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New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
SIX PERSONS KILLED
 WHEN TRAINS CRASH
Nineteen Others Injured in Catas- trophe at Grade Crossing Near
 Norfolk, Va, Today.

Norfolk, July 17.-Six were killed and nineteen injured early today when an electric excursion train crashed into a Virginian Railway freight train at a grade crossing near this city. Four men and two women, all of Norfolk, were killed. Dennis P. Lyons of Baltimore, among the injured, is in a critical condition. Men on the freight say the crossing gates were down.
 Only two of the dead were 1denti- fed They were Samuel K. Cuthrell and Miss Annie Meehan of Norfolk.
 The train was loaded with men ana women, left Ocean View at midnight and was due to reach Norfolk forty five minutes lager. At the Virg1nian Railroad crossing trainmen say the safety gates were down and a freight train of seventy cars was passing. The electric train crashed through the gates and into the freight train.
 The electric train, made up of two wooden coaches, crumpled up after the collision and passengers were hemmed in the wreck. They were re- leased only after rescuers cut away the broken seats and timbers that held them prisoners
 .a4z Many of them Trad broken legs and arms and their heads were bleeding. The groans of women could be heard for blocks and scores of persons re- siding nearby went to the scene with bandages and water.
 Ambulances were sent to the scene and scores of doctors hurried there in automobiles.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Elizabeth Farrell.

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Far rell of 262 Washington street was held with a celebration of solemn high requiem mass this morning at g o'clock in St. Mary's church. The Rev. pr. Andrew Farrell of Stam- ford, Miss Farrells nephew, was the celebrant. Father O'Brien of Stam- ford was the deacon, Father Hart the sub-deacon and Father Reagan the master of ceremonies. The inte. = ment took place in the new Catholic cemetery while Fathers O'Brien, Far rell and Hart read the committal ser vice.
 The pail bearers were Patrick Hig- gins, Augustus, Stephen and Daniel Collins, Thomas McCue and John Smith.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
C|LLfTT RECALLED
 TO WITNESS STAND
(Continued from First Page.)

store in Bristol on Friday, June 27. Mrs. Wakefield had bought a sew ing machine and wanted to return it because her husband had left her and she could not afford to pay for it.. Mrs. Wakefield forfeited $4.50, she had paid on the machine and the machine went back into the stock.
 Wanted to Return Furniture.
 Mrs. Lena Schlott who worked in Bristol as bookkeeper in a furni- ture store told of dealing with Mrs. Wakefield who purchased goods on the installment plan. Mrs. Wake field wanted to return the furniture because her husband had left her. This was on June 27. Wakefield's dead body had been found. Mrs. Wakefield paid, SPA on a bill of S41. but got no money back. The wit ness said Mrs. Wakefield did not ap- pear nervous or excited. She want ed a team sent for the furniture and a day later telephoned to the wit ness not to send it until she further heard from her. w. O. Wakefield signed the contract on December II, 1912. Recess was taken at this point.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
POLICE SERGEANT
 SHOT TO DEATH
Two Squads of Chicago Detective Have Revolver Fight in Red
 Light District.


 Light District. Chicago, July 17.-Stan1ey j.. Birnes, a police sergeant in the de- tective bureau, was shot to death in a revolver fight between two squads of police detectives in the vice district last night. Detective John Sloop, Birnes partner; Joseph T. Merrill and Fred Amert, detectives under M. L.. Funkhouser, deputy superintendent in charge of the morals squad, and a ed. Sixty shots were fired. Detectives Schubert and Cary of the 22nd street police station broke up the riot and took Amert, whose wound was slight, to the station, where he is being held. Capt. F. J. Ryan of the 22nd street station, in whose precinct the shoot ing occurred, denied that friction be- tween officers working out of the de- tective bureau and his station and in- vestigators of the morals squad had anything to do with the shooting. He asserted no shot would have been fired if Amert and Merrill, who have been on the force for sixty days, had used good Judgment.
 A few moments before the clash of detectives occurred, four men of the morals squad had raided an alleged disorderly house on 22nd street.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
STOCKHOLDERS MEET.
E. M. Wightman Will Fill Vacancy in
 North and~ Judd Directorate.

North and- Judd Directorate.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of North & Judd Mfg. Co. was held at the company's general office this afternoon at o'clock. The fol- lowing were elected directors for the ensuing year:
 George M Landers, H. c. Noble, A. J. Sloper, c. F. Smith, Harris Whittemore, George c. Clark, E. M. Wightman
 E. M. Wightman was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alfred Atmore Pope of Pennington, Conn.,, who died in August of last year.
 Immediately following the stock holders meeting the directors met and elected the following officers
 President-George M. sLanders.
 Vice President and Treasurer-H. c. Noble.
 Secretary-E. M. Wightman.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, July 17.-Bank clear ings for the week ending with July 16, as reported by telegraph to Brad streets, aggregate $3,172, 2,O39,OO0, an increase of 7.3 per cent. over last week Ca holiday week. and Az per cent. over this week last year. Out side of New York the total is $1,419,- 317,000, a gain of 10.4 per cent. over last week and loss of 1.6 per cent. from this week last year.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
SUIT MOST PROBABLE.
McReynolds and Gregory Fail tt Agree Regarding Road Situation

Washington, July 17.-After two hours conference today between At- torney General McReynolds and T.. W. Gregory, special assistant in charge of the New Haven case, it seemed practically certain that me- gotiation has failed and that the de- partment of justice would begin its Sherman law suit to dissolve the New Haven system within the next few days.
 The attorney general and MT. Greg ory had before them official notice from the New Haven board of direct ors that it cannot accept the terms imposed by Massachusetts on the sale of it's Boston and Maine railroad stock. Department officials are said to now consider a Sherman law suit their only course.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
HfAVnVESS SHOWN
 IN MARKET TRADE New Haven Shares Gain One Point After Opening With Loss.

Wall Street. 10:45 A. M.-Latest developments in the affairs of the New Haven road were reflected in the cratic course pursued by the stock today. Opening with frac- tional loss it soon rose a point, at which a block of 1000 shares changed hands. From this level however, the stock soon yielded all its advantages. movement among other leaders called for little comment except in the case of Baltimore and Ohio which soon fell a point to new low record on selling of the character recently noted. By the end of the first half hour the entire list showed marked heaviness.
 Constant pounding of low priced shares was finally productive of re- sessions among standard stocks, with especial weakness in St. Paul and the coalers. Prices made general recov- cry in the final dealings.
 Close-Following an early period to it's recent liquidation, with exten- sive losses in various minor railways. The closing was steady.
 The following quotations are fur nished by G. Edward Graf, stock broker, National Bank building. F. N. Gillian, local manager:
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
City Hen1s
Mrs. T. B. Wilcox is visiting in New

Mrs. T. B. Wilcox is visiting in New Haven.
 Clifford Wilcox, of Kelsey street, will spend the next two weeks in Maine.
 Dr. Kenneth E. Kellogg and son William are sojourning at Rangeley Lakes, Me.
 The family of William w. Reed of Park street have gone to Canastota, N. Y., to stay until August 1.
 T. B. Eddy and family of West Main street are spending the sum- mer in their cottage at Madison.
 Mr. and Mrs. Simon Nordenson of Robert street, will leave tomorrow for a vacation at Sound View.
 Albin Carlson and family will go to Grove Beach tomorrow for a two weeks vacation.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berglund of Griswold stret will leave tomorrow for a stay at Sound View.
 Fred Adkins was arrested this af ternoon by Sergeant Herting for the theft of a bicycle from Benjamin Ninro. .... #t:..s.-
 Officials and heads of departments in the New Britain Machine company will enjoy an outing to Cosey Beach tomorrow.
 Councilman D. B. Warwick and family left today on an autom obile trip of several days duration to Long Island. Councilman Warwick, who is an ardent golfer, intends to enjoy himself on the links while away.
  M. B. A. and. the Y. M. T. A. & B. excursion committee will be held this evening at o'clock. Tickets for the excursion are on sale at CrowelIs, Chatfeld's and D. J. Donahue's.
 The marriage return of Luther B. Killam of this city and Miss Edith B. Chalmers of New Britain has been filed with the city clerk. They were married in New Haven on June by Rev. Watson L. Phillips.
 I. H. Solomon has leased the store at 357 Main stret for term of five years to Davis Segan of Water bury at a monthly rental of $175.
 The congregation of the Hillcrest Universalist church will tender a re- ception this evening to the pastor, Rev. Walter Futile and Mrs. Futile A musical program will be carried out and refreshments will be served.
 The water, commissioners claim that 1t would be establishing bad precedent if a water hydrant is put in at the rear of the Hanna block on Main street as it would be on pri- vate property. The hydrant was pe- titioned for Wednesday night at the meeting of the common council.
 The Balf company and Warren Bros. have gangs of men at work making repairs on the permanent pavement. The Union Paving com pany will start Monday to lay semi permanent pavement on streets se- lected by the board of public works.
 The following marriage returns have been filed with the city clerk: Paul I. Stahlbush, GA Church street, and Grace May Knox, Forestville, married at Plainville on June A by Rev. G. B. Thurston; Louis A. Feng- Ter of this city and Bena L. Cross man of Bristol, married on June 25 by Rev. M. w. Gaudian.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
MINERS FIGHTING.

Fort Smith Ark, July 17.-Repor.s received here today state that fight ing is in progress between union and union miners at the plant of the Mammoth Vein Coal company at Prairie Creek. One mine tipple has been burned, it is stated, and another dynamited. Telephone wires are down. A strike has been in progress at the Prairie Creek Mines for months.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
DIES AT sIxTY-FOUR.

e. New Fairfield, Conn.,, July 17.-Rev. John Rossiter. A. M.. a graduate of Yale university in the class of 1882, died at his home here today at the age oa sixty -four, following an illness of some time. He had been pastor of the Congregational church here for one year. He was principal Of the Broadway school, Norwich, for twenty-two years and previous to that taught in the East Hampton, Mass, preparatory school for boys.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
THIRTEEN TEACHERS
 1. QUIT LOCAL SCHOOLS
-Four From Hgh, Two From Cram- mar, Seven From Other Grades.

NThe resignation of four teachers in the High school, two in the Grammar school and seven in the elementary schools was announced by the teach CTS committee at meeting of the school board this afternoon.
 The resignations from the High school are Edith Melcher, Ethel c. Nawcombe, Helen C. Lamprey and Miss E. Amelia Reidel. The resigna- tions in the Grammar school are Leila M. Wiggin and Eva T. Lind. Those in the elementary schools are Sally G. Higgins, Majorie P. Neale, Doris L. Carney. Dorothy N. Prescott, Doris M. Nixon, Grace L. Main and Catherine M. Helm.
 .s New High School Teachers. se The committee announced the en- gaeement of the following:
 Teacher in French at High school Miss Mabel E. Judge.
 Teacher in German at High school Miss Lu1a1ou DeGroat, graduate of : James Milliken university and for the .3past six years teacher in Decatur, Ill.,, shpw taking a course in Columbia sum- taner school.
 { Teacher in commercial subjects at High school, Miss Catherine Hayes, graduate of Milford, Mass, High school and Bay Path institute, teach ing for past two years in business school in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Ancient history for freshmen and English at High school, Miss Mar guerite Lux of Syracuse, N. Y., grad uate of Syracuse university.
 The following have been engaged for the elementary schools:
 Unassigned Schools-Margaret T. Shea, grades 1 and 2; Jennie V. Pouzz- ner, grade 5; Marion Barrows, grade 6; Katherine Kelly, grade 5.
 Kindergarten, Unassigned school, Mary I. Flannery.
 The committee on school accommO- dations reported the purchase of two portable school houses through B. c. Porter Sons.
 1.-The committee on finance reported a balance of $71,757.39 in the appro- irritation. The expenditure for June amounted to s73,242.61.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
STRAIN TOO GREAT.

The strain of going back and forth to Hartford every day is proving too severe for Attorney Ferdinand D'Esopo, and after September 1 he will maintain only his main office in the D'Esopo building in Hartford. Lawyer DEsopo has been in this city for the past six years and all during that time has divided his office hours between this and his Hartford office.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
THOMSON CASE NOLLED.

The case against Henry c. M. Thomson, president of the American Hardware corporation, who was or- dered to appear in Hartford police court for violating traffic rule, was nolled by the prosecutor this morn- ing. MT. Thomson is alleged to have driven his automobile on the left side of Asylum street.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
THIRTEEN AUToIsTs FINED.

Hartford, Conn.,, July 17.-Twenty- three owners of automobiles were in police court today charged with viola ton of the traffic ordinances pro- hibiting the leaving of automobiles in excess of forty minutes in the re- sLricted district. Thirteen were fined s. each.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
LINING UP COLLEAGUES.

' Washington, July Predetermined to prevent an immediate vote on the confirmation of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago for member Of the federal reserve board, administration leaders in the senate continued today efforts to line up their colleagues who have declared opposition to President Will sons nominee.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
ARMY WORMS PREVALENT.

Albany, N. Y., July 1.-The army worm in great hordes has appeared at Buffalo, Dunkirk and Elmira. Up- on learning of this Commissioner Cal win J. Huson of the department of agriculture communicated with To- cal authorities in both cities request ing full information regarding the invasion of the pest. Word comes that the pest is stripping foliage from trees, r4ining lawns and destroying crops.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

FOR SALE-All stocked and equip ped, farm. We have found a man wanting money more than his thtrty-five acre farm, and to make quick sale will throw in good pair of horses, three head of stock, fifty chickens, twenty five ducks, farm tools. machinery and crops. This whole outfit with six room cottage, barns and outbuildings, fine loca- tion, high and dry, healthful A sure bargain at $2,300 Right in the progressive town of Plainville
 a ten room house, big garden. fine location, easy terms. The E. A.
 Strout Co.,, real estate. Cor. Church and Broad streets. w. H. Smith, District Manager, Plainville, Conn
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
: BODY IDENTIFIED.
HOusatonic River Victim Was New
 York Resident.

Bridgeport, July 1.-The decapi- tated body of man found yesterday floating in the Housatonic river at Stratford, was today identified by Mrs. Ellen Keenan of 645 Jefferson Place, Bronx, New York, as that of her husband, Hugh Keenan. She later appeared before hearing held by Coroner Phelan and said that her husband had left their home in New York to visit a brother in Warren, Mass.
 Mrs. Keenan was accompanied by her 17-year-old son, George, the old est of family of seven.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
ooNFEssEs PETTY BURGLAR1Es.

Waterbury, July 17.-Louis Barton, aged IS, arrested here yesterday for burglary in connection with, the rob- bery of the Davis house in Middle bury, has confessed to the local police -that he has been guilty of a string of petty Waterbury burglaries, ex- tending back for months. When de- tcctives visited his home, they found 6ne room filtered with his loot and a full f1edged burglars kit was located. In the city court this morning, his case was continued, bonds being placed at $2,000.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
Mary ROsasco.

Mary Rosasco, aged five years and nine months, the daughter of John Rosasco of Bigelow and Chestnut streets, died last night of diphtheria after only one days sickness. The funeral was private and was held this afternoon at o'clock from the house. The burial was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
INJUNCTION DENIED.
Roton Point Property Owners Fail to
 Stop Merry -Go-R Round.

Bridgeport, July 17.-Judge Futile, in the superior court today handed down a decision denying a tempor- ary injunction to George c. Beach and other Roton Point property owners who complained that merry-go- round was a nuisance. The pro- ceeding was brought against Neville Bayley and others who operate a roller coaster and merry-go-round at the point. ..-..
 The court ruled that the operation of the merry-go-round would not in f1ict any great hardship upon nearby residents for the remaining seven weeks of the amusement season.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
Charles J. Anderson.

The funeral of Charles J. Ander- son of 94 Griswold street will be held from his late residence tomorrow af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The ser- vice will be conducted by the Rev. J. E. Rees. The burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
HEAT REGISTRATION TO-DAY.
Charles LeWiclx Overcome at Corner
 of Main and Church Streets.

Of Main and Church Streets.
 Charles LeWick, an old man about seventy years of age, was overcome by the heat shortly before 2 o'clock today as he stood at the corner of Main and Church streets. Safety Commissioner Alling, seeing his plight, called for the police ambulance and Officers Wagner and McCabe carried the prostrated man up three flights of stairs to his room in the Stanley building.
 Yesterday afternoon LeWick was also overcome by the heat but re- covered after being attended by doctor last night.
 LeWick is a well known baker, hav- ing worked in many of the bakeries about the city.
 about the city. He was later taken to the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
GIRLS AssAILANT LYNCHED.
Oregon Masked Men Take Victim
 Away From His Captors.

Baer, Ore, July 17.-An unidenti- fled man who had attacked the eight year old daughter of a farmer living in a sparsely settled part of the county was taken from his captors, party of ranchers, by twelve masked men, last night, and lynched.
 Inc man was being taken to jail at Whitney.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
MUST SERVE FLUID YEAR.

New Haven Doctor Violated His Pa
 + role and Is Sent to Jail.
 @New Haven, July 17.-Dr. George W. Belden must serve year in jail. The supreme court of errors this af- ternoon gave an opinion sustaining Judge Simpson of the common pleas court who held that a probationary period which the doctor enjoyed, and which parole he violated, should not be deducted from his sentence.
 Dr. Belden when taken into custody for violating his parole claimed that he had only three months to serve. as nine of the sentence had expired. Judge Simpson said he should serve the full year.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
VICTIM OF DIABETES.

Bridgeport, July 17.-Dr. F. B.. Downs, 59 years old, native of Dan bury and a prominent Bridgeport club man, died here today of diabetes. pr. Downs was the first medical ex- aminer in Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
RACE CALLED OFF.

Newport, R. l.. July 1.-The race of the American cup yachts was called off again today because of thS heavy fog which shut in just as the three sloops were emerging from Newport harbor on their way to the starting line.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
OUTBREAK CAUSES PANIC.

Port Au Prince, Haiti, July 17-A panic was caused by revolutionary outbreak, accompanied by consider able amount of shooting, in the streets of the Haitien capital this morning. The rising was quickly sur- prised by the government forces and order restored
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
HIKE TO CONGAMOND.
Dozen Y. M. c. A. Boys Will Return
 to Camp Grounds.

to Camp Grounds.
 Already about a dozen of those boys who returned on Wednesday from the Y. M. c. A. camp at Lake Congamond, Southwick, Mass, have been seized with longing to go back there again. Many of them are in financial straits but this cannot swerve them from their purpose and, leaving here tomorrow afternoon on the 1:37 car for Rainbow, they will hike twelve miles to the site where they spent two pleasant weeks.
 Tn boys, who are to be under the leadership of Johnnie" Bertini, will return to this city Sunday evening.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17

L LCST-Boston terrier, three months old, brown, with white spot on chest, reward if returned to 2s
 Trinity St. 7-17-d1
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
GIFT OF S5O.Ooo.

Ithaca, N, Y., July 17.-An addi- tional gift of s5o,oo0 for the erection of dormitories at Cornell university is announced by President Schurman. The same anonymous donor gave $100,0G0 this spring for dormitories.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
MAKING RAPID PROGRESS.

Fairbanks Alaska, July 1.-The Alaska Railroad Engineering com mission is making rapid progress on the preliminary survey for the gov- srnnnent's railway between Fairbanks and the coast.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
WANTS TRUCKING" STOPPED.

Washington, July 17.-To abolish the plucking board of the navy, Rep. Britton of Illinois introduced bill today proposing retirement by a sys- tenn of mental and physical examina- tions for promotion to each grade.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
BILLIARD CHAMPION HERE.

New York; July 17.-Melbourne In- man, the English professional bil- Hard champion, arrived today from London. He is to meet Willie Hoppe in an international match at Ameri- can and English billiards.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
Erva Ole.

The funeral service of Mrs. Efva Ole of 139 Beaver street was held this morning in the Ruthenian Greek Catholic church. The interment was in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-17
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