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New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

into the sudden rise of prices Of foodstuffs, matter upon which Councilman Paonessa had already communicated with Congressman Lonergan. It was understood that the committee would have no power and how it can. obtain any information beyond that of an ordinary inquiry is a question. Still every city is .do- ing it and why not New Britain :? Mayor Cray of Bristol appointed committee for a similar purpose but with no valuable results. The whole sale business is not carried on very largely in this city and with one or two exceptions it does not do so at all. Vegetables and all kinds of gar
 den produce are sold about the streets by a number of individuals and there is no evidence that there is a com
 bination between them to raise the prices. Many of those peddlers raise the goods they sell on their own farms, while others buy them at wholesale here and other adjoining cities. The committee might learn something of interest by quizzing these peddlers. It would be interest ing to know whether the farmer sells his product from the wagon any cheaper than does the peddler who makes his purchases from the whole saler. Such information would be valuable as tending to determine the value of the public market idea. There is no family in New Britain who can truthfully say nowadays that fresh vegeta bles cannot be pur- chased on the streets of this city at what is considered reasonable prices, all things considered. The council committee can ascertain the facts in the case by making inquiries. There has never been time when there were as many vegeta ble and fruit peddlers on the streets as there are now and their wares look satisfac- tory. There has always been objec- tion to this kind of peddling because the man who keeps a store must pay rent while the peddler has no such expense and can naturally afford to sell his goods for less than can the storekeeper. It has never been pos sible to reach the farmer who raises his own produce and sells it in the city but the peddler who buys from the wholesaler has to pay license fee of s2 a month. These number from forty-five to fifty at this time of the year and it can be seen that the city acquires fairly good sum from them, especially when the same men used to enjoy the same privilege some time ago for nothing. It can be seen has 1t in it's power to obtain some in- has in it's power to obtain some in- teresting information for instance as to whether the license fee causes some to charge more for their goods than the farmer who raises his own and sells. them on the same street. This may not throw any light on the cost of other classes of foods but the information would nevertheless have some value. The committee should. get busy while the question is hot.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
ROOSEVELT FOR STRAIGHT
TICKET NOW,

Colonel Roosevelt has withdrawn ' his endorsement of MT. Hinman for the nomination for governor of New
 York, has now declared for a straight progressive party ticket and says that
 he will make campaign for it in
 every section of the state from one end 10 the other. MT. Roosevelt is very |n1uch displeased at the action of the Republican convention which has just |elosed at Saratoga and is particularly Annoyed over the cold shoulder given the progressives, Senator Root saying That they had disappeared.
 A strong movement has evidently Let in against Mr. Hinman, first be- Eause of the way that he was pushed fort h by the colonel and again because tMr. Hinrnan did not measure up to INhat the colonel expected. MT. Roose- {relt has announced that he will not run Tor governor himself although he has been requested to do so. The pro-
 eressives want him and the New York World has been urging him to run, but Teddy knows more about politics khan those who are giving him so 'rnuch advice He would be beaten, badly probably, he doesn't want that
 hnd he doesn't propose to place him. |sen in position where it can be giv- |nu to him.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
Plenty of American Officers.
Baltimore News )

Albert C.. Kirwan, United States shipping commissioner, said today that so many misleading ideas have been expressed by persons advocating or opposing an American merchant marine that he thought it would be worth while for all wro enter the discussion to study the exact situa- tion as shown by the reports in his office. Tn the first place." he sa1o, those who have studied the question are not urging that crews of ships be American born. In twenty-five years' experience I do not know 8 single big ship that ever sailed out Of this port with crew all of the same national ity. There should be no restriction as to nationality of crews.
 But officers of American ships should be Americans. Some persons have said that to establish an Ameri- can merchant marine we would have to take from our coastwise trade all the efficient officers, leaving the ships in that trade unofficered. Such would not be the result. This country can furnish men to officer it's ships, no matter how many we may have No ships will have to lay up for lack of officers.
 If the American merchant marine dominates the trade of the world, the best seafaring men of the world will seek to be Am mericans. Many of the ost efficient officers of foreign ships would at once apply Tor American citizenship. This country would profit by adding to it's population such men. These officers are men of the very best type. They are substantial citi- zens. They will esta homes here and bring their families
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
His Dreadful Secret Told. (Chicago d-Herald.)

Don't ask me to tell you the req son. the young man begged.
 But" the beautiful girl replied Tt isn't fair to me to let the matter drop without d full explanation. | have chosen my bridesmaids and told my friends of our engagement. They will not be satisfied to be informed merely that you consider yourself unworthy of me. They will think that you don't care for me and have mere ly wanted an excuse for throwing me over"
 II know. You can tell them any, thing you like. Tell them it was you who threw me over."
 They will want to know why"
 You can say that you didn't love me-
 No, Clarence I can't tell them that It would not be right. I do love you.''
 Please don't ask me for the truth. It is too horrible"
 "Clarence. Is it something in your past life?''
 No, Clarissa, it is not that. have tried to be worthy. I have made a brave effort to keep myself free from the vices that drag so many young men down to destruction. | have told you all about my own past that there is to tell.'
 Then I insist upon knowing why you wish to release me from my promise"
 Please, darling, have mercy
 "I must krow the truth"
 Very we'll But you will be sorry when I have told you that you have been so cruel. I have just found out that my father was once a chorus man in a musical comedy"
 With shudder. she turned. away from him, wondering how one so noble could have had such an origin.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

Now that the small boys have got the war fever and are playing soldier it behooves parents to caution them against discharging their air rifles at each other. The. youngsters are likely to forget in their excitement that the rifles are loaded and injury to their companions are liable to be the result. In Bridgeport the other day a small boy who had no funds to purchase shot, loaded his air rifle with gravel and tiny pebbles and then, ignorant of the harm he was going to do, aimed it at a companion and pulled the trigger. The boy at whom the rifle was aimed received the gravel in the face and some of the particles en- tered his eye with the result that he may lose the sight of it.-Naugatuck News.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
Good Investment for the City.
(New Haven Union.)


 No one who watched the dances on the green for the past week by the children who have been putting in their vacation at the various play grounds could fail to appreciate that the city was getting a big return for the money expended. There were q good many taxpayers who at first questioned the advisa bility of supply ing these public playgrounds for children during the summer time. The hue and cry was raised that if the city supplied good up-to-date public schools for the use of the children for ten months in the year, it was an extravaganza to contemplate putting more money into playgrounds to be maintained at public expense. But time has demonstrated that the chill dren of the crowded sections of the city have some rights which include a proper place to play instead of in the crowded streets. The attendance at the various playgrounds of the city this summer is certainly a guarantee, welcome a suitable place in which to play.
 To many who watched the little  competing afterwards in the athletic events, the work being accomplished by those in charge of playgrounds in and about the city, was d big sur prise. And no one in the crowd of sightseers who saw the committee, consisting of Superintendent of Schools Beede, Superintendent of Parks Gustav x. Amrhyn and Sec retary Hewlett of the board of edu- cation award the prizes but took pleasure in the affair and sympa- thized with the children in their joy over accomplishment.
 The children of Zunder school who planned the float representing an au- tomobile baby carriage carrying SIX doll passengers and received the frs' prize, certainly deserved congra.ula tions. Although they were the nap piest youngsters in the buncn' the children from Jocelyn square piay- ground and from Waterslde were scarcely less pleased when the second and third awards were made to them respectively.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

Pennington is in the most unusal position of having a high school or ganization, principal, teachers, etc., and no building. The school visitors of Pennington, acting under statute, appointed a high school committee, and the committee went ahead and hired a principal and teachers for the high school and they tried to hire from the district committee of the Union school district the use of the high school building which belongs to that district. Up to the present no lease had been secured of the high school building and the town of Pennington seems to be in the condition of hav- ing a high school without a building in which to hold it.-Rockville Jour- nal '@-.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

We met man the other day who is one after our own heart He said: eff there is one thing which I can't stand, it's fishing" We looked at him twice to see if he were joking. He was not. Then we grasped him firmly by the hand and murmured our thanks, for we had met a brother. We know it is flying in the face Of Prov idence and the ghost of Ike Walton to say it, but the terrible truth must be told. We do not care for fishin', nuther. There, the secrets out.- New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
Casual Sympathy.
Washington Star.)

Your daughter told me to come and ask your consent to our mar riage,' said the nervous young man.
 ''She did!' responded MT. Cumrox And you came hustling right along, although you knew you'd probably find me in a bad humor. And you knew also that So long as Gladys and her ma had made up their minds my consent or refusal wouldn't make d particle of difference. Young man. you're being put through your family discipline too early.'
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

The police have done an excellent thing for the city in scattering the gang of young boys who persisted in giving wrong directions to automobil- ists coming to New Haven from the westward. It does not seem at first sight as if the matter were one of sufficient importance to justify the action of the authorities, but the abolition of this gang will help the reputation of the city with our sum mer visitors to an extent which can never be definitely learned, but which will be great.-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
MAYOR QUIGLEY RIGHT IN TT.


 The republicans or to be more par ticular, some of them have begun 70 prepare for the fall campaign, are pre- pairing slates to be voted for at the local primaries for the election of delegates to the various conventions and it looks as if there may be some rivalry for these places. It is also stated that an effort is. being made to run Judge Meskill for judge of probate, Emil Danberg to be the clerk ana thus depart from the cus- tom of the past eight years of en- dorsing Judge Gaffney. This move is only in it's incipiency and it may be abandoned, but it nevertheless re- vea1s desire on the part of some to inject politics into everything that pertains to public service this year. There is no disposition to criticise Judge Meskill who is making a satis- factory presiding magistrate in the police court and who is we'll thought 1 of in the city, but there is a disposi- l Ition to criticise any effort to make a political office out of court that has absolutely nothing to do with politics and which is more and more being regarded all over the state as a place to be kept free from all political taint.
 The Berlin district placed the local probate court above politics eight years ago. it has been kept there ever since and it ought to be kept there as long give the satisfaction that has charac- terized his work ever since he entered upon it a dozen years ago. This senti- ment prevails all over the state, repub- licans endorsing democrats and vice versa and it will only be few years when all the districts will choose their Judges in the same manner New Britain ought not to go backward in a movement in which it was a leader A report was started some time ago to the effect that Judge klett was desir- ous of being a candidate for this of- flee, but there was apparently never any sound foundation for it. It is said now, however, that he is likely to be the republican nominee for senator, and that E. c. Goodwin, who has been Spoken of for the place will be one of the nominees for representatives
 It is understood that Mayor Quigley has assumed full charge of the repup- lican party in New Britain, that he is to be the personal representative of P. Davis Oakley, the probable republican candidate for congress, anu is aiming to be the man with whom all outsiders must deal if they wish to do political business with New Britain. It is ne who is parceling out all the offices at present and it may be noticed that he is not consulting many of the old tim. ers as to what they think about it. His )1plans however, may not all meet with popular approval. But that will be de- cided later
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

The order of the mayor of New York that the flags of no foreign na- tions be displayed in connection with street parades and demonstrations Is a wise one. The American people look at the war in Europe from different viewpoints and while they will discuss it calmly and dispassionately in var1- ous places it will be unwise to permit any public demonstration that will lead to exciting the populace and to dividing it into rival factions.-Nor- wich Record.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

Candidate Fisher is very lively and stirring, but we think he is out of date. For the present the people are tired of his kind of talk. They have too much of it. Prescriptions for the evil condition in politics and busi- ness have made the patient so much worse that the man with a new remedy, which involves his being put into office to administer treatment, is viewed with suspicion What we want for while is a government which will keep it's hands off long enough to let things get normal again The bad old times look rather good to us. American.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
RUMPLED WAISTS
 at 49c.

All our 98c Waists thai show any signs of handling at the counter are now on sale on a special counter for 49c each. A hot flat iron will make them as good as ever to you. z
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
WHITE LINGERIE
 DRESSES Special at $4.9S.

Manufacturers samples oi elegant White Dresses Values in this lot up to SIS We bought them at a low price and we sell them the same way. They are now or sale. Some of them are dis. played in our south window If you have any need now oI expect to need a pretty dress during this coming winter you ought to see these white dresses we are selling foi $4.98.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

George B. Carter has decided not to be. a candidate for the nomination of first selectman of the town of Ber- lin against William H. Gibney this year. He has endeavored in the past to ,wrest the nomination from him but has never succeeded. MT. Gib- ney has the reputation of being one of the most competent selectmen there is in this state. Berlin people understand it and appreciate Sit, and while it has been impossible for rival candidates to defeat him in the caucus it has also been impossible for his opponents to defeat him at the polls. MT. Carter. who is one of Ber- lin's best citizens and who is also an assessor has not given any reason for refusing to be a candidate this year and it looks as if Selectman Gibney will have an easy campaign this fall He is almost as we'll known in New Britain as he is in Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

The about town man. has received query as to whether the chief of the fire department has the power to transfer a fireman from one company to another. The inquirer evidently had in mind the recent transfer of Fireman Smith which was author ized by the board of public safety. The chief has no power to make any such transfer, but before he trans ferred MT. Smith, about which there has been some comment he obtained the consent of the board. The chief engineer has charge of the firemen at fire, has control of the apparatus and is the one to give orders during a fire even to the extent of demolish- ing a building if he thinks such a course is necessary, but his authority over the men ends there.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

So many candidates have sprung up in the second senatorial district in Hartford for the republican nomina- tion that many of the republicans are trying to induce Senator Hooker to run again so as to stave off the threatening contest-Bridgeport Post
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
FACTS AND RANCHES.

The war is said to have hit King George in the stomach and that plain living is now in order at the royal ta- ble. Iris a hard place to be hit. but it is where it is hitting most of us now; even in peaceful America.-Ansonia. Sentinel.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

An average of $25,000 a day in the first few days of the Panama canals operation isn't so bad-considering that all the ships passing through were coasters which would have paid no tolls at all under the original plan.- Brockton Times.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

E.ha only profitable advertising medium in the city. Circulation books and press
 room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

Iings News Stand, 42nd St. and Broad. way. New. York City; Board Walk.
 Atlantic City. and Hartford depot
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
WHAT OTHERS SAY

Views on all sides of timely questions as discussed in ey- changes that come to Her.II office.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city for 15 Cents Week, 65 Cents Month. prescriptions for paper to be sent by mau
 payable in advance. 60 Gents Month $7.00 year.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

Alderman Lawyer has succeeded in having the council agree to the ap- pointment of a committee to inquire
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

TELEPHONE CALLS Business Office. .S25 Editorial Rooms. s2s
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22

Entered at the, Post Office at New Britain
 as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
NEW BRYAN HERALD
 HHRALD PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietors.

Issued daily {Sunday excepted) at 4:15 p. m et Herald Building. 67 Church St
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
'MCMILLkN'S

We do not advance prices because there is a war ir Europe. You never will have to pay more at this store un. less we have to pay more Prices now are as low as they were before war was declared . READ THE FOLLOWING
 LIST OF SATURDAY
 SPECIALS:
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22


 Has the council acted wisely in re- moving from it's jurisdiction the mat ter of saying what streets shall be re- paired or improved and the order within which the work shall be done :? It voted Wednesday evening to leave the matter to the discretion of the board of public works The argument which carried the day was that made by Chairman Humphrey, who said that the board was prevented from giving attention to an adjoining street for instance, when one nearby was be- ing repaired, because the council had ordered another street to be given precedence. The argument is not without some elements of strength. but the main point and the one which occasioned the most disputes in the past was not touched upon. It used to be said that politics governed the repairing or improving of street. The old street committee was often accused of favoritism and certain parts of the city were said to have the most of the work. Whether there was any grounds for this accusation is not the question now, but the same II. To do the work as the council orders it seemed to be most fair, because the latter body could not very well find fault when it had laid out the work itself. MT. Humphrey said that a large portion of the money this year has been expended in the fifth ward, and the statement, though made off hand, is evidently correct A re- ma rk a h1e chance haC haan rno1o the appearance and condition of Bur- ritt street and as result a sidewalk is being laid there and the trustees of to extend Smith street northerly a dis tance of several hundred feet. This will open up building lots, houses Will be erected, the grand list will be in- creased and the city will receive an added revenue because of money ex- pended in street repairing and caus- ing people to be attracted to the country. This work was ordered by the council a long time ago, but it was impossible to reach it until this season. Some of the sharpest de- bates that ever took place in the com mon council were over street favor ltism in macadamizing or in other forms of improvement. 1t used to be said that the third ward could have anything it wanted, while the other wards had to wait the pleasure of the street committee and it's supporters in the council. There is no reason to believe that those conditions are to be revived, but it is evidently a mistake to return to the conditions which will make such accusations possible. The council has always reserved the right to do the ordering in accordance with the charter, but it has now given the board of public works the power to select the order in which the streets are to be improved. The charter says that the board shall carry into effect all orders of the common coun- cil and this provision might conflict with the resolution passed Wednesday evening in the event of another de- bate in the council on the same ques- tion.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
NEW, CLEAN LINGERIE.
 WAISTS
Special for 97c each.

Very latest advance fall styles, Waists that you must see to appreciate for 97c ca.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
LACE WAISTS That Were
 $3.98, Reduced to $2.9S.

Crepe de Chine Waists that were $4.eS to $5.9S, Re- duced to S3.98.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
KAISER SILK CLOVES
 THE BEST

2-clasp, at soc a pair.
 12-button length, 75c a pr. 16-button length, $1 a pr.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
PEROXIDE SPECIAL A 25c, 16-oz. bottle for 12c.
SILK GIRDLES

So fashionable at this time We must have a very desir- able stock, judging from the number we sell. We have them at all prices from 25c up to S1.98, but we want to call your attention to our 69c one. It beats some of our regular dollar ones. NEW GINGHAMS 12Hc yd are now on our counters.
 New Percales the best yard wide 12Hc a yard
 MEMS NECKWEAR.
 Special values for Satur- day at 25c and soc.
 Mems Shirts, dollar ones for 69c.
 D. MCMILLAN
 lse-20l-2o3 MAIN STREET.