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New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
The Dogfish Menace.
(BostOn Herald.)

The devastating dogfish. has made moreover, the only thing on which all the parties in Maine agree. In their platforms this year they call on the government to do something to rid the coast of the dogfish nuisance, for they consider the job big enough for the national, rather than the state, government. Senator Johnson has introduced a bill providing for a dogfish bounty and for the establish ment of reduction works by the gov- ernment to take care of the fish on which the bounty is paid, but there is probably a long road ahead of the bill before it's ena ctment, especially as the bureau of fisheries is luke warm in its interest.
 k Yet all fishermen agree that from Quoddy Head to Mexico the dogfish is doing vast damage to the fishing business. The Maine coast has par ticularly suffered, and as fishermen who now have to spend whole day five or six miles off the shore in order to catch two thirty or forty pound codfish, where they used to catch 500 or 1000 pounds on one tide in their own doOryard, so to speak-are en- vious of their Canadian brethern who are prof1ting from government pro- tection. Canada has paid a bounty of $4 a ton on dogfish for almost a decade, and the government has es- ta blished three reduction plants on the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia shores, which have a capacity of about fifty tons daily. The dogfish, and also the sharks and skates, are made into fertilizer for which there is ready sale. At the Clark's Har- Dor plant alone more than 100000 dogfish were transformed into use- full fertilizer last year, and the dog fish are so well thinned out in the neighboring water that the fisher men are complaining now less of the depredations of the dogfish than of the low bounty on them. The pro- posed American bounty is twice as high, and the agitation for it began years before the Canadian govern ment took action.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

number of affidavits have been ob- tained; some of them have already been repudiated, some of the remain der have been denounced having been tempered with and excitement has reached a high pitch A young man named Howell met Burns yester- day and asked him about some of the affidavits obtained by the Burns agency and not being satisfied with his answers slapped Burns across the face. A crowd began to gather and Burns ran into a hotel and when he reappeared to get into his autom obile eggs.
 Burns is the most thoroughly ad- vertised detective in this country and from stories which appeared in the newspapers from time to time it seemed as if he bore sort of charmed life and could successfully cope with a whole army. He ap- pears to have fallen from his pedes- tai, however, and a young fellow ac- complished his discontinue with his fist. The value of the affidavits ob- tained by his agency will be deter mined in a few days
 There is a strong sentiment among the thinking people in Atlanta that the decision in the Frank case is a just one.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
.BEER AS A FIRE ExTINGUIsHER.

Winsted no longer has monopoly on peculiar happenings. Bridgeport of beer. The blaze started in a sa- loon and as soon as it was discovered a few we'll directed cans of beer put it out without special loss to the own CT of the place.
 Water and old clothes have been used with good effect in extinguishing fires, but this is the first time that beer has been used as substitute. The good results which followed its use in Bridgeport are not to be taken as evidence that its use will be con- tinued for the same purpose in any other city.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
Oyster Industry Improving.
(New Haven Union.

Connecticut residents everywhere should be interested in the fact that, according to reports, the oyster in- dustry in this state, which for the past two years has been struggling along under. heavy handicap, begins to show signs of picking up again, Not in many years have the Con- necticut oyster growers been up against as hard proposition as they have had to contend with during the past two years. Those who are familiar with the business realize that practically ten months of hard work can be entirely wiped out by the failure Of the oysters to spawn properly or for the shells to get what is termed in the industry a set. That is. the young oysters do not settle on the shells that early each summer are put down on the spawning beds for the purpose of getting the young oys- ters. For two years there has been practically no set in this state, and so the entire expense of planting, etc, has been without any compensation. When there is no set it means that in three or four years there are prac- tically no oysters for marketing.
 Added to the fact that Connecticut oyster growers have had two very lean years they have also had to fight outside interests both in the Legisla- ture and elsewhere that were preju- dicial to the industry. Connecticut should take pride in this local indus try, and instead of seeking to add un- necessary burdens to the oystermen, especially in the lean years, should seek to develop and foster a business that is in no sense a monopoly any more than is farming. And the fact should not be lost sight of that, even in the face of the rise in price of other foodstuffs during the last twenty-five years, of 200 per cent. in some instances, oysters have not ad- vanced in price.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
The Days of Don Porfirio.
Washington Star.)

Porfirio Diaz, eighty-four year. old, is resting at Monte Carlo. In terested, of course, in the Mexican situation, and solicitous, of course, for the country's welfare, he yet declines to comment for publication ~on the stirring news that reaches him. He has no thought of returning home, and there is no suggestion in Mexico of calling him back. His day Is past. It was a long day, and glori- ous for Mexico. Under his guidance call 1t what you will-the country made the only notable strides she ever has made in the path of real prog ress.
 He was high-handed, but his was a strong hand. He was called presi- dent, and was as much of a president as his people could assimilate. He held elections, and presided over them, and the results were always in his favor. The voice of the people was the voice of Diaz. There was no such thing as going behind his election returns.
 At last, age having overtaken him, he lost his grip. Younger men assert ed themselves, and he was driven away. His great services were forgot ten, and it was exile for him.
 The new order came forward with trumpets blowing. What had taken place was proclaimed as the spon- taneous action of men who had out grown leading-strings and were com- petent for, and would have, d voice in their own affairs. Henceforth the government must be the product of and represent the plain people.
 We now know that the overthrow of Diaz was accomplished by the most sordid means; that Madero was wholly incompetent for the work he had undertaken. and that his end, though abhorrent and pathetic, might have been foreseen.
 Revolutions do not go backward. But this saying is based upon the proposition that they usher in inn provement. Not so the Madero revo- lution. That ushered in only disor- der, which has steadily increased until anarchy almost has been reached. Mexico today is in a plight so pitiable that the world-and no portion pore sincerely than the United States looks on with sympathy.
 While Mexico will not return to Diaz, she must, for her own good, re- turn to the strength he possessed and the progress it represented. Government of the people and by the people as we know it cannot be achieved at the polls by a people as backward in education and intelli- gence as are the great majority of the Mexican people. But govern ment for the people-putting their needs as high as it is possible to pro vide for them-should be the nrst consideration of those called to power.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

In the midst of her grief the sister of one of the first men killed among the American forces which seized Vera Cruz expressed a sentiment that should be echoed by all Americans. She said that she hoped her brothers death not only would prove not to have been in vain for the advancement of his country's interest, but also would lead to a more general respect for the uniform of the naval service which he wore.-Norwich Record.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

It would be interesting to know what are the plans for the summer field duty of the various state troops. This war scare has got the summer resort men who profit by state mili- tary encampments d little Worried.- Waterbury Republican.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
FACTS AND RANCHES.

If the. weather man has definitely decided that We are going to have no spring that of course settles it. All that we can do is to turn our attention to summer from now on and boost it's early appearance in this vicinity Ansonia Sentinel.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
D. MCMILLAN
most of the other counties re-
l9s-2Ol-203 MAIN STREET.

in most of the other counties re- ported.
 What the change means can De definitely determined only after next months primaries, but the kickers evidently mean to make their ngnt on reorganization within the party lines or this is going to be an olo-'ifhe republican year.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

The indications are that the pres- ent council will be more talkative than the last one. Only two meetings have been held under the present administration and two of the new members, MT. Callahan and MT. Deg nan, have made their maiden speeches, the former discussing the garbage question and the latter the
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

It is not saying anything new to say that the man who owns a home or a farm is much more interested in keep ing it up and in gearing the com
 nunity up than the rent-payer whose only interest is temporary one, lasting until he moves. Yet, do you realize how rapidly both homes and farms are passing into the hands of tenants-how dapirly great numbers of Americans are becoming nomads? In the six rich states, of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New York, Ohio and Pennsy1- vania the past generation has been an increase of 121,167 in the number of tenant farmers, while the number of home-owning .farmers actually de- creased by 62,915.-New Haven Times-Leader.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
NEW ARRIVALS IN THE WAIST
 DEPARTMENT

White Lingerie Waists that are, worth $1.50, specially priced at 97c. Other good values up to $6.9S. Get your Waists here, where you will find the big assortment to choose from and the big value for your money.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

Much has been said and written about theatrical conditions in Water bury. It has been complained of that Waterbury has been sighted by the different interests here. But we be- lleve that the fair-minded citizen will agree with us in saying that Wa terbury is getting as good an assort- ment of theatrical entertainme if not better, than the average city of its size.-Waterbury Democrat.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
SWEATERS FOR BOYS. SWEATERS FOR GIRLS. SWEATERS FOR MEN. SWEATERS FOR WOMEN.

When you throw off your winter coat a Sweater will be just the thing to prevent you catching cold. Sweat. CTS are here to fit every member of the family. Special values for the Tots from soc to $2.25; for the Juniors from 9Sc to $3.8S; for the, Grownups great values at $2.9s to $5.9S.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

|eeuad daily (sunday excepted) ct 4:1S ?. m
 a4 Herald Building, s7 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

The only profitable Advertising medium m
 the lty. Circulation books and preeB r. ,m aiv avs open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

Reports of results so far indicate that the men of New Haven are ready with their contributions to the com plimentary fund for Mayor Rice's trip abroad. This is a sign of proper ap preciation of the mayors. service for New Haven in the past four years and a half, and of the faith of his fellow citizens that the proposed trip will fit him even better to serve the city. All in all, it is a contribution of good will, and it is fitting one.-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

That proposed railroad over in Putnam to extend thirty miles, the motive power of which is to be gaso
 lene, sounds good at distance and it is surprising gasolene power on rail- roads here in the east has not been put into use, like some of the western roads. before this time. Obsolete methods of transportation hold back a community more than any one thing at the present day.-Middleto Penny Press.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

Entered at the Post once ar New Britain as Second Glass Mali Matter.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
Big Ribbon Sale Saturday COME TO THIS SALE EXPECTING BARGAINS AND YOU WILL
 NOT BE DISAPPOINTED FANCY PIONEERED AND PLAID
 RIBBONS 19c and 25c grade Saturday 15c yard.
FANCY STRIPED TAFF,ETAS AND
 PIONEERED RIBBONS

PIONEERED RIBBONS i. 29c grades Saturday 21c yard. More than hundred pieces of Fancy Ribbons that are worth S9c yard, go on sale Saturday at 23c yard. Choose from plaids, Roman stripes light and dark Dresdens, satin striped moires,t brocaded ribbons. The ribbon sale of the year. . SPECIAL WHITE RIBBONS FOR CONFIRMATION
 Sale prices 16c, 19c, 25c, 29c and soc yard.
 KAYsER SILK GLOVES In all lengths and colors. soc, 7sc. $1.OO pair. {.
 SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY 75c long silk Gloves at 59c pair. White and black only.
 SILK HOSE FOR MEN AND WOMEN The very best that 25c can buy. Mems "Onyx'' Silk Sox, in white. black. gray, tan and navy, in all sizes, 25c pair.
 women s booL Gih AAoco' .hC cN9s We have ever seen at the price, 25c pair. All colors. Sf .OO LION BRAND SHIRTS SATUR-
 DAY AT 79c EACH LION BRAND SHIRTS SELL AT
 $1.OO UPWARD
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New Britain herald., 1914-05-02

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
 Hroprtetor0.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
;McMILLAN'S Newest Tailor
 Made Suits } At Mark Down Prices. ALL OUR REGULAR $1s.Oo SUITS NOW MARKED DOWN
 TO $1O.OO FIFTY SUITS THAT WE'RE s2o.oo ' AND $25.OO NOW MARKED
 DOWN TO
 $15.OO

At these prices for the gfade of Suits we offer there will be business doing in our Suit Dept. when the news gets around. Come and get yours where the best values are al- ways to be found.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-02
TOWN TALK.

HEATERGOERS in New Britain may be interested to learn that "Diplohnacy,"
 with which the Lyceum was opened on February 21, 1893,
 was given at Windsor
Evening journal., 1914-01-24
LETTERS on KENT ESTATES.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. January 24.-Regis-
ter OF Wills Joshua Smith. OF Kent
county, has probated the following
Wills and granted letters testament
tary on the following estates within
Kent county:
VIII OF James NJ. Hall, of Milford,
probated and letters testamentary
granted to James +. Anderson, J. Hall
Anderson and John c. Truitt
Letters Of administration on the es-
tate of Alexander Cooper granted to
Mary ]. Cooper, Of Hollandsyille, Del,
Letter1 OF administration granted
on the estate Of James T. Benson TO
Wilmer X. Beson, OF Wyoming.
VIII of Henry Vinyard, Of Houston,
probated and letters granted to David
Vinyard.
Letters on the estate of Sarah Ford,
of Smyrna, granted to Harry w. Ford.
Letters on the estate of Eliza p
Carter. of Wyoming, granted to
Charles p. Ravell.
Letters on the estate of Francis
Asbury Baynard granted 10 A. b.
Conner, of FELTON,.
Letters ON the estate of Sarah J,
Carty, Of Milford granted TO W. H.
Downes. of Milford.
Evening journal., 1914-01-24
$1,000 WORTH
OF RADIUM In
HIS THROAT
Ehnan Cook Treated for Can
Ger With Precious
Substance
HAS BEEN CIVIL
ENGINEER ON CANAL

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Jan. %. More
than Sll.o0O worth Of radiun WAS put
into the throat OF Ehnan Cook OF Ken
nett square. civil engineer, at the
Hahncmann Hospital yesterday after
noon after unsuccessful operations haa
been performed i'm New York. The pres
ent operation is sold to be Success.
For several years Mr. Cook has been
working as a civil engineer on the PAN
anna Canal He was told that he had a
cancerors throat and would have TO be
operated on at once. He went to New
York. but the operation was not sue
cessful
Yesterday he came TO Philadelphia
and went to the Hahnemann Dr. Fred
Smith, Dr. /. G. shalcross and DR.. Frank
Blusan performed the operation, and it
was necessary to put into the throat OF
Mr.. Cook more than $1,000 worth OF
radium.
The surgeons used catgut and taps
TO sew the wound after the operation
The radium was put in with small cap
sules.
Evening journal., 1914-01-24
SERVICES AT AVENUE CHURCH.

In Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
tomorrow morning. the Rev. Thomas
p. Holloway. OF Second Baptist
Churlb, will preach. In the evening
the pastor. the Rev. j. Y. Irwin, S..
T. D., will preach on the subject
How to Obtain Full Salvation" On
Tuesday evening, February 3, the
Cleaners class of the Bible School,
will give a musical and literary en-
tertainment. a silver offering will be
taken.
The musical program for tomorrow
will be: Morning service--Organ
prelude, Solitary Wanderer." Asses
Death Greig; anthem. "The Lord is
My Light" G. A. Miles. soloist, Miss
jerome Groves; solo. "The King of
Love. Ny shepherd is" Ch. Gounod
Arthur J. Price; organ postlude.
Evening Organ prelude. LOST
Chord" A. s. Sullivan; anthem
Sweet is Thy Mercy" J. Barnby. So
loist, Miss Sue II. Evans: solo
GLORY to Thee My God This Night,
CHI Gounod; Gilbert Jack; organ
postlude.
Evening journal., 1914-01-24
NEWS FROM
COLLEGE TOWN
MIS-. Cam EntertainS Friends
at Afternoon Bridge
Party

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Jan. "a Mrs. John
Pearce Cam, entertained at auction
bridge yesterday afternoon at her
home on Main street Among her
guests were: Mrs. Arthur T. Neale.
Miss Elizabeth Lindsay, Mrs. Rich
ard Whi1tingham, Miss Bessie Whit
tingham. Mrs. Chares c. Herman,
Mrs. Griffin, of Ridley Park; Mrs. J..
Pilling Wright. Mrs. J, p. Wilson, the
Misses Springer. Miss Elsie Wright,
Mrs. Joseph n. Hossinger. Mrs.
Charles b. Evans. Miss Jennie Raub,
Miss Martha Strahorn, Mrs. Charles
Blake. Mrs. c. =. Penny. Mrs. Ed
ward W. Cooch, Miss Elinor Harter,
Mrs Walter Milton, Mrs. c. o.
Houghton, Miss Eleanor Pilling, Miss
McCutcheon and Miss Brewer, OF
Savannah.
The women of St Thomas Episco-
pal Church will give a social in the
parish house next Thursday even
ing.
Charles w. Strahorn has started
the erection of a stone and brick
stable on Depot Road near Delaware
avenue.
Fire, that was started from an over
heated stove in a building opposite
the Baltimore and Ohio passenger
station. which is Occupied by Italian
laborers. was extinguished by num-
Der of the Italians on Thursday with
but slight loss.
Oriental Lodge. /. o. o. r., will
celebrate its seventy-seventh ami
versary on the evening of Febru-
airy IL.
Invitations have been issued for
the Junior Promenade by the Glass
of 1915 of Delaware College. II
will be held Friday evening, Febru.
airy 6. in the college gymnasium.
The "Dindiguls" of the local Pres
byterian Church are holding a bake
in the lecture room of the church TO-
day.
The women OF the Presbyteria-
Church will hold a bake in the base
ment of the Church on Monday
Wednesday and Thursday of mex
week.
Evening journal., 1914-01-24
MISS NAYLOR is
Mr.. AUSTEN'S BRIDE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
TOWNSEND, Del, Jan. 24.--Miss
Ethel Naylor and Mr.. Harry Austen
were married at the NJ. h. parsonage on
Thursday OF last week. by the Rev.
Warren Burr. The bride was attircd in
handsome brown tailored suit with
brown hat. The attendants were the
brides brother. Malvern Naylor and
Mrs. Naylor. Supper was served after
the ceremony at the home OF the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Naylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Austen will make their
home on farm near Blackbird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Morgan, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Denning. Daniel Maloney,
Levi Maloney and Thomas Maloney at
tended the fftieth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Maloney at
their home near Wilmington on Thurs
day.
The dime social held at the home OF
Mrs. Collins ON Monday evening, cleared
eight dollars. II was under the aus.
pieces of the Ladies Aid Society. and
will be devoted to the carpet fund.
Mrs. William A. Scott was guest as
q dinner given by Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Scott at their home IN Middletown
in honor OF their daughter, Miss Ada
May Scott.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown is visiting
friends near Clayton Mr.. and Mrs
George W. Van Dyke have their son
Howard $. Van Dyke OF Atlantic City
y. j.. with them for two weeks visit
Miss Edith MacDouglc of smyrna was
recent visitor with friends here. Miss
, India Deakyne is the guest OF relatives
in Philadelphia Miss Ethelwyn Ma
loney is az Metuchen, \. j., for visit
( with friends.--Mrs. Daisy Johnson
spending several days with Philadelphia
( friends.-Mrs. J. ID. Niles has Mis-
Mary Aspril OF Odessa for a visitor
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lee will celebrat
their seventh wedding anniversary a
their home on Sunday by entertaining
the members of their family and fev
7 friends.
Evening journal., 1914-01-24
POSSIBILITIES
I'm PLEATED SKIRTS
Separate Jackets of Vivid
Color Among the Novel
Ties for Lafe Winier
cOIFFUREs AND HATS

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-rhc Oriental
effect of fashions inspired by Japan and
Turkey, as well as semi Oriental ideas
form Russia and Bulgaria, have stayed
with us longer than was anticipated.
even by their fortunate sponsors. 10 is
said however, that this tendency is on
the wane, and leading couturiers are al
ready ON the lookout for other inspira-
ton Let us hope that this time of
hesitation is but the prelude TO a new
creative period which may rank in va
riety and brilliance with that OF Louis
NV and the First Empire
Tentative efforts already have been
made by designers TO change the silhou-
ette by revivine Vatican styles, but SO
far they have met with little success.
One prominent French builder of gowns
has been successful in launching pleats,
even though he produced them in Paris
Evening journal., 1914-01-24
DELAWARE CITY NOTES.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY, Del. Jan. "a
The freight traffic on the trains here
has been unusually heavy for the
last few weeks.
The company wharf" is to be rent
ed by the Mayor and City Council
now, as the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal Company has failed to make a
contract with the city.
William H. Moore has moved into
the store owned by Albert ]. Swan.
Work on Clinton street is practi-
cally completed
Gunners about here continue 10
enjoy good duck shooting. The ice
shooting draws many visiting gunners
here