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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-09
First PresbYterian Church.

The usual prayer meeting will be
held this evening at 1880. We are
studying the "Sequential Unity of the
Bible" All are urged to attend these
meetings.
CHARLTON H. STOREY, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-09

AUSTIN. Tex. Dec. S.-The Rail.
road Commission was to consider to.
day the proposition of having rein.
stated by the railroads OF what is
known as the interchangeable mile.
age credentials system in Texas. This
system was discontinued by the rail.
roads last June.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15

a sharing of the Mahan fortunes. It is a strong combination, either for convention or election day. Stronger, we think, than any that could be played on the democratic side. And again, the condition is for the party advantage. MT. Landers is very able, very independent, public spirit ed, serviceable man, well capable of giving good account of himself to both the party and his state.
 In the republican party there is a feeling of hopefulness that has good reason to exist in spite of the weak spots in the state organization and the handicap that always expresses the side that is out and trying to get in. For the senatorial nomination there will be no contest. Senator Brande- gee has no opposition. There is not likely to be, either, any strong dis pute over the choice for governor. There is disposition for co-opera- tion and unity on all sides, among the party leaders, for the careful selec- tion of strong man for the gov ernorship whose name will provoke wide enthusiasm and give rise to no factional troubles. Such a man will be found The hunt is most diligent. As yet there isn't much noisy talk about it, but a great deal of com nonsense thinking.
 The progressives will hardly raise much voice until after Roosevelt has blown the party horn for them in late August He has finally consented to come, without fail, and cheer up the faithful remnants of the 30,000 who cast their votes in 1912. That there will be 30,OOO again in 1914 nobody expects. The two old parties will fight out the field with a closeness that will make interesting watching. The election of a senator by popular vote will give the state a new sort of a campaign and produce one of the liveliest on record New London an- ticipates considerable prestige in it on both sides.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
"Charley's" Boom. Bridgeport Post. )

If activity will win, the Hon.
 Charles W. Comstock of Montville and Norwich. ought to land the dem- ocratic nomination for governor in walk. Charley has d skillfully organized band of boomers who are now at work openly after several months of "gumshoe" operation with rumored accompaniments of sugar" As booms go, and so far as the practical politicians are concerned, "Charley's" boom is in excellent shape with the convention not more than two months away and the pri- maries about five weeks off. No one Is excited about it, except the Com stock following. Down this way most men take the whole thing as joke. And yet, as political ma nipulation goes, especially in the democratic ranks, disturbed as they are in many places by patronage quarrels, the whole thing may be- come serious-for the democrats.
 It is difficult to believe they could for a moment consider Comstock, the corporation lobbyist of many years standing, as their candidate at such time, and not until it appears that there is real danger of such an in- excusable candidacy shall we believe the party in Connecticut is prepared to bury itself for another long per iod.
 It is true that the friends of Com stock are pointing out that he has done no more than Governor Bald win did in the old days. But Gov ernor Baldwin at least allowed some years to pass before he presented himself to the people. Comstock's activity goes no further back than the last legislative session.
 It is going to be hard travelling for our democratic friends in Connecticut in any event. Their best leaders all admit it. In such a situation com mon political prudence would sug- gest the nomination of men who will inspire confidence. We could name over a long list of men of this char acter. Lieutenant Governor Tin gier. former Mayor Thayer of Nor wich, Judge John J. Walsh of Nor walk, former Mayor Halloran of New Britain and many others. Comstock is not worthy to tie the shoe strings of any of these men, so far as keep ing faith with the people is con- cerned.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
A Rooseveltian Mayor.
Bridgeport Standard.) )

Mayor George A. Quigley of New Britain is becoming a trifle Roose- veltian in his strenuousness. Elected on a business platform" the mayor says it's going to be his business to see that the interests of the munich pality are conserved. His admins tratiop thus far has brought him much favorable comment.
 The other night, special commit tee of the common council met to discuss the esta ablishment of a muni- cipal ice plant. Mayor Quigley did not favor bringing the city into "ruinous competition" with private corporations and said so. This led Alderman George H. Shine to hint that the mayor was working against the interests Qf the city and in the interests of corporations. Alderman Shine refused to retract when the mayor asked him about the accusa- tion.
 You still persist that I'm in league with the private companies?' asked the mayor. II do," . answered the alderman. .Then you are liar!" shouted the mayor and for few minutes the meeting was in a tur- moil. Later the mayor offered to apologize, but the alderman refused to hear of any explanation.
 The use of the short and ugly" word in the discussion of things po- litical heretofore has been confined to a distinguished faunal naturalist and explorer. Mayor Quigley's use of the term, we believe, was without the permission of the man who has its sole rights of use in politics and, as the mayor afterwards admitted, was regrettable. All Connecticut will hope that the New Britain tangle can be strengthened out without in fringement on other forceful phrases that might call down the wrath of Sagamore Hill on the Hardware City.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
Should Advertise. (HartfOrd Times.)

It is unfair for Bridgeport to judge the future prospects of her three public markets by the failure recorded upon the first day of their opening but the fact that they didn't achieve some slight degree of suc- cess is not suspicious. Presumably they were established in response to demand from enough persons to Indicate they were wanted, and it would appear that these, if no others, would be on hand to help make the first day, at least, very different than 1t was. According to the sealer of weights and measures who has charge of the markets and who visited them on Saturday, their initial day, neither a vendor nor buyer was to be seen. The markets were there and in readiness, says one report, but there was no business for the sealer or anyone else.
 On the farms, it is having time. For the marketing of garden pro- duce the season is we'll advanced. and tohse farmers who sell direct to consumers have their regular cus- toners nailed and clinched for the season. Other vendors by this time of year have their routes we'll estab- lished on a paying basis. Routes that have failed to pay have been abandoned. Neither farmers nor their hired agents are quick to leave a profitable trade for an experiment, especially when a $5 license fec small as it isis required at the start and when "the soil calls.'' On the side of the customer, also, there Is something to be said, for she (the buyer of farm products is usually the housewife) has become accus- or to order by telephone. In either case the order is placed without leaving the home and the goods are delivered there without inconven- fence to the purchaser. This has become the common practice, and it will take time to change it for a new one, notwithstanding the latter is calculated to work economy. It is hard to teach an old dog new tricks, and in the case of Bridgeport there appears to be no desire to learn them and no one willing to do the teaching.
 It may be too much to claim that the people upon whom the Bridge port innovation depends for success have not been made familiar with its workings. If this is the case, the duty of the municipality is clear. It should follow the example Of nearly ali other corporations and in- divi 1uals that have made success in business. It should advertise.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15

superstition is that St. Swithin was great activity in building churches and who had wrought many miracles, one of which was the rain of forty
 days, indicating his displeasure at the attempt to inter his body in the chancel in the minister instead of the churchyard at Winchester, so that his grave might be trodden upon by pas sersby.
 Some authorities contend that the superstition is due to forty days rain which caused the delay in the trans> lation of his remains from one burial place to another. History says that St. Swithin became monk in the old monastery in Winchester in England, was tutor to the king, and upon the translation of his remains from the churchyard a number of miraculous cures were wrought. One of his arms was kept in the abbey of Peterbor- ough. Some authorities deal with the story of his life more in detail than others, but they all agree upon the most salient points.
 There may possibly be some who have watched July 15 in past years, noticed whether it rained or not, and if 1t did whether it rained for the fol- lowing forty days, but the superstl- tion is being given fully as much pub licity as usual this year, and it will permit of watchfulness for the next forty days.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
MAYORS APPOINTMENT CUES.
 TONED.

The Herald has repeatedly called attention to the importance of the
 authorities adhering closely to the charter and ordinances when dealing with public matters, but some people
 get the idea once they are elected to
 public office that they become a
 law unto themselves and have carte
 blanche to do as they please. The charter of this city provides that the
 mayor shall during the month of
 May appoint a building inspector, but the mayor appointed one in April. It
 went along all right, permits were 1s- has been carried on the same as usual until this morning when the inspeo- tor appeared as witness in court fin a case for violating the building or dinance and the opposing counsel asked to see his credentials When they were produced 1t was found that the appointment was made April 25 and the legality of the proceeding so far as 1t related to the inspector tes- tifying as such in this case was ques- toned, the court very properly took the matter under advisement and ad- journed the case until tomorrow.
 This is not the first time case of this character has found its way into. court and they have caused great deal of litigation when the whole trouble might just as we'll have been avoided. The Herald has raised the point that the mayor and common council have made some changes in the management of city business that are not permitted under the law and may yet be the means of further itl- gation in court. The charter and ordinances are ample for the legal transaction of all city business and there is no reason for any wilful vio- lations in order to do the work which it Is necessary to have done. It Is al- ways a good idea to hew close to tho line and not only to obey the law but for those honored by being made pub lie officials to set a good example to the rest of the city, and not have their actions be made a subject for judi- cial investigation by the courts.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
All in This Sale
 at One Great
 Bargain Price $4 98 each ]

Some of them are mussed and slightly soiled, but all of them are of washable material, so that soap and water coupled with a hot flat iron will make them as good as ever to you. We have all sizes, 16 years to A inch bust measure, but not all sizes in any one style. Sale begins Thursday morning and will continue until all sold. See a few of the models displayed in our south window and if inter- ested act promptly as the best are always picked up first.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
Simmerfng. (New London Telegraph.)

Tn spite of the cool weather all over Connecticut, political pots are beginning to show a little steam There are three of them on the big fire; the democratic kettle, the repub- lican kettle and the progressive stew pan.
 The chief stokers of the democratic fire seem to be Governor Baldwin, Congressman Mahan Charles W. Comstock, and State Senator Landers of New Britain-and New London part of the time There are lesser stirrers, too numerous to mention. The fact that they show so much ac- tivity is pretty good indication of prevailing confidence in the demo- cratic ranks that the party Is to keep it's hold in Connecticut with per- haps substantial gains this autumn. Whether their confidence is Justified or not, We won't just now discuss.
 The two great bones of contention in the party leadership are the can didacies for United States senator and governor of the state. It is hardly likely that with the wealth of ambi- tion and qualification available there will be no more than two contestants for either office. Probably there will be many for both, but the first in the field will probably be last in the bal loting; that is to say, we look to see the final contest for senator to be be- tween Governor Baldwin and Con gressman Mahan; for governor, Sem ator Landers and former State Chair man Comstock
 The most indefatigable worker in the democratic party of this state, the keenest politician, the man with the best record of local. public accom- plishment behind him is our Con- gressman- Mayor Bryan F. Mahan. Our notion is that having set out for the senatorial nomination, he will get 1t. He was never known to seek an office, but he has been extremely suc- cessful in finding it thrust upon him. If Governor Baldwin mas any idea that he may glide into the United States senatorial nomination without the hardest kind of practical political work to assist the movement against the tide that has set in for Mahan, he is very much mistaken. The con- gressman is a man who does things and if one of them is to get himself nominated for senator, his party will have nominated it's strong est availa ble candidate.
 Nobody can expect the governor ship fight can be fought out without reference to the senatorial con- tingency. There may be all kinds of wish that this might be avoided, but it cannot be. Upon the face of things State Senator Landers will drift into
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
Didn't Call Them "Galoots.
Bridgeport Farmer.)

The evidence shows that Congress- man Jeremiah Donovan didn't call his absentee brethren "galoots," al though 1t would have endeared him to the public had he done so. Better would 1t have been had he called them "goloots.' The word is a new one, compounded from "go'' and loot" A congressman who comes to Wash ington and goes away from the cap itol when there is business to be done initiates the offense called absentee ism, against which Congressman Donovan protests. He also initiates a process of appropriating property without rendering service for it, a proceeding adequately described as loot. We suggest to the congress- man that he for the moment abandon strict parliamentary speech, long enough to call those goloots who are goloots.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
PRIMARIES.

New Britain republicans are
 likely to nominate senators, rep-
 resentatives and delegates to the
 various conventions by direct pri-
 maries this year They have had
 something akin to this for many
 years, but the gatherings were in
 hall and no hall was large
 enough to hold all who wanted
 to vote.-Bridgeport Post.
 True, every word of 1t. The re- publican caucus held last April for the nomination of a candidate for mayor and other officers was so largely attended as to prove beyond all doubt that the time had arrived when the caucus method should be abandoned. Were a city meeting to be given as much attention the result would be the same. New Britain has long outgrown the cau- GUS method of making nominations and 1t only needed some big issue to prove 1t. That came with the con- test for mayor and the result is that the primary is on it's way, that the
 
 democrats are to have 1t as we'll as the republicans and presumably all the nominees for the places mentioned by the esteemed Post will be selected in that way. It will be a great in- novation and one which ought to re- move the objection often raised that undue influence is used in obtaining nominations. It is understood that all the primaries will be held the strange grounds and vote for candi- dates other than those of the party for which he has been registered. That is good plan so long as there are to be party nominations.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
STATE POLITICS
An Impossible Candidacy.
(Hartford Post. ]

1 The Post stands for the betterment ] of the state of Connecticut in every way and particularly politically l The Post, therefore, when it deems political advice necessary, will give it | freely and impartially to any and all political parties in this state, or to individuals or other authorities who are influential in determining the policy of any given party. In this case we propose to give some sound advice to certain ind1- viduals in the eastern part of the state who are blatantly urging upon this commonwealth the candidacy of Charles w. Comstock of Montville for the democratic nomination for gov- ernor. We pause moment to state that our personal feeling toward MT. Com stock Is of the friendliest. He is a gentleman of pleasing manner and has a host of friends whom he will retain long after he has been re- tired to private life.
 In the campaign of 1912 few, and very few, members of the dem- ocratic state central committee, among them the members from the third and sixth senatorial districts. foreseeing the attack the progress sives would make on MT. Roraback as lobbyist chairman, took the bull by the horns and insisted that MT. Comstock, the then lobbyist chair man of the democratic state central committee, should be replaced with a man who had no lobby taint about him.
 MT. Forster of Rockville was chosen and while not of exceptional ability, proved honest and capable. His work in the campaign was far better than has been his leadership of the party's organization since that time. But for the conditions which have resulted in such woeful lack of harmony among our representatives in Washington, we do not hold MT. Forster responsible.
 Had MT. Comstock been continued as chairman of the democratic state central committee in the campaign of 1912, even that democratic land slide would have failed to elect the democratic candidates for state offices in Connecticut.
 No one can be elected governor of Connecticut this fall or at any other time in the future, who is cursed
  Comstock's friends might as we'll realize at once that he is just as im- possible candidate for the office of governor as MT. Roraback.
 The democratic state convention will choose the candidate for govern or, and as never before will the voice of that convention be the voice of the people of Connecticut, who, what ever their views on national affairs, look to the democratic party as the only means of elevating the body poll itic in this state.
 When We speak of Mir. Comstock as a lobbyist, we know what we are talking about. Will MT. Comstock deny that he has acted as lobbyist for the following corporation: New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company?
 We think not, and while we have no fault to find with his choice of a profession, We state in the plainest terms to the democrats of this state that no lobbyist is for a moment pos- sible as a candidate for governor or any other state office in the gift of the people of Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
McMILLAN'S

We closed a deal this week for spot cash giving us the sample stock of sum- mer dresses from two New York manufacturers at a price that gives us an oppor- tunity to delight the heart of the ladies who love to be well dressed at a reason able price.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15

Ansonfa, Derby, Seymour, Nauga- tuck and other cities in the valley are much interested in the strenuous ef- fort being made by the Waterbury chamber of commerce to secure de- cent mail accomm odations for the residents of the valley. As things are now 1t is impossible to get let ter sent from any town in the valley after dusk and it is equally impos- sible to get a letter into any town after twilight. This is the sort of ser vice that the post office department in an addlepated way chortles about as up-to-date and efficient. It Is about as efficient as 1t was in the old days of the stage coach and the Waterbury business men and editors who are exercising their diplomacy to work out a solution of the problem deserve the thanks of every resident along the Naugatuck r1ver, whose cause they are championing.-An- sonia Sentinel.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15

Every time you read about woman suffrage, you wonder why the women of the world do not turn their thoughts to building houses Women occupy houses all of the time. men but frequently; yet women are not the actual builders of houses nor do they plan them. Ask the average man to accept the plan of his house from his wife's viewpoint, and he will tell the builder to get his money from that source, and that ends the argum ent ely.-Middletown Press.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
ST. sWTTHIN,s DAY.

This is St. swithin's day although fs day in the Roman calendar is E,ly 2, and the popular superstition that if it rains today 1t will rain br forty days more. It began to rain
 at night and rained considerable to-
 .v. and if there is anything in the it will be wet until almost eptember l.
 rhe story in connection with this
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
FIRE LEVELS HOME.
Ridgcfeld Family Has Narrow Escape
 From Death Today.

Ridgefield, July 15.-Hasty exit for the members of the family alone pre- vented loss of life in the fire which levelled the home of Elmer Brown, in Peaceable street, today. MT. and Mrs. Brown were awakened by the noise of cracking wood. They found that the staircase was ablaze.
 MT Brown dropped out of a win- dow to the ground, a distance of fif- teen feet got a ladder and took out his wife and daughter through a win- dow. Then he rescued his son John from the first floor. The loss was s2,- 900, partly insured.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15

The best vacation, they tell us, is change of work. As none of Con- necticuts citizen soldiers work at sol- dler1ng for more than a small portion Of their time, they are getting that sort of vacation-vacat1on with ser lous purpose-at Mantle. It is fine camp, a business-like camp. It's work will not be too strenuous, but there will be the restraint of being under the eye of officers of the regu- lar army. The men are taking pride in the effort to appear as much like regulars as possible.-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Beware of the man who wants to borrow money for his vacation! If anyone who is lucky enough to get a vacation without changing employers cant save up enough to foot the bills, he'll have a mighty hard time saving up enough to pay back what he bor- rows.-Waterbury Republican.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
D. MCMILLAN l99-20l-z03 MAIN STREET.
NINETY SENTENCED.
Prison Terms for Participants h
 Anti Ministerial Riots in Japan.

Tokio, Japan, July 1.-The crim- inal court here today sentenced nine- ty participants in the anti-minister- ial riots on February 10 to terms of Imprisonment ranging from sir months to a year.
 The riots occurred during demon- strations against the ministry's at-' titude in connection with the recent naval scandals, for which a number of officers were dismissed from the navy on charges of having received illicit commissions for influencing the allotment of admiralty contracts.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-15
Two Hundred High Grade SUMMER DRESSES In This Lot

Many of them are one of a style.
 Materials are Lawn, Lin- gerie, Linen. Crepe, Voi1e, Ratine, Rice Cloth, etc., in white and colors. Dresses in the lot worth up to SIS.