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New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
DENIES MRS. wAKEFTELD's PLEA

New Haven, July 8.-The second trial of Mrs. Bessie J. Wakefield on the charge of murder of her hus- band, William. will probably start in few days, Judge Reed late yester. day denying plea of her counsel for delay until October by reason of the warm weather. States Attorney All ing expected today to start trial of the minor cases and then have a jury called for the Wakefield case.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
McMILLANS CLERKS OUTING.
Dinner, Sports and Dancing Enjoyed
 at Compounce Today.

Dinner this noon followed by ath- letic sports for both men and women and dancing was the program of the second annual outing of the clerks Of the D. McMillan company. which was held today at Lake Compounce.
 The employees started this noon on a special car at 12:57, and the dinner immediately followed their arrival at the lake. The sports were joined in not only by the clerks but also by their friends and a baseball game was played. Later dancing was en- joyed.
 This is the second year that an outing has been held. It is probapie that another will be held next year.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
.KEYNoTEr MASS MEETING.

Boston, July s.A Keynote" mass meeting tonight will open the twen- ty-fifth anniversary convention of the Young Peoples Christian Union oI the Universa1iet church, which has brought several Hundred people here from all parts of the country. Busi- ness sessions will be held on. Thurs day, Friday and Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
Ritchie in Tears After Bout.

London, July 8.-Ritchie broke down when the decision was given against him, and was in tears when seen in his dressing room. He re- fused to talk then, but later, at the hotel where he is stopping said:
 II do not intend to make a holler, but I do think the worst I should have got was draw. Welsh was holding all the time and I was doing the fighting. Therefore, I think the decision was not fair to me-"
 Ritchie hurt his right hand in the bout, but otherwise was not much damaged, except for a few bruises on the face.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

would % out of my head
 "I tried a good many things And they seemed to make it worse instead of better. was told to use Cuticura Soap and Oint- mcnt and the first time used them went to bed and had good nights sleep. put the Ointment on nights before going to hsd and used the Soap to wash with. | ~as entirely well In two weeks and have nUt been troubled with eczema since." (Hignsd) Mrs. Leigh B. Trafton. Mar. 20, 1914
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

itant suffragette larson squad The two women were surprised by a night watchman as, they were in the act of placing large bombs against the doors and windows of the poets birthplace, which is venerated as 8
 shrine by the Scottish nation. The
 man captured one of the fnilitants but
 the other escaped.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
ATTACK POETS BIRTHPLACE,

Watchman Polls Attempt of Suffra-
 gettcs to Blow Up Burns Cottage.
 Glasgow, Scotland, July 8.-An at- tempt to destroy the cottage at Ayr. where Robert Burns was born, Jan. 25, 1759, was made just before day. light today by two members of a mii-
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

coming through the ekin.
 The itching and burning wercsobad that I scratcned and irritated 1t until they did my hands up. My face was disigurcd so I would not be sesn. Ths itching and burning lrspt me from rest ct night and 1t seemed As thuuxh. |
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

Dave Roberston and Milton Stock, the two finds of the season, who were uncovered by McGraw, learned the gentle art of baseball on the same club. Both these youngsters were
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
FREDDIE WELSH.

1nterested-Fred Welsf's right name is Fred Hall Thomas. He was born in Pontypridd, Wales, on March 5, 18S6.-Sporting Ed.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
TUckEY STEMS THE
 NEW LONDON TIDE
(Continued from Eighth Page.)

Manager Kid Elberfeld, but as Pitch CT Schmutz as the chief woe dispens- CT, beat the Hustlers by to 0. Ern- est Manning, former Montgomery Southern leaguer, just obtain by Rochester from St. Louis Browns, suffered a broken leg when he was hit by an automobile. It was discov. cred that First Baseman Pipp has broken rib, but he insisted on play ing part of the game against the big leaguers Manning, pitched two in- nings against Montreal and Pipp scored the winning run. Zach Wheat of the Dodgers made three hits in yesterdays game.
 The score:
 Brooklyn ...2o o0 01Oo1 0-4 10 0 Rochester 70 % 0 o o 0 % g 3
 Batteries--Schmutz and Erwin, Fischer; Hoff, Duchenil and McMur- ray
 FEDERAL LEAGUE.
 At Buffalo.
 First Game. Pittsburg ..o1oOo o-1 6 0 Buffalo ... .00 110010 *-3 g
 Batteries-Dickson and Berry; An derson and Lavigne.
 Second Game. r. h. e. Pittsburg ..ooo1ooo oo-1 Buffalo 3O1OO 0 o O>3 - 1 0 Batteries-Walker and Kerr; Nor an and Blair. At Chicago r. h. C. 1 Kansas City % O 0 0 0 o-o 4 1 Chicago ... 20 0 0 0 1 *-5 10 1 Batteries-Adan1s and Enzenrotn; Watson and Wilson. At Indianapolis. r. h. c. St Louis 70 2 0 0 0 2 O-4 8 Indianapolis l 0 O'*-7 Il Batteries-Willett and Chapman, Moseley and Rariden.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
FACE D|SF|GURED
 WITH ECZEMA
itching and Burning So Bad Scratched and Irritated. Could Not Rest. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Entirely We'll.

Lock Box 2e4, Pittsneld. Me.--"Afy eczema broke out with rash and was vvry red. It looked as though tho blood VII
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

farmed out by the Giants and per- formed for the jpbile club of the southern league tlast season. Stock plays third base, While Robertson is an outfielder. In the aceompanying cut Robertson is shown in the front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
T. TINGIER
For Governor

Lyman Twining Tingier, of Rock vile. Town Of Vernon, the Democratic standard bearer and candidate for the Governorship, was born in wooster Mass, June g, 1862. He is the son of Seymour Allen and Sarah (Tswinfng1 Tingter. His early training was re- ceaved in the public schools of Web .ster and at Nichels Academy, Dud- ley Mass He studied law at Yale, graduating with the class of 1888 in. which year he was admitted to the bar MT. TIngier located in Rock vile in 1889 where he has been very successful In his professiong
 He has served with distinction in various public offices, including five 169 years as Judge of Probate. twice as Mayor Of Rockville, two sessions in the General Assembly. was appointed Judge Of the Rockville police court and is at present the clerk of the Su- perior Court for Holland County. MT Tfngier was a delegate to the Demo cratic National Convention at Chicago In 1896. While a member Of the General Assembly he was active in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
GEORGE M. LANDERs
For Ilentenant GovernoI

George M. Landers. candidAte for. Ideutenant-G Governor. is native of the State, having been born in New Britain, forty-fo UT CAD years ago. After graduating from the New Brit ain high school he enteFed Yale .tSheff and graduated with the class of 1891. After leaving College he be- came active in manufacturing circles in New Britain holding the offices of Vice-President, Secretary and Treas. urer of the Landers. Frary and Clark Company until 1911, He is the Pres ident of the North and Judd Company and is actively connected with numer-1 ous other fields of industry.
 MT. LandeEs was unanimously cho- sen mayor of New Britain under the new consoIidated town and city gov
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
EDWARD $. ROBERTS
For state Treasurer

Edward s. Roberts. of East Canaan, candidate for reelection to the office of state treasurer, is one of the best known citizens of Connecticut. His record in his home town is a splendid endorsement of his, ability and hon esty of purpose For forty-seyen years he has been an active member of the school board, being it's pres ent chairman. He was a trial justice for over a quarter of a century and represented his town during three ses~ sfons of the General Assembly. In addition to this he also found time to devote three years at the front in defense of his country during. the War of the Rebellion, as a member of the End (Conn,) Heavy Artillery and to- day is the only member of the Grand Army of the Republic who is before the voters seeking their suffrage. MT. Roberts was elected state treasur CT two years ago and has made a splen- did record in this all imp portant office. He has progressive Ideas and favors equal suffrage. His experience gain ed during six years term as state au- ditor has been of material assistance in the office of treasurer. His record is a clean one and he will undoubte1- 1y be returned to office by a substan- tia1 majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21

- thew; Mrs. Thrall, Miss E1dert. < Bass solo. The, Perfect Day, Bond !; EIdert Lockwood.
 Quartet, Merry June Vincent: Mrs. ThraH, Miss Bennett, MT. Hart. MT. ockI1wood.
 Recitation, The Highsuay yr1an, Moves; Miss F1dert
 Male chorus, My Old Kentucky Home, Foster; Mir. Hart, MT iBurdick MT. Malcolm, MT. Hall Ndr Lockwood
 Contralto solo, Bring My Roses, aIHIlew :. Miss Bennett.
 Chorus, Massa,s in the Cold Ground Foster; the chorus
 Duet, Thine H1yes so Tender, Fisher: Miss HzIdert, MT Bundick
 Violin solo, La C5nql1antaine, Ga briel-Marie Afr Malcolm
 Duet. Farewell to Summer. Johnson: Nrs ThraI1, Miss Bennett
 Chorus la9s Mighty Lax, Rose NeFins ebo. The Sweetest H,lower That Blows, HawIey; the chorus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
DANIEL F. DUNN
For State CoanptroIler

Daniel F. Dunn. who is seeking re- tro1Ier is Willimantic man, born and bred. He is ffty-ffve l559 years old and has lived his entire life in his native city His popularity at home is attested by the fact that at pres ent he is serving his fifth consecutive term as Mayor of WiIlimantic. He also represented Willimantic in the General Assembly of 1908, 1907, 1909 and 1911. He took part in framing much important IegtsIation and was regarded as an important member of the House. Two years ago he was elected State Comptroiler and has in that make for economy without i'm pairing the efficiency of the office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
STOPPED TROLLEYS AS HE PRAYED
 IN THE STREET

Apparently driven Insane through constant brooddng over his war-raca<ed fatherland and the excessive use of cigarettes, Anton Korvat, 2s years old, of Ansonda, is in the obserration ward at Lakeview refusing to cease praying and making religious gestures even when food is placed before him + He was first noted passing Bridge port hospital running mad1y at times and again kneeling in the street re gardless of traffic. Word was teIe- phoned to police Headquarters. Detec- tive Sergeant Fox and Detective Doc ley found him on Congress street. Trolley traffic had been stopped as he kneeled on the car tracks Arraigned before the booking desk he kept his head bowed. refused to answer in quiries and constantly mumbled pray CTS for the welfare Of Hungary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
SIMEON F. BALDWIN
For United states sesiatOr

Hon. simeon Eben Bald win. esov- error of Connecticut and candidata Ef0T u. s. Senator was born at New Haven, Feb. 5. 184e. the youngest son Sf Roger Sherman Baldwin, Governor of Connecticut and United States Sem ntor. who was a son of Simeon Bald1 win, resen1atfve in Congress end Associate Judge of the Supreme Court Of Errors, and a grandson Of Roger Sherman. signer of the Declaration Of Independence. and leader in the convsntion on of f7 winch framed the const tuffon of the United States.
 On his mothers side he is a descen- danf Of Goveruors Haynes. Wyllys and Pifkin of Connecticut. He was educated at the Hopkins Grammar School of New Haven. Yale College, ifhe Yale and Harvard Law Schools, and was admitted to he bar at New.
 fn 186 a,s VJaere he practiced his profession before both the State and United States courts for thirty years He occasionally appeared also 1n the argument Of Impor tant cases f1n Massach husetts, Rhode Island and New Y fork, as well as in the Supreme Court of the United States
 In 1869 he was appointed an in structoT in the Yale Law School and in 1872 a Professor. At the latter date he withdrew from practice in the sinferior courts, and has ever since given one or two days week through the year to tic duties of his profess tsorship. The subjects which he teach es are ConsfftnH Law, RaiIroad Law and Private InternaEonaI Law BHe has also delivered the So1thworth faectnres in Andover Genealogical Sem E1nary D course Of lectures in Prf- ] vslte International LAW dn the Uni lversfty of Maryland. and a. course of k1ectutrea on Wills n Howard Untver- eity.
 In 1872 he was appointed by the fGeneraz Assembly one of a commits tGfon to revise the education laws of EConpectic and in 1s73 one of a sim s1Iar body for the revisfon of all the k1su55ffc laws. The general statutes Hons alphabetically by topics. He fa advocated and carried through an ar rangement of the various heads in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
GRAND LODGE OF
 PYT THIANS CONFINES

dartford, Got. 21.---The grand lodge Knights or Pythias. domain of Con- nectlcllt, began its 46th annual con- vention in this city Tuesday night and contin1ed its sessions today Dele gates are present ffo1n every subordi- nate lodge in the state. Russell F. Clark, Grand ChanceIior ad interim presided and in his report reviewed the conditions of the order in the statee
 5 Grand Keeper of Records and Seal George B. Wright, Of Hartford re- ported n subordinate lodges and a membership of s.027. gain of 1s for the year. Grand Lodge property was tnventoTied at $4, 4,836.
 Grand Master of the E.xcheuuer Will Ham. N. Potter of Willimantdc reported receipts. including last years balance of $10s213 and a present balance Of s4 .aos.
 2 Supreme Representatives L Jacobs Of New Haven and Thomas Mitchell Of New Britain submitted their reports of the supreme lodge convention in Winnipeg in August
 Reports were also given by the grand trustees and by delegates to the golden jubilee convention in Washing ton last February.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
BIRD SANCTUARY TO BE SCENE OF
 CHARITABLE MEET


 Raising funds for the Red Cross, is the occupation Of not only society but the spirit of philanthropy in givng aid to the Injured extends into nearly ev- cry home in this and surrounding cities today. With thousands of dead and wounded abroad, appealing for succor, hospital necessities and warm clothing, the sympathy of the world goes out to the stricken land.
 In America, volunteers to the Red Cross causes are many and every city has come to the front in raising need ed cash and supplies. Not to be be- hind in the general terrand= of mercy Bridgeport is active in the work, and Fairfield has taken up the thread which it hopes to knit into a goodIy sum through a, coming social meeting at which tea will be served and cake and candy sold for this worthy cause. The bungalow upon the property of the bird sanctuary at Fairfield. near the railroad station will be. opened through the courtesy of Mrs J. o. Wright, from 3-6 on Friday after noon, and as it may be reached by motor or train from Bridgeport will give many the double opportunity of viewing the beauties of the sanctuary as well as contributing to a most needy charity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
F McDoNoUGH
Fsor AttorneyI GeneraI

John F. MeDonough candidate for the ofdce of State Attorney is a citi-= zen of Naugatuck where he has long been in active practice as a. lawyer. Two years ago he was Democratic leader of the Connecticut Senate and his work as Chairman of the JudiciaIy committee won high mmendatton. He was active in securing the passage of the workingrnenss compensation act, fathered numerous measures for the improvement of working women and minors, urged the election of county commissioners by the people, a measure which was defeated in the Republican House Prior to his ad- vent into State politics MT. McDon- sough was judge of the probate court in Naugatuck for a term of six years and at present is the clerk of the Wa terbury District Court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
IN THE CITY COURT

The following disposition of cases was made by Judge Coughlin in city court today: Walter s. Smith, 12I Sherwood avenue, automobile speed ing, $50 and costs; Mrs. Kate Lazon- ski, 188 Pine street, theft of goods, $2 and costs; Thomas Gafrney. 36s .Bunnen street, breach of peace. hear ing continued until Saturday; Samuel Aurillio, 131 Willard street. reckless driving, hearing continued until Oct. 29, bond of $500; Paul .Ducsay I'll Columbia street, non support. wife and one child, hearing continued 30 days, probation; George McAuliffe. Shelton street, serious crime against Mary Murphy, hearing continued until November 5; Michael PagIiaro, IS years old of 372 Olive street. theft. probation; Stephen BaIogch. nine years old of 24s Hallett street, and Andrew Pekar, Is years old of 345 Willard street, probation for three months, and Henry Krivosky, 15 years old of 123 Brooks street, State School for Boys, theft of stock from notion stores; F1nny DeArcy. | years old of 103 Reilly street, theft, hearing set for Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21

their natural order, which has ever since been followed
 In 1875 he brought forward in Yale University a plan for giving advanced instruction in the Law Departme ent to those who had already received a degree of bachelor Of laws. A course of graduate study was sug- gasteds leading to the degrees of Law This measure received the ap proval of the University, and YVES put into effect in 1876. Graduate cour- sses of a similar nature, patterned af- ter those of Yale University, have since been introduced into a number of the American law schools.
 In 1877 he obtained the approval by the State Bar Association Of a. proposition brought forward by him to abolish the distinction between law and equity as applicable to the form of civil actions. This resulted in his appointment on a Legislative connnnis- sion to accomplish this change, and he had q large share in preparing the Practice Act by which 1t was effect ed. and the Rules of Court under 1t. mission to report to the General As- sembly on methods of taxation, and. was influential in thus securing the adoption Of several measures which added largely to the revenues of the State In 1878 he. was one of few
 
 which led to the establishment of an extensive system of parks in New Haven. and ewas elected one of the three life members of the City Park Commission.
 In the same year he suggested to the. State Bar Association of Conn ec- t1cut that 1t should take the initsa- tive In endeavoEdng to secure the foun- datton of national bar association. He was appotnted one of .. committee raised for that purpose. and conduct ed the preliminary correspondence, which was necessarily extensive The result was the organization in 1878. of the American Bar Association. of which he has been called the founder, and which has had an important and growing influence throughout the Un- ion
 In 1893 he was appointed an Asso- ciate Justice of the Supreme Court Of Errors, and in 1907 Cssfef Justice
 He has been president of the New Haven Colony Historical Society the erican H1storfc cal Association, the American Bar Associau on. The Asso- citation of American Law. Schools. and hes held many other active and Hon orary offices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
CAPTAIN DESCRIBES
 LOSS OF HIS SHIP

London, oct. M-Captain Johnson and IS men of the crew of the steam CT Gaitera, which was sunk by a German submarine, have arrived in stayanger. Norway. from skudesnes, according to a despatch to the Reuter- Telegram Company from that place. Telling of his experience, Captain Johnson said:
 .eTbe Glitera left Grangemouth. Scotland, Sunday noon, with coal and coke for Stavanger. At half past 12 Tuesday afternoon the German sub- marine NIT popped out of the water to the starboard and stopped us The place was Zabout nine miles southwest of skudeness. Neither craft was in. sight
 The submarine sent boat aboard with i've men. With revolvers in hand they ordered the English flag taken down threatening to shoot me if I did not obey. Furthermore, they notified me to make haste and they allowed me not more than 10 minutes to let down the nfeboats and take off the crew.
 q took down the flag whereupon the German officer tore it out of my hands and trampled it under foot. I was forced ito take the ships papers back when attempted to take them off and none of the crew was allowed to take any of their belongings.
 t@The crew went in two hfeboats which the submarine quickly lowed 500 yards from the Glftera- The Ger mans remained aboard for 9 few nlin- lltes. searched the ship thoroughly and rapidly and one of them evidently opened the bottom valves as the rear of the ship began to sink Within a short time the Glitera disappeared quietly beneath the waves.
 t.We in the lifeboats were ordered to row to the shore. When we reach ed Norwegian sea territory we met a small pfIotboat which lowed us until a Norwegian torpedo boat took us aboard We were landed at Skudes- nes. The Glitera was not insured''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
WELL KNOWN MUSICIANS
 IN CONCERT THURSDAY

 2. A concert in which prominent musi- clans and entertainers of the city will participate has been arranged for Thursday evening, in the Summerfeld N. P. church, under the auspices of the Epworth League. The chorus is under the capable direction of Mrs
 Elmer G. Thrau and Miss Bertha Wagner and there is no doubt of the high quality of the entertainment which it will furnish. The members of the chorus include: Mrs. Elmer G. Thrall, Miss Bess Eldert, sopranos; Miss Lottie Bennett, contraIto; Pres ton Hart, Lester Burdick, tenors; Dwight Ha1I Eldert Lockwood, bass; Miss Bess Ez1dert. reader; Eugene Nal com, vioItntst, and Miss Bertha Wag- ner, accoInpa mist.
 The especially splendid twelve num- Der program which they will present Is appended:
 Chorus, The Lost Chord. Sullivan: the chorus.
 Duet. The Lover and his Lass. Wal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
ALBERT PHILLIPS
For seoretary of staee

Albert Phillips of Stamford. all though only twenty seven (27) years old has already served a two year term as Secretary of the State. an of flee to which he now seeks reelection MT. Phillips is a native Of New Brit ain, Conn. He received his early ed- ucation in the public and high schools. He studied at the New fork. Law School graduating in 1908. Af- ter his admittance to the Connecticut Bar he became associated for 8 time
 with Homer s. Cummings Of Stan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21

ernxnents in 1906 and was e-eIected in 1908. He was elected to the State. Senate in 1913 being the only Demo- orat who carried New Britain at that time.
 Mr.. Landers as President pro-tem of the Senate made a splendid record and although a large employer with vast interests, played fair with the wprkingInen and succeeded in putting upon the Statute books several irnpor- tant measures favorable to the work fngman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-21
CANDIDATES ON THE DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
 HAVE ALL SERVED FAITHFULLY IN PUBLIC OFFICES

ford. Later MT Phillips began an in dependent practice in Stamford where he has been most successful.
 He represented Stamford in the General Assembly of 1910 and was 9e- garded as ofle of the leaders of his party He is an eloquent speaker an6 two years ago stumped the State with Governor Baldwin.
 He has been an active worker in the good roads movement and two years ago worked hard to secure a change in the state highway depart ment.