledge of the murder because of the fear that they might be ar- rested as accomplices although they “For making of these garments, the Navy League of the United *‘“‘z Do “i"“"“‘;"“ i TRthefimoubTe: States recommends “Bear” brand Knitting Worsteds and officially endorse As a result of the storles told by FeR e i the men at separate meetings, Harris (A copy of the direction is to be had free for the asking. at our R WG Gl Gt il S e G Yarn Dept. where you will also find the “Bear” brand yarns for sale. Ask degree or at least the second degree for a copy.) when his comes up hefore the Superfor court. Evidence now in poss session of the authorities indicates that the stabbing of the murdered man was done deliberately and not in self defense as claimed by the ac- cused. Constable Marino has done consid- erable work in connection with the case since the killing. Believing that the men in custody were not giving up all the information in their pos- session he sought out Thomas, the leader of the zang, and enlisted his services. The man agreed to help the state because he wanted the ne- groes held as witnesses released and vesterday he accompanied the officer to Hartford. State’s Attorney H. M. Alcorn advised County Sheriff Dewey that the freedom of the jail was to be given to the local officer and he should be permitted to interview the men held in connection with the case. At the hearing held in the local court following the murder. James Puesodo, a Portuguese negro. who was the only occupant of the building in which the stabbing took place to admit having seen the affair, stated that James Orange and George V larson had witnessed the fight. Con-’ sequently they were the first men in- terviewed vesterday. ¢} was taken hefore the offi- cials and at the suggestion of Thomas, he admitted that he lied when he told the police that he knew nothing of the killing. He said he was tired of jail confinement and as he had been told that he might Zo to prison for perjury he was willing to tell all he knew be a number oy the authorities seeking for se furnishing for which anxiously D ————— e ] SUMMER WASH MATERIALS AT SALE PRICES SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE PRICES ON SILKS One very large purchase 25c. Sale Price, y Japanese Crepe for For This Sale, One 1ot of fine-grade Voiles, 40 inches wide; 29¢ yard, Sale Price, yard Dress Ginghams, 36 inches wide, value 15c vard." For yard inch Dress Percales; This Sale, yard of Voiles; value 19c¢ and 15¢ fast color. 23¢ value Plain and fancy Siik Chiffons and Voiles; values $1.25 and $1.00. For This Sale, yard .. . 8% 83-inch Imported Shantung Pongee, natural color only; value $1.00. Sale Price, yard .. 790 Messaline and Peau de Cygne; value $1.25 and $1.00. For This Sale, yard .. 6% Fancy Silks, satin stripes and plaids; numbers at $2.00. For This Sale, skirts and yard designs; 124¢ For 12%¢ new 36-inch best selling real value 15¢ yard. GOV, case rowed early white said. His description in the morning. celluloid or bhone Tt had a handle, he have to furnish many men, providing COX TO MARRY. credit is given for its representatives in the regular army and the national guard. The town has a number of its young men in the naval service, but they will not be counted as credits for the draft, according to the orders is- sued by the war department. Ohio Fxecutive to Take Chicago G as Bride. New York, July 11.—Miss M garetta P. Blair, daughter of Thom Blair, Jr., of the Bl Engineering company of Chicago, to Gov. James M. Cox autumn in the home her tather, 745 Linocln roadway, Cl cago. The engagement was nounced vesterday. Miss Blair, wj is 6 vear old, is visiting this ¢ — HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU OAN DEPEND ON g SROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL DRY GOODS PURICHASED OF US crowded and the space so limited that Berlin News the afternoon lecture had to be held in the auditorium which was almost corresponds with that of the weapon, which was found in Tanner's room after the Kkilling. While the handle was stained with blood, the blade was clean, although it looked as if it had been but re- cently placed on a grinding stone. Wollarson. brought before the of-| s 4 ficials after Orange had completed his story, gave a version of the affair that corroborated the dotail given by the man previously examined. He gave all the gruesome particulars contained in Orange’s recital and admitted tha: | he previously had lied about the af- fair through fear that he might be considered an accomplice had he told | the truth. H too, admitted that the story he gave in court when he appeared for a preliminary examination, was tncor- rect in many particulars. At that time he claimed that he was attacked s. president at the Center church ceeding Rev. April Elmer T. Thienes. Berlin Briefs. Miss Frances Holderness of Sharon, Pa., was the guest of Miss Florence Webster, Sunday. Mrs. Ben Derenthal returned to Springfield vesterday after several days’ visit in East Berlin. William Hill and family will leave tomorrow for Atlantic City where they will spend the next two weeks. The Methodist Sunday school of East Berlin will have its annual picnic at Lake Compounce Saturday. Edward Cowles and Helen Cowles are home after a week's visit in Northfield, A meeting of the executive board of the Village Impravement society of East Berlin has been called for Friday evening at Liberty hall, Miss Louise Mahan, who known in town, having spent several summers here, has been awarded the $100 prize offered by the department of music at Yale for an original fugue. A regular meeting of the K. of P. society of East Berlin was held last evening. Edward Cowles has been obliged ta resign as assistant pastor at the First church in New Britain on account of ill health, He explained that Tanner. James C. Thompson of Bridgeport | f duarrel with Harris in a cafe on is visiting relatives in East Berlin. the morning of July 4. returned to The Christian Endeavor society of | {1® Negro quarters on Whiting street West Cromwell will hold & lasn g | some time before noon. He was un- tival on the lawn of Mrs. Hazelwood | 46T the influence of liquor and laid Wednesday night. down on the kitchen floor. using a shovel for a pillow, and went to an‘;;e]‘:i" aRre i}mfiw Jeep. Harris, accompanied hy Mil- | Burr g ton Pegg, came to the camp later. S _— After entering the room. Harris pro- he farmers o S ceeded to .kick Tanner's prostrate bringing native vegetables form ordering him to get up. Un- markets able to rouse him in this manner he | Miss Rose Fitzsimmons is spending | grasped his hand and pulled him in a few weeks at Norfolk Inn, Norfolk, | a sitting position. s Finally waking. Tanner asked, “What are vou trying to do. Kill me?” He then got to his feet and picking up the shovel struck Harris over the head iwith it inflicting the Ip wound which the slaver ciaimed wags caused by a knife thrust Harris floored his victim and after a brief struggle, placed his foot on his stomach to hold him down, and drawing a knife from the inner pock- et of his coat, made a lunge at the prostrate form, aiming the blow at the heart. Tanner tried to ward off the thrust with his arm, but instead deflected the course of the weapon and the blade reached his neck. As the knife entered the man's body, Harris, with maniacal fury, proceeded to complete the job. He forced the blade into his victim's neck as it would go, and then twisted i, McLeod Digs Potatocs. be married Ohio next Mcleod, cashier in the local bank, and one of the town's em- byronic farmers, is proudly exhibitin | potatoes dug in the garden he has cultivated on his property in Red Stone Hill. Mr. McLeod is one of the first Plainville gardeners to show the | With her father. She met Gov. ST 0 T Y a little over a year ago at Virgl He started carly in the Spring | Hot Springs planting potatoes and the plants in Gov. Cox is serving his secol his garden are now well developed. | term as democratic governor of Ohl The hills which he has already un- | He is building a house on his est covered revealed potatoes larger thaa | at Dayton modelled after a Fren| hen's egg and absolutely sound. chateau, where he and his bride Apparently he is the first of the | live. The governor hegan his card ; local “‘farmers” to score. as a newspaper W Ci by Tanner in the vard and after the i Lo geore . = 0 nomepaEer fepoT WS cinnati Enquirer. Later he boug] latter stabbed him in the head, he Brief Items. the Dayton Daily News and . rrested the weapon from him o ;;\{:"";‘"é Measoui by “r‘]“:"‘l‘_ J. H. Trumbull has again taken | Springfield Republic, forming t A kg stn sell) command of the Plainville company | News League of Ohio. d“'\?":f'”_n_ he qualified his previous | ©f the Home guard after an absence of SBlergave aodns S Previols | covemal weeks enforced By illness. confession by saying that the fight During the period he was away the hstarted in the house. He recalled that b B company was in charge of First Lieu- he later went into the yard with 5 PR tenant Peter F. Duffey. his victim, althéugh he declares he cannot remember what happened af- Rev. W. P. Kilcoyne of ter he left the house. The story told | formerly of this place, W by the other negroes, he admitted, [in town yesterday. might be true. Pegg, the owner filled to capacity. Every housekeeper in the town and vicinity are invited and cordially urged to attend in or- der to get all the information possible for future use. Everyone interested in the conservation of food should be present, for at least part of the time. Surprise Party Given. Eugene, aged eight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sharp celebrated his birthda esterday in a fitting manner, a surprise party being given him in commemoration of the event, by his young friends. Altogether, about 10 young people were present to make merry. Games of all kinds were plaved, after which refreshments were served. Writ of Attachment Served. Following an alleged argument be- tween Mike Karbowski and Theresa Swintek, both of Polish extraction, in which other than customary pleasan- tries were exchanged .it is said, John Hackett, constable, has, in compliance with orders, attached property to the value of $200 in lieu of Theresa bring- ing clvil action against John for $100 for libel. Contending that John called her names other than should be used by a gentleman and maliciously uttered statements which were false but which was the alleged cause of her becom- ing estranged from her husband, her reputation being damaged to a con- siderable extent, Theresa decided to have the matter aired in court and the case will be held July 16. Attorney M. D, Saxe of New Britain will appear for the defendant and Lawyer A. A. Greenberg also of that city for the plaintiff oot Bridge Built, Pedestrians will be ‘individually and collectively pleased to hear that at last a temporary foot bridge, which will provide for their safe passage, has been built over Hart's pond, near the American Paper Goods company. Previously civilians were forced to either use the dam which was ta a certain degrec dangerous, or the tem- porory foot hridge provided by the American Paper Goods company but which was only open during factory hour he work has been in charge 0[‘ F Selectman Alling. Ofiicial at Station Mysteriously a - Disappears Leaving No Word GONE SINCE SUNDAY Canning Demonstrations Will Be Held GERMANY THREATENS LIBERH Will Hold Small Nations Accountal Aftey the War. Washington, July 11.—Publicati the state department of Liberl with G4 Germany smaller powe for any damaj Tomorrow—Surprise Party Given to nge Eugene Sharp——Footbridge Over Waterbury, Hart’s Pond Completed. b Considerable anxiety and interest . has been manifested by the emploves at the Berlin Depot in the mysterious disappearance of Richard Culver, baggagemaster at the local freight station. Whether he is sick at his home in Meriden, has not been ascer- tained as there is no possible way of getting the desired information, none of the fellow employes knowing his street addres He worked Sunday but did not put in an appearance Mon morning to resume his labors nor had he appeared at the time of going to pre: Many theories as 'to his sudden de- parture have been advanced but the majority of them do not sound even plausible. Some say that he went to Hartford to jein the army, others think that he has had the misfortune to meet with some phy al mishap avhile others express the opinion that he is merely sojourning at his home or taking a premature vacation. As Culver has a wife and child liv- ing in Meriden and is known as a very level headed man, a reasonable explanation for his being absent seems to be possible. Every solution sug- gested flaw. Officials thought he was ill but ‘because no notification has heen re- ceived explaining his absence, this theory has been laid on the shelf. Cul- ver is about 45 years of age and has been employved at the local station for seven years. IZdison Ives has accepted a position the Bristol Brass mill. note severing relations of the knife, with which it is believed the crime was committed, yesterday admitted that he had loaned the weapon to Harr He explained that the slayer said he wanted the knite to use in cutting vegetables. He confessed that he re- turned to the house with Harris af- ter the pair had left a local cafe, but he persists in declaring that he did not enter the room where the Killing occurred, a statement contradicted by the other negro witnesses. Grand Juror M. A. Norton went to Hartford today to confer with State’ Attorney Alcorn regarding the d position to be made of the cases of the six negroes held as witnesses. On the day of the murder the men wers brought into court on breach of the peace charges and their cases were continued until tomorrow to give the authorities an opportunity to learn the details of the killing. A decision will probably be reached night as to whether the men will | | be kept in confinement until Harris i brought into court for trial. - The po- lice fear that should they be released from custody they will leave town and will attempt to cvade appearing | at the slayer's trial. in that hold war inte revealed threatening to liable after the done to German The Liberian note says that rel tions between the two governme: are severed “in spite of the veil threat made by the acting Imper { German consul in his published stat] many The Ctilities board has not yet set a date for the hearing on the petition of the New Haven railroad to con- demn land owned by the Trumbu.l Electric company which it desires for a spur track. Strong opposition 1o the petition will be presented by tie company, town officials and other citizens of prominence, who believe | ment of ‘War News,' issued and of that the railroad is attempting to con- | cylated 'in this city under the offici vert the town into a freight yard. | seal of his imperial government the 21st of April, to the effect thi { powers of the third and last impo tance will he held to strict accoun| bility for all damagza dore to Gel man interests, the bill for which wi { be presented and payment therel [ enforced after the happy issues of tY war."” X who had and Mr of J. son c: James Usher of this place, who en- listed in the naval reserve as hoat- swain’s mate, has been transferred to New York, after having been in train- ing at New Haven for several weeks. He has been assigned to duty on the Corona, a private yacht which has been given to the government for use during the war. 3 Berlin into are the OBJECT TO 8 HOUR DAY. of Printing Bureau Hit by Order. July 11.—Secretary McAdoo is asked in resolution adopt- ed at a mass meeting attended by 900 employes of the bureau of engraving and printing last night to rescind his order putting into effect an eight hour day and a six day week at the bureau Speakers declared that only a small percentage of the worker were in favor of the shorter working day “We want to do our bi.” said one of the women speakers. “The ove time pay that to be taken away from us if the order goes into effect, would help us pay for thousands of SCHOONER BLOWN ONTO SAND Mas July 11.—The No schooner Hamilton. A number of laborers empioved by the Connecticut and Rhode Islan company in making improvements on the highway between Bristol and | Plainville have been on strike since Monday. They demand an increase in wages. The contractors are endeavor- ing to fill their places, the petition for higher wages having been refused. Employes Hard Chats Scotian aba; a heavy blo vesterday. fetchq Orleans in Cay with every indicati prove a total ios reported picked up by ‘Washington doned off by her crew in Provincetown has a visible at first that on the sand bay today that she would Coast guard stations the crew had been steamer. up Cod near st Funeral Arrangements Completed. arrangements for M Norman L. Beckley, wife of Third Se- lectmap Norman Beckley, who died vesterday at her home have been com- pleted and services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. 8. A. Fiske, pastor of 0L | (e Berlin Congregational church will O | Gfficiate and interment will be in the Gets Conscription List Town Clerk R. C. Usher has re- ceived from the exemption board ot | the fifth senatorial district a list of | == the names of conscription eligibles in | Plainville and the numbers assigned to them for use by the federal author- ities at Washington. The numbers are not the same as Funeral Buy an Indiana truck.—advt. THE POPULAR SHOE STOHE Canning Demonstrations. Juhan M. Dean, in the Hartford who is demonstrating in canning Mus. science teacher of High school, the Hartford County League and the €onservation of Food commission will give two demonstrations in canning ‘at the Berlin Congregational church kitchen tomorrow. The first demon- stration will be h ip the morning between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 “and the sccond at from 2 to 4 in the ternoon. (“*At each sion fruit and vegetables how it should be done to get the de- gired result at the least p ble ex- enditure of money and time and in a jenner to obtain the greatest ma- rial saving 'fi\irfl Dean will sington Me! will "ean both and in connection s she at kitchen also the hodist appear church 45 from 9:30 to 11:30 and in the | Center poon will hold a session in Iast from 2 to 4 in Athlétic hall e work of Mrs. Dean fth favorable and tremendous suc- cess-throughout the state. Yesterday morning she lectured in the of -the Prevocational Grammar ew EBritain but the room kitchen school was s0 | is meeting | ness has not been determined, | | I {ing treatment for Beckley cemetery Owing to the in the S act that Mr. mford hospital Beckley undergo- a case of nerves the disclosure of the death of his wife will be kept from him until he is in such condition that he will be able to withstand the shock. Louis, the son, who graduted from Colgate University this spring since that time has been Youngstown, Ohio, noon. is arrived home this Edward Cowles Resigns. of il health, BEdward s resigned his position as of religious education at the Congregational church in New Britain and is now at the Hartford hospital. The seriousness »f his ill- physi- cians having advised him that he sub- mit to two weeks of observation, dropping all work for an indefinite time Ar. Bec Cowles director ~owles took charge of the work and | employed in | dollars worth of ‘Liberty Bonds' for which we obligated ourselves to pay.” $1,000,000 TO RED CROSS. Houses Make bution to War New York, July 11.—The war fund of the American Red (ross was aug- mented $1,000,000 yesterday, when J. P. Morgan & Co., paid $700,000, and the balance came in two instalments, one of $250,000 from Drexcl & Co. the Philadelphia representative the Morgan ‘firm. and the other of $50,000 through the Red unit of the New York stock exchange, The total payments to date in th city for the w fund amount to $2,832.481.58. This includes pledges amounting to $264.717. that were paid yesterday that were in addi- tion to the sums mentioned above. Morgan Large Fund. Contr Cross Buy an j and He finall; Tanner’s hehind flicted a withdrew throat and the ear, guess you are all right now,” he exciaimed, as he kitchen with the blood smeared knife in his hond. Tanner struggled to his feet. tle attempted to talk but his corts simply pumped blood in streams from his wounds c then staggered from the house finto the vard, Harris following, and tried to wash his wounds in a pool of water. He next walked to the pump several feet away was about to draw water from the well. when weak from loss of hlood, he toppied over in the grass where he died a short time later. Harriz remained in the yard until Constable Marino, advised of the fight, arrived and placed him under arrest. The knife used, Or; saping wound. the blade from stabbed him again nge told the po- one owned by liceman yesterday, w Milton Pegg, which Harris had bor- unti] he had cut the windpipe and in- | walked out of the | | credited | be drafted, those given on registration cards, but will be the ones front which the draw- ing will be made at Washington. The list begins with 3,507 and continues | in regular order up to “3,873.” No information has been secured bv any of the locul officials as to what Plainville’s quota for the conscription army wlill be. Neither do they know that the town will get credit as a | town for the men it has enlisted in the regular army and the national guard whether these enlistments will be to the district of which Plainville is a part. There are a number of Plainville: young men at present in the military service and In fairness to the town it is believed local credit should bhe given for them. Plainville seemingly has furnished a larger proportion of its young wmen for military service than some of the other towns in the district. The percentage of the population *a as figured in other places, would indicate that Plainville will not or One of the troubles to leave be- hind when going on a Summer Outing is Shoe Trouble.” The man or woman who goes away equipped with our Outing Shoes will be safe from .worry. We make vacation footwear a specialty, showing all the new styles that are brought out in July and August for special vacation wear. We carry the largest and most complete stock of footwear for men and women at most reason- able prices. Try us. AISHBERG /""" tasug Semmmmm———\SK THE GLERK FOR S & H. GREEN STAMPS